November 05 / 13.00 Sedgefield

13.00

Good

Vickersbet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Vickersbet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 194221 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form over fences recently, runner-up twice before winning over C&D last time; has a lower mark over hurdles but only fourth in a Cartmel selling handicap in May (2m1f, soft) on latest hurdles run; not out of it.
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3rd

4

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Clean Getaway

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Usually saves his best for Sedgefield, where he won over fences in April (subsequent fourth was over hurdles); two visits here has produced a second place; no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

4th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:45 Sedgefield

Clean Getaway

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hurdle (including C&D) and chase winner here and won a chase over the equivalent trip here latest, when on the same mark; well treated if able to translate that form back to this sphere; big player.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 06947

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair form in Irish points; unexposed over hurdles but ordinary form, well beaten on handicap debut at Stratford last time (2m2f, heavy); this better ground may suit but she's 4lb out of the handicap.
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6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Suitably Surprised

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Creditable second of 15 at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) just under a year ago but not seen again until a heavy defeat in December, and absent for 160 days since; considered only if lively in betting.

12/1

11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Sam England

Came good with two wins in November (2m1f/1m7f); returned from break with two low-key runs this spring but remains unexposed over 2m4f and James King is an interesting jockey booking.

14/1

5th

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

19:10 Sedgefield

Suitably Surprised

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

towards rear throughout

9/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-3064 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden hurdle last Boxing Day (good); hasn't progressed but fair fourth on return to hurdling (had been running on the Flat) at Market Rasen last month (2m, good); chance.
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No Results Found

Form: 47-927

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden over hurdles; good second in a mares handicap at Uttoxeter in June (2m, good) and may have needed the run when well beaten over C&D last month.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

Milajess

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained a breakthrough success at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and has continued in very good form, third of 12 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; cheekpieces replace blinkers and she's a likely player after a break.

4/1

3rd

6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Milajess

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.

12/1

2

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Milajess

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Beat last weekend's winner Tara Iti at Sedgefield in April (2m1f, good); similar form in finishing second the last twice and although some 13l behind Auntie Maggie in her penultimate race, she has a hefty swing in the weights with that rival; regularly partnered by Joshua Thompson.

4/1

Form: 34-36F D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has won on the Flat, over hurdles and over fences; fell two out in a handicap hurdle over C&D (good; visor on) after a break last time but should come on for that run; cheekpieces back on; a possible.
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5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

8

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

20/1

Form: 567/6-

Last run: 474 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m on the Flat this summer; didn't shown a great deal in four runs over hurdles for Harry Fry last year, including in a 2m4f handicap, but not ruled out.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Achnamara

11st 8lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Didn't run badly in a low-grade Flat marathon last month but he ended the last jumps season with two disappointing runs (both 2m4f) and has a bit more to prove than some of these.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Achnamara

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten over hurdles on his last two starts but hasn't run badly on his last two Flat outings (1m4f/2m, AW) and his trainer has won two of the last six runnings of this race; not discounted.

14/1

9th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Achnamara

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Philip Kirby

Scored twice over hurdles (at about 2m4f) in 2024-25 but has failed to fire this term and beat just two in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 662378 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap chase over C&D in May (good) when wearing a tongue-tie for the first time; mixed form over hurdles and fences since, not at his best in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle (2m, good to soft; cheekpieces tried) last time; headgear dispensed with; this faster ground will suit.
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6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Tropical Talent

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In fairly good form over fences this spring and now 3lb lower than when going close in C&D (good) hurdle race in September; cheekpieces didn't appear to help much when used once last year but they're given another whirl today; big player if all goes to plan.

5/2

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

Form: -17740 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Perth in July (2m, good; 25-1); patchy form since, best run when fourth over C&D early last month; others are more convincing.
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8

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Trailblazer

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made all to score by 13l over C&D (good) in April and has remained in good form since; current mark is workable; ought to give this a good shot.

6/1

7

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Trailblazer

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Sometimes races a bit too freely but made all to win by 13l at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April and has performed fairly well on all three outings since (2m-2m1f); worth another crack at 2m4f; probably won't be far away.

5/1

8

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Trailblazer

11st 3lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Sometimes races a bit too freely but made all to score by 13l at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April and has also performed well on both subsequent outings (once over C&D); refitted cheekpieces are the headgear of choice today; probably won't be far away.

12/1

Form: 1147-2 D

Last run: 173 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Her four wins over hurdles were two on good ground and two on heavy, latest at Catterick in January (1m7f, heavy); good second on latest start but that was in May and she's not sure to be spot on after summer break.
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No Results Found

Form: 146187 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Uttoxeter earlier this year, the latest in July (2m, good); hasn't been in quite such good form recently and others look stronger.
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9th

10

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ambassador

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but form has slumped badly since and he has shown no sign of a revival in two runs since returning from a break in April.

66/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ambassador

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but his form has nosedived since, beating just one after a lay-off at Sedgefield (2m1f) 13 days ago.

33/1

6th

7

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Ambassador

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Scored at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but largely out of sorts subsequently, pulled up in 2m3f Carlisle handicap in November; lots more is needed after a layoff.

40/1

Form: 60-61P

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat winner in June (good); off the mark over hurdles when 33-1 winner at Market Rasen in September (2m2f, good); disappointing last time.
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12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.40
Straight Forecast £48.50
Tricast £218.11
Trifecta £281.80

Selections

The Times:

Clean Getaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Langton Wold

POSTDATA:

Tropical Talent

TOPSPEED:

Belle Na Bann

RP RATINGS:

Langton Wold

D Express:

Langton Wold

Telegraph:

Clean Getaway

The Guardian:

Clean Getaway

Daily Mail:

Clean Getaway

Daily Mirror:

Clean Getaway

The Sun:

Clean Getaway

The Star:

Clean Getaway

Daily Record:

Clean Getaway