November 04 / 12.40 Wetherby

12.40

Soft

6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5173.7
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 3
  • 18 runners
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6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-

Last run: 217 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one other finisher in his point and it was a desperately weak bumper she won on soft ground at Uttoxeter; hard to weigh up but she's well bred and in a top yard.
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9

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 1

13:15 Ffos Las

Cherie DAm

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Useful mare who completed the full jumps set with her commanding performance in Listed novice event at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft; second chase attempt) last month, adding to her point, bumper and hurdle wins; acts on soft; major contender even with 5lb penalty back against males.

9/4

9

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 1

13:15 Ffos Las

Cherie DAm

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

prominent

9/4

1st

1

12th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Warwick

Cherie DAm

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ran well in defeat in Graded novice hurdles on final two starts last season (2m4f/3m, soft) and reappeared with respectable third of three against males on chase debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in October; the return to a left-handed track could suit and she's one to consider.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of his third Irish point and changed hands soon after for £60,000; the horse he beat last time was recently well held in a Chepstow maiden; has joined a respected yard but probably best watched for now.
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6th

2

16th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:57 Market Rasen

Wild Side Of Life

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: L J Morgan

Won Irish point; found 3m on heavy too much for him on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell and he hasn't made a strong transition to fences since but novice hurdle form at about 2m4f offers hope; new aids fitted.

8/1

4th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:50 Newcastle

Wild Side Of Life

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Irish maiden point winner (2023) who was second over about 2m4f last season in two of his three novice hurdles; flopped on handicap hurdle debut last April (3m1f, heavy) and his jumping was not up to scratch when favourite again on chase debut in November; back down in trip and early days.

7/2

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3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£380,000 purchase after winning an Irish point; ran poorly in a bumper but then chased home the right horse on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie); disappointing if he doesn't build on that and go close.
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No Results Found

Form: 3137- BF

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; did well in bumpers (won at Huntingdon/placed at Sandown) before finishing down the field at Cheltenham in April; has since left Fergal O'Brien but remains in the same colours; not to be underestimated.
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4

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:30 Wetherby

Dontyawantme

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Never got into it on stable debut over hurdles at Newcastle last month; however, that was her first outing since March 2024 and she may have needed it; this point, bumper and novice hurdle winner could go well on her first chase start if tapping back into her old ability.

10/1

8th

10

23rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Dontyawantme

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Craig Lidster

Interesting on some of her bumper form as wasn't far behind Larchmont Lass in a Listed race at Sandown; the form of her Carlisle win (2m3f, soft; Drumlee Spud third) carries substance but now has to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster (well behind Baby Shally).

33/1

7th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Dontyawantme

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Craig Lidster

Gamely beat Lunar Discovery at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month on third run for new stable; worse off with that rival but could well improve further over this longer distance, being a point winner who has some 3m winners in pedigree; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: P7

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off here recently at odds of 200-1 and was well behind Paddy O'Mahler.
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3rd

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Empty Nest

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January.

15/8

5th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

13/2

6th

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender.

11/2

Form: 9/500-

Last run: 282 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has achieved little (including in two hurdle races) since making the frame on his bumper debut.
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7th

7

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Wetherby

Haut Berry

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Placed in a bumper in 2021 but showed no promise on first three hurdling starts (2m-2m3f) and is 5lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; significant improvement required.

25/1

Form: 43-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in a point and this longer trip should help now sent over hurdles after lacking the gears to land a blow in bumpers, latterly finishing third at Huntingdon behind last week's stylish Cheltenham winner The Kemble Brewery; considered.
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5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:17 Carlisle

Hey Brother

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

towards rear

33/1

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:17 Carlisle

Hey Brother

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

towards rear

33/1

9

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:02 Hexham

Hey Brother

10st 5lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Jedd O'Keefe; good second at Uttoxeter in June (3m, good); hasn't jumped well on either start for new yard; cheekpieces now tried; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 944-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Twice posted RPRs in the 90s when showing some ability in bumpers; however, went off at 100-1 for hurdling debut at Hexham and was out the back.
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2nd

11

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Knacker Trapper

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run.

10/1

9th

14

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Knacker Trapper

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix.

12/1

2nd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Knacker Trapper

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

It's now 11 outings since his last success but he's been lightly raced this term and comes here on the back of a good third of 15 in 2m4f Newcastle handicap hurdle 18 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the lead when falling (still some way out) in his first Irish point but made amends in the second and since bought for £36,000; Harry Cobden a positive jockey booking and could be interesting.
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5th

1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Le Jeune Bresil

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Mark Walford

Point winner; failed to complete in three of five starts over hurdles and was pulled up on chase debut at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in December; still lightly raced but he returns after another absence and has something to prove for new yard.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £32,000 after narrowly winning a 3m soft-ground British point, beating one who is now 1-5 in that scene; has joined a respected yard and is open to plenty of improvement.
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2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Letthedustsettle

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Paul Collins

Bought for £3,000 out of Tom Lacey's yard at Doncaster last May having won two Catterick handicaps over 1m7f earlier in the year; this ground fine and not disgraced when tried over 2m4f/3m; probably best watched on stable debut having been off since April.

14/1

6th

10

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Letthedustsettle

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Displayed sudden jolt of improvement to win twice at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in early part of this year and the form of his subsequent Newcaslte second (2m1f, heavy) reads well; unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to bounce back from a poor performance four weeks ago.

10/1

6th

10

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Letthedustsettle

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Displayed sudden jolt of improvement to win twice at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in early part of this year and the form of his subsequent Newcaslte second (2m1f, heavy) reads well; unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to bounce back from a poor performance four weeks ago.

10/1

Form: 325-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Posted a useful RPR of 109 when runner-up in a bumper here in April; beaten 22l on his switch to hurdling over C&D but the front two are useful and his jumping can improve.
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6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Paddy OMahler

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Solid record (22112) having wind surgery, proving better than ever; beaten only half a length by Chasingouttheblues at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; firmly in the mix.

4/1

2nd

5

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Paddy OMahler

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); climbing the weights but this 8yo is clearly on the up.

7/2

Form: 0P703-

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Hexham bumper on debut but modest since and was competing off a lowly mark when beaten 15l in a 2m4f handicap at Fakenham (soft; first-time tongue-tie) in March; cheekpieces added.
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6

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:35 Catterick

Rolling River

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner; far from solid on hurdles form, latterly pulled up in both runs this term; however, the switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement for this southern raider; shortlisted.

6/1

0

8

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:10 Fakenham

Rolling River

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Oliver Signy

Unexposed 5yo who won a Hexham bumper last year and kept on for respectable third here (2m4f, soft) on handicap hurdle debut in March; open to improvement over today's longer trip but needs to bounce back from last month's poor seasonal debut (first-time cheekpieces; retained) and is 2lb out of the weights.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful hurdler/chaser but he was a well-held second of four in his sole point (2m3f, good to firm) in April 2022; returns from a long layoff.
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0

10

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Time Theft

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Neil Mulholland

Half-brother to a useful hurdler/chaser but he was a well-held second of four in his sole point (2m3f, good to firm) in April 2022; returns from a long layoff.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l and 10l in his two Irish points, posting RPRs in the 70s; now hooded and wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.
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4th

5

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Treaty Boy

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Creditable third over C&D in January (Starman was over 6l in front of him in second) and not disgraced when fifth of six at Sedgefield last time (2m, good to soft); each-way chance.

15/2

5th

6

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Treaty Boy

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

He's dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last February; however, this season's form has been mixed and he was no match for Supreme George when third of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day; needs to raise his game.

10/1

6th

4

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

14:55 Kelso

Treaty Boy

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Close up when brought down two out in Ballyfort's race over C&D last month; didn't seem to run quite as well when 15l second over C&D last time (went clear but tired late on) but still a contender today.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £30,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on good ground; the form looks nothing to shout about at all and best watched on rules debut.
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3rd

4

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

14:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Patricks Wells

11st 4lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Point winner but was tailed off on hurdle debut and then a remote third two weeks ago when returning from a long absence.

20/1

3rd

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:43 Carlisle

Patricks Wells

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Beat a couple of decent sorts when winning an Irish point in April 2023 (3m, good) and was subsequently bought for £30,000; tailed off when a 25-1 shot for a Wetherby novice hurdle later that year and has been off since; best watched after such a long break.

20/1

0

13

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Patricks Wells

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Sue Smith

Bought for £30,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on good ground; the form looks nothing to shout about at all and best watched on rules debut.

14/1

Form: 45-6

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l+ in all three runs and took a backward step when tailed off in a 2m maiden at Bangor the last time (soft); bit risky with a tongue-tie now turned to.
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2nd

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Tune In A Box

10st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Won four times over hurdles; little promise on his first three attempts at chasing but there was much more encouragement in a never-nearer third of ten at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) four weeks ago; has been dropped 10lb in the weights since his chasing debut and drying ground should not inconvenience him in the slightest; could be ready to strike.

13/2

3rd

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Tune In A Box

10st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A winner over hurdles at up to 3m but yet to get anything going over fences (0-3) and this is a tough race in which to put that right.

16/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to high-class chaser Burton Port; limited promise in bumpers at Southwell and Hexham.
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4th

7

26th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle

Miss Controversia

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ruth Jefferson

From a good jumping family but yet to be closer than 21l in two bumpers and as many hurdles; plenty to prove at the minute.

66/1

4th

3

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:54 Sedgefield

Miss Controversia

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

held up in rear, slow jump and cajoled along 6th, soon outpaced and lost touch

66/1

0

17

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Miss Controversia

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ruth Jefferson

Half-sister to high-class chaser Burton Port; limited promise in bumpers at Southwell and Hexham.

66/1

Form: 5056-P

Last run: 178 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level form in two bumpers and three hurdles; couldn't make a case.
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0

6

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

Brasingaman Bella

11st 6lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

raced in second, bumped and lost position 8th, weakened quickly after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

20/1

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7

26th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:20 Uttoxeter

Brasingaman Bella

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4th, detached after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.80
Straight Forecast £28.65
Trifecta £137.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brook Bay

The Times:

Cherie D'Am

D Express:

Wild Side Of Life

Daily Mail:

Cherie D'Am

Daily Mirror:

Cherie D'Am

Daily Record:

Cherie D'Am

The Star:

Wild Side Of Life

POSTDATA:

Brook Bay

WEST COUNTRY:

Brook Bay

Telegraph:

Brook Bay

The Guardian:

Brook Bay

The Sun:

Brook Bay