April 21 / 13.57 Wincanton

13.57

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Stay & Spa At The Eastbury Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7846.5
  • 2m 5f 82y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Stay & Spa At The Eastbury Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.60
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 31-438 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in the past but it was over 3m when winning at this week's big Ayr meeting 12 months ago and that's perhaps more her trip these days; on a tough mark anyway and Freddie Gingell has claimed the last twice.
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10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 2

13:45 Wincanton

Sabrina

12st 0lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) in pretty good style in April but was pulled up the following month and has become quite tricky to predict; had wind op during six-month break.

14/1

10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 2

13:45 Wincanton

Sabrina

12st 0lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) in pretty good style in April but was pulled up the following month and has become quite tricky to predict; had wind op during six-month break.

14/1

12

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Sabrina

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Inconsistent but she returned to form with a convincing win in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton (2m5f, good) three weeks ago; she'll have no problem with the step up in trip; contender if the headgear maintains its effect.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 472953

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Right back to form when beaten just over 2l over 2m5f at Kempton (good to soft) a month ago and might have gone close without late interference; that form now looks really strong with last week's Aintree winner Kateira one placed behind, while the fifth (Harbour Lake) and sixth (West Balboa) have also run races of distinction since; well handicapped on that and other form in the past.
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5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

4th

4

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Irish Hill

11st 11lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-8333

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is coming along steadily over hurdles and wasn't at all disgraced when 10l away on his handicap debut over this far at Kempton; tongue-tie returns with cheekpieces added and there's definite scope for improvement.
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18

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Katate Dori

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Won in January in his first two chases (3m/3m2f, soft/heavy) then lacked fluency over his fences when second at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); bar one small blip he jumped much better at Kempton (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago when romping home in the Ladbrokes Trophy; hit with 12lb rise but that may not stop this highly progressive 7yo, who was very impressive last time.

15/2

1st

13

22nd Feb 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Katate Dori

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Sam Thomas

in rear

8/1

2nd

10

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Wincanton

Katate Dori

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, overjumped 1st, headway into midfield 5th, in touch with leaders when hit 11th

100/30

Form: 566-75 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won five times for his previous yard but too quiet for comfort in both starts for this one; had wind surgery but this is a tough race in which to bounce back to form.
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1

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Getalead

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Kevin Pickard

Still 1lb above the mark of November's Wincanton Class 3 score but has defied significantly higher in the past, and posted another solid effort in defeat at Warwick latest (2m5f) despite rarely travelling in the now-removed blinkers; return to shorter trip no issue (1m7f winner last October).

2/1

2nd

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Getalead

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Gained two of his eight hurdle wins over this C&D on good ground; raced a bit lazily in first-time blinkers at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) a week ago but eventually kept on well for a close third; remains on a workable mark and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

9/2

2nd

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Getalead

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Gained two of his eight hurdle wins over this C&D on good ground; raced a bit lazily in first-time blinkers at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) a week ago but eventually kept on well for a close third; remains on a workable mark and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

9/2

Form: 1245-3

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Sole career win came in a Ludlow handicap chase in February of last year (3m, good); beaten a long way into third on his return from an absence in a 2m4f novice at Huntingdon.
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2nd

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Seigneur Des As

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help.

10/1

2nd

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Seigneur Des As

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help.

10/1

5th

8

21st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

13:57 Wincanton

Seigneur Des As

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harriet Dickin

Sole career win came in a Ludlow handicap chase in February of last year (3m, good); beaten a long way into third on his return from an absence in a 2m4f novice at Huntingdon.

20/1

Form: 264416

Last run: 111 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner in the mud at Fontwell in December (2m1f) but was then tailed off at Exeter; that penultimate effort is a standout over hurdles; won a bumper on good.
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2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:33 Fontwell

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Joe Tickle

Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted.

6/1

2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:33 Fontwell

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Joe Tickle

Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted.

6/1

3rd

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

This time last year he posted back-to-back seconds over 3m2f on good ground at Fontwell and Warwick; well handicapped on that form but he hasn't been running well of late.

12/1

Form: 341P02 D

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; last seen chasing home Ooh Betty in a 2m3f good-ground handicap at Hereford in November and the winner has gone on to better things, including a second at Cheltenham this week behind Festival heroine Golden Ace; interesting.
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5th

1

8th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

18:40 Fontwell

Weseekherthere

11st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; runner-up at Hereford (2m3f, good) on second run for current yard, but she's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Wincanton on her return last month; has something to prove again after that and she's untried beyond 2m5f.

12/1

Form: 1414-U D BF

Last run: 338 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner who was still in with some sort of shout when unseating late on at Aintree a year ago when 2lb higher; would have a chance if returning in the same form and the market can guide in that respect; ground should be ideal.
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8th

1

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Lutinebella

12st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

In the frame twice this autumn, more recently when coming from off the pace for fourth at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in October, but has basically become a bit disappointing and needs to up her game here.

10/1

8th

1

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Lutinebella

12st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

In the frame twice this autumn, more recently when coming from off the pace for fourth at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in October, but has basically become a bit disappointing and needs to up her game here.

10/1

4th

7

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

15:53 Exeter

Lutinebella

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced since her two novice wins during 2022-23 season and was nothing better than a respectable third of five behind Made For You at Worcester (2m7f, soft) last month; needs a bigger run here.

10/1

Form: 6-2211

Last run: 205 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 211 since the cheekpieces were added and it was with a good deal of authority he won a valuable 2m4f handicap at Worcester (good to soft) in September; 8lb higher now but Thomasina Eyston's claim takes care of most of that; goes well fresh and has obvious claims.
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4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:20 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Failed to win last season but was very respectable fifth of 20 over C&D (good to soft; first run in today's headgear combination) in hot handicap at last month's Grand National meeting and again ran well when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; good chance.

3/1

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:20 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Failed to win last season but was very respectable fifth of 20 over C&D (good to soft; first run in today's headgear combination) in hot handicap at last month's Grand National meeting and again ran well when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; good chance.

3/1

4th

7

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

16:45 Sandown

Ike Sport

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

took keen hold, towards rear, hit 3rd

7/1

Form: 14-11F BF

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Beat the same rival in winning two minor hurdles at Hereford (2m3f, good) and was on the retreat when coming down on handicap debut at Ascot (2m5f, good to soft); competes here off an untouched mark but it's still relatively early days.
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4th

4

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:55 Newton Abbot

Magic Seven

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Not really firing on all cylinders over hurdles last season, albeit he won off a reduced mark in the autumn, but made fairly good start to chasing career last month, keeping on for second of four behind a course specialist at Huntingdon (2m, good); a possible.

5/1

2nd

4

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Magic Seven

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

3-12 over hurdles; not quite at best on either start since returning from a break this spring, but will be suited by the forecast good ground on this chasing debut and is on a good mark; player if he finds some fluency.

5/1

2nd

4

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Magic Seven

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

3-12 over hurdles; not quite at best on either start since returning from a break this spring, but will be suited by the forecast good ground on this chasing debut and is on a good mark; player if he finds some fluency.

5/1

Form: 212135

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Not at his best last time at Warwick (3m1f) but was having a very solid season up until then, albeit at about 3m+; this drop in distance is a big enough concern to look elsewhere.
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1

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

Nickelsonthedime

12st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Very well suited by this C&D and good ground but returned from break with a disappointing effort (albeit without usual cheekpieces) three weeks ago and, even if back on song, probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

14/1

1

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

Nickelsonthedime

12st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Very well suited by this C&D and good ground but returned from break with a disappointing effort (albeit without usual cheekpieces) three weeks ago and, even if back on song, probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

14/1

6

21st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

13:57 Wincanton

Nickelsonthedime

11st 3lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Not at his best last time at Warwick (3m1f) but was having a very solid season up until then, albeit at about 3m+; this drop in distance is a big enough concern to look elsewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.10
Straight Forecast £41.98
Tricast £158.31
Trifecta £321.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Irish Hill

RP RATINGS:

Ike Sport

The Star:

Magic Seven

Daily Mirror:

Lutinebella

Telegraph:

Sabrina

TOPSPEED:

Ike Sport

The Sun:

Ike Sport

Daily Record:

Ike Sport

POSTDATA:

Irish Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Irish Hill

The Times:

Irish Hill

D Express:

Irish Hill