December 02 / 13.20 Plumpton

13.20

Good To Soft

Theo’s Charm Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 195y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Theo’s Charm Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 64

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shaped with some promise in Worcester bumper and Fontwell maiden hurdle, keeping-on fourth over 2m1f latest; needs improvement to get off the mark but again has frame possibilities.
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1st

3

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Confinentic

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has shaped with some promise in Worcester bumper and Fontwell maiden hurdle, keeping-on fourth over 2m1f latest; needs improvement to get off the mark but again has frame possibilities.

14/1

1st

3

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Confinentic

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has shaped with some promise in Worcester bumper and Fontwell maiden hurdle, keeping-on fourth over 2m1f latest; needs improvement to get off the mark but again has frame possibilities.

14/1

4th

4

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Confinentic

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Absent since showing some promise (finished sixth) in Worcester bumper in June; may do better but yard has a stronger chance with Electric Mason as things stand.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-62

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced 4yo who has been placed twice (bumper/hurdle), neck second to 200-1 shot at Huntingdon (2m, good) switched to this sphere latest; that form is open to question but he's nicely bred and may progress.
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3rd

3

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Korus

12st 0lb

T: Warren Greatrex

Lightly raced but didn't look well treated for handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) and was well beaten at 20-1; down just 2lb but this longer trip could be a positive.

25/1

3rd

3

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Korus

12st 0lb

T: Warren Greatrex

Lightly raced but didn't look well treated for handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) and was well beaten at 20-1; down just 2lb but this longer trip could be a positive.

25/1

13

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Korus

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Unexposed 4yo who was placed on first two hurdling starts (both 2m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but had a wind op three weeks ago and could still have potential.

8/1

Form: 3U

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden on Flat; ran encouragingly (finished third) over C&D on hurdles debut and has place possibilities on that effort; unseated rider four out, having made a bad mistake, at Kempton since.
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6th

4

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Birthday Angel

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Lydia Richards

Showed clear promise in his qualifying runs but soundly beaten in two handicaps (1m2f/1m4f) for Archie Watson and he's not progressed in three hurdle runs for current yard; record now stands at 0-8 and he has something to prove back on the Flat.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Birthday Angel

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Lydia Richards

Showed clear promise in his qualifying runs but soundly beaten in two handicaps (1m2f/1m4f) for Archie Watson and he's not progressed in three hurdle runs for current yard; record now stands at 0-8 and he has something to prove back on the Flat.

25/1

Form: 2963-

Last run: 259 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best form when placed twice at Fontwell (bumper/hurdle), keeping-on third over 2m1f switched to this sphere in March when last seen; recorded her worst effort at this venue; bit to prove.
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12

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

11:55 Lingfield

Dance In The Park

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

in touch with leaders

33/1

12

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

11:55 Lingfield

Dance In The Park

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

11

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Dance In The Park

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Karen Jewell

Best form when placed twice at Fontwell (bumper/hurdle), keeping-on third over 2m1f switched to this sphere in March when last seen; recorded her worst effort at this venue; bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 57-

Last run: 350 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Absent since distant seventh over 2m4f here last December, failing to back up his Sandown bumper effort; market should prove best guide on reappearance.
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2

16th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

13:40 Plumpton

Jack Sparrow Grey

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not a bad debut in a Sandown bumper but hasn't built on that in two hurdles here and he looks for handicaps.

25/1

2

16th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

13:40 Plumpton

Jack Sparrow Grey

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not a bad debut in a Sandown bumper but hasn't built on that in two hurdles here and he looks for handicaps.

25/1

7th

7

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Jack Sparrow Grey

11st 0lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Absent since distant seventh over 2m4f here last December, failing to back up his Sandown bumper effort; market should prove best guide on reappearance.

16/1

40/1

Form: P-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Flat form has deteriorated this year; beaten long way in C&D seller on the return to hurdles (second attempt); opposed.
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8th

7

16th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

12:40 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind

100/1

8th

7

16th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

12:40 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind

100/1

8th

4

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

Flat form has deteriorated this year; beaten long way in C&D seller on the return to hurdles (second attempt); opposed.

40/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Record of 2-15 on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh, most recently winning at Leopardstown (1m2f handicap; RPR 84) for a career-best performance; possibilities provided that form is transferred to hurdles.
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12th

9

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

11:58 Hereford

Master Dunraven

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Ended 15-race Irish Flat career with big-field handicap win in October (1m2f, heavy; RPR 84) but did not get competitive on recent stable/hurdle debut and needs to leave that run a long way behind.

20/1

12th

9

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

11:58 Hereford

Master Dunraven

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Ended 15-race Irish Flat career with big-field handicap win in October (1m2f, heavy; RPR 84) but did not get competitive on recent stable/hurdle debut and needs to leave that run a long way behind.

20/1

9th

9

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Master Dunraven

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Record of 2-15 on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh, most recently winning at Leopardstown (1m2f handicap; RPR 84) for a career-best performance; possibilities provided that form is transferred to hurdles.

9/2

Form: 24

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Winner of Irish point and runner-up in bumper; weakened into modest fourth at Newbury (2m) on debut over hurdles; may still do better but others have stronger claims.
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7th

6

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:25 Newbury

Fort St Angelo

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this.

66/1

7th

6

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:25 Newbury

Fort St Angelo

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: -27113 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who has form figures of 113 (all in mares' races) for new yard, winning over 2m at Worcester (soft) and Hexham (good) then beaten favourite over 2m4f at Newcastle; even with a double penalty, holds leading claims back down in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 3P-48F

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden on Flat and over jumps; sneaked into the frame at Worcester (2m) on last hurdles attempt but isn't guaranteed to repeat that effort.
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7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Voix De Bocelli

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Henrietta C Knight

held up in last, outpaced before 3 out, soon struggling

20/1

Form: 5-0P

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Bit of promise in Newbury bumper last winter; couple of dismal performances this term, latest switched to hurdles.
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12

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Sally McLennane

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Camilla Poulton

Bit of promise in Newbury bumper last winter; couple of dismal performances this term, latest switched to hurdles.

100/1

12

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Sally McLennane

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Camilla Poulton

Bit of promise in Newbury bumper last winter; couple of dismal performances this term, latest switched to hurdles.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £17.37
Trifecta £68.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fromheretoeternity

LAMBOURN:

Korus

SPOTLIGHT:

High Fibre

The Times:

Master Dunraven

Telegraph:

Korus

The Guardian:

Korus

Daily Record:

Korus

TOPSPEED:

Fromheretoeternity

The Star:

Fromheretoeternity

Daily Mirror:

High Fibre