October 17 / 15.07 Carlisle

15.07

Good To Soft

Whitehall Turret Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Whitehall Turret Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2222- BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
He's finished second on all four starts (2m, soft/heavy; three over hurdles), the latest at Hexham in April when beaten just a nose; takes on some interesting opponents today but can give another good account.
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3rd

13

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

I Wish You

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form to get off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February; hit with a 7lb rise but the short-head runner-up Diamond Dealer went one better next time and this 6yo is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

I Wish You

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last December and won in good style when favourite for his bumper debut at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) in April; one of two runners for stable that won this last year with the useful Making Headway; could play a leading role on first hurdle start.
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4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Gentleman Bill

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Gentleman Bill

11st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual 2m hurdle winner (once here) last season who showed considerable promise over fences towards end of last year; suffered a fall and a heavy defeat last month but now reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; completely unexposed over this sort of trip under rules; interesting.

5/1

8th

10

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Gentleman Bill

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fairly useful bumper/hurdles scorer who shaped well on his chasing debut when third in 2m Aintree handicap in October; has failed to build on it though in three subsequent outings, falling at the ninth fence at Doncaster (2m4f) nine days ago; has something to prove now.

8/1

Form: 10/P0- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers (2m, soft/good) in 2022-23 and he may be able to rediscover that promise at some stage; however, he struggled last season on his two hurdle starts and has to leave those efforts miles behind.
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of his six starts in points but well beaten when back under rules at Hexham recently and others are preferred.
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10

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

13:15 Market Rasen

Some Bro

10st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Comfortably held in two novice hurdles for new yard; Irish point form (six runs) included two placed efforts and two falls, so he brings mixed messages to chase debut.

14/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-13 on the Flat and well beaten at 100-1 over C&D in March on his sole hurdle start; he's hard to fancy.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

Form: 08

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in May/June in both bumpers; hurdle debut.
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8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

7th

9

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:07 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in May on the second of his two starts in Irish maiden points, but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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4

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Didntgotwenty

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

On the up since fitted with cheekpieces and he readily got off the mark in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh last month; hiked up 9lb but he seems sure to go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first on debut in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding to soft) in May and sold for £15,000 later that month; Gentleman Bill may be the yard's chief hope but she's one to watch in the betting.
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4th

13

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:55 Newcastle

Windsor Wife

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

50/1

8

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Windsor Wife

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dead-heated for first in an Irish point but has shown little under rules and she's 21lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his debut third in Kempton bumper (2m, soft) to win easily at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in April when last seen; he's a likeable prospect and is a strong candidate on hurdle debut.
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3rd

8

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Woodland Park

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list.

7/1

Form: 6- BF

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has a pretty useful pedigree and was sent off 3-1 favourite for his debut in a bumper at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last November; he was soundly beaten in sixth and has been absent since, but he's in top hands and it will be interesting to see if he attracts market support.
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1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed; has run a couple of fair races over hurdles, notably when third in a Uttoxeter maiden in December (2m, soft); however, beaten 47l on handicap debut over C&D last time (good; 33-1) and needs to improve markedly on that to take a hand.

25/1

1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed; has run a couple of fair races over hurdles, notably when third in a Uttoxeter maiden in December (2m, soft); however, beaten 47l on handicap debut over C&D last time (good; 33-1) and needs to improve markedly on that to take a hand.

25/1

8th

2

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

May have been placed but for penultimate-flight fall on hurdling debut in October and again showed promise next time; final run was disappointing but that's not done his mark any harm and has to be of interest on handicap debut; all hurdles runs on soft ground.

7/1

Non-runners

La Marquise

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £8.69
Trifecta £18.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Woodland Park

POSTDATA:

I Wish You

SPOTLIGHT:

La Marquise

The Guardian:

Woodland Park

The Star:

Woodland Park

Daily Record:

Woodland Park

Daily Mail:

I Wish You

D Express:

I Wish You

The Sun:

I Wish You

LAMBOURN:

La Marquise

The Times:

La Marquise

Daily Mirror:

La Marquise