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Valley Shoppers Dash Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Valley Shoppers Dash Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 24145- C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Goes well on good ground; shaped encouragingly on first outing for current yard when a close fifth of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f) last month, still in front approaching the last; may improve for the run, his first for six months; might be the answer with his stable going well.
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1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Uggy Uggy Uggy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Procter

T: Keiran Burke

Made it 3-11 over hurdles when scoring at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May but he's been vulnerable as favourite in last two starts; drops back in grade after a respectable fifth at Worcester (beaten around 6l) two weeks ago but he needs to find more progress back in trip.

14/1

5th

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out

6/1

5th

3

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Uggy Uggy Uggy

11st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Keiran Burke

3-10 over hurdles (2m-2m5f, good); improving 6yo who made a good start for this stable when a close fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April and duly built on that when justifying favouritism at Warwick (2m5f) the following month, both times ridden by Megan Bevan; drop back to 2m shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's a big player off 4lb higher.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /3141- D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo; won novices at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and Kempton (2m5f, good; made all) in April; going the right way and looks a leading contender on today's handicap debut.
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2nd

7

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

14:35 Uttoxeter

Bhaloo

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when placed in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last year but looked out of sorts when pulled up twice in November and it's hard to predict whether this will be a going day.

14/1

8

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Bhaloo

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won the novice handicap chase on this card 12 months ago when also returning from a break; has pulled up in his two previous races over 3m but he wasn't stopping when tried in cheekpieces and finishing third in Market Rasen's 2m5f Summer Plate in July (just behind Courtland); there's stamina in his pedigree; considered.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 86P50-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won three of first four hurdle races but has struggled in the main since; reportedly made a noise when down the field at Cheltenham last month and is now fitted with a tongue-strap; needs that to have a positive effect.
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2nd

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:15 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish

5/2

1st

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent

7/4

1st

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out

4/1

Form: /139P-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 2m, most recently at Chepstow last autumn, but well beaten in competitive events at Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Cheltenham (Martin Pipe; blinkered) the last twice; this is weaker but it's hard to know what sort of form he's in.
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6th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Shared

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Rewarded a determined Sean Bowen ride when winning off reduced mark at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in the spring; still well handicapped on older form and unexposed at around 3m but others have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

Shared

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Derham

raced lazily, raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second approaching last, soon pressed leader, ridden to lead towards finish, all out

11/4

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

Shared

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Derham

raced lazily, raced in last, some headway before 3 out, went second approaching last, soon pressed leader, ridden to lead towards finish, all out

11/4

Form: 6/463-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Was a place behind Manorbank when third of nine at Chepstow (2m) two weeks ago, doing his best work late on; yet to race beyond 2m2f but gives the impression today's trip will suit; should be in the thick of things.
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6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:37 Uttoxeter

Lunar Sovereign

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Sophie Leech

Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) the following month; safely held in both subsequent races but one was on heavy ground in France and the other was on the idiosyncratic track at Cartmel; on career-low mark here; dangerous to ignore.

16/1

11

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Lunar Sovereign

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sophie Leech

Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far in last month's competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good); well held in France since and 2lb wrong here but he's versatile ground-wise and might be boosted by the new cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

17

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Lunar Sovereign

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sophie Leech

Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark.

25/1

Form: /9P52-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Lower in the weights over hurdles than fences, and nearly cashed in at Southwell (2m4f, good) 18 days ago, leading from approaching the last until the line; up 5lb but Fern O'Brien now claims a handy 7lb; big chance.
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3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Nothin To Ask

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd, weakened on turn after 13th, soon pulled up

5/1

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Nothin To Ask

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd, weakened on turn after 13th, soon pulled up

5/1

2nd

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

13:22 Newcastle

Nothin To Ask

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in third, slightly hampered but left in second 8th, went clear with winner 12th, not fluent 5 out, no chance with winner when jumped slightly left 2 out, awkward jump last, kept on

11/4

Form: 121P4- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Mainly runs over fences these days, possibly in need of outing when fourth of nine at Chepstow two weeks ago; 7lb higher than when last over hurdles so doesn't have an obvious chance at the weights back in this sphere.
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1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Opening Bid

12st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Chris Down

Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him.

13/2

1st

1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Opening Bid

12st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Chris Down

Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him.

13/2

2nd

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Opening Bid

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

led, headed 3 out, hit 2 out, kept on well

8/1

Form: P397F-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Had a disappointing 2023-24 over fences and fell early on at Market Rasen in April; now has first run over hurdles for over three years; well treated on his best form but carries significant risks.
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2

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 3

15:40 Plumpton

War Lord

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Very useful chaser in his prime but last month's hurdling win at Fontwell (2m5f, good) came off a hugely reduced handicap mark and it's not easy to predict whether his revival will gather momentum.

4/1

1st

2

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:20 Fontwell

War Lord

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has been through a quiet spell but he ran respectably when fourth at Worcester (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last time; likely to need more.

13/2

6

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

War Lord

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Very useful chaser in his prime but this year's efforts, in three hurdles and a chase, make him tough to recommend.

14/1

Form: /2256-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Has been chasing for the last two seasons, winning twice at around 2m but below par twice this spring; needs a revival but he was successful on his last hurdles outing and he should stay this trip, so not ruled out.
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4th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Gained both chase wins three years ago; dropped 8lb since last run and looks attractively treated on best form but is returning from 16-month layoff; the betting may offer further guidance.

8/1

6th

6

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:10 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Solid spell culminated in a second-place finish off 8lb higher in this contest 12 months ago (good to soft); less consistent since but has a fighting chance provided he's back in top form.

9/1

6th

6

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:10 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Solid spell culminated in a second-place finish off 8lb higher in this contest 12 months ago (good to soft); less consistent since but has a fighting chance provided he's back in top form.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33435-

Last run: 189 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner, last seen jumping none too fluently over fences at Ayr in November; returns from a six-month break and must concede weight all round; others preferred.
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1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Impulsive One

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, always behind

20/1

Form: /13P2-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo; seemed suited by the switch back to hurdling when second of nine at Chepstow (2m, good) two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but may build on that and should be just as effective over this longer trip; respected.
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3rd

1

3rd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Warwick

Manorbank

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Low-mileage 9yo; returned from layoff with good second at Chepstow (2m, good) in April but was tailed off at Worcester in August, after another break, and needs to put that performance behind him.

12/1

9th

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Worcester

Manorbank

12st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Low-mileage 9yo; back over hurdles when second of nine at Chepstow (2m, good), but was finding it hard work when falling at Warwick in early May; this is a drop in grade, though.

8/1

6

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Manorbank

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

midfield, hit 8th

4/1

Form: 4P/51/ D

Last run: 1030 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Returns from an absence of nearly three years, last seen winning in first-time blinkers at Killarney (2m4f, good) in July 2021 when trained by Denise Foster; changed hands for £16,000 two months later; no headgear today and probably best watched after such a long absence.
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9

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Swordsman

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Returns from an absence of nearly three years, last seen winning in first-time blinkers at Killarney (2m4f, good) in July 2021 when trained by Denise Foster; changed hands for £16,000 two months later; no headgear today and probably best watched after such a long absence.

20/1

9

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Swordsman

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Returns from an absence of nearly three years, last seen winning in first-time blinkers at Killarney (2m4f, good) in July 2021 when trained by Denise Foster; changed hands for £16,000 two months later; no headgear today and probably best watched after such a long absence.

20/1

Form: /0P/P-

Last run: 127 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Useful form when runner-up on British debut in a Newbury hurdle in 2021 but has achieved little in just five subsequent starts, including in points; tumbling in the weights and has had wind surgery but has a lot to prove in first-time cheekpieces.
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13

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Hardi Du Mesnil

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

took keen hold, led, headed 7th, lost ground quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

13

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Hardi Du Mesnil

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

took keen hold, led, headed 7th, lost ground quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

0

1

5th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

13:00 Ludlow

Hardi Du Mesnil

11st 13lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Lightly raced 7yo who won a hurdle in France; useful form when runner-up on British debut in a Newbury hurdle in late 2021 but has achieved nothing in just four subsequent starts, the last two in points; has a lot to prove now.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £15.57
Tricast £75.97
Trifecta £138.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Bhaloo

SPOTLIGHT:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

WEST COUNTRY:

Thelasthighking

TOPSPEED:

Manorbank

Daily Mail:

Bhaloo

D Express:

Bhaloo

Daily Mirror:

Bhaloo

The Sun:

Bhaloo

Daily Record:

Bhaloo

RP RATINGS:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

POSTDATA:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

The Times:

Uggy Uggy Uggy

The Star:

Thelasthighking

The Guardian:

Manorbank