15.58
Good To SoftPaul Harrington 50th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 1f 33y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 6544-5 D
Last run: 171 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
4th 9 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent-racer who is unbeaten in three starts for Harry Derham (1m7f-2m1f, good-soft), most recently beating five rivals at Musselburgh in January; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving and could continue to improve for his up-and-coming yard. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 154728 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Exposed mare who was winning her first handicap when a clearcut winner at Bangor (2m, good); effectively off the same mark with William Maggs' claim erasing the 5lb rise and shouldn't be too inconvenienced should it get wet. |
11/2 |
|
6 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Still just a Ludlow novice win on her CV (2m, good); cheekpieces haven't provoked any major improvement but she continues in fair heart, finding only one completing a hat-trick too good for her at Cartmel latest. |
7/4 |
|
6 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Fairly consistent in handicaps since her Ludlow novice win (2m, good) just over a year ago; drops back in trip after perfectly respectable second at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) last month and probably won't be far away. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: /28221 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole hurdles win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; from 8lb higher) in October 2024; consistent this year, without necessarily looking ready to win again; third to better-fancied stablemate Cosmic Soul at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) nine weeks ago. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
7/4
Form: 13311- D
Last run: 253 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (8) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Below par over hurdles at Market Rasen in July last time; however, he won the competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) in May and followed up in good style on the Flat at Kempton (2m, AW); lightly raced in this code and there remains potential in his mark judged on his bumper/hurdle form; effective on testing ground early in his career; could play a leading role. |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
2-3 in bumpers and 5-11 over hurdles after leading late on in the Swinton (good); that was in a first-time tongue-tie that was also on when winning a 2m AW handicap in late May; off just 4lb higher than at Haydock, he's very much in the mix. |
17/2 |
|
1st 10 (3) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Bumper and pretty useful hurdle winner, including at Haydock in the prestigious 2m Swinton 18 days ago when tongue tied for the first time; Flat career of just four races, latest when fourth of eight from the back when joint-favourite on Flat handicap debut at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in April; has more to offer in this sphere and is one to note. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 1424-6 CD BF
Last run: 166 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
2.75l third to Phantom Gold (who is now 4lb better off) three runs back before good-ground wins at Worcester (2m4f) and Fontwell (2m5f); should go well again. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Emerged from slump in form on last couple of outings, most recently when winning comfortably by over 9l at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again here but a 9lb rise ought to be manageable if he is. |
4/6 |
10/1
Form: 322B-4 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
His last win was over C&D in late 2024 but 0-11 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
His last win was here in late 2024 off a 12lb higher mark; however, 0-10 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December 2024 but he's hard to fancy on this season's evidence. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 355463 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Ten-time hurdle winner, including over C&D, but last success came at Market Rasen (extended 2m4f, good) in July last year off 7lb higher; mixed fortunes this term but second at Kelso two weeks ago and could have a say if repeating that effort back in trip. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
11yo whose losing sequence is up to 18 races and his form has been mixed this season; however, there have been some bright performances this term; he might not be far away off another career-low mark if he's on a going day. |
10/1 |
|
8th 15 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Veteran who sometimes builds up a big lead and is a ten-time hurdle winner; placed a few times this season (once over C&D) and ran well for a long way at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month but others appeal more all the same. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 28-268 D
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Four-time course winner, most recently twice over C&D in 2025 but he has struggled to reproduce that form; down the weights and latest 2l third over C&D on his return from a break was more encouraging, so he could figure if backing that up. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Gained four of his five hurdle wins here (two over 2m4f); seemingly on the downgrade now but didn't run badly when fifth at Perth (3m, good) in early July and ought to be better suited by this shorter trip; returns from a break on a tempting mark; dangerous to ignore. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Continues to slide in the weights, now 10lb below his last winning mark (2m4f, Hexham); Kelso fourth (2m5f; in first-time blinkers) was okay but his latest Hexham effort (2m) was a poor one; plenty to prove, particularly over 3m. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 4524-9 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 54218/ D
Last run: 678 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
12yo whose seven wins have been registered at either Market Rasen or Carlisle; latest was last April and she's now 9lb lower after a lean spell, but there were major signs of a revival on latest start before she fell (held in second at the final flight); considered but this may not be her track. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A three-time C&D scorer, including in this race 12 months ago; well below par this term, coming in last of 14 over C&D 20 days ago but this veteran mare still can't be totally dismissed from a plummeting mark. |
12/1 |
|
14th 11 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Veteran mare who has won seven races, three of them over C&D, but hasn't been in the best of form this season and others appeal more. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Coventry, Mr Sundancer
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £44.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.61 |
| Tricast | £112.84 |
| Trifecta | £153.60 |
Selections
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