October 27 / 13.02 Wincanton

13.02

Good

Windsor Clive Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Windsor Clive Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £6.50

Form: /754-P C

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Five wins for his previous yard, latest in September 2022; absent 311 days before below form in 2024, given wind surgery before penultimate start; well down the weights but he's never scored over shorter than 2m3f.
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1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Getalead

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5444-

Last run: 214 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
22-1 and 16-1 last term when about 12l fourth on soft ground in his two starts over hurdles (after two bumpers) and that form won't be good enough but he's an unexposed handicap debutant.
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7th

15

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Gold For Alec

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Tom Symonds

A marked step up in trip saw him emerge from the wilderness to win five-runner handicap at Hereford (extended 3m1f, good) last month and he did it comfortably, but he's 10lb higher today (4lb out of the handicap) against far more daunting opposition.

12/1

1st

5

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Gold For Alec

11st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Both wins were at Huntingdon in winter 2024-25; ran well at Cheltenham (2m) in October but has had a bleak time of it since until something of an upturn at Chepstow (extended 2m3f) two weeks ago; needs to build on that and there was some encouragement last time for stepping up in trip.

3/1

3rd

10

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Gold For Alec

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Ran well in defeat on his reappearance but nowhere near as effective in his last four races; the cheekpieces tried last time are removed.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 22-154

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Second in her first two handicaps and won at Stratford (2m, good) in May; ran creditably on both starts since but needs to find something extra.
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8th

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Tour Ovalie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.

11/1

10th

16

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Tour Ovalie

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Gained all six hurdle wins at around 2m but ran quite well when fourth at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; current mark is workable (even from 1lb out of the weights) and Sean Bowen takes over today; could have a say.

16/1

4th

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Tour Ovalie

11st 6lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; record is 6-21, the most recent win at Ludlow in December; placed twice since, including at Newbury when ahead of Rula Bula; gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring.

6/1

Form: 23P-82 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gordon Elliott; 0-11 for current yard but placed on Flat and over hurdles; looked set to win for most of the closing stages at Worcester (soft; used to be fine on good) last time but going down by just a nose showed he is well capable of a bold show.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

Form: 520-

Last run: 312 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Flat win in France (1m3f, very soft); showed ability on first two starts over hurdles but tailed off on third attempt (made the running on last two) and had wind surgery not long afterwards; that was last winter, when settling him was an issue, but he could be interesting on this handicap debut.
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7th

5

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

17:30 Brighton

Pyrotechnic

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won in France (1m3f, very soft) as a 4yo and twice runner-up in eight starts over hurdles after joining this yard; fourth of eight back on the Flat in a Southwell novice (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since) and worth a market check on Flat handicap debut with a tongue-tie given a go.

11/1

7th

5

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

17:30 Brighton

Pyrotechnic

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won in France (1m3f, very soft) as a 4yo and twice runner-up in eight starts over hurdles after joining this yard; fourth of eight back on the Flat in a Southwell novice (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since) and worth a market check on Flat handicap debut with a tongue-tie given a go.

11/1

4th

1

(8)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pyrotechnic

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

slowly into stride, towards rear early

8/1

Form: 3P3-3P CD

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 11 hurdle races was over C&D (soft; handles good) off 5lb lower last November; chase debut (also upped to 2m5f) did not go at all smoothly in June when last seen but he should be competitive back hurdling.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton

Him Malaya

11st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Ran respectably at Taunton (2m3f) in April when last seen, taking record under Olive Nicholls to 13134; shapes as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; solid claims.

7/2

4th

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

19:30 Taunton

Him Malaya

12st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Recorded his second hurdle win when scoring over C&D (good) in December; had a break after that but he returned to action with a 2l third back over C&D last month; should be sharper this time and he's still unexposed at this trip; respected.

9/4

Form: 4-1122 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two wins and two seconds from her four handicap hurdles, all on good ground over about 2m; that's progressive form and her Flat level (fairly useful) suggests she can do better still; major chance.
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4th

2

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Therapist

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

In good form when last seen on the Flat, going down narrowly over 1m3f at Southwell last March, and successful three times over hurdles since; however, she ran poorly in that sphere in November and has stamina to prove on her return to the AW.

6/1

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

17:02 Stratford

Therapist

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Four and three-runner races when she won over 2m here in April and May; came up well short, however, in her hat-trick bid when 5-4 favourite at Warwick nearly six weeks ago, which dents her claims.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-6443 D BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three wins last July-September and has run mostly with credit in defeat since; last seen in July, changing hands and leaving Olly Murphy since; needs to find a bit extra but has place claims.
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9th

10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.

20/1

6th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll.

4/1

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Liverpool Knight

10st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form: 4-4C11 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Smart over 7f-1m2f on the Flat as 2yo and 3yo before losing his form; won over hurdles at the fourth attempt, winning unchallenged in a maiden at Worcester (2m, good) in July, and narrowly got on top late on in a novice at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) this month; makes handicap hurdle debut and looks to be getting his act together again.
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8th

3

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:08 Uttoxeter

Reach For The Moon

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won two novice hurdles last year (2m/2m1f) but has finished last in his two handicaps; now fitted with a tongue-tie; wouldn't want rain.

14/1

4th

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

19:35 Market Rasen

Reach For The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Worcester maiden and Fontwell novice winner last summer/autumn; unseen since a 19l ninth of nine on October's Wincanton handicap debut, but retains vast handicapping scope judged on his smart Flat form; can go well fresh though doesn't always.

100/30

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £340.90
Straight Forecast £344.45
Tricast £4564.14
Trifecta £1286.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Reach For The Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Therapist

WEST COUNTRY:

Him Malaya

RP RATINGS:

Therapist

TOPSPEED:

Therapist

D Express:

Therapist

Daily Mirror:

Therapist

LAMBOURN:

Reach For The Moon

Daily Record:

Reach For The Moon