July 14 / 15.30 Stratford

15.30

Good

Jebbo Becomes A Septuagenarian ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Jebbo Becomes A Septuagenarian ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 406-62

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shaped well in both attempts (2m, good) over hurdles, catching the eye at Hereford then runner-up at Uttoxeter; further improvement looks plausible; respected.
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3rd

3

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:10 Plumpton

Don Rafael

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

prominent, not fluent 3rd

9/2

3rd

3

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:10 Plumpton

Don Rafael

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

prominent, not fluent 3rd

9/2

6th

3

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Don Rafael

11st 10lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Drew nicely clear to score under Daire McConville at Hereford (2m3f, good) in the autumn and returned from short break with a respectable fourth at Warwick (2m, good) last month; back up in trip today; likely contender.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 77-664

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth in Bangor handicap (2m, good) last time; something to find at the weights returned to maiden level.
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5th

3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Timeforarum

11st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Brian Eckley

Gained a narrow first win over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in December but has not been seen since; unraced on ground quicker than good but open to progress if ready to roll after a break.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 87-54

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 66-1 odds with an encouraging effort at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; hurdles debut) last month, losing third on the run-in; possibilities granted progress.
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3rd

4

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

Belle Montrose

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Lightly raced maiden; reportedly never travelled last time at Sedgefield but went off at only 4-1 there after an improved run at Wincanton; could yet come good.

8/1

7th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:35 Sedgefield

Belle Montrose

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in November but last month's keeping-on fifth of 17 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) was much more encouraging and she remains lightly raced; no surprise if she takes another step forward here.

11/2

7th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:35 Sedgefield

Belle Montrose

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Soundly beaten on handicap debut in November but last month's keeping-on fifth of 17 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) was much more encouraging and she remains lightly raced; no surprise if she takes another step forward here.

11/2

Form: 4248-2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Close second in similar event at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month on return from a break; has form at 2m; leading chance provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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1st

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

R S Ambush

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

prominent, outpaced after 3 out, rallied before 2 out, pushed along to lead when good jump last, ridden and went clear run-in, comfortably

2/1

1st

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

R S Ambush

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

prominent, outpaced after 3 out, rallied before 2 out, pushed along to lead when good jump last, ridden and went clear run-in, comfortably

2/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Taunton

R S Ambush

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made the frame in three maidens (2m-2m4f) last summer but he's failed to complete in last two starts including when back in a handicap at Plumpton (pulled up) in September; hurdling record now stands at 0-12 and has something to prove on his return; change of headgear.

10/1

Form: 40-653

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Most starts at Stratford; finished third at big odds latest (2m2f, good), appearing to show improvement; place possibilities, provided that effort is backed up.
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6th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, towards rear 4th

33/1

6th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, rallied before 3 out, weakened quickly from 2 out

33/1

6th

4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

prominent, weakened after 4 out

66/1

Form: 8500-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of heavy defeats switched to hurdles in January; left Ali Stronge since (still with same owner); needs big improvement.
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1st

6

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Uttoxeter

Greenways

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Couldn't land a blow from off the pace at Cartmel last week (2m1f, good to soft) but ran okay all things considered; a winner over hurdles and that was only his fourth run over fences.

11/2

10

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:40 Cartmel

Greenways

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

1-18 under rules and has finished behind a couple of these in his last two starts, including when 6l behind Lermoos Legend here (2m5f, soft) on Friday; didn't appear to quite get home, so each-way claims again down in trip.

14/1

6

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:18 Cartmel

Greenways

10st 11lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Consistent in the main over hurdles last season for Tom Symonds and he's one to watch in the betting on his second stable start; however, he was well beaten over fences last Friday and also struggled in February on his other chase start; something to prove in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 56

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who showed little here (2m2f; hurdles/stable debut) last month; fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a difference.
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11

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Runaway Bride

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: David Dennis

Low-level form at best after three Irish points, an Irish bumper and four British hurdle races; pulled up on handicap debut (2m4f, soft; 22-1) latest.

40/1

8

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Runaway Bride

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: David Dennis

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled to get seriously competitive in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m2f, good/good to soft) for new stable this season; has a lowly mark for this handicap debut but needs the stiffer stamina test to unlock improvement.

16/1

8

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Runaway Bride

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: David Dennis

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled to get seriously competitive in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m2f, good/good to soft) for new stable this season; has a lowly mark for this handicap debut but needs the stiffer stamina test to unlock improvement.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 94-732 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Running into form for new stable; placed in good-ground handicaps at Newton Abbot (2m1f) and Worcester (2m) the last twice; one of the main contenders.
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3rd

6

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Electric Eddy

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Off the mark over hurdles at ninth attempt, quickening clear on run-in to win conditional jockeys' race under James Turner at Worcester (2m, good) last week; escapes a penalty and is 7lb ahead of the handicapper here.

15/8

1st

5

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Worcester

Electric Eddy

11st 8lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Placed from today's mark at both Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) and over C&D (good) in the summer; beaten a distance back in maiden company at Stratford latest; returns from a short break and is a probable contender.

13/2

8th

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:30 Stratford

Electric Eddy

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield, mistake 2nd, in touch with leaders before 3rd, went third 3 out

3/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in two bumpers last year, latest here; no form claims on this reappearance, with tongue-tie added.
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3

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:30 Stratford

Helpful

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

took keen hold, midfield, prominent 2nd, soon led

100/1

4

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:30 Stratford

Helpful

11st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

novicey jumping, in rear, pulled up after 3rd

50/1

9th

4

31st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:30 Stratford

Helpful

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Out of an unraced sister to a French 1m4f Listed winner; raced too freely and was well-beaten 50-1 shot on debut at Warwick in May; subsequently left Paul Webber; hood/tongue-tie added for today's stable debut.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never-dangerous sixth in Haydock bumper (1m7f) two months ago; in good hands and may do better with that experience under his belt.
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8

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:30 Stratford

El Battle Bus

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

12/1

6th

3

11th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

El Battle Bus

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

13,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling; third foal; dam placed 6f/7f, closely related to useful dual-purpose winner Royal Reserve, half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Master Apprentice; wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note.

16/1

6th

3

11th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

El Battle Bus

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, some headway into midfield 3f out, never dangerous

16/1

Form: 49-73

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded into modest third here (2m2f, good) last month; may benefit from this return to 2m but has a lot to find on bare figures.
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4th

8

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:35 Taunton

Golden Moonshake

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Flat-bred 4yo who never raced for Tom Dascombe and was sold on for 3,500gns; now gelded, had wind op and tries a tongue-tie; best watched.

25/1

Form: 560-

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to winners for her connections but looks very modest judged on her bumper form; switches to hurdles.
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5th

8

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

16:53 Chepstow

Ocean Frontier

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Richard Price

held up in rear, outpaced 5f out, no impression from 3f out

20/1

Form: 56

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in point/rules bumpers, albeit with the form not particularly compelling; left Fergal O'Brien for £2,500 since last run.
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7th

10

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

12:13 Fakenham

Porridge

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tracey Leeson

Yet to show any worthwhile form after six hurdling starts (2m-2m7f), hence his puny BHA rating of 51; 22lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

10

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

12:13 Fakenham

Porridge

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tracey Leeson

Yet to show any worthwhile form after six hurdling starts (2m-2m7f), hence his puny BHA rating of 51; 22lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

4th

5

1st Dec 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Porridge

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Tracey Leeson

held up in rear, not fluent 1st, went fourth 3 out, weakened 2 out

25/1

Non-runners

Connolly, Ocean Frontier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £114.80
Straight Forecast £87.94
Trifecta £1137.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Rafael

RP RATINGS:

R S Ambush

The Times:

Flighttothestars

D Express:

Electric Eddy

The Star:

Belle Montrose

POSTDATA:

Don Rafael

WEST COUNTRY:

Don Rafael

The Sun:

Don Rafael

Daily Record:

Don Rafael

TOPSPEED:

R S Ambush

Telegraph:

R S Ambush

Daily Mirror:

R S Ambush