October 09 / 13.58 Sedgefield

13.58

Good

Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Fair third in a Downpatrick novice on hurdles debut in July (2m2f, good; hung left throughout) when with Philip Rothwell; subsequently sold for £6,000 and was well beaten on stable debut at Fontwell last month (2m3f, good to soft; pulled hard); drop in trip may suit.
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1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

6th

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Strictly Tango

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, not fluent 4th, headed before 5 out, not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

5/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 54

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form at up to 1m7f on the Flat in France; fair efforts both runs over hurdles, pulling too hard on first occasion but last time finishing 5l fourth of eight at Cartmel (2m1f, soft; form fair); a possible.
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2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Kingston Narcissus

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Clearcut winner on chase debut (2m4f, good) on final run for Rebecca Menzies and similar sort of form in defeat in two runs for the Skeltons, last time pushing earlier-race contender Newton Rambler all the way back over 2m at Uttoxeter; returning to further looks a plus and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit him.

3/1

2nd

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:52 Uttoxeter

Kingston Narcissus

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has taken his form to a new level since switched to fences, winning by wide margin at Hexham (final start for Rebecca Menzies) then creditable second at Worcester, both over 2m4f on good ground; likely to be as effective back down in distance and remains open to further progress in this sphere; respected.

11/4

2nd

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Worcester

Kingston Narcissus

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bounced back to form and kept on stoutly to win by 17l on chasing debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month, after which he was bought out of Rebecca Menzies' stable for £25,000; makes stable debut from 8lb higher mark but it will be interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with him.

11/10

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 81 D

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros 3yo in May 2023; improved markedly on debut run when 28-1 winner of Bangor bumper in June (2m, good); half-brother to two winning jumpers, including owner's Saylavee; interesting on hurdles debut.
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4th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Sayva

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bumper and dual hurdles winner; disappointing in last two appearances but may tap back into earlier progress, provided he takes well to chasing; by no means written off.

7/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed quite useful form at up to 1m2f on the Flat for Fozzy Stack and James Fanshawe; not disgraced at Chester on debut for current yard and an interesting hurdles debutant.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 2/5 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two bumper runs 819 days apart for Willie Mullins, best form when second at Killarney on debut (2m1f, good; 6-4 favourite); not so good next time and sold £3,500 in August; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
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5th

1

9th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:58 Sedgefield

Felix Summus

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two bumper runs 819 days apart for Willie Mullins, best form when second at Killarney on debut (2m1f, good; 6-4 favourite); not so good next time and sold £3,500 in August; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.

8/1

5th

4

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:18 Downpatrick

Felix Summus

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Has a long absence to overcome but was only narrowly denied on his debut at Killarney and the winner is now a five-time winner under rules; market confidence would be welcomed.

5/4

Form: 5-1 C

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D bumper for Tom Weston in May (2m1f, good; second won next time); sold £9,000 later in the month; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
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2nd

9

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Leader Wing

10st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a bumper in May 2024; 0-15 as a hurdler for Gillian Boanas but had his share of seconds and thirds, including over 3m; £12,500 sale in March was quickly followed by wind surgery and, although usual headgear is dispensed with, new trainer Dan Skelton has something to work with; one to note.

7/4

3rd

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Leader Wing

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Lost out in a tight finish over C&D (soft) in December and creditable third to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; fine on good ground) on latest outing; hurdles score has gone to 0-14, though.

4/1

3rd

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Leader Wing

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Sedgefield bumper winner (2m1f, good) in May 2024; runner-up (beaten 2l) in a division of this last year, and lost out in a tight finish at Musselburgh (3m) in December; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) next time; must enter the thinking in a weak race.

7/2

100/1

Form: P8-

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest performer on the Flat and no better in two runs over hurdles; best watched.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two Irish points; well-beaten 18-1 shot on hurdles debut at Hexham in June (2m4f, good, 18-1); more needed.
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3rd

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Florita

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but found her mark over fences, winning twice over an extended 2m3f at Market Rasen (good to soft/soft); flopped, however, as favourite trying 3m at that track six weeks ago.

11/4

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:30 Market Rasen

Florita

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but has found her mark over fences, winning twice around here over 2m3f; promises to stay 3m and holds solid claims.

11/8

Form: 0-

Last run: 333 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper on debut; has since shown ordinary form at up to 1m2f on the Flat; best watched on jumps debut.
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5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Has three wins on AW, including two here (one over C&D); tends to race freely and needs to settle better to fulfil his potential; second over hurdles two weeks ago.

8/1

2nd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Knight Of Magic

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Gained a third win on the AW in February (1m6f) but regressed in his last four starts; 0-6 as a hurdler and returns to this discipline for the first time since pulled up in a handicap last summer for Chris Grant; hardly solid but this is a poor race.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Successful three times (1m3f, 1m4f and 1m6f) this January/February, with the last two wins at this track; way below form on last two outings (headstrong on Saturday) but he has bounced back before.

6/1

Form: 0F7-

Last run: 367 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fair form for Jane Chapple-Hyam on the Flat at up to 1m2f in 2022; hasn't done as well since including over hurdles and has plenty to prove on return from a year off.
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6

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Poor maiden who came in only 11th in 2m Hexham novice when last seen out in May; others appeal much more.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £8.32
Trifecta £26.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sayva

RP RATINGS:

Strictly Tango

POSTDATA:

Sea Legend

D Express:

Leader Wing

WEST COUNTRY:

Sayva

Daily Mail:

Sayva

Daily Mirror:

Sayva

The Sun:

Sayva

The Star:

Sayva

Daily Record:

Sayva

The Times:

Strictly Tango

The Guardian:

Strictly Tango

Telegraph:

Sea Legend