November 18 / 13.19 Wetherby

13.19

Soft

Slingsby Gin Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Slingsby Gin Peak Cap & Pearls Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2411-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Last season concluded with two wins (2m4f, soft/good) and he reappeared with a fair third at Wincanton (2m5f, soft) three weeks ago; this unexposed 6yo remains open to further improvement and is one to consider.
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bashers Reflection

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form.

11/2

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bashers Reflection

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form.

11/2

3rd

10

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Kempton

Bashers Reflection

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Record of 0-5 since switched to fences but turn looks near, having finished second at Wetherby and Newbury the last twice; however, needs some improvement to go one better in this stronger grade.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5200-8 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won the Listed mares' hurdle at the October Charlie Hall meeting here in both 2021 and 2022; well handicapped on those exploits and she may have needed last month's reappearance at Chepstow, but her form has gone the wrong way and she needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces.
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0

2

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:25 Exeter

Molly Ollys Wishes

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has got herself well handicapped and, after running well for a long way on her return at Chepstow, she found only one too good in the new cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f); getting away from heavy ground (both runs this season) won't do her any harm; solid chance.

4/1

2nd

1

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:19 Wetherby

Molly Ollys Wishes

12st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2454-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten fifth over C&D a fortnight ago but he shaped as though he may have needed that first run since April; has a good record here and runs off the same mark as when winning here last December; contender.
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8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Defied much higher marks twice, including over C&D, a couple of years ago; has failed to repeat the form since and ran particularly poorly last time.

16/1

10th

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Raffertys Return

11st 13lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time hurdle winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, it's a long time since this 11yo has been competitive.

33/1

7th

8

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner, including over 2m3f here; hasn't been at his best in two runs this season and probably best watched in what looks a competitive event.

50/1

Form: 51090- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Below best on final few starts for Gordon Elliott and sold for £19,000 in May; however, he won a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (2m4f, soft) last December and is one to watch in the betting on his stable debut (one of two for the yard).
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6th

7

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Sams Choice

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well-treated on Irish form in 2022-23 season and he made an encouraging stable debut here in November 2023; however, three lesser runs followed and this is his first outing since last July; plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 43731/ D

Last run: 577 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in April 2022 on his fifth start; unraced since but his trainer can ready one after an absence; only six and no surprise to see a big performance on his return.
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6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Sporty Jim

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Maiden hurdle winner in 2022 for Olly Murphy; recently beaten in staying handicaps won by I'm A Starman (runs earlier) at Warwick and Worcester and ran respectably in the latter when ahead of Faded Fantasy; every chance.

4/1

3rd

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Sporty Jim

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Still to add to April 2022's Perth maiden success for Olly Murphy (2m4f, good to soft), and this would be a bit better race than the Warwick 0-100 in which I'm A Starman beat him 31l last time.

20/1

4th

5

5th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Sporty Jim

11st 4lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Rediscovered some form and made the frame on consecutive appearances in the autumn (once over C&D) but began this year with two disappointing runs and has it all to prove again now.

16/1

33/1

Form: /0-673

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly at Galway in August on penultimate start for Willie Mullins but tailed off next time and he was well beaten in a Huntingdon claimer on his recent stable debut; plenty to prove.
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6th

1

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 45y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Foveros

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Henry Oliver

towards rear

16/1

6th

1

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 45y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Foveros

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Henry Oliver

towards rear

16/1

5th

1

1st Dec 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

13:45 Leicester

Foveros

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

On a very long losing spell and is 0-11 (Flat/hurdles) for current stable; has a fighting chance on bits of 2024 form but is difficult to support with confidence.

20/1

Form: 312372 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June and has run well in the main since, last time second at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft); might not be far away.
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2nd

10

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Record of 1-18 over hurdles but he returned after 510 days off with a second at Southwell (2m4f, good) two weeks ago; that was a good effort behind an improver and he's a player if he can build on that.

3/1

2nd

10

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Sole win came in the summer of 2023, over 2m4f on good ground; chasing never went to plan two seasons ago but he ran well back over hurdles on final sighting in late 2024; what form he'll be in after an absence is anyone's guess, so best to let the betting guide; tongue-tie added.

12/1

2nd

3

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Copper Beach

11st 8lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

towards rear

12/1

Form: U2-090

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last season's best efforts in France and Brian Hughes rides on his British and stable debut; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three outings this term.
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1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Singapore Trip

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a hat-trick having won for today's rider at Wetherby in March (1m7f, good) and at Market Rasen in April (2m3f, good); has gone up 10lb, but these conditions suit and he could go well again.

3/1

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Singapore Trip

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time hurdle winner who has returned to chasing in recent weeks and was a clearcut winner at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on his latest outing; features prominently in calculations.

11/2

1st

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Somewhat similar to Zero Tolerance, being an exposed sort whose chase record is 0-8; the difference is that he's a five-time hurdles winner, most recently off 5lb higher at Wetherby (2m3f) in October; recent form suggests this drop in trip is worth exploring; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 5161-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Ran five times during last season's novice campaign and won on three occasions (2m4f/2m5f, good/soft); didn't run badly on his recent reappearance at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) and he could still have more to offer.
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4

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Serious Operator

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

9yo who was tailed off at Kelso in February last time but that was the competitive Morebattle Hurdle over 2m; in good form over 2m4f prior to that, winning at Newcastle then second at Aintree (both good to soft); likely to be in the mix back up in trip.

7/1

13th

9

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Serious Operator

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November and second to progressive winner at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in December; unraced over a trip this short and there's a suspicion this 9yo will be vulnerable in a race this competitive, but he's 2-3 at Kelso and is not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form: 7243-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
10yo who isn't as good as he was but this two-time C&D winner has dropped down the weights and ran well when 9l runner-up to a progressive winner over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; key player.
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0

3

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Haafapiece

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Pam Sly

Hasn't won for nearly two years but creditable second at Wetherby on reappearance (2m3f, soft); pulled up on heavy latest but he is on a good mark and no surprise if he were to run well.

11/2

0

6

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:19 Wetherby

Haafapiece

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

prominent on outer

13/2

Non-runners

Jante Law

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £17.54
Tricast £77.18
Trifecta £120.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Haafapiece

RP RATINGS:

Molly Ollys Wishes

D Express:

Serious Operator

SPOTLIGHT:

Rafferty's Return

The Times:

Copper Beach

The Star:

Bashers Reflection

Daily Mirror:

Serious Operator

THE NORTH:

Rafferty's Return

TOPSPEED:

Molly Ollys Wishes

Daily Mail:

Molly Ollys Wishes

Telegraph:

Haafapiece

The Guardian:

Haafapiece

Daily Record:

Haafapiece