January 06 / 14.05 Wincanton

14.05

Heavy

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4092.77
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-P624

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His first time competitive over hurdles when runner-up here in November (1m7f, soft) but he then went down by some 16l at Exeter (2m2f, soft); returning here is probably no bad thing and he has each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that.

16/1

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Daany

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

Daany

10st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing.

16/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 195-P7 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
It's all been underwhelming since winning a Haydock maiden by 12l last March and has yet to show the benefit of wind surgery in his last two starts; however, he's in a good yard and the handicapper is giving him a chance.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4225/2

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returning from 612 days away when very nearly making most of the running at Lingfield (2m, good to soft), finishing clear of the remainder; good claims if avoiding the 'bounce' and performing to a similar level.
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2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

One Last Glance

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Tom Gretton

Rather in and out this season but he beat two other finishers in 2m4f contest on heavy ground here in February, and that success was no bolt from the blue; more is required off a career-high mark but the step back up in trip should suit and Freddie Mitchell's claim is a plus.

4/1

Form: P/44-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Seven defeats include three handicaps; however, only 15l behind an impressive winner in a C&D maiden last month on his return from a year out; possibilities should that provide a springboard to something better.
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3rd

12

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:17 Chepstow

Mini Yeats

10st 11lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Gave good account when fourth at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his second start for Tim Vaughan, but last month's Ffos Las run was a backward step and he's now 0-13 over hurdles; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie added.

16/1

8th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Mini Yeats

10st 5lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed.

13/2

8th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Mini Yeats

10st 5lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed.

13/2

Form: 4P3530

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Only 1-24 under rules and has struggled for consistency since back-to-back falls in late 2022; even if on a good day, this trip is short of her best.
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2nd

5

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:45 Newton Abbot

Maroochi

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Sole win (28 races) came when dead-heating in a C&D handicap (good) in 2022; well supported when a good third over 3m2f at this track (good; beaten 2l) last month; should give a good account back in distance.

100/30

3rd

8

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Maroochi

10st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Sole win (27 races) was at this track in September 2022; chance on some 2023 form but she needs better than on last five outings if she's to win and there are stamina doubts judged on three attempts at about 3m.

10/1

8th

14

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maroochi

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Keiran Burke

1-26; taking in a first 0-120 since her November 2021 handicap debut and does so from 13lb out of the weights; surely too big an ask.

66/1

Form: 3-1884 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Plumpton maiden winner in May (2m, good) and it was back there when returning to form to be a 7l fourth in handicap company (good to soft); needs more off just 2lb lower; won on very soft in France.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Angels Dream

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Gained a maiden success over fences at Lingfield (2m) in November 2024 but lightly raced since and below par, coming in only third of four over 2m1f here two weeks ago; tried in different headgear now.

15/2

3rd

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Plumpton

Angels Dream

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-6 over fences, the win coming two seasons ago off 6lb higher (2m, soft); returned from a long absence in December and he's been a long way beneath that winning form in three races.

5/1

4th

5

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Angels Dream

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on first completion over fences, at Lingfield (2m, soft) in November 2024, but he hasn't run to the same level since, pulling up at Fontwell (first-time cheekpieces, retained) in January on second run back from an absence; has it to prove at present.

10/1

Form: P-P350

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Seemed to find huge improvement when third of eight over C&D (good) in October but subsequent efforts (handicap debut latest) cast huge shadows over the reliability of that form; others safer.
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1st

5

25th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:08 Fontwell

Clinton Lane

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Gillard

2-20 over hurdles; put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) this month and may benefit from today's drop back in trip but others in the line-up have more appealing profiles.

8/1

1st

5

25th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:08 Fontwell

Clinton Lane

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Gillard

2-20 over hurdles; put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) this month and may benefit from today's drop back in trip but others in the line-up have more appealing profiles.

8/1

4

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Clinton Lane

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Gillard

Stuck to his task pretty well when fifth of 12 in Fontwell handicap (2m3f, good) 11 days ago but has rather mixed record since winning 2m Plumpton maiden in October and others appeal more.

12/1

Form: /5584-

Last run: 310 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a point and placed in a bumper before going absent for 638 days; minor form in three novice hurdles and a handicap chase last season; returns to hurdles with low mileage for an 8yo but others have more compelling credentials.
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0

6

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:05 Wincanton

Starevitch

11st 2lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

Won a point and placed in a bumper before going absent for 638 days; minor form in three novice hurdles and a handicap chase last season; returns to hurdles with low mileage for an 8yo but others have more compelling credentials.

8/1

4th

2

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:35 Ludlow

Starevitch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish maiden point winner; third in a bumper in March 2021 but, with wind surgery last August, he did not race again until well held in three novice hurdles this winter (latest at Newbury last month); now makes chase debut and goes beyond 2m3f for the first time under rules.

9/2

Form: 5P1

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger; initial hurdle efforts were nothing to shout about but getting back on soft ground helped when coming from off the pace to win comfortably at Sedgefield (2m1f); brings momentum into her handicap debut.
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4th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Feach Amach

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and followed a break by returning to winning ways with a career best at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, albeit with half the hurdles omitted; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Feach Amach

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft); ran okay when fourth of seven over C&D (good to soft) in November when last seen (lost a shoe); each-way claims if fully tuned up after a break.

5/1

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Feach Amach

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.

9/2

Non-runners

Western Soldier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.50
Straight Forecast £29.35
Tricast £84.51
Trifecta £172.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Feach Amach

D Express:

Mini Yeats

Daily Mail:

Fourofakind

Telegraph:

Western Soldier

The Sun:

One Last Glance

POSTDATA:

Daany

RP RATINGS:

Feach Amach

WEST COUNTRY:

Feach Amach

The Times:

Feach Amach

The Guardian:

Feach Amach

Daily Mirror:

Feach Amach

The Star:

Feach Amach

Daily Record:

Feach Amach