November 06 / 12.50 Hereford

12.50

Good

planetsportbet.com “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs) (Excellence Series)

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 3m 1f 119y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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planetsportbet.com “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs) (Excellence Series)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1531-4 BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
9lb higher than for the last of his two handicap wins as a hurdler (June 2022) and has been hit and miss on the Flat this year; also has his stamina to prove over this far.
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3rd

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Masterdream

11st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

A three-time chase winner (at up to 3m2f) last season; pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase here in May, so has it to prove on his first run in this sphere since April 2024.

16/1

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Masterdream

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won three handicap chases last season (one over C&D on good) and back on his last winning mark; however, he's finished a remote last in his final two chase starts.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43-544 BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked threatening but faded late on over 2m7f at Worcester before finishing lame back over 2m4f at Uttoxeter; has stamina to prove but this mark doesn't look beyond her.
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10

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Valentine Getaway

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in defeat behind a progressive mare at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in May but her form has dipped in the meantime and she's now 0-13 over hurdles.

12/1

8th

6

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fell heavily mid-race on latest outing and now 0-11 over hurdles but was second to a big improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that performance.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: P-P373

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 2m7f handicaps at Worcester last year when good ground seemed to suit her; only third there on good to soft last time and conditions could be similar here.
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8th

14

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Sheila Nash

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Posted two fair thirds this autumn (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) but needs something extra today and she was only sixth at Hereford last time.

16/1

6th

9

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Sheila Nash

10st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Two wins over hurdles at Worcester for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but ran respectably in C&D event (good) most recently, finishing third, and remains on a workable mark; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

10

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Sheila Nash

11st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Richard Phillips

Won back-to-back 2m7f handicaps at Worcester last year when good ground seemed to suit her; only third there on good to soft last time and conditions could be similar here.

12/1

Form: 7/249-

Last run: 445 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 16 hurdle runs came in a juvenile hurdle; dual Flat winner (1m6f/2m) this year and he ran okay in that code at Lingfield yesterday; unraced beyond 2m5f so he'll need to stay.
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6

(7)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Fred Bear

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, pulled up over 5f out

10/1

6

(7)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Fred Bear

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, pulled up over 5f out

10/1

5th

8

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Fred Bear

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Neil Mulholland

2m winner in this sphere; stayer on the Flat; not disgraced over C&D (good) returned to hurdles but his effort rather petered out after pulling hard; chance partly depends on whether he settles better.

8/1

Form: 322-43

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has only won a Fontwell maiden for which she was odds-on; 0-6 in handicaps but has returned from a break in good order, last time beaten just over 2l at Wetherby (3m, good); should be a factor.
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3rd

11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Belles Benefit

10st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Returned from eight-month break in excellent form three weeks ago, winning comfortably by 10l over C&D (good); 8lb higher in higher-grade race today but still considered.

7/1

1st

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Belles Benefit

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Won this two years ago after a 157-day absence when 3lb lower and has won two more since; she wasn't in great form when last seen but could easily stage a revival.

10/1

8th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Belles Benefit

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

May not have achieved much when beating three rivals at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time blinkers) in September and has been well held in both starts since; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: P33-70

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps over hurdles and fences during a previous spell for this yard; the wheels have rather come off and it was a quiet return for Evan Williams at Exeter, albeit over too sharp a trip (2m2f).
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9th

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

No Rematch

10st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Arrested decline when third in first-time blinkers at Perth (3m, good) last month but this 12yo remains without a win since 2023 and it's hard to tell whether the new headgear will continue to have a positive effect.

11/1

3rd

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

No Rematch

10st 10lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

25/1

7th

11

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

No Rematch

10st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D fourth (albeit well held in the end) on soft ground last month but is getting long in the tooth and today's faster ground is probably not in his favour; headgear refitted.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 73321U D

Last run: 60 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Game winner over Newton Abbot's 3m2f (good) and was running well when unseating late on at Southwell; handles most ground and is entitled to be in the mix.
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3rd

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Lelantos

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Five-time hurdle winner, most recently off today's mark at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) in November; has become inconsistent, though, and dropped out quite tamely after making the running at Fontwell in May.

10/1

4th

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Lelantos

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by good) in November but has become inconsistent and was pulled up on latest outing seven weeks ago; not easy to predict.

8/1

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Lelantos

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

5-27 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Huntingdon (extended 3m1f, good to soft; 2lb higher today) in November; has a shout on that showing but there have been backward steps in his two starts since.

5/1

Form: 2-3F27

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Still awaiting her first win; has threatened off this mark in the past but her tailed-off run after a break at Fontwell tempers enthusiasm.
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0

2

16th Dec 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

11:55 Hereford

Global Famenglory

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Threatened off higher marks as a hurdler but she remains a maiden and has been tailed off in two runs since returning from a break; looks worth taking on now sent over fences for the first time.

12/1

8th

2

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Global Famenglory

11st 12lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Still awaiting her first win; has threatened off this mark in the past but her tailed-off run after a break at Fontwell tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

Form: 4/5536

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; best run over fences when close third at Perth two runs back (3m, good); this is a belated first run over hurdles but clearly on a fair mark and his new trainer is doing well; interesting.
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9th

7

6th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

12:50 Hereford

Dukehill

11st 3lb

J: Mr Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Winning pointer; best run over fences when close third at Perth two runs back (3m, good); this is a belated first run over hurdles but clearly on a fair mark and his new trainer is doing well; interesting.

10/1

6th

7

26th Aug 2023

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Dukehill

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Mrs Caroline McCaldin

raced in third

6/1

50/1

Form: /P7-4P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
It was a good handicap chase in which he pulled up last time at Exeter but was struggling over hurdles and he's not looking the force of old.
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7

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Pontresina

11st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Ben Lund

411 days off before pulled up at 125-1 over fences four weeks ago; also hard to support on 2023 evidence (including twice in cheekpieces) but he was pretty useful before that.

50/1

7

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Pontresina

11st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Ben Lund

411 days off before pulled up at 125-1 over fences four weeks ago; also hard to support on 2023 evidence (including twice in cheekpieces) but he was pretty useful before that.

50/1

7

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

13:03 Hereford

Pontresina

11st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ben Lund

An 11yo returning from 411 days away and wasn't looking the force of old when last seen; too much to prove.

33/1

Form: 325114

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Twice successful under Roisin Leech in staying handicap hurdles at Perth (on good) before fairing less well on soft at Hexham; even if back on song he might be on a tough mark.
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9

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

The Longest Day

10st 6lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Won back-to-back here (3m) in August 2023; 0-10 since and well beaten over 2m when last in action in January; is very lowly weighted if factoring in the 10lb claim of regular rider Roisin Leech.

16/1

4th

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:47 Uttoxeter

The Longest Day

10st 2lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Returned from long absence with fairly good third in selling handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in September but ended last year with a poor run over 3m and the slow ground here is probably not ideal.

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

The Longest Day

10st 2lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Dual 3m hurdle winner in summer 2023; hasn't run too badly in 2m2f/2m4f handicaps following a long absence but being 8lb out of the weights is not ideal.

20/1

Form: 75-231 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Exposed mare but consistent and came home well over C&D three weeks ago having had nothing to do with a strong pace up front; only 3lb higher for this and she's fine on all ground.
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2nd

6

8th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:30 Hereford

Kentford Mallard

11st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Seamus Mullins

Wants better ground than when second at Sandown (2m, soft), so that was a fair run over a trip too short for all that the race fell apart at the seams; back off her correct mark here and returned to 3m, she's one to consider.

11/2

2nd

7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Kentford Mallard

10st 2lb

J: Capt Isabel Harrison

T: Seamus Mullins

held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner

40/1

2nd

7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Kentford Mallard

10st 2lb

J: Capt Isabel Harrison

T: Seamus Mullins

held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £47.83
Tricast £417.22
Trifecta £408.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Lelantos

RP RATINGS:

Kentford Mallard

The Times:

Belles Benefit

WEST COUNTRY:

Valentine Getaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Dukehill

D Express:

Masterdream

POSTDATA:

Lelantos

LAMBOURN:

Lelantos

Daily Mirror:

Lelantos

Daily Record:

Lelantos

Telegraph:

Belles Benefit

Daily Mail:

Belles Benefit

The Guardian:

Kentford Mallard

The Sun:

Kentford Mallard

The Star:

Kentford Mallard