October 16 / 14.00 Wetherby

14.00

Good To Soft

Quilter Cheviot Supporting Spinal Research Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Quilter Cheviot Supporting Spinal Research Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 211

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who made it 2-3 over hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good) when staying on well to win on handicap debut at Perth three weeks ago; open to further improvement now up in trip; key player under double-penalty.
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5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Bowling Buddy

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three consecutive hurdle races (2m-2m3f) for Olly Murphy last summer/autumn and placed on first two starts for Adam Nicol (both 2m3f); pulled up with breathing issue in February (3m) but had wind op during break, and his Irish point win in spring 2024 bodes well for his chasing prospects.

20/1

Form: 5-3122

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Worcester (2m, good) in July and has run well when runner-up there the next twice, most recently on his handicap debut (2m4f, soft); holds leading form claims today under a penalty.
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5th

9

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Ebony Warrior

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Two good-ground novice wins in 2024-25 (2m, 2m5f); stamina for 2m7f still about to be put to the test when unseating at Worcester exactly a year ago, but two runs after didn't advertise his staying credentials.

20/1

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Ebony Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims.

11/4

3

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Ebony Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 74-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth on debut in Irish maiden point in May 2023 (3m, yielding; bad mistake at final fence) and also showed promise when occupying the same position at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in April on his second bumper start; the step up in trip could suit on hurdle debut and may give a good account.
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2nd

7

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

Job

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

led at steady pace

5/1

2nd

7

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

Job

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

led at steady pace

5/1

1st

5

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Job

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Showed promise in the second of his two bumpers and he started his hurdling career with a creditable third of 13 at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; failed to build on that at Uttoxeter but this 5yo is still unexposed and he needs watching in market now upped to 3m on handicap debut.

13/2

OUR TIP

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in Irish point (3m, soft to heavy) in February and the winner went close in a bumper at the Punchestown festival in May; bought for £30,000 later in February and brings potential to rules debut.
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11th

2

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

A Moments Madness

12st 0lb

J: Mr Albi Tufnell

T: Fergal O’Brien

Progressive in handicap chases last spring for Warren Greatrex (2m2f/2m3f, good/soft) and last month's third on stable debut in a hunter chase at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft), after an absence, can be upgraded as he hung left at that right-handed track; has plenty to find but this 7yo is very lightly raced and, now going left-handed, could go well at sizeable odds.

25/1

3rd

1

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

17:35 Carlisle

A Moments Madness

12st 2lb

J: Mr Albi Tufnell

T: Fergal O’Brien

Low-mileage 7yo who opened account for Warren Greatrex with front-running success in Ffos Las handicap (2m3f, soft) last April; changed hands for £82,000 the following month and now makes his stable/hunter chase debut; could be hard to beat if fully tuned up.

9/4

1st

7

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

18:15 Ffos Las

A Moments Madness

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Warren Greatrex

Still early days over fences and under rules; returning from a wind operation when runner-up at Fontwell (2m2f, good) and he stays this longer trip; in the mix.

5/2

Form: 346-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2m4f point winner who was a promising third of 15 on bumper debut at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last October; two lesser runs followed but it's possible he'll get back on track following a break; not ruled out on hurdle debut for trainer who won this race last year.
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5th

5

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

13:40 Haydock

Martin Plage

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

2m4f point winner; promising third at Cheltenham in the first of his three bumpers and he wasn't beaten far when fifth on hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; that was behind a useful prospect and has each-way claims if he can build on that over this longer trip.

9/1

5th

5

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

13:40 Haydock

Martin Plage

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

2m4f point winner; promising third at Cheltenham in the first of his three bumpers and he wasn't beaten far when fifth on hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; that was behind a useful prospect and has each-way claims if he can build on that over this longer trip.

9/1

5th

10

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Martin Plage

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

2m4f point winner who was a promising third of 15 on bumper debut at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last October; two lesser runs followed but it's possible he'll get back on track following a break; not ruled out on hurdle debut for trainer who won this race last year.

8/1

Form: 521

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise in both Irish bumpers (yielding/good) and got off the mark with narrow odds-on win on last month's stable debut at Stratford (2m, good); his pedigree indicates today's step up in trip will be a firm plus on his hurdle debut and he could be involved.
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11th

4

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Serious Chat

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best.

10/1

1st

5

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Serious Chat

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts.

14/1

2nd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Serious Chat

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best.

8/1

Form: 523-

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy) last December on second start and it may have been a warm little race in which he was third of four at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) next time; bred to be suited by this step up in trip on hurdle debut and he's an each-way possible.
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3rd

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance.

11/2

3rd

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).

16/1

10th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon.

10/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 321 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Easily won a British maiden point in May 2023 but she was well beaten at big odds in a bumper and novice hurdle last November; has plenty to prove on this first outing since.
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3rd

5

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

She Wont Mind

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Reed

Won a point in 2023 but unseated mid-race on chase debut a year ago and recently returned from layoff with ordinary run over hurdles (0-7); tongue-tie is now added.

8/1

7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

She Wont Mind

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Reed

Point winner in May 2023 (2m4f, good); mainly modest form over hurdles and fences; best watched having been off since last May (bled from the nose).

33/1

Form: 40-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough across his three starts to suggest he'll be making an impact today.
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12th

16

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Forest Blaze

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham.

33/1

5th

7

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Forest Blaze

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations.

8/1

Form: 5/5

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat in August but at a modest level and he was tailed off at 33-1 when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last time; others are preferred.
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2

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Myboymax

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has won twice here (including over C&D); three places behind Cosmic Soul when fifth of eight over C&D (good) last month; no improvement with blinkers reinstated (retained) at Nottingham 13 days ago; needs to show improvement.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Myboymax

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick regular who was fifth of eight runners there 16 days ago when behind Morandi Second; that race wasn't run to suit and his previous effort there was better; the return of blinkers is no bad thing.

16/1

Form: 70-P

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Down the field at big odds in both bumpers and pulled up at 125-1 on hurdle debut at Hexham in May; a transformation is needed.
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3rd

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

17:00 Haydock

Grand Geste

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Suffered two flops in his last three races but the latest was in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; both wins since December have been here (3m1f/3m4f), latterly in the 11-runner Grand National Trial that always takes some winning; if on a going day then he would have strong claims, for all that softer ground would be preferred.

2/1

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Grand Geste

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Impressive in a useful handicap at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft) and, following a Doncaster flop, even better when he emerged on top in the Grand National Trial back at Haydock (extended 3m4f, good to soft); up another 6lb but little to prove regarding stamina and should have more to give.

14/1

1st

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Grand Geste

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Impressive when winning the Tommy Whittle here (extended 3m1f, soft) in December and on that evidence today's 10lb higher mark may not be beyond this unexposed 7yo; he's a lot better than he showed at Doncaster (3m, soft) three weeks ago but has something to prove following that flop.

10/1

Form: 87P-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair eighth on debut in Ayr bumper last November but has struggled on his three starts since, over hurdles the last twice.
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7th

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Dannos Dollar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 4th, jumped right 6th, lost position before 4 out, weakened after 2 out

100/1

7th

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Dannos Dollar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 4th, jumped right 6th, lost position before 4 out, weakened after 2 out

100/1

12th

5

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Dannos Dollar

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Fair eighth on debut in Ayr bumper last November but has struggled on his three starts since, over hurdles the last twice.

100/1

Form: B328/

Last run: 571 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Makes hurdle debut after absence since March 2023; however, he showed promise in bumpers and is from the family of smart staying hurdler Brindisi Breeze; not ruled out each-way now up in trip.
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5th

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Balcomie Breeze

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out

10/1

5th

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Balcomie Breeze

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out

10/1

7th

6

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

16:05 Market Rasen

Balcomie Breeze

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

Back from wind surgery to win a Catterick handicap by clear daylight, over 1m7f on soft; coped well with the 6lb rise to finish second over the extended 2m3f back there 22 days ago (good to soft); has some momentum behind him.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £6.39
Trifecta £58.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ebony Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Bowling Buddy

Telegraph:

Serious Chat

The Star:

Martin Plage

Daily Mirror:

Serious Chat

The Sun:

Bowling Buddy

Daily Record:

Bowling Buddy

TOPSPEED:

Ebony Warrior

POSTDATA:

Ebony Warrior

The Times:

Ebony Warrior

The Guardian:

Ebony Warrior

Daily Mail:

Ebony Warrior

D Express:

Ebony Warrior