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AK Bets Best Price Euro 2024 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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AK Bets Best Price Euro 2024 Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3212-2

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Consistent 6yo who deserved his win at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) in March and has finished second on both subsequent appearances; versatile regarding trip/ground; probably won't be far away.
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5th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Robbers Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

Career best when winning by 11l over 2m5f here in January (good to soft) and for whatever reason he didn't turn up at Newbury (2m4f; handles soft); has to bounce back from that but wouldn't put it past him; there are niggling stamina doubts at this trip, however.

7/1

7

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Robbers Bridge

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

His 24th race over hurdles at Exeter last month (2m5f, good to soft) but produced career-best form in winning that handicap by some 11l; respected off 7lb higher with heavy ground no issue for him.

4/1

3rd

7

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:13 Fontwell

Robbers Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

Placed on both outings since winning in pretty good style at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) on stable debut in April; will be fine over today's trip and won't mind what the weather does; likely contender.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 457-43 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m here last summer and gave good account when staying-on third over C&D (good) last month; probably needs a career-best effort to overcome current mark but still enters calculations.
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4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

3rd

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

Emanate

10st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

12/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 792-11

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Much improved since upped to staying trips and switched to handicaps this spring, winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Fakenham (2m7f, good); not sure to benefit from this drop back to 2m4f but might still be on the upgrade; respected.
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2nd

4

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Chatty Chich

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won handicaps at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Fakenham (2m7f, good) before getting found out by the drop back to 2m4f at Worcester (still ran well); softening ground would be a cause for concern.

11/4

3rd

3

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Chatty Chich

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced 3 out

11/4

1

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Chatty Chich

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has improved since stepping up in trip and going handicapping, getting off the mark in a mares' race at Huntingdon last time (3m1f, good) having finished runner-up in a C&D handicap (good; form worked out well) the time before; up 6lb; strong chance.

10/11

Form: 932-22

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Close second in his first two handicaps, the latter here (2m, good) last month; looks well worth another crack at 2m4f and ought to be right in the thick of things again; tongue-tie added.
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6th

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Ascension Day

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Shaun Lycett; maiden under all codes; well beaten or pulled up in all his races this year so has plenty to prove.

33/1

40/1

Form: 678PP-

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on 2022 Irish form but looked badly out of sorts on all five starts for David Rees last year; needs to have been revitalised by 242-day break.
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3rd

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Esperti

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Has returned to form of late and gained his fifth chase success, at Ffos Las (3m, good) last month; there was no disgrace in finishing second to a resurgent Tommy Beau at Fakenham (3m5f, good) this month and he holds strong claims while in this form.

2/1

2nd

9

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Esperti

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Revitalised 9yo who won stylishly on good ground over C&D and at Ffos Las (3m) last month; contests a much stronger race today but still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.

5/1

1st

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

Esperti

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

In-form 9yo who won four-runner marathon at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in pretty good style last week; also very well suited by this C&D and ground slower than good; respected under 7lb penalty.

4/1

Form: PPP3-P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but has very poor completion record over fences since the autumn and arrives here with quite a bit to prove.
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2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Posted three wins over fences in the winter of 2024-25, all at around this trip, and staged a revival when third at Fontwell (2m4f, good; Begin The Luck second) three weeks ago; back up in class but on a winnable mark and he's one to consider with the stable among the winners.

100/30

3rd

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

I Shut That DOr

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to a halt at Stratford last March and he was tailed off again on his comeback at Haydock (2m45f, good) last month; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to an abrupt halt at Stratford last March and he hasn't been seen since; no great record fresh to date but the betting is perhaps the best guide to his chance.

9/1

Form: 3123-4

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won Plumpton maiden in the autumn and bumped into big improver when second on handicap debut there (2m4f, good) in March; claims if judged on that evidence but was slightly disappointing on last couple of outings.
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6

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

10st 13lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner on this course in 2023; has run some good races in defeat here since early last spring and has a chance at the weights with Yasmina on a C&D run in February; improvement not really in the offing but she can be involved.

7/2

3rd

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 169y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

10st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and 2m hurdle (good to soft) winner here in 2023 and, although winless since in limited appearances, has posted some solid placed efforts; had excuses when tailed off here latest, too free and failed to stay 2m4f; likely to fare better now returning to a shorter trip and quicker ground.

11/2

4th

2

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

A Tickatickatiming

11st 7lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Bumper and 2m hurdle (good to soft) winner here in 2023 and, although winless since in limited appearances, has posted some solid placed efforts, most recently when collared late over 2m here a fortnight ago; goes back up in trip and likely to be involved again.

7/2

16/1

Form: /7434-

Last run: 145 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo; made the frame twice on slow ground at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f; hooded) but returns from 145-day break on a much quicker surface and with the headgear missing; others have more pressing claims.
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3

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Toronet

11st 13lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

French hurdle winner in 2023; 0-9 in Britain, showing little when pulled up over fences at Exeter (blinkered first time) on debut for David Pipe on New Year's Day; needs the switch back to hurdling to have a positive effect.

33/1

3

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Toronet

11st 13lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

French hurdle winner in 2023; 0-9 in Britain, showing little when pulled up over fences at Exeter (blinkered first time) on debut for David Pipe on New Year's Day; needs the switch back to hurdling to have a positive effect.

33/1

6

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Exeter

Toronet

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

French hurdle winner in 2023; 0-8 in Britain for Laura Morgan and signed off for her with very disappointing chase run in October but was given a wind op the following month and starts off for David Pipe on a tempting mark; sports first-time blinkers and refitted tongue-tie; interesting.

9/1

Form: 1P/9-8

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with two very underwhelming handicap runs this spring (2m3f/2m1f); needs to get career back on track.
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9th

1

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today.

16/1

10th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Kayf Legend

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

midfield

20/1

8th

11

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:10 Newton Abbot

Kayf Legend

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present.

25/1

25/1

Form: 41488- D

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces for Sheila Lewis at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last summer but lost her form soon afterwards; had wind surgery during 322-day layoff and goes without headgear on this stable debut; market may guide.
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11th

11

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Fabreze

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly 2nd, headed after 4 out, soon weakened

25/1

8th

3

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Fabreze

11st 7lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sheila Lewis

First-time cheekpieces did the trick when 5l to the good over 2m4f at Uttoxeter (good to soft) in June; subsequent efforts leave her with questions to answer now.

12/1

8th

2

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:20 Stratford

Fabreze

11st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sheila Lewis

Won comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) and 2m6f seemed to stretch her at Cartmel (good to soft); however, new mark has since kicked in so now 5lb higher.

8/1

Form: 6/P6P-

Last run: 179 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles and fences in France in 2022 but struggled on all three British starts last season; returns from six-month break with cheekpieces added; considered only if lively in the betting.
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12th

2

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Fricotin

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 3rd

25/1

0

2

11th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Fricotin

12st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

French hurdle/chase winner who is one to watch in the betting on his third stable start, but he's struggled over fences/hurdles on his first two runs in Britain and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

Form: 32-241 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m5f at Hereford in the autumn and posted career-best performance when scoring by 5l over C&D (good) 12 days ago; latest 6lb rise asks a lot of him, but he's evidently in prime form.
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Form: 6/956/

Last run: 525 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Triple Flat winner in German in 2021 and a hurdle winner in France in 2022; safely held in two British handicap hurdles for Milton Harris in 2022-23 season; makes debut for latest new stable after 525-day absence.
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10

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Omega

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harriet Dickin

took keen hold, held up in rear

12/1

9

13th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Omega

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

One of two runners on the card for Wiltshire-based Milton Harris; successful on Flat in Germany and over hurdles in France; only a minor player in two British runs but this appears an easier task, especially as he's been dropped another 4lb; improvement looks on the cards.

5/1

6th

10

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:25 Huntingdon

Omega

10st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Won four on the continent, three Flat and one hurdling; easy to back and finished well held on his British debut over 2m4f at Leicester; that was in a first-time visor and he's better in blinkers, but others still appeal more.

33/1

Form: 98-49

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Not beaten that far when ninth on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good) in March and remains unexposed but clearly needs to do better over the longer trip here; makes stable debut (was with Michael Scudamore).
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9th

2

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

Dannys Friend

11st 8lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Michael Scudamore

Fifth foal; closely related to 2m4f chase winner Thunder In Milan, half-brother to very useful chaser Kiltealy Briggs; dam unraced sister to Grand National winner Ballabriggs; likely to need longer trips to be seen to best effect and probably best watched on debut.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.70
Straight Forecast £50.84
Tricast £191.61
Trifecta £243.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ascension Day

POSTDATA:

Mactavish

TOPSPEED:

A Tickatickatiming

Telegraph:

Robber's Bridge

WEST COUNTRY:

I Shut That d'Or

The Star:

Emanate

The Guardian:

A Tickatickatiming

Daily Mail:

Mactavish

The Sun:

Mactavish

Daily Record:

Mactavish

RP RATINGS:

Ascension Day

The Times:

Ascension Day

D Express:

Ascension Day

Daily Mirror:

Ascension Day