December 07 / 10.35 Wetherby

10.35

Good To Soft

racingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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racingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

6/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-22

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Runner-up both starts over hurdles, showing plenty of improvement when chasing home a Paul Nicholls-trained odds-on shot at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; that's the best form on offer and he's probably the one to beat.
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1st

1

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

13:50 Taunton

Diamonds For Luck

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, led 3 out, soon clear, easily

1/14

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 224-25

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but frequently in the frame; runner-up at Market Rasen (2m, good) in October and not disgraced when fifth of ten in Leicester handicap last time; went down narrowly on only encounter with heavy ground; should be thereabouts.
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4th

1

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Rumoursareflying

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Pam Sly

Landed his third success over fences at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after his challenger fell at the last obstacle; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should not be far away.

11/4

1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Ludlow

Rumoursareflying

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

1-1 here, that win coming over C&D (good; 18-1) in November on his penultimate start; not beaten far when fourth of six at Doncaster (also about 2m, good to soft) the following month and he's another who is firmly in calculations.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4178-3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Carlisle bumper (good to soft) last December by 17l and wasn't disgraced in much stronger races at Sandown (Listed) and Aintree (Grade 2; both soft) after; well-held third of six when odds-on for mares' novice hurdle at Hexham (2m, good) on reappearance; needs a big step forward but in view of her bumper form that's certainly possible.
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5th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Justified favouritism in 2m3f mares' handicap most recently, taking Wetherby record to 3121; faces a stiffer assignment in this field, back against males, but holds solid claims kept to this venue.

12/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

She could do with settling better but perhaps the heavy ground was too much at Newcastle last month; won C&D maiden (good to soft) in December 2024 and runner-up to handicap blot in C&D handicap (soft) in November; could bounce back and play a leading role now back here.

100/30

5th

3

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

2m3f maiden hurdle winner who has shaped with promise in handicaps on both runs this season, most recently runner-up at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) behind a handicap blot; mark unchanged and she's a strong candidate.

9/2

Form: 3

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £95,000 after winning a soft-ground point in May; might have needed the run when 9l third of ten in 2m maiden at Kelso on hurdling debut six weeks ago, losing second up the hill; should improve and has to be considered.
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2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

High Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

High Dancer

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Won a 2m5f maiden hurdle for James Ewart last season (good); hasn't progressed in handicaps this term and was beaten a long way at Haydock last time (2m5f, good to soft; trainer blamed the ground); each-way chance.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/

Last run: 692 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit when second of five in a junior hurdle at Kelso (2m, heavy; 5-1) in January 2023, but that form is nothing to write home about and he's been off nearly two years since; others appeal more.
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8th

1

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:05 Hexham

Moonlight Monarch

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

held up in rear

3/1

6th

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle

Moonlight Monarch

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, outpaced and plenty to do 6th, switched right towards near side before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, never on terms

10/1

27

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Moonlight Monarch

11st 0lb

T: Michael & David Easterby

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut in Irish points but showed more when second of 13 in similar event in April (soft to heavy; rallied after making running); changed hands for £22,000 afterwards; worth a market check on rules debut.
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7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Too Cool Forshrule

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jackie Stephen

Pulled up in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (2m4f/2m5f, soft), the latest two starts ago; won on good ground last term and there can be hope that he's still okay at this sort of trip; in the mix if swiftly bouncing back.

9/1

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Too Cool Forshrule

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Consistent 7yo and the horse he beat at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft; won on good) arrived there at the top of his game; may appreciate further these days but enters the equation; raised only 3lb.

13/2

1st

2

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Too Cool Forshrule

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jackie Stephen

Ex-Greenall/Guerriero; 2m4f winner at Ayr in November (soft) and two fair runs since; back on a decent mark; could go well.

3/1

Form: 25/

Last run: 675 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when second in big-field bumper at Newcastle (soft) on Boxing Day 2022, before folding tamely five weeks later; now returns from a long break; bred for jumping and should make a hurdler if all is well.
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8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

4

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Chalk That Down

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

midfield

20/1

Form: F

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f handicap at Catterick (good) in the spring but showed little on hurdling debut at Sedgefield (hooded and made mistakes before falling three out) last month; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Has won once on the Flat in Poland and four times at Catterick (1m4f), but the best she has been able to muster in seven runs over hurdles is when third of nine finishers at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in November; interesting that Sean Bowen rides for the first time.

5/2

6th

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three course wins over 1m4f last year and she kept on for a good third over 1m6f here last time, providing optimism that this trip will be within range; there's every chance she'll be in the mix.

13/2

3rd

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Fine track record although her four wins have all come at 1m4f; both goes over C&D looked to just stretch her last year but she did plug on when fourth here (1m4f) a fortnight ago and can never be ruled out at this place.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.77
Trifecta £11.30

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