December 02 / 12.20 Plumpton

12.20

Good To Soft

Nosh Steamy Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 4f 114y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Nosh Steamy Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1/22-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
French bumper winner who has form figures of 222 over hurdles, most recently posting a solid effort at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; beaten just under 1l by a subsequent scorer) on British debut; leading claims.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Julius Des Pictons

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Ended 2024 with two wins (2m4f/2m) and was a creditable third when upped to Listed level at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in February but today's much longer trip needs to enable considerable improvement.

25/1

1st

7

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Julius Des Pictons

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Ended 2024 with two wins (2m4f/2m) and was a creditable third when upped to Listed level at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in February but today's much longer trip needs to enable considerable improvement.

25/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 1

14:30 Exeter

Julius Des Pictons

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

prominent, ridden after 3 out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some useful winners in pedigree; recorded a 1l success in Irish point in May (second start); joined new connections for £85,000; heed the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Golan Loop

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Built on his Southwell chase debut second when going one better at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December; had a major blip over C&D next time but he bounced back with a respectable effort on good ground at Hereford (lost his left-hind shoe) last month; still has potential as a chaser and he's in the mix with cheekpieces added.

5/2

3rd

2

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

16:02 Hereford

Golan Loop

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Built on his Southwell chase debut second when going one better over C&D (good to soft) in December; that form has taken a few knocks, including when this one pulled up at Wincanton in January, although Warren Greatrex did report that the 6yo was unsuited by the soft ground.

4/1

1

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

12:07 Wincanton

Golan Loop

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Has won a point and a novice hurdle; suffered a near miss on chase debut but went one better in determined fashion at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft); this is tougher off 6lb higher but he's heading the right way.

6/4

Form: 336

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three bumper starts; related to a couple of winning jumpers for his stable and could well progress now hurdling, especially as the new trip looks a likely plus; interesting.
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4th

1

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Elysian Knight

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-4 over fences this term but far from disgraced on a couple of starts and ran respectably when fourth back over hurdles at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month; yet to win in handicap company but drops in class returned to fences and warrants respect.

7/2

4th

8

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Elysian Knight

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Record of 0-4 switched to fences this term, albeit far from disgraced on two occasions; 2-6 over hurdles and finished a creditable second at Plumpton (2m4f) last April in most recent attempt; each-way possibilities.

9/1

3rd

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Elysian Knight

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

Younger than most of these and posted a career best when second at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February; stiffer task in C&D non-handicap next time; unexposed over this trip and beyond, and drying ground may suit (last win came on good); definitely of interest in first-time headgear.

3/1

Form: 2210/

Last run: 618 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since disappointing effort in series final bumper at Kelso in March 2023; consistent otherwise and won comfortably at Wincanton the time before; likely player at this level, provided he returns in top form.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Go West

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Didn't jump well enough when well beaten in Kempton Grade 2 novice in February last time but had doubled his chasing tally with ready success at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks earlier, and will be dangerous if back in similar form.

7/2

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Go West

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5-9 over jumps; posted a personal best when winning novice handicap at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, seeing off several challengers from four out; goes well with positive tactics; should be involved again.

11/4

1st

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Go West

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Form dipped last time (unable to lead) but otherwise a largely progressive sort; penultimate effort has been boosted by the winner since; may well rebound, especially if he returns to dominating (all wins from the front); shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her Irish point by 10l but the form is weak; weakened into modest third in C&D novice hurdle for new yard; needs to improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

14:00 Plumpton

La Dolce Dolly

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

led

7/2

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

14:00 Plumpton

La Dolce Dolly

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

led

7/2

1st

3

31st Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

16:15 Wincanton

La Dolce Dolly

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Low-mileage 6yo who is 2-2 at this sort of distance, the wins in Irish point (3m) last May and Plumpton handicap hurdle (3m1f) this month, both on good ground; open to further improvement and commands respect.

7/4

Form: 4

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to live up to market expectations in two point bumpers, then modest fourth in Wincanton novice hurdle (1m7f); lot to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Roxhill

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Seamus Mullins

0-6 over hurdles but signed off in March with a pretty good third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) and is open to improvement over fences this season.

10/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Roxhill

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Seamus Mullins

0-6 over hurdles but signed off in March with a pretty good third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) and is open to improvement over fences this season.

10/1

3rd

5

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:45 Wincanton

Roxhill

11st 5lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

in rear

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind when unseating rider at final fence in Irish point, then remote fourth in C&D novice hurdle; poor claims.
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11

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Court One

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Seven-race maiden hurdler who was runner-up twice in Lingfield handicaps over their extended 2m3f but underperformed there next time and trailed Glengolly and The Last Drop at Plumpton (upped to 3m1f) on latest start; 7lb out of the handicap.

14/1

6th

9

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

Court One

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard Rowe

Six-race maiden hurdler who has reached the frame on his last three runs since switched to handicaps, albeit beaten 31l at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) latest; from out of the weights he needs something extra for a first success today but he has place claims.

7/1

3rd

7

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield

Court One

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Very modest form in qualifying runs; has chased home an improved rival in two C&D handicaps (good to soft) since but he's back to racing from well out of the weights again so plenty more needed.

13/2

Form: 20-2

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Predominantly consistent mare who has been placed in four of her five outings (points/bumper/hurdle); beat all bar the market leader at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on the switch to this sphere; solid chance.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 2

16:40 Newbury

Geturguccion

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Alan King

held up in rear, good headway over 3f out, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on well

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £2.99
Trifecta £8.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Julius Des Pictons

RP RATINGS:

Geturguccion

D Express:

Golan Loop

WEST COUNTRY:

Go West

TOPSPEED:

Geturguccion

POSTDATA:

Geturguccion

The Sun:

Geturguccion

The Star:

Geturguccion

Daily Record:

Geturguccion

LAMBOURN:

Julius Des Pictons

The Times:

Julius Des Pictons

Telegraph:

Julius Des Pictons

The Guardian:

Julius Des Pictons

Daily Mail:

Julius Des Pictons

Daily Mirror:

Julius Des Pictons