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eventmasters.co.uk Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3054.7
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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eventmasters.co.uk Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 36-635

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Visored for both his hurdle wins two seasons ago (2m5f-3m1f) when also in very good form on the Flat; ran a quiet first race for this yard at Bath but wasn't far away here last week; each-way claims.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 123-36 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole win in ten came over 2m4f here last year (on good); had held her form well until Cartmel last month and perhaps that track didn't suit; respected.
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7th

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Faerie Cutlass

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Won at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but she struggled last year and was beaten 20l at Sedgefield when last seen in November; now 4lb lower than for her last success but she needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

4

7th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Faerie Cutlass

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only 1lb higher than when winning at Ludlow (3m, good) last November but has very unconvincing record since returning from a break in April; lost jockey when attempting to refuse at first flight on penultimate appearance and was soundly beaten when fourth last time; others are much less risky.

16/1

4th

6

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Faerie Cutlass

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Returned from a break with two below-par hurdle runs in the spring; lost her jockey after a bad mistake over fences in July and repeated the feat when slamming the brakes on back over hurdles at Stratford 18 days ago; might be developing ideas and she can only be watched after that.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 323-52

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Capable hurdler and returns to this discipline after finishing a clear second over fences at Cartmel (3m1f, good), having been positively ridden; hard to dismiss.
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3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

Form: 0622-4 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Went close on his last two starts for Evan Williams last season and wasn't beaten far after suffering some interference on stable debut at Hexham (2m7f, soft); seems to need some cut underfoot to show best form.
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9th

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

No Rematch

10st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Arrested decline when third in first-time blinkers at Perth (3m, good) last month but this 12yo remains without a win since 2023 and it's hard to tell whether the new headgear will continue to have a positive effect.

11/1

3rd

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

No Rematch

10st 10lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

25/1

7th

11

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

No Rematch

10st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D fourth (albeit well held in the end) on soft ground last month but is getting long in the tooth and today's faster ground is probably not in his favour; headgear refitted.

33/1

Form: 765-23

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has responded positively to this headgear combination the last twice in handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f (both on good); strong stayer on the Flat so this longer trip is worth a go.
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5th

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Blow Your Horn

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: Ian Williams

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has responded positively to this headgear combination the last twice in handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f (both on good); strong stayer on the Flat so this longer trip is worth a go.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 25-1P3

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
His 16th start over hurdles when belatedly off the mark over 3m2f at Fontwell in May; pulled up next time and the tongue-tie (joining cheekpieces) had no obvious effect when beaten a long way into third at Bangor (2m7f); opposable on balance.
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9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

The Bold Thady

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Has been running well for a while over hurdles at up to 3m and made a respectable chase debut when fourth over C&D in June; possible.

10/1

10

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Worcester

The Bold Thady

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Newcomer to fences and there are chasers in the family; has been running well for a while over hurdles at up to 3m and bumped into an in-form rival last time; could feature if finding some fluency over his fences.

10/1

2

25th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:58 Fontwell

The Bold Thady

12st 0lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Good-ground winner for claiming riders over 3m2f here last May and 2m7f last September; competitive on last three outings (good to soft latest) and needs respect despite this being his shortest trip for over two years.

4/1

Form: UP-524

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back over hurdles for her last three races (2m4f-3m2f) and found just one too good in the penultimate one; had no excuses when beaten 24l in the latest and she has a modest strike-rate.
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7th

7

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Auditoria

11st 10lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Back over hurdles for her last three races (2m4f-3m2f) and found just one too good in the penultimate one; had no excuses when beaten 24l in the latest and she has a modest strike-rate.

7/1

4th

2

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:10 Newton Abbot

Auditoria

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Better known as a chaser now; did not see out 3m2f on May's hurdling return at Stratford and appreciated the return to shorter when a front-running second at Southwell (2m4f, good) latest; back up 3lb but solid claims.

2/1

2nd

3

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Auditoria

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Better known as a chaser now; did not see out 3m2f on last month's hurdling return at Stratford but put in a pretty good front-running shift there and today's drop back in trip looks the right move; on a good mark; no surprise if she features.

7/1

Form: 14P-3P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Likes good ground but he's a chaser these days and hasn't raced over hurdles since 2020; pulled up on his latest chase and has never run over this far.
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6th

6

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Ben Buie

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

7-30 over fences; no win last year but ran creditably twice in the autumn before seemingly reluctant to put his best foot forward in the Abaya Du Mathan race at Southwell on latest start; chance if putting that swiftly behind him.

6/1

6th

6

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Ben Buie

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

7-30 over fences; no win last year but ran creditably twice in the autumn before seemingly reluctant to put his best foot forward in the Abaya Du Mathan race at Southwell on latest start; chance if putting that swiftly behind him.

6/1

Form: 6U434/ C

Last run: 631 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Had every chance of winning his seventh successive point when running out late on in May; now back with Evan Williams for whom he had competitive form off way higher marks; interesting.
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4

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Voodoo Doll

11st 10lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Had every chance of winning his seventh successive point when running out late on in May; now back with Evan Williams for whom he had competitive form off way higher marks; interesting.

8/1

4th

3

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:52 Chepstow

Voodoo Doll

11st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Finished a 12l third when trying fences for a second time in September; often runs well over hurdles but he's an infrequent winner these days.

8/1

Form: 440/PP D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner and won a minor point in January; has pulled up on his final two runs under rules (chasing) and he's down the pecking order here.
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6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

The Composeur

11st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Wilmot

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Hurdle/chase winner and won a minor point in January; has pulled up on his final two runs under rules (chasing) and he's down the pecking order here.

20/1

8

8th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

The Composeur

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

disputed lead, raced in second before 11th

16/1

14

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 5

20:05 Cheltenham

The Composeur

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Wilmot

T: Mrs Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, hit 5th, pressed leader briefly 7th, lost position gradually from 8th, weakened after 10th, pulled up before 4 out

16/1

Form: 77-P6P CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Six wins divided between hurdles and fences; should be on a good mark but he's been out of form this year.
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7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Pottlerath

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

prominent

11/2

Form: 55P05-

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who hasn't pulled up any trees in his four previous handicaps (2m4f-3m), trying cheekpieces and blinkers; off since April and others appeal more.
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3rd

7

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:57 Uttoxeter

Golden Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Disappointed when dropped back to 2m4f here in July but began his chasing career with two promising thirds (2m5f/2m7f, good) and will be suited by today's return to 3m; has a fighting chance if back on song.

9/2

9th

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Golden Ambition

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won twice over hurdles and has kicked off over fences with fairly close thirds over 2m5f here and 2m7f at Worcester; looks on the right sort of mark but considered each-way.

9/2

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Worcester

Golden Ambition

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Dual hurdle winner who was beaten 5l on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m5f; stays this far) where a mistake three out didn't help the cause; should run well.

8/1

Form: PUP-59

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; ran with promise behind a major improver at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) last month but failed to build on that on handicap debut here (2m4f; 12-1); may improve for going this far but she'll need to.
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13

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Hazels Delight

11st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Irish point winner; ran with promise behind a major improver at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) last month but failed to build on that on handicap debut here (2m4f; 12-1); may improve for going this far but she'll need to.

16/1

9th

2

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Hazels Delight

11st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Irish point winner; failed to complete three maiden hurdles last season but displayed some promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) last month and could easily have more to offer in handicaps.

7/1

5th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:48 Market Rasen

Hazels Delight

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Comfortably won maiden point on debut in March 2023 but failed to complete three maiden hurdles last season and it takes a leap of faith to support her here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.40
Straight Forecast £54.04
Tricast £960.09
Trifecta £662.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blow Your Horn

RP RATINGS:

Golden Ambition

WEST COUNTRY:

Faerie Cutlass

POSTDATA:

Kiss My Face

The Star:

Voodoo Doll

Daily Mirror:

Cash Again

The Times:

Blow Your Horn

Telegraph:

Blow Your Horn

The Guardian:

Blow Your Horn

Daily Mail:

Blow Your Horn

D Express:

Blow Your Horn

The Sun:

Blow Your Horn

Daily Record:

Blow Your Horn