February 06 / 13.35 Market Rasen

13.35

Good To Soft

TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.30
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 6-P59

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much across her three hurdle starts but this point winner now goes handicapping off a lowly mark and is not discounted.
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7

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:02 Chepstow

The Midwife

11st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Better chaser than hurdler and won by over 8l here last month; a 7lb rise didn't look too harsh and she duly ran well again at Warwick, finding only one too good (again on soft); enters the reckoning.

3/1

2nd

5

21st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

The Midwife

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, headway 12th, went third after 13th, no impression approaching last, kept on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

7/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

The Midwife

10st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Won her only point; handicap hurdle win came off 2lb higher and she ran two solid races in that discipline before finding only one too good on her switch to fences over C&D 12 days ago (heavy); aided by another low weight, she should have a part to play.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 24/602

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on her third start back from a long absence when runner-up at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; she's a player if backing up that latest performance.
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2nd

11

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Backinforglory

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

sweating, held up in rear

8/1

2nd

7

17th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:10 Southwell

Backinforglory

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Andy Irvine

Second on handicap debut at Huntingdon in March 2022 but returned from a long absence towards the end of last year and struggled on her first two starts back.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-2452

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent since moving into handicaps and was a good second at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) last month; hit with a 5lb rise since but was clear with the unexposed winner; no surprise if he goes one better.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

8th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Consistent in handicap hurdles for Stuart Edmunds but was pulled up on stable/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdles on a competitive mark with the step back up in trip a positive; handles most ground.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-514 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) on January 4; only fourth of 15 when unpenalised at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) eight days later, and he's now 7lb higher, but that latest run may have come too soon and he could still have more to offer.
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9

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Nimbus Boy

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time.

14/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

Form: 37PP62

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had become disappointing but he showed spark in a first-time visor when staying on for second in a seller at Southwell (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; could be involved if the headgear maintains a positive effect.
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11th

10

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:50 Stratford

Tip Top Tonto

10st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

In April last year he won a Fakenham handicap off 4lb higher but there's been nothing positive to take out of his last four races.

40/1

8th

7

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

12:50 Fakenham

Tip Top Tonto

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

8th

7

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

12:50 Fakenham

Tip Top Tonto

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Alison Thorpe

Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

Form: 46P-58

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unable to get competitive on his four handicap starts but he's in top hands and perhaps the first-time headgear will have a positive effect.
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5

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:55 Ludlow

Propelled

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Runner-up at Stratford in July (3m2f, good) but remains a maiden and he soon capitulated after a mistake three out at Fontwell a month ago; blinkers go on for cheekpieces.

5/1

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Propelled

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

led at steady pace

3/1

2nd

4

21st Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:25 Stratford

Propelled

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Beaten in six handicaps from 2m3f to 3m and latest 10l defeat here is the closest he's been; not without hope if he can find something on that off an ever-reducing mark.

4/1

Form: 732-P5

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Needs to produce more than she's managed in her two handicaps but it wasn't a bad run when fifth at Newcastle last time, when perhaps the heavy ground wasn't ideal; showed promise last season and not ruled out.
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7th

3

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Bridget Breeze

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 0-F739

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who was disappointing at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; however, he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he was an encouraging third on stable debut here (2m7f, soft) in December; not written off.
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6th

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

A Dublin Job

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Handicap mark took a hit for his drawn-out hat-trick (third win came after 334 days off) and he's now back from another absence after pulling up on final appearance; very much up against it from 8lb out of the handicap.

25/1

2

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

A Dublin Job

12st 2lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Harry Derham

The four-timer came up shy at Stratford (2m6f, good) but he still ran well off his career-high mark and Megan Fox now takes off 7lb; his improvement has come on good ground but he handles soft.

8/1

2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

A Dublin Job

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Launched chasing career with two wins in early part of last season and returned from 11-month absence to complete his hat-trick at Warwick (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; will be fine over today's longer trip and could still have more to offer over fences.

2/1

Form: 3P4-PP

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in bumpers and novice hurdles but he's struggled in his four handicaps and needs to get back on track.
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5th

4

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

City Roller

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Laura Horsfall

Still searching for first win (0-15) with form levels having dipped fractionally since finishing runner-up at Stratford (2m2f, good) in May; stays further than this and seems to handle soft ground; outside place claims.

8/1

5th

5

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

City Roller

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

0-10 over hurdles but ran big race from the front before succumbing to resurgent rival here (2m2f, good) last month, and his subsequent Newton Abbot sixth was perfectly respectable; one to consider.

4/1

6th

5

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

City Roller

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Exposed maiden but gave it a good go from the front at Southwell last month (2m2f, good) against a winner who was completing a double and has run well again since; solid candidate.

3/1

Form: 326-32

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
11yo who is a maiden after 24 starts but has frequently been placed, most recently going close on stable debut over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day; the winner has followed up and this one could be bang there once more.
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10th

7

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

held up in rear

4/1

2nd

6

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

18-race maiden; some fair form, including last time when third over 2m2f here (good); back after a break on this stable debut with no headgear (has been tried in cheekpieces and a tongue-tie); probably best watched.

8/1

Form: P4351P

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 9yo with a modest strike-rate and pulled up at Uttoxeter last time; however, the heavy ground may not have suited and he won at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) the run before; not ruled out.
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5th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Begoodtoyourself

10st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Christopher Kellett

Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft).

20/1

5th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Begoodtoyourself

10st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Christopher Kellett

Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft).

20/1

Form: 503P-6

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Signs of promise in bumpers and novice hurdles and he reappeared with a fair sixth of 15 at Doncaster (2m5f, good) in November on his second handicap start; he could build on that and be in the mix this afternoon.
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7

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:52 Wincanton

What A Steal

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Tom George

in touch with leaders, slow jump and dropped to rear 1st

8/1

7th

4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Worcester

What A Steal

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom George

Opened his account on second attempt over fences, over C&D (good; 20-1) 12 days ago, evidently suited by dropping back in distance; should go on from that and can follow up despite going back up 7lb.

3/1

1st

7

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:40 Worcester

What A Steal

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom George

0-6 over hurdles; lacked fluency and was well beaten when fitted with cheekpieces for recent chasing debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good); booking of Sean Bowen not enough to tempt today.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £402.40
Straight Forecast £291.06
Tricast £884.68
Trifecta £1606.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sailed Away

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Jack

Telegraph:

Tip Top Tonto

D Express:

What A Steal

Daily Mail:

Tip Top Tonto

POSTDATA:

Sailed Away

The Guardian:

Sailed Away

Daily Mirror:

Sailed Away

The Sun:

Sailed Away

The Star:

Sailed Away

The Times:

Captain Jack

Daily Record:

Captain Jack