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Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £15843
  • 2m 0f 46y
  • Class 2
  • 4 runners
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Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding who since July has posted form figures of 223112 in 1m2f-1m4f handicaps for Harry Eustace, whom he left for 55,000gns; Lavender Hill Mob reached a higher level in that scene but this 3yo can pay his way over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Short-headed when upped in trip at Ayr (2m, good) last month on his second stable start before winning here (2m, good); he's just 1lb higher than last time and could have more to offer over staying distances; respected.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Two solid efforts for new stable, latterly beaten a short head into second at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; twice a winner over hurdles but this will be the first time he has tackled 2m on the Flat.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed over hurdles this season and was third (albeit no match for wide-margin winner) in Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) when back on the Flat for new stable last month; respected off same mark in this easier race.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive Flat performer in these colours for Michael Bell, last seen finishing seventh of 11 in the 1m6f Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; new trainer has done particularly well with Flat recruits over hurdles and this 3yo has reportedly schooled well; now gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: James Owen

Versatile 5yo whose latest win was a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last November (2m5f, soft); hasn't been at his best on the Flat this year (2m-2m4f) although not beaten far in the Shergar Cup last time; not sure drop in trip will suit.

22/1

8th

2

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: James Owen

Useful 1m4f performer and pretty good on his day over hurdles; however, hasn't found his best form this season at 2m/2m4f and has yet to convince as a stayer in this discipline; tried a visor last time at Royal Ascot and cheekpieces return.

16/1

14th

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front off this mark at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; has a bit to prove over 2m on Flat, including having been always behind on both starts this year; now tries a visor (often wears cheekpieces) and maybe there will be a change of tactics.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m2f/1m4f winner this year for Ollie Sangster (sold on for 37,000gns); however, plied his trade at a lowly level and was just a respectable third in what looked a weaker juvenile hurdle than this at Musselburgh on Thursday (jumped left throughout).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
For a newcomer from this yard she was notably weak in the market at Bangor (good to soft; 18-1) and could finish only fourth of the seven runners; this should be a much stronger race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

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10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Well beaten over 2m on last month's stable debut, after a layoff, and did not achieve a great deal when last of five finishers (albeit not beaten that far) over 2m5f 12 days ago; not yet exposed after only six starts but needs improvement over this new trip.

12/1

5th

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

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10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Bled in her final two races for Dan Skelton and was 100-1 when beaten a distance on yard debut in a 2m handicap hurdle at Southwell (good), albeit after a year off; chance hinges on this longer trip making all the difference and her pedigree offers hope.

13/2

9th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Global Hideaway

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Bled from the nose on final two starts for Dan Skelton, latterly when pulled-up 66-1 shot on handicap debut just under a year ago; now with Christian Williams (same owner); others have much less to prove.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £8.03
Trifecta £13.00

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