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  • 2m 4f 20y
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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13/2 (Won)

Form: 53P-79 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made all off today's mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day but was pulled up in latest chase in April and both hurdle runs in May were underwhelming; needs to have been refreshed by four-month break.
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8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Indian Louis

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show.

6/1

2

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Indian Louis

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark.

7/1

4th

8

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Indian Louis

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap.

16/1

Form: -75757

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner on good ground in 2023 (2m1f-2m5f); out of form since returning from a break in March but has slipped to a dangerous mark and Sean Bowen (aboard the last twice) is booked again today.
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6th

5

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:40 Ludlow

Post No Bills

11st 5lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ryan Potter

Placed off reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before running no race at Hereford only ten days ago; bit risky on the back of that effort.

16/1

8th

2

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Post No Bills

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Not firing on all cylinders this year but was placed off much-reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) last month and has very obvious each-way claims if in similar form again here.

7/2

2nd

7

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Post No Bills

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Three-time chase winner on good ground in 2023 (2m1f-2m5f); had been out of form this year but dropped to a dangerous mark and took second over C&D yesterday, which puts him firmly in the mix again.

11/2

Form: 4555-9 C

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 7f Flat race last month and returns to chasing on a good mark but his record under both codes over the last year or so is very mixed and he's not an easy one to predict.
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8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: P-2588

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles but ran well in defeat in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, good; well backed) in May, and her cosy Irish point win in 2022 bodes well for her chasing prospects; 4lb wrong here but could have a say.
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10

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Coilrock

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

Remote fourth in his two chases and now returns to hurdles, over which he has run well off higher marks; ground/trip fine and blinkers are now tried (effective in cheekpieces); possibilities.

16/1

10

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Coilrock

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

led, headed after 8th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up approaching last

16/1

4th

6

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Coilrock

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

raced in third, dropped to last before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

10/1

Form: 5P-277

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Suggested his turn was near when very close second at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May but was soundly beaten on both outings in June and returns from break with career strike-rate standing at 0-17.
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2nd

5

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

14:58 Sedgefield

Augharue

10st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

0-21 under all codes; succumbed only in closing stages after bold bid to make all at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in October but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings (cheekpieces added last time) and returns from 102-break with quite a bit to prove.

7/1

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:55 Musselburgh

Augharue

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:55 Musselburgh

Augharue

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

Form: 588-36

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but was placed off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in May and might improve for this switch to fences.
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7th

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:35 Musselburgh

Blow The Budget

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

always behind

9/1

7th

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:35 Musselburgh

Blow The Budget

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

0-11 and has been well beaten on both chase starts but she appeared to be stretched by the extended 2m7f at Kelso last time and she's well treated on her best hurdle form; could be in the mix now back down in trip.

9/1

5th

6

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Blow The Budget

10st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed off 5lb higher mark in 2m4f hurdle in May but struggled on recent chasing debut and moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

16/1

Form: 4-3PF3

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made a somewhat shaky start to his chasing career this summer but seemed to be getting his act together when keeping on well to take third at Worcester (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; drops from 0-120 grade today and could be very dangerous at this level.
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1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form: /6-474 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats for new stable this summer but last month's fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) was more encouraging; she needs to build on that performance here but has the services of Brian Hughes again.
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5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

in touch with leaders

25/1

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats for new stable this summer but last month's fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) was more encouraging; she needs to build on that performance here but has the services of Brian Hughes again.

12/1

4th

5

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Animore

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

held up in rear, headway after 2nd, went third after 6th, hit 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened gradually run-in

25/1

Form: -80374

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed off today's mark in modest race at Stratford (2m3f, good; first-time blinkers) in July but safely held twice since and now 0-11 overall; others look stronger.
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6th

9

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:00 Sedgefield

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

13-race maiden; last six races were in cheekpieces/blinkers over fences, taking two minor honours on good ground, but he is 8lb out of the handicap today; needs big improvement from the first-time visor.

25/1

6th

9

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

17:02 Stratford

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear, not fluent then weakened 4 out

5/1

8

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed off today's mark in modest race at Stratford (2m3f, good; first-time blinkers) in July but safely held twice since and now 0-11 overall; others look stronger.

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £31.02
Tricast £373.52

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thank You Blue

RP RATINGS:

Indian Louis

The Times:

Blow The Budget

Daily Mirror:

Jackhammer

The Star:

Indian Louis

POSTDATA:

Thank You Blue

Telegraph:

Thank You Blue

The Guardian:

Thank You Blue

Daily Mail:

Thank You Blue

D Express:

Thank You Blue

The Sun:

Thank You Blue

Daily Record:

Thank You Blue