12.40
GoodMichael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4470.3
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.30
- Place: £2.90
Form: 115416
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ridden by Eleanor Williams on last five starts, initially for the last of his four handicap wins last May-November; took his first backward steps for a while on last two outings and now goes back up in trip, having run creditably in November on sole attempt at 3m. |
8/1 |
|
8 |
12th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ridden by Eleanor Williams on last four starts; won four handicap hurdles last May-November and pushed a notably progressive rival hard at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in December; weak 16-1 at Chepstow over Christmas when taking his first backward step for a while, perhaps hindered by soft ground; up another 3lb but drying ground could bring him back into the equation. |
9/1 |
|
16 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb
|
Improving 5yo who has already won four times over hurdles this season and pushed a progressive rival all the way to the line when close second at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last week; back in action before latest 3lb rise takes effect and should be fine back at 2m; likely contender. |
16/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 220P-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice from the front last season (2m7f/3m) but was no match for Tiny Tetley when second over C&D (good) in series final last month and probably needs to find something extra in new headgear today (usually wears cheekpieces). |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice from the front last season (2m7f/3m) but was no match for Tiny Tetley when second over C&D (good) in series final last month and probably needs to find something extra in new headgear today (usually wears cheekpieces). |
12/1 |
|
1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Plucky front-running stayer who's had a thoroughly commendable season under Olive Nicholls, including in competitive handicaps and with cheekpieces on last five starts; he needs to pull out extra once again, though. |
9/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3-4F81 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent from 5th, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when lost second inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
8th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent from 5th, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when lost second inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
|
12th 20 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 1645-1
Last run: 135 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
2nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles form for current stable comprises a comfortable win at Newton Abbot (2m1f) in June and creditable fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 |
2nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles form for current stable comprises a comfortable win at Newton Abbot (2m1f) in June and creditable fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fit off the Flat and her last three wins were over hurdles, the latest when 25-1 on stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f; partnered by Imogen Mathias) in June; up in grade here off 7lb higher and not totally proven at the trip, but can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: O6-127 BF
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: P3333P D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: -55345
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed for Dan Skelton last summer but has not shown a great deal for current stable and is now 0-21 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
1st Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Couldn't win for Dan Skelton and hasn't been threatening to put that right in four runs for current yard; continues to fall in the weights but easy to have reservations. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
1st Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Couldn't win for Dan Skelton and hasn't been threatening to put that right in four runs for current yard; continues to fall in the weights but easy to have reservations. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 6857-P D
Last run: 170 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 8th |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 4PP-P5 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Visored last three starts and staged a revival on last two, winning well in seven-runner race at Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) 11 days ago; back up 5lb but he used to be capable of a bit better still. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 0524-2
Last run: 161 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler in France (from eight attempts) and was runner-up over fences there when last seen in May; all his form is on soft or heavy ground so conditions are a grey area; has joined a top yard. |
3/1 |
|
10th 3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler in France (from eight attempts) and was runner-up over fences there when last seen in May; all his form is on soft or heavy ground so conditions are a grey area; has joined a top yard. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.82 |
| Tricast | £132.17 |
| Trifecta | £198.30 |
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