February 06 / 14.05 Market Rasen

14.05

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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TrustATrader Apply Today EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

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15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 15U233

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Cartmel (2m6f, maiden) last summer but he's raised his game considerably since, making the frame in decent novice contests at Carlisle (runner-up to Johnnywho), Thurles and Cheltenham; recently left John McConnell to move to Fergal O'Brien; probably rates as the main danger to Emailandy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Moon Dorange

10st 8lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

Inconsistent chaser who's saved his best for Cheltenham in 2025 and 2026, including a win (his only handicap success) in January 2025 and third at the Festival this March; both were over an extended 2m4f and he's shown his form only once from seven attempts under rules over 3m+; not the percentage call.

16/1

7th

9

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Moon Dorange

10st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

9lb higher when beaten 3.5l by Riskintheground 12 months ago; 0-10 in the meantime but the new visor worked well when a never-nearer third in the Plate at Cheltenham last month and clear claims if he can back that up.

9/1

3rd

22

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Moon Dorange

10st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

Pulled up in the 2m4f novice handicap here last March but that was out of character as he had won over that C&D the time before and generally has a good track record; not much of a force this season, though, and he doesn't look in enough form to take advantage of a weights drop; often wears headgear, first-time visor today.

50/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 73-132 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Incurs a penalty for a comfortable Plumpton win (2m5f) but has made swift progress over hurdles since; close third to Saturday's Sandown scorer Jingko Blue at Newbury in December and runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton on Boxing Day; sets the benchmark returning to calmer waters.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Emailandy

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Dual hurdle winner at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) two winters ago but disappointments have come thick and fast since pulling up on his latest two runs at 3m; goes chasing with inevitable question marks.

25/1

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:02 Wincanton

Emailandy

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Running well in good handicaps two years ago but he's had a couple of lengthy absences in the meantime and achieved nothing in his last six races.

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold for £110,000 soon after winning an Irish point (3m) last April; failed to justify the market confidence - raced a shade freely - when only fifth of eight on rules and stable debut at Ayr (2m6f, soft) in December; still early days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

9th

4

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Caher Roes Den

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

prominent early, in touch with leaders 3rd, pressed leader 3 out

9/2

Form: 1-41 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper here on debut in December 2022, before sold for £190,000; fared okay (fourth) on hurdles debut at Lingfield in November but knew much more next time, keeping on to shed the maiden status at Wetherby (2m, soft; 2-1 joint-favourite); likely more to come at 2m4f+.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Sao Carlos

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Ex-Olly Murphy; well handicapped on his hurdles form, but hasn't shown much in three runs over fences; pulled up over hurdles on first run back after wind surgery last time; hard to fancy.

33/1

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Sao Carlos

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Well handicapped on form as recent as last February for Olly Murphy but he's struggled this season and hopes are pinned on the wind operation prompting a dramatic revival.

50/1

4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Sao Carlos

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a bumper and a maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy through the formative stages of career; poor (0-2) over fences for that trainer, and yet to hint at revival over hurdles since joining new trainer (0-3); mark in freefall; one of the least likely candidates.

50/1

Form: 76

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner; soundly beaten in two bumpers (Catterick and Wetherby); stiff task switching to hurdles against some useful opponents.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Lily Baloo

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Tim Easterby

Pulled up on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March and effectively 5lb higher from further out of the weights here; needs to take a huge step forward but the better ground offers a ray of hope.

16/1

5th

13

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Lily Baloo

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

16/1

9

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:15 Market Rasen

Lily Baloo

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £4.04
Trifecta £13.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emailandy

POSTDATA:

Moon D'Orange

Telegraph:

Sao Carlos

The Star:

Caher Roes Den

RP RATINGS:

Emailandy

TOPSPEED:

Emailandy

The Times:

Emailandy

Daily Mail:

Emailandy

D Express:

Emailandy

Daily Mirror:

Emailandy

The Sun:

Emailandy

The Guardian:

Moon D'Orange

Daily Record:

Moon D'Orange