October 29 / 15.10 Aintree

15.10

Good To Soft

Jewson Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Jewson Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1P117- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
3-5 as a novice hurdler last term, the two defeats coming at Grade 1 level (latest over C&D); won the EBF Final at Sandown on sole handicap attempt and remains of major interest; should have more to offer this season.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:00 Punchestown

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, outpaced after 2 out

9/1

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:00 Punchestown

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, outpaced after 2 out

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 71113- D BF

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1113 (at 2m3f-3m under Ben Sutton) since handicapping, most recently a close third at Cheltenham in April; may be capable of further progress this term; appears to have a solid chance.
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3rd

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Santos Blue

11st 8lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Did well for Dan Skelton and posted best effort for new stable when second behind easy winner at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) last time; however, likely needs a new level of form to go one better.

14/1

2nd

1

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Santos Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Olly Murphy

Successful six times under regular rider Ben Sutton, including on heavy going at Uttoxeter in 2024 and over 3m at Newbury last February; the latter was his final start for Dan Skelton and he's been well beaten this term on both runs for new yard; needs a career best to win this.

11/1

1st

2

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Santos Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear

11/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1P371- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Successful twice as a novice hurdler last season, including at Ffos Las (2m) on final outing, but struggled with consistency and isn't sure to progress this term; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Knockanore

11st 9lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Ryan Potter

Generally very disappointing since winning last season's Eider Chase at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) by 16l but took small step back in right direction when fourth over hurdles last month (wore first-time blinkers) and is too well handicapped to rule out on this return to chasing; usual cheekpieces back on.

7/1

4th

2

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Knockanore

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Hasn't run a race of note since winning last season's 4m1f Eider Chase at Newcastle, in which his struggles continued last time out (tailed off or pulled up over hurdles prior to that); too well handicapped to rule out and blinkers go on for cheekpieces.

12/1

7th

10

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Knockanore

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Stormed clear for a 16l win under Freddie Mitchell in this race last year, form which has not been seen from him before or since but his last three outings were over hurdles; 11lb higher (10lb out of the handicap) than 12 months ago but well treated if he returns to that peak form and stranger things have happened.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 73111- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a remarkable hat-trick of wins in major staying handicap chases; not certain to transfer the form back to hurdles and may need this reappearance run en route to bigger targets over fences.
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5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 2

16:03 Fakenham

Kittys Light

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won three valuable marathons in a row in 2022-23 campaign and was honourable fifth in Grand National the following season; never really got going in 2025-25 but returns from 471-day absence on a tempting mark and will be suited by the forecast good ground; market helpful.

14/1

5th

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

13:05 Ascot

Kittys Light

11st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Christian Williams

took keen hold, raced in last

12/1

5th

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

13:05 Ascot

Kittys Light

11st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Christian Williams

took keen hold, raced in last, not fluent 4th, outpaced when mistake 14th, no impression

12/1

Form: 1U246-

Last run: 213 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Novice chasing campaign went pear-shaped after a promising start; had a second wind surgery since last run; 3-3 over hurdles two seasons ago, looking talented, and is very interesting back in this sphere.
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1

20th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

14:02 Leicester

Lac De Constance

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Fell on only appearance last season and didn't fire on either hurdling start this autumn (albeit not beaten that far on latter occasion); very well handicapped on old form but has quite a bit to prove on first chasing start since spring 2023.

9/1

Form: 73113- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Novice hurdling campaign ended in solid fashion, winning in good style at Lingfield and Market Rasen then creditable third at Ayr (2m4f); may well progress further and do well in handicaps this term; one to consider.
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1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, pressed leader with one circuit to go, led 7th, went clear going easily after 2 out (usual 3 out), eased towards finish, canter

5/4

1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, pressed leader with one circuit to go, led 7th, went clear going easily after 2 out (usual 3 out), eased towards finish, canter

5/4

5th

2

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:23 Uttoxeter

Hourvari

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

slowly away, raced in last but in touch with leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off

15/8

Form: 4/21/ D

Last run: 1058 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced; absent since his Chepstow success (2m3f; hurdles debut) in December 2020 for Sam Thomas; still very unexposed but market should prove best guide on belated return to action.
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6th

1

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Slip Road

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter Bowen

held up in rear, not fluent 7th

11/2

2nd

2

16th Dec 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:48 Hereford

Slip Road

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Peter Bowen

Absent for 1,058 days before his recent return to action and has been well held in handicaps at about 2m4f; however, this would be easier and the longer trip is worth a go.

8/1

Form: 2117-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to reappearance success under Brian Hughes at Hexham (2m4f) when taking hurdles record to 3-5; now 4lb higher in a better race but may improve further; not dismissed.
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9th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Dare To Shout

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ann Hamilton

Pulled up over fences at Kelso when last seen out having won a Carlisle handicap chase (3m, good) in October; runs over hurdles for the first time for more than two years (C&D winner in October 2023); second run after wind op.

7/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Not really firing on all cylinders since scrambling home by a neck on seasonal debut at Carlisle (3m, good) in October but now 6lb below that mark, and didn't run badly when last of five finishers here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; had another wind op (his third) soon after that latest outing; one to consider.

11/2

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Last win was off a higher mark and he'll appreciate returning to further after chasing home a good thing over 2m4f at Ayr (soft; fine on good ground); that was a welcome return to form; definite chance if he can back it up.

6/1

Non-runners

Sonigino

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £10.60
Tricast £101.97
Trifecta £83.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crambo

POSTDATA:

Dare To Shout

The Times:

Hourvari

The Guardian:

Sonigino

Telegraph:

Dare To Shout

D Express:

Dare To Shout

TOPSPEED:

Crambo

WEST COUNTRY:

Crambo

Daily Mirror:

Crambo

The Sun:

Crambo

The Star:

Crambo

Daily Record:

Crambo