July 07 / 13.45 Market Rasen

13.45

Good

Tom Halliday Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4092.77
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Tom Halliday Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6536-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored on the Flat in April, after a break, and was second to an improver when back over hurdles at Worcester (2m, good) last month; not yet proven over this far and may not be favoured by rain but still features prominently in calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Ten Ten Twenty

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: D J Jeffreys

Dual purpose sort who hasn't stood much racing since winning here (2m4f, soft) in July 2024; first run in this sphere since when a faller at Hereford in December; may need further and softer conditions to be at his best.

20/1

3rd

4

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: D J Jeffreys

Won over C&D in April last year after which he scored twice over hurdles; not beaten far into sixth of 12 here (1m6f) seven weeks ago, but that race was run at a crawl; others are more convincing.

14/1

3rd

4

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: D J Jeffreys

Won over C&D in April last year after which he scored twice over hurdles; not beaten far into sixth of 12 here (1m6f) seven weeks ago, but that race was run at a crawl; others are more convincing.

14/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3P-231

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt, with clearcut success in first-time cheekpieces at Cartmel (2m6f, good; also has form on soft) nine days ago; recent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of her but she's suited by this C&D and could plausibly make further progress if the headgear continues to aid.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Asa

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then won over fences at Catterick (3m1f, soft); ran pretty well when 5l third of three in Sedgefield chase (3m2f, good) last time; arrives in good heart and there can be optimism that she'll be fine now back down in trip; possible player.

4/1

3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Asa

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then made it 3-6 over fences when winning at Catterick (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; it was a weak race last time but she's unexposed over fences and could still have more to offer in this sphere; respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 63P-70

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned from 11-month layoff with pretty good third at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; good ground also suits) in April but three lesser efforts have followed; had excuse on latest outing (bled from the nose) but he's 0-11 over hurdles now and comes here with something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Agilulf

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Longstanding maiden who was soundly beaten at Newcastle last time in a first-time hood (retained); however, he's run pretty well on both previous visits to Musselburgh and the tongue-tie is back on today, which he wore when a fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) in November; interesting contender.

8/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th

20/1

Form: 3888-U

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three run-of-the-mill maidens last summer (2m-2m2f) and unseated rider at first flight when reappearing in a handicap in May; has no form claims but remains unexposed at this level.
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Verdict Starting price

9

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Princess Unique

10st 8lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Unexposed after only six hurdling starts and was very respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July, but performed poorly on her latest outing and needs to learn to settle much better.

20/1

12

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Princess Unique

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Running in only her second handicap when beaten under 6l at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in July and that's something she might build on now sent over further; 9lb out of the weights but Dylan Johnston can claim 5lb now (unlike last time); tongue-tie joins hood.

16/1

4th

5

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Princess Unique

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Well beaten in three run-of-the-mill maidens last summer (2m-2m2f) and unseated rider at first flight when reappearing in a handicap in May; has no form claims but remains unexposed at this level.

8/1

Form: PF8-PP

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in spring 2023; not beaten far when eighth on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) in April but pulled up twice since (chase/hurdle; blinkers tried last time), and it takes a leap of faith to support him here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

100/1

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

100/1

14th

15

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Leonard Kerr

prominent, hit 6th, not fluent 8th

66/1

Form: PP-484 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent nowadays and it's over two year's since his latest hurdling start but he ran quite a bit better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when fourth over fences in first-time blinkers here (2m3f, good) last month and ought to cope fairly well if the ground softens today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Mackie Dee

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

towards rear, in touch with leaders 15th

6/1

14

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Mackie Dee

10st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

13yo who has a poor 2-39 strike-rate under rules and is without a win since June 2022; however, he's finished in the first three on two of his last three starts and holds each-way possibilities once more.

12/1

Form: 9/90-P

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any significant promise after six hurdling starts, the last twice in handicaps for current stable (2m3f/2m7f); needs to find a good chunk of improvement from somewhere; 1lb out of the handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Bean Norty

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to show any significant promise after six hurdling starts, the last twice in handicaps for current stable (2m3f/2m7f); needs to find a good chunk of improvement from somewhere; 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

16

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Bean Norty

10st 3lb

J: John Kington

T: Rebecca Menzies

Modest for Tom Lacey and beaten 60l on first start for Rebecca Menzies at Catterick (2m3f Class 5 mares' handicap) last December; tongue-tie newly applied off a six-month absence; no obvious reason to anticipate an upturn in fortunes.

33/1

11th

14

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Bean Norty

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Modest form for Tom Lacey; bought for £4,000 in August; no easy task on stable debut on return from a break.

16/1

Form: 3P6-5F

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of last year's placed form for Ben Pauling but has not been firing on all cylinders for a while and is now 0-16 over hurdles; seems best on good ground but handles good to soft.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Bettys Belle

10st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Tracey Leeson

Well handicapped on some of last year's placed form for Ben Pauling but has not been firing on all cylinders for a while and is now 0-16 over hurdles; seems best on good ground but handles good to soft.

16/1

12

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Bettys Belle

10st 6lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tracey Leeson

0-18 since making winning debut in a Warwick bumper (September 2021); back from a 174-day absence when fifth of seven in a Class 5 handicap at Plumpton (3m1f, good; beaten 15l) latest; others are more likely candidates.

33/1

5th

6

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Bettys Belle

10st 12lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tracey Leeson

reluctant to go to start, led at steady pace, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 4 out, headed before 3 out

9/1

Form: 53/4-P

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 50-1 for last month's stable/handicap debut at Southwell (2m, good), albeit after a long absence; tries a new trip and has tongue-tie refitted here; not the most obvious answer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

13th

5

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Montys Rock

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Henry Hogarth

Ex-Irish; showed fair form in maiden hurdles for Eoin Doyle last year but pulled up in two handicaps for current yard this summer; blinkers replace cheekpieces; not an obvious candidate.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.30
Straight Forecast £8.35
Tricast £38.98
Trifecta £41.30

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Ten Ten Twenty