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12.05

Good To Soft

Alpha Aggregates Handicap Hurdle (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £4967
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Alpha Aggregates Handicap Hurdle (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 24-349 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Rated way higher at his peak; went winless last season despite some creditable efforts and it was another fair run last time at Cheltenham when caught wide throughout; back into a Class 4 here and he needs shortlisting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Whatsupwithyou

12st 1lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Grand servant to the yard with five wins in this sphere, the latest at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December off 2lb lower; well held since and it's hard to see him being able to give weight away to these younger rivals.

10/1

5th

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Whatsupwithyou

11st 10lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who is usually ridden these days by Elliott England, including for a 2m5f Ludlow win last February and a C&D win (4lb higher today) in December; 33-1 when tailed off at Kempton five weeks ago but no shock if he surges back to form today in search of his third C&D win.

12/1

7th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Whatsupwithyou

11st 3lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who goes well for Elliott England, gaining his second success for this rider in conditionals' event at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he'll need more off 5lb higher.

9/1

15/2

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 2U-443 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since her last win off a 7lb lower mark two years ago; encouraging third back from wind surgery at Hereford (3m1f) and she's effective at this shorter trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3

9th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:05 Hereford

Kazontherazz

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable.

13/2

3

9th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:05 Hereford

Kazontherazz

11st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Ended last season with two fairly respectable thirds (one behind Could Be Trouble) under Daire McConville (2m5f/3m1f, good) and remains on a good mark but her last win was in 2021 and she's not very reliable.

13/2

3rd

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

17:38 Huntingdon

Kazontherazz

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Hasn't won a race since late 2021 but continues to run well now and again, as was the case last time at Haydock when tried in cheekpieces (2m5f, good); can't be ruled out in this weak a contest.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -U5543

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has got himself well handicapped again after a downturn in his fortunes and there were positives to take from his 7l third over C&D last month when Lily Jones was aboard; the cheekpieces seem to be having a positive effect; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:02 Cartmel

The Bomber Liston

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

prominent, went second after 6th, lost position 2 out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

2

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:00 Wincanton

The Bomber Liston

11st 10lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Nicky Henderson

Has yet to win a handicap but he's well treated on some efforts, notably a Kempton second (2m5f, soft) 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; stable still not out of the woods after their recent troubles but he's hard to discount.

8/1

5th

7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

13:50 Newbury

The Bomber Liston

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Kempton second (2m5f, soft) last March was one of his peak efforts; 10lb lower today, having failed to fire in the same way this season (over fences initially); back hurdling on last three starts, best of those on second occasion; place chance but others are more convincing for the win.

14/1

Form: 9/33 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Useful French Flat form when winning twice over middle distances in 2021; has yet to really get going over hurdles, following his heavy initial defeat in a Grade 2 with remote placings here over 2m5f and 2m; however, he was running on over the shorter trip last time and looks interesting back up in trip for his handicap debut, especially in a race his stable has done well in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

The Famous Five

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Having dropped back down to his last winning mark he returned to form when third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he's a contender if backing up that effort.

13/2

3rd

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

The Famous Five

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Back on his last winning mark of Christmas 2024 but too little about either start this term suggests he'll capitalise, and not obviously crying out for this new trip of late either; cheekpieces added.

5/1

7th

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

The Famous Five

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Let down by his jumping over fences at times but still a capable performer in that sphere, although his reappearance last month was laboured; needs to be forgiven that effort but reverts to hurdles on a fair mark and is 2-7 in this discipline.

9/1

Form: 4526-8

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery since tailing off on his chase debut three months ago (lost a shoe); has some wellbeing issues to address but if back to the form he showed in this race 12 months ago he'd take some stopping, as he would have won convincingly off a 5lb higher mark had he not come down at the last; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 3

15:40 Ascot

Haas Boy

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Chester Williams

Sported this headgear combination for the first time when narrowly repelling Authoceltic at Newton Abbot and followed up over hurdles later in the autumn; disappointed back over fences in January but returned to form with a decisive win at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft), beating a hat-trick seeker in the process; went up 8lb for that but clearly a contender; good ground is fine.

6/4

1st

3

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:37 Wincanton

Haas Boy

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Chester Williams

Newton Abbot chase winner in October (2m, good to soft), but continues to return stronger RPRs win or lose over hurdles; 3lb drop following January's fading Exeter chasing sixth isn't sufficiently persuasive.

5/2

1st

5

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

17:25 Newton Abbot

Haas Boy

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Chester Williams

Very well handicapped on old hurdling form for Charlie Longsdon but didn't really fire during four-race campaign for Emma Lavelle last season and still has quite a bit to prove over fences; changed hands for 3,200euros in April; sports first-time cheekpieces here; first runner under rules for Chester Williams; market may guide.

6/1

Form: 0-2451 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won four consecutive handicaps between May and November in 2022 (all on good); off only 2lb higher than for the last of those she returned to winning ways with a convincing success at Wincanton two months ago when in this new headgear combination; back up 7lb but goes well fresh and hard to rule out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race.

Evs

10

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry.

5/1

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

The Height Of Fame

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice.

12/1

Form: P60-P6

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Nicely handicapped if going back far enough but has to turn things around after some forgettable performances, including a crack at chasing on his penultimate run; some new headgear may help.
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Verdict Starting price

2

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Hermes Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

A fair winning hurdler at 2m5f but he's offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle (2m4f) 24 days ago; others are much preferred.

20/1

5

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Hermes Boy

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February but struggled on final two runs for that yard and same story when back over fences at Ayr last month on his stable and seasonal debut; others have less to prove.

50/1

5

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:10 Ayr

Hermes Boy

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February; however, struggled on final two runs for that yard and he was pulled up in his sole chase in November 2023; sold for £2,000 last May; may be best watched on stable debut.

12/1

Form: /211-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Fell over the line to win his first handicap at Uttoxeter but then bolted up in a conditional jockeys' race at Worcester (again 2m4f on good) under a 10lb claimer; mid-race mistake was no help when just under 10l away at Wincanton a month ago but others might be better handicapped.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

The Turtle Said

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual 2m4f hurdle winner on good in summer 2022 (once here); looked likely winner before running out in race won by Townhill at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April and is now 10lb better off with that rival; also every chance before last-flight fall at Worcester (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) this month; still on a workable mark; player if avoiding mishaps this time.

5/1

8

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

The Turtle Said

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

led at steady pace, increased tempo 3 out, headed and fell last

9/2

Form: 633-2P

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Sandown's soft ground was perhaps all too much for him last time (has only won on good) and he had returned with a reasonable effort at Wincanton; however, has to prove his stamina for this far and he's not always looked straightforward.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

Mamoon Star

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Out of form earlier in the year and offered little when fitted with blinkers on last month's reappearance; cheekpieces the chosen headgear here and, although he's become well handicapped, he has plenty to prove.

12/1

8th

5

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Worcester

Mamoon Star

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well handicapped on some of his 2022-23 season form but ended last year with two poor efforts and was soundly beaten on both outings this spring; blinkered for this first attempt beyond 2m5f; revival needed.

16/1

Form: /6-P47

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate of 3-33 and doesn't arrive here in convincing form; others preferred.
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6

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Sehayli

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: L J Morgan

Far from reliable since completing a hurdles hat-trick in November 2020 for previous yard; has left it late to commence his chasing career and this 10yo is not a solid proposition.

20/1

0

10

20th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

12:05 Ludlow

Sehayli

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Modest strike-rate of 3-33 and doesn't arrive here in convincing form; others preferred.

40/1

7th

5

8th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Sehayli

11st 1lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

held up in rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £180.20
Straight Forecast £154.35
Tricast £753.69
Trifecta £842.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Famous Five

TOPSPEED:

Haas Boy

WEST COUNTRY:

The Height Of Fame

RP RATINGS:

The Bomber Liston

The Sun:

The Turtle Said

D Express:

Whatsupwithyou

Telegraph:

The Famous Five

Daily Mail:

The Famous Five

Daily Record:

The Famous Five

Daily Mirror:

Haas Boy

The Star:

Haas Boy

The Times:

The Height Of Fame

The Guardian:

The Height Of Fame

POSTDATA:

The Bomber Liston