October 03 / 16.40 Southwell

16.40

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weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 4-6152 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winner of a good-ground Huntingdon 2m maiden hurdle in May, but disappointed on handicap debut when finishing a 43l fifth of ten behind Dog Fox the following month; resumed progress back from a break when runner-up at Worcester this month; player if repeating the effort.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off 10lb higher at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last May but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 10l back on the Flat (1m6f) two weeks ago; has lots to prove and this is his first run beyond 2m5f.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Ikigai Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Regressed over hurdles since well held in two Flat starts last August; ran poorly in one previous try in a visor (usually wears cheekpieces), so positives are thin on the ground.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-4642 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; two fair efforts since fitted with a hood, most recently when just over a 7l second off this mark at Newton Abbot in August; others make more appeal for the win but she's largely consistent and should give another good account.
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2nd

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:45 Stratford

Obsessedwithyou

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from break in career-best form over fences this spring and subsequently exploited her novice hurdle status at Hexham (2m, good), albeit unimpressive in justifying skinny odds; suited by fast ground and features prominently in calculations.

9/4

1st

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Obsessedwithyou

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Four-time chase winner and rated higher in that sphere; however, she is 2-14 over hurdles and has been found a good opportunity to add another success as she goes unpenalised for her wins in junior hurdles; the one to beat on these terms.

4/7

2nd

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Obsessedwithyou

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Made all in three-runner mares' chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last month and is now 4-8 over fences; faces tougher task from 3lb out of the weights here but is evidently in good nick, and new jockey Isabelle Ryder claims 5lb.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -21113

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Finished a 24l last of seven in a Taunton (2m3f, good) handicap off this mark when last on these shores in November 2022, but rattled off a hat-trick in small field hurdles in Jersey over July/August when ridden by Victoria Malzard; more required here but of interest on stable debut for Harry Derham.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Diplomatie

11st 10lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won for Harry Derham at Wincanton (2m5f, good) a year ago and returned from latest spell in Jersey with close second under regular rider Victoria Malzard at Ludlow (2m5f, good to firm) this month; won't be favoured by any rain but, otherwise, has solid claims.

8/1

7th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Diplomatie

11st 10lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won for Harry Derham at Wincanton (2m5f, good) a year ago and returned from latest spell in Jersey with close second under regular rider Victoria Malzard at Ludlow (2m5f, good to firm) this month; won't be favoured by any rain but, otherwise, has solid claims.

8/1

Form: 53-215 D BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Bangor novice handicap off 7lb lower in June (2m1f, good); made mistakes when already held off this mark at Worcester the following month; not ruled out but needs to resume his progress.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dog Fox

11st 13lb

J: Miss Antonia Heraghty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.

9/2

5th

9

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Dog Fox

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Failed to complete two of his three chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break; suited by this C&D and only 1lb above his last winning mark but entitled to benefit from this outing.

12/1

7

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Dog Fox

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual Flat and dual hurdle winner, with latest success gained here (2m, good) in July; not bred for chasing but held every chance before penultimate-fence mishap at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month and is dropped in grade here.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3U2436 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in defeat for this stable this season over hurdles and fences, although he has to be forgiven a lesser effort when a well-beaten favourite at Stratford last month, clearly not running his race; likely type to bounce straight back with the stable in fine form; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts.

5/2

2nd

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted.

6/1

2nd

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:48 Huntingdon

Forget The Way

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here.

7/4

Form: 0-31 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has left October's uninspiring bumper debut well behind since hurdling, building on a promising third at Worcester (2m, good) in July when opening his account returned there this month (left clear two out); unexposed and a major player on handicap debut with a capable claimer booked.
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2nd

2

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:08 Uttoxeter

Light Dragoon

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Went up 10lb for winning comfortably at Fontwell (2m1f, good) and that was a factor in him finishing third in a small field at Fakenham; still lightly raced though and could have more to offer.

7/1

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Fakenham

Light Dragoon

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer.

8/11

3rd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Fakenham

Light Dragoon

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Disappointed on handicap debut in the autumn but returned from break with 16l win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 10lb higher here but could easily have more to offer.

8/11

Form: -14618 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual-hurdle winner this summer, both times ridden by this claimer, most recently when making all over 2m at Uttoxeter in July in the refitted visor, but has since disappointed in selling company; has the form to figure if in the mood.
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Verdict Starting price

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Ambassador

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Now 9lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) last August but his form has slumped since and a revival is needed.

12/1

9th

10

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ambassador

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but form has slumped badly since and he has shown no sign of a revival in two runs since returning from a break in April.

66/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ambassador

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but his form has nosedived since, beating just one after a lay-off at Sedgefield (2m1f) 13 days ago.

33/1

Form: 9B55-3

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
A fast-ground winner on the Flat (1m3.5f) in June and shaped promisingly back over hurdles when a near 4l third behind two subsequent winners at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in August; needs considering off the same mark if the newly fitted tongue-tie and returning cheekpieces have a positive effect.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Buxted Too

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Hard to recommend on recent efforts, but has dropped 7lb lower than when gaining his second C&D success back in February; worth a second look with a visor given a try, especially if attracting support.

9/1

10th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February but he's not fired in three starts since July and seems out of sorts at present; only of interest with market support.

25/1

5

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

This year's win was on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in February and he's 2lb lower today, having gone off the boil in his two runs this summer; has never won beyond 1m4f and he last ran on ground softer than good in 2021.

20/1

Non-runners

Wise Guy, Ascension Day

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.40
Straight Forecast £44.79
Tricast £377.35
Trifecta £430.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Diplomatie

POSTDATA:

Buxted Too

The Star:

Ikigai Star

TOPSPEED:

Forget The Way

Daily Mirror:

Obsessedwithyou

SPOTLIGHT:

Ascension Day

RP RATINGS:

Light Dragoon

Daily Record:

Ikigai Star

D Express:

Forget The Way

The Guardian:

Diplomatie

Daily Mail:

Diplomatie

The Times:

Buxted Too

The Sun:

Buxted Too