November 14 / 15.15 Market Rasen

15.15

Good

Enjoy Your Christmas Party At The Races Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Enjoy Your Christmas Party At The Races Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 455-21

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Promising second on stable debut at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in September and comfortably went one better at Perth (2m4f, good) later that month; hit with a 9lb rise for last time and unraced at this trip, but she could have more to offer for this yard and there's every chance she'll stay; strong claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Happy Index

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Record of 3-8 for this yard and her only real blip was last time at Bangor; record here rates a big positive and she could easily bounce back.

9/2

4th

2

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

17:56 Bangor-on-Dee

Happy Index

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Olly Murphy

3-7 for current stable since the autumn; lost out only by a neck when second at Perth (3m, good) last month and may yet have further improvement to come; must be considered.

2/1

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Happy Index

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Justified favouritism at Perth (3m2f) last time, taking form figures for current yard to 211231 and record under Sean Bowen to 3-3; respected with further progress plausible.

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9457-5

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both handicaps, most recently when upped to 2m7f at Uttoxeter (soft) in May; however, he caught the eye with some late headway in a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in January and today's return to better ground could be in his favour; remains lightly raced; interesting.
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4

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Geordie Night

11st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nick Kent

Exposed and only 1-13 over hurdles, while his latest third at Doncaster three months ago is nothing to shout about; however, as a winner off 1lb higher 12 months ago (2m7f, good) he commands respect.

6/1

3rd

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Geordie Night

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Won at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last May following wind surgery; soundly beaten in sixth on both starts towards the end of last year but may have needed the first outing, and soft going might not have suited last time; not written off with better ground forecast this afternoon.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 39-753

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and Perth last time was a step back in the right direction, but he needs to take another to threaten today.
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3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Ithaka

11st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added.

14/1

4

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Ithaka

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time.

10/1

8

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Ithaka

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him.

9/1

Form: 792-45 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for fair fifth at Hereford (2m5f, good) on Tuesday on his second start back from a long absence; could be suited by the step back up in trip but others have more pressing claims than this 11yo.
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1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

GDay Aussie

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins (2m/2m3f) in June/July; gave another solid account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month but he didn't fire at Plumpton last time and others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

2

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Resurgent veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins in June/July (2m/2m3f); gave another good account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

10/1

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who was well below par last time; solid record (112) otherwise this term includes a C&D win (good) in July; may rebound, albeit has more on his plate off current mark.

8/1

Form: 40PF-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Struggled earlier this year in first three handicaps but not beaten far when eighth of 13 at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on last month's reappearance; can build on that if settling better and there's stamina in his pedigree; this lightly raced 6yo is not discounted for his in-form yard.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

I Got Stung

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

3

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

I Got Stung

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

in touch with leaders, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

8th

2

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:40 Ludlow

I Got Stung

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

Half-sister I Spy A Diva won the mares' novice on this card in 2022, and dam's brother was a C&D scorer also (all for the same connections); non-stayer of trips in excess of 2m last winter, and fate likely rests on how much he's come on during a six-month break.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9/436

Last run: 115 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Stable is in fine form and this four-time Flat winner showed promise in a maiden hurdle at Fakenham (2m, good) in June; however, he's struggled in both codes across his last four starts and his stamina is a doubt.
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8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

6th

1

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Natchez Trace

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

in rear

16/1

Form: P-4621

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat in Jersey in September and followed up over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month; this 10yo is 7lb higher today and Dylan Johnston's claim has been reduced by 2lb, but he had 6l to spare last time and is entitled to respect; has shown promise over a staying trip previously.
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3rd

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

7th

9

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

No Worries

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

11/4

Form: 5485S2

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who showed improved form when upped in trip and runner-up over C&D (good) on last month's handicap debut; he was no match for the winner and Western Glen had his measure until falling at the final flight, but it was still an encouraging run and he's not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

5th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins on good ground last season, the latest 13 days ago when scoring by 9l at Stratford; stiffer task off this 8lb higher mark, but these conditions suit.

7/1

1st

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

East Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Back to winning ways at Catterick (3m1f) in January and has continued in good form, second of eight in another 3m1f handicap there last time; in the mix once more.

11/2

Form: P6322F

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 15 starts but was placed three times in a row at Perth (3m, good) in August/September and looked likely to finish second over this C&D (good) last month only to fall at the final flight; player.
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7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

7

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Gillian Boanas

held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

6

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Western Glen

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, held up in rear, midfield before 8th, not fluent then lost ground 3 out, good headway home turn, went second before 2 out, hit 2 out, 5 lengths down when fell last

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £7.72
Tricast £118.87
Trifecta £160.00

Selections

The Times:

Happy Index

RP RATINGS:

Western Glen

POSTDATA:

I Got Stung

The Guardian:

No Worries

Daily Record:

East Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Geordie Night

Telegraph:

Ithaka

Daily Mirror:

Western Glen

WEST COUNTRY:

I Got Stung

Daily Mail:

Happy Index

D Express:

Happy Index

The Sun:

Happy Index

The Star:

No Worries