April 10 / 15.30 Market Rasen

15.30

Good To Soft

Market Rasen Racecourse’s Centenary Celebration Year Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4092.77
  • 2m 0f 125y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Market Rasen Racecourse’s Centenary Celebration Year Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 077891 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap debut in February (made respiratory noise) but fared considerably better and was clearcut winner here (2m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; carries 7lb penalty today but has plenty of scope for further progress; respected.
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4th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Warwick

King Of The Road

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably.

11/1

15th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

King Of The Road

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear.

12/1

9th

1

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

King Of The Road

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Surprising to see the cheekpieces left off as they were on for the first time when pushing an improver close at Kempton (2m5f, good; all wins on good to soft); he was 12l clear of the third so a 4lb rise could have been worse; respected.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 46-610 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Disappointed after racing too freely over 2m3f on latest outing but kept on well to make winning handicap debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in December and may yet to build on that performance.
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7

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Commanding View

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago.

8/1

7

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Commanding View

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago.

8/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Commanding View

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Won a good-ground handicap here last May (2lb lower) and had those conditions when not beaten far in a small field last time at Exeter; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: /6P-40 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced since his two hurdling wins in 2021 and made low-key from ten-month absence in 2m2f race won by King Of The Road here ten days ago; needs that recent outing to have done him good.
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6

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Treasured Company

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield, outpaced after 4 out, no impression when fell heavily last

5/1

6th

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle

Treasured Company

10st 11lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Returning from three months off when a close third at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) but offered a lot less at Market Rasen; hard to win with at the best of times.

6/1

6th

9

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Treasured Company

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: -85155 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Group 2 Flat winner in Germany a few years ago and made winning handicap hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in December; two lesser efforts have followed this year, though, and others have more pressing claims here.
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6th

4

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Quian

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has been resurgent after wind surgery and he's won at Catterick (2m3f, soft/good to soft) in the last two of his three runs for current yard; up another 5lb but he scored with some authority last time and remains well treated on old form; key player.

2/1

1st

8

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Quian

11st 3lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4th

5/2

1st

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Quian

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

raced in second, not fluent 2 out, ridden and led after 2 out, edged left run-in, kept on well

11/2

Form: 3318PP D

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of French claiming hurdle last summer but his three British hurdling runs towards the end of last year were all disappointing; ran quite well in low-grade AW handicap last month but still looks risky back in this sphere.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Seraphic

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Seraphic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Seraphic

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here.

6/1

Form: 013F58 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Claimed after winning for Fergal O'Brien in December and was placed on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) later that month but seems badly to have lost his way this year.
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10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Uncle Arthur

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled on all three starts for Sarah-Jayne Davies last season (chase/hurdle) and is 10lb out of the weights for first run since October.

50/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Uncle Arthur

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled on all three starts for Sarah-Jayne Davies last season (chase/hurdle) and is 10lb out of the weights for first run since October.

50/1

12th

11

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:50 Stratford

Uncle Arthur

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Became disappointing for James Owen last season and has struggled on both starts for new stable (chase/hurdle); very difficult to enthuse over at present.

50/1

Form: 4701 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Showed some useful form on the Flat in Ireland in 2022 and came good over hurdles for Jonjo O'Neill at fourth attempt, with pretty comfortable success on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft) four weeks ago; 7lb higher here but could still be on a good mark.
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2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

1st

11

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Readily gained a first victory in over two years when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m handicap here nine days ago; carries a 7lb penalty but can go well again.

6/1

1st

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Soundly beaten on first two starts for Gary Hanmer but his fifth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much more encouraging; could have a say if able to build on that recent effort.

5/1

Form: FP6483

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten over 50l when third of six here (2m2f heavy) three weeks ago and now 0-8 over hurdles; dryer ground might aid his cause but he remains difficult to enthuse over.
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9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Righteous Ruane

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Irish maiden who has been beaten 25l+ in four runs for current yard, three of them handicaps.

33/1

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Righteous Ruane

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Irish maiden who has been beaten 25l+ in four runs for current yard, three of them handicaps.

33/1

8th

16

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:30 Market Rasen

Righteous Ruane

10st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: John Wainwright

Beaten over 50l when third of six here (2m2f heavy) three weeks ago and now 0-8 over hurdles; dryer ground might aid his cause but he remains difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: 406822

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first two handicaps, both in smallish fields on slow ground at Southwell this year; bumped into an improver and was a long way clear of the third on latter occasion; could have a say off same mark here.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

We Got Your Back

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: L J Morgan

Has won three races over fences, the latest off this mark over C&D in October (good); has not been in top form last few starts; could bounce back.

11/2

8th

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

We Got Your Back

11st 7lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Has only won over fences (three times) and still held some sort of chance when unseating nine days ago at Market Rasen; his hurdle form isn't so convincing, though.

20/1

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:57 Market Rasen

We Got Your Back

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Has won three chases, the latest at Hexham in October; not at his best on last two runs but on a fair mark now and could go well.

7/1

Form: 646

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred 5yo; unable to land any sort of blow in three novice/maiden hurdles this year (all 2m, soft) and may not be seen to best effect until moved up in trip but has a lowly mark for this handicap debut and is worth a glance in the betting.
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1st

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Henrysbrotherjack

11st 8lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Won when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in December on third handicap start and bounced back from Market Rasen fifth to score at Bangor (2m7f, heavy) in February; up another 6lb but he was strong at the finish last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; key player.

15/8

1st

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Henrysbrotherjack

11st 8lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Won when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in December on third handicap start and bounced back from Market Rasen fifth to score at Bangor (2m7f, heavy) in February; up another 6lb but he was strong at the finish last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; key player.

15/8

Form: 53-42

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two novice hurdles towards end of last year, latterly when clear second of five behind a useful mare at Hexham (2m, heavy); should have some improvement to come in handicaps; one to consider.
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2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Consistent 8yo who made it 2-2 here when a narrow winner earlier this month; only raised 3lb and this willing mare should have every chance; has won on good.

2/1

1st

6

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Latest effort, upped to this grade, suggests she remains in form; proving consistent and she is 1-1 at Southwell (scored comfortably in November 2024); respected.

15/8

Form: 16-UPP D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner when trained by Harry Eustace but unseated rider at first flight on seasonal/stable and was pulled up on both subsequent outings (chase/hurdle); has too much to prove at present.
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10th

1

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

At A Pinch

10st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Toby Lawes

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

5th

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

At A Pinch

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year and that was the last time she sported a hood, which is now joined by cheekpieces; a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

At A Pinch

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Mark 12lb below her last winning one is owed to a poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

66/1

Form: 1128P0 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Uttoxeter last summer (heavy/good to soft) but looked badly out of sorts when last seen in the autumn and needs to have been refreshed by 135-day break.
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7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:18 Uttoxeter

Rock On Tommy

10st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Seems to reserve his best for Uttoxeter and he gained his fourth course success over this trip in May (good ground; handles heavy); however, he was disappointing here just before Christmas and needs a revival.

9/2

6th

8

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:07 Huntingdon

Rock On Tommy

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Five hurdle wins, the latest a hard-fought success at favourite track Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May; didn't run badly last month, after a break, but is not one to rely upon heavily.

11/2

Form: 62629V

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; made quite pleasing stable debut when second in Hexham maiden (2m, soft) in October but struggled when 66-1 handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in February; cheekpieces refitted.
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8th

10

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

19:15 Hexham

All Ways And Ever

10st 8lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

midfield in centre of group

50/1

8th

10

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

19:15 Hexham

All Ways And Ever

10st 8lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

midfield in centre of group

50/1

11

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

All Ways And Ever

11st 3lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

Ex-Irish maiden; made quite pleasing stable debut when second in Hexham maiden (2m, soft) in October but a well-beaten outsider in both subsequent handicaps (1m7f/2m); attempts a new trip here.

100/1

Form: 1644P7

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
2-17 over hurdles; back on a workable mark now but not seen since running poorly in January and probably better suited by 2m4f.
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1st

10

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Prince Nino

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual C&D winner in 2023 and is considerably lower in the weights now; raced lazily, tailed off, in a division of this last year (good; 5-1); missing from action since so it's tough to know how he'll fare; market check advised.

25/1

8th

9

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Prince Nino

10st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Went close at Newcastle in January, but hasn't performed to the same level on his four runs since and his losing sequence continues.

20/1

Non-runners

Spirit Of Regulus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £13.32
Tricast £315.31
Trifecta £264.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruler Legend

POSTDATA:

King Of The Road

The Times:

Smurfette

The Sun:

Commanding View

Telegraph:

King Of The Road

D Express:

King Of The Road

The Star:

King Of The Road

The Guardian:

Smurfette

Daily Record:

Smurfette

RP RATINGS:

Ruler Legend

WEST COUNTRY:

Ruler Legend

Daily Mail:

Ruler Legend

Daily Mirror:

Ruler Legend