October 22 / 14.05 Sedgefield

14.05

Good To Soft

Jonny Macs Seaham Junior Fun Bus Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 5f 28y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Jonny Macs Seaham Junior Fun Bus Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21432- C

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Went chasing for new yard last season and won here twice (both 2m3f, soft), including last November after a break; his solid campaign concluded with a good second at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in April and he could have more to offer this term; respected on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Standing dish here with all five career wins having come at the venue and on slow ground, including over this trip; produced one of his better efforts when second here last Boxing Day but not as good since; back on a very handy mark and can go well.

15/8

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Five-time course winner (2m3f/2m5f) who was second here on Boxing Day and has had excuses on both starts since, namely the 3m2f trip here then a different course (Market Rasen); could play a leading role back here.

9/2

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:12 Market Rasen

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

All five wins over fences have been at Sedgefield; didn't appear to get home there over 3m2f (good to soft) when seventh of nine finishers last month but best to wait until he returns to his favourite venue at a more suitable trip.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: P534P- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way earlier this year and he was pulled up at Stratford in April when last seen; however, perhaps a break will have helped and he's dropped to an attractive mark; could go well.
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6

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Fakir

11st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

towards rear, reminders after 1st, not fluent and cajoled along 2nd, outpaced 9th

5/1

4th

5

8th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Fakir

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, awkward jump 2nd, not fluent 11th, bad mistake and 2nd, lost ground 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: /0445-

Last run: 211 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in maiden hurdle at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in March when last seen but has had wind op since and he was a promising fourth at Wetherby (2m, soft) two starts ago; this lightly raced point winner (3m, soft) is open to improvement now switched to fences and is firmly in calculations.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Present Fair

11st 10lb

J: Dylan White

T: Donald McCain

Two wins and a second from five starts since April but he's not the easiest to predict and there have also been a couple of heavy defeats, including when coming home 65l adrift at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time; will need to be on a going day.

8/1

10th

2

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Present Fair

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Heavy-ground winner here in late 2023 and this year has added two Bangor handicaps on good to soft and good; only 4lb higher than for the latest (by a length) and the front two were clear.

7/2

1st

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

17:56 Bangor-on-Dee

Present Fair

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored over 2m3f here (good to soft) in April and was close second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) the following month; disappointed when last in action but, if back on song, could plausibly have untapped potential over today's longer trip.

7/1

Form: 888P45 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark over hurdles at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in May and he seems versatile ground-wise; however, this 11yo hasn't been at his best more recently and needs to produce a bigger run on this belated chase debut.
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4th

3

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Balkalin

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Won off this mark over hurdles at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in May and he seems versatile ground-wise; however, this 11yo hasn't been at his best more recently and needs to produce a bigger run on this belated chase debut.

12/1

5th

2

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:20 Sedgefield

Balkalin

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

prominent

12/1

4th

2

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

19:05 Kelso

Balkalin

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Appeared to have a bit left in the tank when scoring off 3lb lower over C&D (good to soft) in May but not much has gone to plan since and pulled up after racing too freely at Hexham on Wednesday; comes with risk.

12/1

Form: -2365P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row in May (2m4f/2m5f, good to soft/good; also effective on soft ground) and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he's failed to shine on his last three starts.
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5th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

Follow Your Arrow

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Follow Your Arrow

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way.

6/1

Form: P9224/

Last run: 619 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Absent since February 2022 but he's on a handy mark judged on that season's form and he returns with his stable in excellent fettle; no surprise to see a big run, especially if he's strong in the market.
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0

7

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:15 Ludlow

Clondaw Pretender

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well handicapped on old form over hurdles and fences; returned from a long absence at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last month and looked threatening when coming down late on in a handicap chase; he was strong in the market there; commands respect.

4/1

0

6

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Clondaw Pretender

10st 11lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Absent since February 2022 but he's on a handy mark judged on that season's form and he returns with his stable in excellent fettle; no surprise to see a big run, especially if he's strong in the market.

7/2

Non-runners

Onenightintown

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £14.34
Trifecta £50.70

Selections

The Times:

Tom Creen

RP RATINGS:

Clondaw Pretender

TOPSPEED:

Follow Your Arrow

SPOTLIGHT:

Present Fair

POSTDATA:

Fakir

Telegraph:

Tom Creen

Daily Mirror:

Tom Creen

The Sun:

Tom Creen

The Star:

Tom Creen

Daily Record:

Tom Creen

D Express:

Clondaw Pretender