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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3rd

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Confinentic

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Yet to hit top gear after four runs this season and was behind Ferret Jeeter when remote third at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but his fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago came in a much stronger race than this; can't be ruled out.

8/1

3rd

3

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Confinentic

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Dual course winner (2m/2m4f); never looked dangerous when fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month but wasn't beaten far in the end, and this race is much less competitive; moves up in trip again; considered.

4/1

5th

16

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Confinentic

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

2-5 over hurdles; dropped out very tamely on seasonal debut in December (2m5f) but shaped well before fading into sixth at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month; tries a new trip here; might still have potential.

20/1

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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2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:15 Fontwell

Korus

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

5yo who is 0-8 under rules but he's finished third in both his chase runs and latest was behind a progressive subsequent winner at Stratford (2m7f, good to soft); still has room for improvement in the jumping department but it's early days in this sphere and he's respected back in trip.

5/2

3rd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:15 Fontwell

Korus

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, pressed leader 2 out, outpaced approaching last, no impression final 110yds

5/2

3rd

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Korus

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, dropped to last after 6th

100/30

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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2nd

7

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Birthday Angel

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Lydia Richards

Scored on the Flat at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) in October and added two hurdle wins to his tally the following month; probably still on a workable Flat mark and seems versatile regarding ground but has fitness to prove after 172-day absence.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Birthday Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft) last week, scoring comfortably and taking well to Brighton at the first attempt; 5lb penalty puts him on future mark; respected.

7/2

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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6

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Ffos Las

Dance In The Park

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Pulled up when 40-1 for handicap debut in February but, having changed hands for £4,000 during the summer (was with Karen Jewell), it will be interesting to see if the betting market predicts improvement on this stable debut; hood removed after one use.

8/1

5

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Dance In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Karen Jewell

Kept on for third in modest Fontwell maiden (2m1f, heavy) on hurdling debut last March but returned from break with two dispiriting runs in December (2m/2m3f) and has questions to answer on handicap debut.

14/1

5

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Dance In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Karen Jewell

Kept on for third in modest Fontwell maiden (2m1f, heavy) on hurdling debut last March but returned from break with two dispiriting runs in December (2m/2m3f) and has questions to answer on handicap debut.

14/1

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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1st

1

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Jack Sparrow Grey

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in January but 3-3 since switched to fences with tongue-tie/cheekpieces fitted this spring, with all three wins gained over C&D on good ground; comfortably pulled 10l clear of Summer In Milan 16 days ago and his latest 11lb rise is partially offset by Freddie Mitchell's useful 5lb claim today; makes obvious appeal.

11/10

1st

3

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Jack Sparrow Grey

11st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in January but 2-2 since switched to fences in cheekpieces this spring, with both wins gained over C&D on good ground; might still be improving and makes obvious appeal.

13/8

1st

3

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Jack Sparrow Grey

11st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in January but 2-2 since switched to fences in cheekpieces this spring, with both wins gained over C&D on good ground; might still be improving and makes obvious appeal.

13/8

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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7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th

40/1

7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th, outpaced and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

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

Form:

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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7th

8

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Master Dunraven

10st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Fairly useful Flat racer; flopped when odds-on at Wetherby in February and is now 0-8 over hurdles but suggested his turn might be near when third at Plumpton (2m, soft) on his penultimate run; cheekpieces are now added on his return and has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

6th

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Master Dunraven

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Two-time Flat winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; had been struggling to get competitive in this code prior to his third of seven at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

2/1

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:

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LAMBOURN:

Korus

SPOTLIGHT:

High Fibre

The Times:

Master Dunraven

Telegraph:

Korus

The Guardian:

Korus

Daily Record:

Korus

TOPSPEED:

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The Star:

Fromheretoeternity

Daily Mirror:

High Fibre