March 09 / 14.17 Hereford

14.17

Soft

Betting.Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 1f 119y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Betting.Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -66422

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sole win was over fences in 2022; might well have opened hurdling account last time at Southwell (3m, good to soft) had he jumped better, and the winner was in form.
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7th

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Fantomas

10st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Battled on well to score off 5lb higher at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March 2024 and is also suited by this C&D but has performed poorly on all four appearances since last June and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

9

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Fantomas

10st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Battled on well to score off 5lb higher at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March 2024 and is also suited by this C&D but has performed poorly on all four appearances since last June and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:44 Chepstow

Fantomas

10st 7lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 6P96

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
It's been underwhelming stuff over hurdles from 2m to 2m5f; goes handicapping with an awful lot to prove.
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12

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

21:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Johns Dream

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Sheila Lewis

Two modest runs since career-best second in Hereford handicap in March (3m1f, good to soft); cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

7th

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

17:13 Ludlow

Johns Dream

10st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Beaten a neck by Fantomas when second of 16 on handicap debut at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in March; flopped when co-favourite off this 5lb higher mark at Stratford three weeks ago, when jockey reported that he hung right-handed, so reverting to this right-handed track may help.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 33-PP0

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on peak efforts in novice events but very underwhelming this season in three handicaps (2m3f-3m), latterly after wind surgery (did lose a shoe); needs a revival before warranting serious consideration.
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8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

7th

1

23rd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Sea Village

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Oliver Signy

Struggled in first three handicaps but his third of 16 behind Fantomas at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better; contender if able to build on that performance.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5P2P44

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has run well in the odd handicap, as when a 10l fourth behind a serious improver two starts ago; predictably struggled back in a maiden time; each-way claims.
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7th

8

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:57 Warwick

Newtonian

10st 9lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Matt Sheppard

Only win came on good ground off 2lb higher here last May (3m1f); has run well since then but form has taken a turn for the worse this year and should have run better only 19 days ago at Hereford when back on good ground.

10/1

4th

9

8th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:30 Hereford

Newtonian

10st 11lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Matt Sheppard

Only win came on good ground off this mark at Warwick last May (3m1f); was knocking on the door in the autumn (on good and good to soft) and a softer surface has perhaps found him out the last twice; better expected.

7/1

10th

10

21st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Warwick

Newtonian

10st 4lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Matt Sheppard

in touch with leaders, towards rear with one circuit to go, not fluent 3 out, soon struggling

10/1

Form: 542622

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
In form having finished runner-up in three of her last five appearances, latterly behind a penalised winner at Taunton (3m, soft); looks to hold a solid chance.
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4th

6

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Ginderella

10st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Tim Vaughan

Still a maiden at the age of nine but she reappeared after a long absence with fair third on chase/stable debut at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; didn't build on that over hurdles (2m6f, heavy) last time but cheekpieces are now added and this return to a right-handed track looks a positive (jumped right on penultimate run); could be dangerous back over fences.

13/2

Form: -64988

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair shout on her placed efforts at about this time last year but was quiet over fences to begin with this season and her struggles have continued back over hurdles (in this headgear combination latest); hard to rely upon at the minute.
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3rd

1

30th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

My Girl Katie

12st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Beat Testlight here in July but not in their rematch; bounced off the fast ground when winning well at Stratford 12 days ago to earn this 8lb higher mark; had some soft-ground form back in the day.

13/8

5

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

My Girl Katie

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Dual point winner this spring; well beaten over hurdles on rules return in June but won comfortably when back over fences at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month and ran well in defeat over that C&D a fortnight later; likely contender again.

9/4

Form: 7P6

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; tailed off or pulled up in his three hurdles and trainer turns to headgear for this switch to handicaps; could raise his game but might not; perhaps the market can guide.
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5th

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:35 Huntingdon

Rockwiththetimes

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Still unexposed under rules (particularly on good ground) but was safely held in first two handicaps, latterly on chasing debut in April; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces removed; others have much less to prove.

8/1

5th

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:35 Huntingdon

Rockwiththetimes

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Still unexposed under rules (particularly on good ground) but was safely held in first two handicaps, latterly on chasing debut in April; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces removed; others have much less to prove.

8/1

7th

3

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:28 Taunton

Rockwiththetimes

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

No threat on his four hurdle runs, most recently on handicap debut at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft); however, this lightly raced point winner is a possible improver now switched to fences and it will be no surprise to see a good run; first-time cheekpieces replace the visor adopted last time.

9/1

Form: 0905P

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in points and over hurdles, including handicap debut last time (3m, soft) when tried in cheekpieces; tongue-tie added.
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9

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Captain Copper

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

pressed leader, mistake and lost position 9th, slow jump and reminders 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

33/1

9

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Captain Copper

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

pressed leader, mistake and lost position 9th, slow jump and reminders 10th

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Market Rasen

Captain Copper

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Ten-race maiden under rules and he's not finished closer than 27l to a winner including in three runs over fences; 10lb out of the weights here and can only be watched.

50/1

Form: F9-855

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fifth at Exeter two runs ago (2m5f handicap, soft) and the cheekpieces are added after faring less well at Southwell; comes with risks but has a competitive show in him.
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7

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Inchester DAmsyl

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Became disappointing last season and was unable to justify prominence in betting when well-held fifth here (2m4f, good to soft) on last month's belated return; moves back up in trip and sports refitted cheekpieces today; not written off just yet but returns here with a point to prove.

7/1

10

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell

Inchester DAmsyl

10st 10lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Eight-race maiden who has largely unconvincing handicap form and been absent since last March; market may give further guidance on belated reappearance.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/4F6-

Last run: 590 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has modest 2-29 strike-rate under rules and was tailed off on his return to hurdling when last seen in July 2022; now a 12yo and can only be watched after his long absence.
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11

11th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell

Lord Getaway

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: James Evans

towards rear

25/1

7th

6

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell

Lord Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: James Evans

Veteran stablemate of Kapamazov; no win since December 2018; long absence before pulling up at Hereford (3m1f) in March; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

7th

6

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell

Lord Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: James Evans

Veteran stablemate of Kapamazov; no win since December 2018; long absence before pulling up at Hereford (3m1f) in March; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 46317P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made all at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December when 5lb lower; nothing since and the trip is a worry.
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5

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

14:17 Hereford

Lady Berlais

11st 6lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Made all at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December when 5lb lower; nothing since and the trip is a worry.

12/1

2

12th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Lady Berlais

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, led, headed 5 out, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

5/1

Form: -8057P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has no solid form claims and he dropped out before pulling up when 20-1 for handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft); on the plus side he's bred for this far and could improve for cheekpieces.
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6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mollys Third Man

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor.

25/1

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mollys Third Man

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor.

25/1

Form: P46U6P

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Back hurdling after five defeats over fences, though he was moving with purpose when departing late on at Sedgefield in November (2m3f, soft; first-time tongue-tie retained until now); has essentially become disappointing since winning over hurdles for Alan King.
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5th

8

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

Methusalar

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

8

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Methusalar

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Became disappointing for Alan King and is yet to be placed for current stable; took step back in right direction and ran well for a long way before fading into sixth over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) this month but still makes only limited appeal.

8/1

Form: 4P8449

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The last of his two hurdle wins was in May 2022; twice ran fourth in the autumn but on faster ground and struggled last time on heavy; others preferred.
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13

11th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

12:35 Hereford

Robeam

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

Dual hurdle winner in 2022; placed twice on the AW this autumn but his last two Flat runs were disappointing and this chasing debut will be his 82nd career start; 3lb out of the weights; too risky.

66/1

Form: -1U4F5

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good to soft) last May and has hopes if finding that form again.
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5th

8

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Elfride

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft); on a lengthy losing run and arrives with plenty to prove from 4lb wrong.

33/1

18

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Elfride

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

Struggled last year and competes from 6lb out of the handicap today; needs January's wind op to have made a big difference.

66/1

8

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Elfride

10st 3lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Richard Phillips

2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft) in May 2023; well below par on her last five starts; blinkers now accompany tongue-tie; back on her winning mark but plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 00/5-P

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over 3m1f at Plumpton 12 days ago after another spell on the sidelines.
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10th

10

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Cards Are Dealt

10st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

always behind, tailed off

40/1

10th

10

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Cards Are Dealt

10st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Nine-race maiden who has been pulled up in two staying handicaps since returning from another long absence; out of the weights on this big drop back in trip and can only be watched; cheekpieces added.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £228.60
Straight Forecast £113.13
Tricast £2480.72
Trifecta £1960.80

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Fantomas

SPOTLIGHT:

Ginderella

The Guardian:

Inchester D'Amsyl

RP RATINGS:

Newtonian

Telegraph:

Lady Berlais

D Express:

Inchester D'Amsyl

Daily Mirror:

Ginderella

Daily Record:

Ginderella

POSTDATA:

Newtonian

The Times:

Fantomas

Daily Mail:

Fantomas

The Sun:

Fantomas

The Star:

Fantomas