December 26 / 15.32 Market Rasen

15.32

Good To Soft

Rand Farm Park Christmas Neightivity Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 2f 140y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Rand Farm Park Christmas Neightivity Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 6-4231 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Had been shaping in this visor as though he was ready to strike again and he duly did so here (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago on his return from six months off; this return to further shouldn't be an issue and he's a player from 3lb higher.
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2

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Homme Dun Soir

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has three wins over fences but after finishing last of four at Hereford last month, he exploited a lower hurdles mark when successful at Wincanton (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; needs to use that momentum back over the larger obstacles.

9/2

1st

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Homme Dun Soir

12st 2lb

J: Lt Billy Aprahamian

T: Billy Aprahamian

Better known as a chaser now but was third in a better race than this when reverting to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy; also suited by good) last month, and subsequent 32l defeat over fences came in a good-quality contest; must be considered.

3/1

4th

4

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 3

14:52 Hereford

Homme Dun Soir

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Seven wins in all, most recently at Market Rasen and Ludlow this time last year; didn't shape too badly over hurdles at Warwick (jumped right) last time, and this return to fences on a right-handed track should suit him; not ruled out.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: /335-2

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has a good record fresh but still ran a blinder to go down by less than a length at Leicester (2m, good to soft) last month considering he had been off for 515 days; now 4lb higher but this sort of trip probably suits him even better, so high on the list.
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6th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Salley Gardens

12st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Ex-Olly Murphy; yet to win for current yard and now back from another lengthy break; others preferred.

25/1

5th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:02 Southwell

Salley Gardens

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won three chases for Ollie Murphy, two of them three-runner races over C&D; yet to win for current yard but he was a creditable third at Stratford (2m5f, good) when last seen in October; all wins on good ground.

10/1

1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

14:30 Stratford

Salley Gardens

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won on good ground at Southwell (2m4f) and Uttoxeter (2m5f) in final two runs for Olly Murphy; no impact in four starts for current yard but he wasn't beaten far in a Class 2 at Bangor (3m) last time and is now back on last winning mark; could be dangerous with Sean Bowen booked on this drop back in trip and grade.

11/4

Form: 210-82 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner from 5lb lower, including this race two years ago; only just beaten back here (2m5f, good) six weeks ago on her return from six months off and the form of that race has worked out very well; shortlisted.
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8th

7

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Gilbertina

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Claims on March's Newcastle third (2m4f, good to soft), but cosmetically respectable form figures this year disguise one or two heavy defeats, this trip as much the issue as her jumping left at Fakenham latest.

12/1

4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Gilbertina

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Slightly disappointing at Southwell 12 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but her close third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) was a pretty good effort and she has possibilities here if stamina holds out on first venture beyond about 2m5f.

6/1

4th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Gilbertina

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit when reaching the frame on her last two starts, latterly third of eight over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) four weeks ago.

13/2

Form: 30-36F

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ludlow maiden hurdle winner (2m, soft) in February but patchy form in handicaps and yet to prove he stays this far, having fallen before his stamina was tested at Huntingdon (2m5f, soft) this month; stable also runs Cawthorne Banker.
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3

25th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Diamond Dice

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Blotted copybook at Carlisle last week, whipping round and unseating rider at the start, but launched chasing career with a clear second at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) in January and can cope with today's drop back in trip.

9/4

1

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Diamond Dice

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) in December and filled the same position on last month's chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy), where he was clear with the progressive winner; chance.

4/1

Form: 8-2567

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent after winning an Irish bumper and a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in his first two starts; has proved regressive (including on chase debut) since narrowly beaten off 4lb higher here (2m1f, good) in June; needs to bounce back.
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1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Quaresome

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Winless since his debut over hurdles in 2023 and he came in last of seven on his chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m3f) in November; he needs to bounce back after a break with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

8th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Quaresome

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position and prominent 1st

12/1

Form: 64P773 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (2m1f) who had lost his way but he got much closer again when third of eight at Wetherby (2m, soft) 19 days ago and the winner has scored twice since; 6lb lower than when winning at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June; interesting.
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3rd

5

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall.

8/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Belvedere Blast

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 24

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
1-2 in Irish points and makes his handicap debut after showing ability in maiden hurdles here (2m1f, good) and at Southwell (2m, good to soft); the longer trip should suit and he remains open to plenty of improvement.
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2nd

2

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Inishnabro

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

prominent

7/2

Form: 147450 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins in the spring and back off the same mark as when successful at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in May; recent efforts raise doubts as to whether he can take advantage, though.
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5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Needed considerable help from the handicapper before winning twice last year and has looked badly out of sorts on both appearances this year; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; can't be supported with any confidence.

10/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Disappointing on last two starts but he won twice in the second half of last year (2m, good to soft/good) and the fact his stable is enjoying a very productive month suggests he is well worth a second look.

13/2

Betting Forcast

4/1 Homme Dun Soir, 4/1 Salley Gardens, 7/2 Gilbertina, 11/2 Diamond Dice, 8/1 Quaresome, 13/2 Belvedere Blast, 11/2 Inishnabro, 25/1 Cawthorne Banker

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Salley Gardens

TOPSPEED:

Homme d'Un Soir

The Times:

Diamond Dice

Daily Mail:

Gilbertina

SPOTLIGHT:

Belvedere Blast

D Express:

Diamond Dice

POSTDATA:

Salley Gardens

The Guardian:

Salley Gardens

The Star:

Salley Gardens

Daily Mirror:

Gilbertina

Telegraph:

Homme d'Un Soir

The Sun:

Homme d'Un Soir

Daily Record:

Homme d'Un Soir