March 18 / 15.30 Southwell

15.30

Soft

Try The Racing App This Afternoon Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Try The Racing App This Afternoon Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: U13

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won sole Irish point; was a convincing winner in the end of an ordinary Newbury maiden (2m, soft) in December; a shade disappointing when a remote third in a better Wetherby race (second has won since) in January but the step up to 2m4f promises to suit; likely contender.
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4th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Man

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Began this campaign with 3m1f Aintree handicap win in December (good-to-soft) but hasn't repeated that sort of form in three runs since, including treated for post-race heat stress after Eider Chase fifth; most recently never nearer fourth under top-weight in lesser 3m2f Kelso contest; more needed but not one to rule out.

10/1

4th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Fortunate Man

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Did well last season; kicked off this campaign with a 3l win at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and didn't run badly in valuable races on next two outings, last time in the Eider after which he was treated for post-race heat stress; he was joint-favourite for that and this race isn't as demanding.

2/1

Form: 2F12 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Fell on second hurdle start but he showed no ill effects when staying on stoutly to win at Chepstow in January and he gave a genuine display in defeat at Taunton (2m3f, soft) 18 days ago, where first-time cheekpieces (retained) seemed neither here nor there; solid claims.
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13

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Livin On Luco

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Failed to fire in the Eider at Newcastle on penultimate start; commendable otherwise this season, making all in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft), fourth in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (3m7f, good to soft) and short-headed at Exeter (3m7f, good) five weeks ago; raised another 2lb but has place claims.

12/1

2nd

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:02 Exeter

Livin On Luco

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Made all in Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November and was commendable fourth in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (3m6f, good to soft) just after Christmas; didn't fire in last month's Eider at Newcastle but still features prominently in calculations; placed the only time he raced on good ground.

11/4

6th

6

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Livin On Luco

10st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Made all under Callum Pritchard in the Southern National at Fontwell (extended 3m3f, good to soft) on reappearance in November, clear from four out and holding on by a neck from a strong finisher; came from mid-division when creditable fourth in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f) and having a crack at 4m+ now makes appeal; one to consider.

7/2

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W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; Great Pretender half-brother to useful bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Carole's Pass; dam bumper and smart 2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart sorts Carole's Legacy (2m3f-3m) and Mad Max (2m-2m4f); already tongue tied but has a useful pedigree and market can guide.
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5th

4

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Kempton

Kaltender

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

From a very good jumping family but has struggled on his first two appearances (both in 2m4f hurdles this spring); cheekpieces now added.

33/1

5th

4

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Kempton

Kaltender

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

From a very good jumping family but has struggled on his first two appearances (both in 2m4f hurdles this spring); cheekpieces now added.

33/1

11th

7

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

13:57 Market Rasen

Kaltender

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for debut at Huntingdon in October, where he bled from the nose and finished last of six finishers; can only watch for now.
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3

18th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Blue Dauphin

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

40-1 for debut at Huntingdon in October, where he bled from the nose and finished last of six finishers; can only watch for now.

66/1

6th

2

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Blue Dauphin

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Late Night Lily; dam 1m6f bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; wouldn't be the stable first string according to jockey bookings.

33/1

6th

2

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Blue Dauphin

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Late Night Lily; dam 1m6f bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; wouldn't be the stable first string according to jockey bookings.

33/1

Form: 72-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Better form in the second of two bumpers, at Uttoxeter last April but not seen again until last month when she was beaten from some way out on hurdle debut at Bangor; her task is no easier here.
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8th

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Miss Maverick

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

C&D winner on this card last year and made it 5-9 here when making all to defeat Sir Galahad by 3l three weeks ago; 6lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but lots to like otherwise.

13/2

1st

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Miss Maverick

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Four of her five wins over hurdles have been at this track (three over today's distance); must overcome a lengthy absence and is 7lb higher than for her last success but she cannot he dismissed around here.

6/1

2

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Miss Maverick

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

Keen-going front-runner; in career-best form this season, winning twice over 2m4f in May before very creditable second in valuable C&D contest last month; effective on good and soft ground; could be hard to catch.

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £3.19
Trifecta £5.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Livin On Luco

Daily Mirror:

Fortunate Man

RP RATINGS:

Livin On Luco

TOPSPEED:

Livin On Luco

POSTDATA:

Livin On Luco

WEST COUNTRY:

Livin On Luco

The Times:

Livin On Luco

Telegraph:

Livin On Luco

The Guardian:

Livin On Luco

Daily Mail:

Livin On Luco

D Express:

Livin On Luco

The Sun:

Livin On Luco

The Star:

Livin On Luco

Daily Record:

Livin On Luco