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Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Qual’) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Qual’) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 79411- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt under rules when justifying support in a Fakenham handicap (2m4f, good) in March and he followed up in tidy style under a penalty at Market Rasen (2m5f, heavy) five days later; up another 10lb but he did look capable of better.
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2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Double Powerful

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed.

7/1

8th

4

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Double Powerful

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Six wins in 2024 but out of luck since; only third in this race last year but a sterling effort when runner-up in the Lanzarote over C&D in January off this mark and he'll be better off back at this trip after the race didn't pan out for him at Musselburgh (3m) since; respected.

11/2

5th

4

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Double Powerful

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Back hurdling for last two starts, coming a cropper again on first occasion (hampered) but second of 15 from the back in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, good; has won on soft/heavy) nine days later; progressive when he does complete and he showed at Aintree last April that he stays 3m; player.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 532PPP C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
2-24 over hurdles, with both the wins in 2022; second off today's career-low mark at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in June but pulled up on all three starts since, so she does not look the percentage call.
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

3rd

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred.

7/1

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Starlyte

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark.

7/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 45-132 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Game winner over this trip at Market Rasen (good) in May and creditable places both starts since; considered but probably needs a bit extra.
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4th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Hasn't had that much racing for a 10yo; enjoys this ground and has a solid record over C&D, so one to consider as he ran quite well last time at Bangor in a higher grade (finished last but weakened only late on).

5/1

3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Late-maturing 10yo who won twice last spring and maintained progress with some good runs in defeat in second half of last year; may not have been suited by soft ground when pulled up on latest outing; not out of this.

6/1

Form: 23F532 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Usually seen at Perth, where he's registered his only two wins over hurdles and has been running creditably this summer; respectable fourth of six in a division of this race last year.
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1st

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Dalileo

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Course regular who looked as good as ever when keeping on strongly from off the pace for clearcut C&D (good) win ten days ago; 6lb higher in a stronger race today but can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Dalileo

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Perth regular, with three course wins, including from 3lb higher in this last year; plugged on from an impossible position to finish a modest third over C&D (Creadan Grace fifth) 25 days ago; he's into the twilight of his career, so others make more appeal.

12/1

3rd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Dalileo

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

This race in 2024 is among his three Perth wins from 23 visits; latest win was last July over C&D again from 2lb higher than today and that was his second run after a break, the same scenario which presents itself today; needs a second look but others are preferred for the win.

16/1

Form: 843-97

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Close third of five in maiden hurdle at Exeter (2m, good) in April on final start for Tom Weston; however, down the field for new stable in handicaps at Cartmel (2m1f; 33-1) and Stratford (2m2f; 22-1) this summer.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

Form: 194624 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran who scored over C&D (good) in September 2021 and registered his only win since in a selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) this May; second here on penultimate outing shows he must still be considered, even though he was not so good at Perth 11 days ago.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: -43559

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Consistent form for Harriet Dickin this May-June, including in two handicaps (2m2f and 2m4f); had wind surgery before a lesser show at Stratford for new yard in August, perhaps stretched by 2m6f; wore cheekpieces last two outings; none of his form matches up to this mark.
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4th

8

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:55 Ludlow

Pooch

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Eight-race maiden who has offered little in two handicaps for current yard following a wind operation; best watched for now.

14/1

7th

8

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Pooch

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

pulled hard, soon led and clear with one other

12/1

9th

11

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:22 Stratford

Pooch

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Launched handicap career with two respectable fifths for Harriet Dickin this spring, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); needs to take a step forward here but had wind surgery in June and it will be interesting to see what Donald McCain can do with him.

12/1

Form: 0/58-5

Last run: 151 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Yet to manage better than fifth after three bumpers and three runs at about this trip over hurdles, all at huge prices except on debut; possesses some ability, though, and could be about to step up if there's much more market interest in him for this handicap debut.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has taken well to fences, winning by 11l here on his chase debut (good) before finishing a clear second (again over C&D) last time; went up 9lb for his win and another 4lb for latest run but is one with a chance.

11/4

2nd

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Returned from break with career-best performance this month, drawing clear to win by 11l over C&D (good) on chasing debut; 9lb higher in a higher-grade race today but could easily have more to offer over fences.

7/2

1st

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two in a row over hurdles in October (2m5f/2m4f, good; including here) and ran pretty well when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; unsuited by soft ground when below par at Musselburgh in December; could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/2

Form: 85870-

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Heavy defeats over hurdles on all five starts for Mitchell Hunt, in handicaps (3m and 2m7f; 28-1 for both) on last two occasions; back down in trip on this reappearance for new yard; needs a market check.
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7

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Captain Marco

11st 4lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tim Vaughan

prominent behind clear leaders

12/1

11th

13

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Captain Marco

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mitchell Hunt

Hasn't yet managed to get competitive in four attempts and probably needs a favour from the handicapper before doing so.

50/1

11th

13

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Captain Marco

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mitchell Hunt

Hasn't yet managed to get competitive in four attempts and probably needs a favour from the handicapper before doing so.

50/1

Form: 74P-

Last run: 257 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Second in a maiden point in 2022; nothing solid to recommend him from his three novice hurdles (one in June 2023, two on heavy this January) but these are very early days and he needs a check on handicap debut.
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10

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Local Drama

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Sue Smith

always behind, not fluent 2nd, struggling from 4th

12/1

0

7

23rd Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Leicester

Local Drama

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

held up in rear, struggling 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

50/1

Form: /48-50

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fair AW Flat winner but that was nearly four years ago; out of form this year on Flat and over hurdles.
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12th

11

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ivynator

10st 4lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: Jean McGregor

Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening.

100/1

11th

7

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Ivynator

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jean McGregor

Runner-up over hurdles last May but this 8yo has struggled to get competitive on his four starts since, one of those being on the Flat; races for the first time since last September and others make greater appeal.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £101.30
Straight Forecast £86.43
Tricast £353.88
Trifecta £471.60

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