November 03 / 14.25 Wetherby

14.25

Soft

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £22780
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Abandoned

Form: 321 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Improving with experience; close second to Max Of Stars at Market Rasen two starts ago and won on heavy ground at Chepstow last month; beat little there and this is obviously much tougher but he's clearly progressive and ability to act in testing ground another factor in his favour.
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4th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Balboa

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again.

11/2

1st

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Balboa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Seamus Mullins

Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft.

12/1

3rd

9

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Balboa

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Seamus Mullins

Remote when third at Newbury (2m4f, soft) last month and remains winless since 2023; however, the form of his keeping-on fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) two starts ago has worked out well and he's too well handicapped to be ruled out on this first attempt at a staying trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat; runner-up at Uttoxeter in July on hurdle/stable debut but that form is nowhere near good enough to win this.
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Form: 31511 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 as a hurdler when defying a 10lb penalty at Kempton last month; that effort marks him out as better than his official mark and definitely one to consider; handles softish ground.
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3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Gifted Angel

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jack Jones

3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe (often with forcing tactics) and he won his first two on the Flat once joining this yard; solid fourth of 13 from the rear at Warwick (2m, good to soft; kept on) 11 days ago; respected.

6/1

4th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Gifted Angel

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, hasn't been on his game in either discipline on last four starts; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

12

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gifted Angel

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove.

11/2

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive on the Flat this year, winning four times, and had little trouble landing a C&D event on last month's hurdle debut; form of that doesn't amount to much but he's capable of a great deal better, especially if more fluent; very soft ground might pose an issue.
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4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat but put up his best display yet when close second at Salisbury last month (1m6f, soft, RPR 81); that should tee him up for hurdle debut, representing a yard traditionally strong in these races.
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4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Royal Deeside

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark.

5/2

2nd

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Royal Deeside

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering.

7/2

3rd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Royal Deeside

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three French Flat runs earlier this year, the pick when third over 1m7f in June; bought for 45,000euros the following month; would need to see market support on British/hurdle debut to make him of interest.
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8th

9

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Running The Game

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally very disappointing since 1m3f Kempton novice win on British Flat debut in January 2024, but has become well handicapped and is likely to have entered a few notebooks when keeping on steadily from the rear for sixth in recent Chelmsford race won by Arcadian Nights; watch the betting.

13/2

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

Form: 6331

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Plenty of experience in France and romped home by 30l on final start there, at Clairefontaine in July (runner-up has won since); very interesting on that but was tailed off on last month's British debut in a Lingfield AW handicap, which tempers enthusiasm.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Seraphic

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Seraphic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Seraphic

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here.

6/1

Form: 211211 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has been going great guns over hurdles and landed a fourth win when gamely fending off Balboa at Market Rasen in September (and better off with that rival); strong claims but all wins on good ground.
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2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Max Of Stars

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ollie Pears

Front-runner who enjoyed a resurgence last year, winning three times over hurdles and once on the Flat; absent since November, though, and will need to resume in peak form to have any chance off current mark.

7/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Max Of Stars

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

In excellent form over the last few months, winning three times over hurdles and once on the Flat; latest success came from the front over C&D (good; 9-2) 17 days ago; nudged up another 2lb and this is a warmer race but she's fit and hard to discount.

5/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Max Of Stars

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

In excellent form over the last few months, winning three times over hurdles and once on the Flat; latest success came from the front over C&D (good; 9-2) 17 days ago; nudged up another 2lb and this is a warmer race but she's fit and hard to discount.

5/1

Verdict

I Still Have Faith (second choice) didn’t achieve a great deal in his C&D win but he’s undoubtedly capable of much better. The prolific pair of Gifted Angel and Max Of Stars are viable contenders but perhaps hurdling newcomer ROYAL DEESIDE can overcome his inexperience.[Jonathan Neesom]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Max Of Stars

POSTDATA:

Balboa

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Deeside

RP RATINGS:

Gifted Angel

Telegraph:

Climate Precedent

Daily Mail:

I Still Have Faith

The Times:

Max Of Stars

The Guardian:

Max Of Stars

The Sun:

Max Of Stars

Daily Mirror:

Balboa

The Star:

Balboa

Daily Record:

Balboa

D Express:

Royal Deeside

LAMBOURN:

Gifted Angel