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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6th

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

High Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Came good for current stable at Hexham (2m, good) last month, his second run in cheekpieces; up 4lb to career-high mark but will be suited by this move back up in trip and is evidently in good nick.

5/1

1st

2

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

High Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame in four of his last five starts at up to 3m, last time finishing a head second in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen (2m4f, good); this drop in trip not sure to suit.

11/4

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

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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1st

5

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Won three C&D handicaps last year, including the corresponding race (ridden by Becky Smith) off today's mark; comes here on the back of a hat-trick of hurdle wins this summer; high on the list.

3/1

1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Fair Flat-racer who returned to hurdling with two fast-ground course wins (2m/2m2f) this season; drew nicely clear on run-in on latter occasion and commands respect in current mood.

6/4

1st

8

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time Flat winner (1m4f); justified strong market support when opening hurdles account here (2m, good to firm) in May, under Sean Bowen and shaping as though this longer trip would suit; up 6lb but remains capable of better after just eight starts in this sphere; leading contender.

2/1

Non-runners

Reel Rosie, Sams Falcon, Vampire Slayer

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.77
Trifecta £11.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamonds For Luck

Telegraph:

Rumoursareflying

RP RATINGS:

Diamonds For Luck

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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