November 16 / 15.51 Market Rasen

15.51

Good To Soft

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  • 2m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 5904-

Last run: 232 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten when upped in trip and fourth of six on handicap debut here (2m4f, good to soft) in March; however, this lightly raced 5yo is from an in-form yard and there's stamina in his pedigree; not discounted.
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3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry.

9/1

3rd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark.

10/1

10th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

General Hubble

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 64765-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Yet to threaten and he could do with settling better now up in trip on handicap debut; however, he's in top hands and it will be no surprise if this lightly raced 5yo plays a leading role in a first-time tongue-tie.
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5

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Diamond Twin

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up with respiratory issue in December and not seen again since but went close on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced; major player if back on song.

11/2

5

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Diamond Twin

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up with respiratory issue in December and not seen again since but went close on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced; major player if back on song.

11/2

Form: 80P6-P

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in points and he's lightly raced under rules; wears a first-time tongue-tie and a market check is advised, but considerable improvement is needed to win this from 7lb out of the handicap.
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3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:40 Huntingdon

Dr Lockdown

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Achieved little when winning a two-runner point in April and was beaten 68l when third at Hexham 10 days ago; has too much to prove.

20/1

Form: 6-6476

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who was a respectable sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in August; it's possible he'll be able to build on that but he certainly needs to now up in trip.
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11th

14

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Poppop

10st 9lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Handicaps on last three starts, on last two occasions taking minor honours at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) and Ludlow (3m, soft); respected for that but needs to find a bit extra.

10/1

3rd

6

6th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

12:20 Ludlow

Poppop

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: John Stimpson

Has something to prove on ground this soft but having only his seventh run when finishing strongly to be close up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; couldn't rule out.

11/2

4th

7

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Poppop

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

held up in rear, jumped left 1st, headway after 3 out

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 531-41

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
After a spell on the Flat (and a win in July) he won with something in hand at Hereford (3m1f, good) last Monday when back over hurdles; has also won on good to soft; escapes a penalty for last time and has strong claims.
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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

3rd

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Masterdream

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Still on a competitive mark despite winning three times over fences already this season and had a break since a poor performance last time in October; good or good to soft is fine.

11/4

2

20th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:42 Plumpton

Masterdream

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Well held on the Flat last week but is a three-time chase winner this season, the last twice over 3m2f at Fontwell (good to soft/good); nudged up only 2lb for latest success and has another big role to play.

Evs

Form: 9831P- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Good third at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in February then won at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in March; pulled up at Newcastle in April but reportedly bit her tongue before the start; reappears minus the cheekpieces worn on her last three starts (all under Joshua Thompson) but she's not ruled out.
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9

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Howzat Hiris

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and second to It's Maisy at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well treated on those efforts but soundly beaten on her three runs since and needs to turn things around.

8/1

8th

16

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Howzat Hiris

10st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March; posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December but has merely underlined her inconsistency when well held twice since.

16/1

6th

12

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Howzat Hiris

10st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well beaten last month, though, and not the percentage call today.

12/1

Form: -64561 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
80-1 winner at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) in August when last seen; that was just his seventh hurdle start and he's not ruled out up just 2lb, but he needs to prove that performance was no one-off.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form: 82159- CD

Last run: 289 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
11yo who was soundly beaten on his final two runs last season but a break may have helped and he runs off the same mark as for his win over C&D (good to soft) last December; not discounted.
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5th

10

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

12yo who has been unable to threaten this season but has been in fair form of late, finishing fourth to Kinder Kid over C&D (soft) last Tuesday from 3lb out of the handicap (same today); each-way possibilities.

12/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Runner-up twice in recent weeks (3m3f/3m1f) and is effectively 1lb lower today but was no match for the easy winner on either occasion and younger rivals in this line-up appeal more.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Five-time hurdle winner; gave good account when second of four at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) nine days ago but was no match for the winner (who was 0-26 over hurdles beforehand) and is out of the weights again here; younger rivals are much more appealing.

16/1

Form: 361354 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and has continued in pretty good form since; it's a long time since she ran on anything other than good ground but she's been effective on good to soft in the past; a possible.
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4th

5

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Dynamic Kate

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Neil Mulholland

Suited by good ground and didn't have her ideal conditions at Market Rasen five days ago; however, going back up in grade is no help, having done all her winning in Class 5 (off lower marks).

14/1

9th

1

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Dynamic Kate

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

9/2

4th

3

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Dynamic Kate

11st 3lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Came from off the pace for clearcut success at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and didn't really have the races run to suit when running very respectably on next two outings; probably still on a workable mark if all goes to plan here.

9/2

Form: 256-80

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and a market check is advised but he's struggled over fences/hurdles since his second in a chase in February.
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1

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Aire Valley Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Gary Derwin

T: J J M Winston

prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th

50/1

8th

3

5th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Carlisle

Aire Valley Lad

11st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

bumped start

14/1

10

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:25 Wetherby

Aire Valley Lad

10st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D.

7/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £10.13
Tricast £228.72

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Masterdream

WEST COUNTRY:

General Hubble

Daily Mirror:

Diamond Twin

The Star:

High Grounds

The Guardian:

General Hubble

RP RATINGS:

Masterdream

POSTDATA:

Masterdream

The Times:

Masterdream

Telegraph:

Masterdream

Daily Mail:

Masterdream

D Express:

Masterdream

The Sun:

Masterdream

Daily Record:

Masterdream