December 07 / 13.58 Wetherby

13.58

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wings Of Eagles half-brother to four winners including Secret Reprieve (Welsh National) and and The Composeur (2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase); one of three newcomers for Lucinda Russell.
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11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Eagles Reprieve

10st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November and was back on the scoresheet in a novice there (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; did it easily last time and has potential off his opening mark.

9/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

15:48 Kelso

Eagles Reprieve

11st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Solid record comprises two wins, including over C&D on penultimate start, and four second-place finishes; beat all bar the market leader at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; major contender.

7/4

2nd

2

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:20 Newcastle

Eagles Reprieve

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Wetherby bumper winner in December 2024; off the mark on fourth start over hurdles in a four-runner Kelso maiden in November (2m5f, soft); likely improver.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dartmouth half-sister to useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Sam's Gunner; dam placed in bumpers, half-sister to bumper/useful 2m2f-2m5f jumps winner Kilronan High; makes some appeal on pedigree; got loose before last Saturday's intended debut at Doncaster and was withdrawn (40-1 at the time).
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11th

4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Dillys Gunner

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up in a Wetherby bumper (2m, soft) in December 2024 but she has struggled to get to grips with hurdles (0-3), making various mistakes at Market Rasen (2m2f novice; 40-1) latest; some improvement needed on handicap debut.

15/2

5th

7

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

12:53 Market Rasen

Dillys Gunner

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not disgraced on her first two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m3f, soft) but will find more realistic opportunities when qualified for handicaps.

25/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 2m hurdle winner Hombre De Guerra, half-brother to winners Beat The Retreat (2m2f hurdle) and Ingeborg Zilling (point); dam 11.4f Flat (RPR 72) and 2m1f hurdle winner; bred by his owner; yard runs three and is 3-14 in bumpers this season.
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6th

4

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Caballo De Guerra

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Kelso novice winner in October (2m, good; effective on soft) and continued to run well until racing too freely in a Grade 2 at Kelso last time out; well held in a bumper when he tried a hood once before but this aid is worth another go.

20/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 1

14:15 Kelso

Caballo De Guerra

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in October and has continued to run well, most recently fourth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; needs something extra today but his stable won this last year and is having a much better February than January; not ruled out.

40/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

12:50 Haydock

Caballo De Guerra

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won in good style on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good) in October and fourth in a couple of warm races subsequently (2m, good/soft); in good hands to progress and he brings potential to this handicap debut.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By St Leger winner Capri; dam well beaten in bumpers, is granddaughter of half-sister to outstanding jumper Desert Orchid (who ran in these colours); yard has had a bumper winner this season from just five attempts.
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8th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Cap Ricochet

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Dawson

Eight-race maiden who has been well held in two handicaps for his current yard and latest was at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; tongue-tie is now added and he needs to significantly raise his game after a break.

25/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000euros foal, 16,000euros 2yo; by 1m2f Group 2 winner Success Days; half-sister to bumper winner Centreofattention; dam won French 2m1f hurdle only start.
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5

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Mystical Martika

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Soundly beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November in her sole handicap and same story in Hexham novice (2m, heavy) in December; this lightly raced 5yo is in good hands and today's trip, on better ground than last time, could prove to be a good fit; not discounted.

12/1

8

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Mystical Martika

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not disgraced on bumper debut last December and had excuses for both subsequent hurdling defeats but returns from seven-month absence here and stable has much more obvious chance with Spadestep.

33/1

5

26th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Wetherby

Mystical Martika

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent on outer, took keen hold early, lost ground from 4th, tailed off after 4 out, pulled up before last

100/1

Form: 52

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has an experience edge over his rivals and matched his debut form when second of five at Newcastle (good) three weeks ago; should be thereabouts again if handling today's softer ground.
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6th

5

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Krugerrand

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Nigel Tinkler

led

9/4

6th

5

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Krugerrand

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Nigel Tinkler

led

9/4

2nd

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:05 Newcastle

Krugerrand

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Nigel Tinkler

led at steady pace, increased tempo 4f out, went clear 3f out, pushed along and reduced lead 2f out, faced challenge 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds, no match for winner

7/2

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a place behind Krugerrand when sixth of seven at Ludlow (good; 8-1) on debut four weeks ago, seeming too green to do himself justice; could improve a fair bit for the experience.
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7th

6

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Midsummer Dream

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Toby Bulgin

prominent

13/2

7th

6

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Midsummer Dream

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Toby Bulgin

prominent

13/2

6th

6

7th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Midsummer Dream

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Toby Bulgin

ran green in rear, some headway over 3f out, outpaced from 2f out (jockey said gelding ran too free)

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling, 17,000gns 3yo; brother to soft-ground 2m4f hurdle winner I'm Too Tired, half-brother to 7f 2yo/1m winner Bullet Force; in-form stable has a fair record (5-35 last five seasons) in bumpers.
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7th

8

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Oberon Hill

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Displayed some promise for Jedd O'Keeffe over 7f/1m in the first part of last year, shaping as though he might be suited by sprinting; sold for £12,000 last May and makes stable debut after an absence, but it will be interesting to see how this very lightly raced 5yo goes in the betting.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By the smart middle-distance stayer Sun Central; dam 6f turf/7f AW winner (RPR 82), half-sister to 7f-2m Flat and 2m hurdle/chase winner Gone Too Far; rare runner in bumpers for his stable.
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9th

1

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Blue Sky At Night

11st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Shaun Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, lost position and towards rear before halfway, dropped to last and struggling 5f out

25/1

9th

1

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Wetherby

Blue Sky At Night

11st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Shaun Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, lost position and towards rear before halfway, dropped to last and struggling 5f out

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £95.80
Straight Forecast £86.29
Trifecta £544.50

Selections

The Times:

Caballo De Guerra

SPOTLIGHT:

Oberon Hill

The Sun:

Krugerrand

The Guardian:

Eagles Reprieve

POSTDATA:

Mystical Martika

Telegraph:

Oberon Hill

Daily Mail:

Caballo De Guerra

D Express:

Caballo De Guerra

Daily Mirror:

Caballo De Guerra

The Star:

Caballo De Guerra

Daily Record:

Krugerrand