December 27 / 13.00 Wetherby

13.00

Good To Soft

William Hill More Top Prices Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 38 runners
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William Hill More Top Prices Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 38 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 444

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat; yet to threaten over hurdles but he hasn't run badly when fourth at Sedgefield (2m1f, good/soft) the last twice and he could have a part to play in what looks a modest race.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last November; finished a long way behind Sea Of Kings at Doncaster on his return to the Flat four weeks ago; others appeal more.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Ended his time with Adrian Keatley below par last autumn but a winner over fences at Southwell for his new yard before being pulled up at Market Rasen in December; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-4154 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, good) in October; well beaten the next twice but this headstrong sort could benefit from the first-time hood and the drop back in trip, and he's a leading player under a penalty in what may be a weak novice.
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2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Kingston James

11st 8lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish

7/1

2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Kingston James

11st 8lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish

7/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

17:00 Musselburgh

Kingston James

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Point/bumper winner who landed a Hexham novice (2m, good) in October but has a mixed record since and was only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and is still unexposed in this sphere but others are more convincing.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2658

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point winner and bumper runner-up but he hasn't really threatened of late on his first two hurdle starts and needs to raise his game.
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6

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Born In The West

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won two of his last three races, both over 3m1f here, the latest on soft ground; also won over C&D last March; on a career-high mark (up 4lb for his latest win) but should run well again despite dropping back in trip.

6/1

1st

2

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:48 Catterick

Born In The West

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Made it 2-2 here with comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) last month; unproven on soft ground, and only fifth at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but that wasn't a bad performance and he has to be respected now back at Catterick.

4/1

5th

4

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Born In The West

11st 9lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Returned to peak form when moved back up in trip at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month, justifying good market support in the process; current mark probably demands a career-best performance but he's not fully exposed over staying trips.

7/2

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on the Flat this year but still showed useful form on occasions for Hugo Palmer (at up to 2m, on various ground); makes his hurdle and stable debut in a modest contest; major player if taking to this game.
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1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner; got off the mark over hurdles on his sixth attempt when making all over C&D (good) 15 days ago with first-time blinkers (retained) replacing cheekpieces; has solid claims to defy penalty.

8/13

1st

4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Four-time Flat winner who was placed on the last four of his five hurdling starts, most recently when close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be fine over today's shorter trip and has another big role to play; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

7/4

2nd

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

18:10 Sedgefield

Solent Gateway

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, joined when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on

5/4

Form: 3-67

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut in bumper here (2m, soft) in March but soundly beaten in Hexham bumper (2m, soft) in October and it was the same story on his recent hurdle debut over C&D (soft); improvement needed.
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4th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Farmer Jimmy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up over C&D in November on soft (effective on good) but hasn't kicked on from there and not sure the latest Sedgefield run (3m3f) was that much of a step back in the right direction.

14/1

6th

7

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Farmer Jimmy

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November and ran pretty well when fourth of 12 at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) next time; of interest on those performances but two lacklustre efforts have followed.

12/1

Form: 896

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye of the stewards when making late headway into 26l sixth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago on his third start; should have more to offer but he needs a sizeable step forward to make an impact today.
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4th

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

16:30 Haydock

Big Storm Brewing

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark at the tenth attempt, at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, and followed up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); climbing the weights but clearly progressive and unexposed over this trip.

100/30

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Big Storm Brewing

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Seems best away from soft ground; off the mark (tenth attempt) in a 12-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, coming from the rear to justify favouritism under 7lb claimer, and the way she did it gives hope for this new trip; back up 5lb but one to note.

7/4

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Big Storm Brewing

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Career best, runner-up at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; said to have "overraced on tacky soft ground" at Ayr subsequently; this looks a suitable next objective off a two-month break; possibilities.

11/2

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in big-field Irish point in April 2023 and his recent rules debut at Uttoxeter came after a long absence; he's one to watch in the betting but he was soundly beaten at 125-1 last time and needs a big step forward.
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6th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Soldier Dan

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look.

12/1

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Soldier Dan

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look.

12/1

3

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Soldier Dan

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Not the only one in here who struggled over hurdles but has the potential to make a superior chaser, having finished third in his two completed points; handicap debut; market useful.

33/1

Form: 4F3-0

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise for Gordon Elliott in Irish maiden hurdles earlier this year and a good case can be made on that form; however, she was well below par in May on her final outing for that yard and has been absent since; a return to form is required on her stable debut.
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9

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Uttoxeter

Lazy Bones

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: John Norton

Didn't last long with Gordon Elliott and has shown zilch in two runs for current yard; makes handicap debut after an absence.

100/1

5

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Lazy Bones

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: John Norton

Third for Gordon Elliott in maiden hurdle at Navan (2m, heavy) in March but well beaten on final run for that yard and tailed off when 80-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) on last month's stable debut; others preferred.

40/1

5

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Lazy Bones

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: John Norton

Third for Gordon Elliott in maiden hurdle at Navan (2m, heavy) in March but well beaten on final run for that yard and tailed off when 80-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) on last month's stable debut; others preferred.

40/1

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat but he was tailed off on his hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good; 10-1) in October and needs to be an entirely different proposition here.
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7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Burglars Dream

11st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, hampered 5th, badly hampered 4 out

16/1

Form: -22131 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Just the one blip in five runs since joining Henry Oliver and ran his usual honest race when going down narrowly at Hereford in January (2m, soft; effective on drier); the winner of that race has failed to frank the form but this 7yo could still be in the thick of it here.

6/1

2nd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice for the Newland/Insole stable in the autumn of 2024; creditable efforts in three of his four runs for current yard including when a close second in Market Rasen handicap (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; up 3lb but he went down fighting last time and that was behind a major improver; respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 31 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

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5

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Barrabooka

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Very lightly raced 7yo who comfortably won Wetherby novice hurdle (2m, soft) in December; just a respectable fourth of six on recent chase/handicap debut at Carlisle (2m, soft) but today's longer trip is likely to suit him and he probably still has potential.

7/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Barrabooka

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

towards rear but went clear with winner on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out

7/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Barrabooka

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

towards rear but in touch with leaders on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out

7/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

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1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

He's returned from a break in good heart this year, finishing fourth at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) before getting closer to the target when 3l third at Southwell (3m, good); entitled to respect.

3/1

3rd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Campaign Trail

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Made a sound return to hurdles after four months off when fourth of nine over 2m7f at Market Rasen six weeks ago, fading only from the last under a positive ride; remains unexposed as a stayer in this sphere (quite useful over 2m on the Flat); considered.

8/1

4th

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Useful stayer on the Flat, but mixed form under both codes after an impressive hurdles debut at Doncaster (2m1f, good) at the end of 2024; not seen in four months but has a fine record fresh and remains unexposed in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 52-415 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

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Form: 46-7F1

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

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3rd

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Galidam

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Micky Hammond

Won a claiming hurdle in France (2m1f, soft) in September 2024; didn't show a great deal over hurdles for this yard but two fair efforts over fences and would have been closer last time without a mistake; this is competitive, though.

10/1

Form: 1/4-1 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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8th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Indeevar Bleu

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Absent and had further wind surgery since his ready win over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day when proving well suited by the step up from 2m and taking record to 4-7; progressive and remains particularly unexposed at this trip; looks an ideal type for this assignment.

4/1

1st

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:45 Ffos Las

Indeevar Bleu

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

held up in last, smooth headway 2 out, challenging last, pushed along to lead run-in, edged left but went clear final 110yds, readily

9/4

1st

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:45 Ffos Las

Indeevar Bleu

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

held up in last, smooth headway 2 out, challenging last, pushed along to lead run-in, edged left but went clear final 110yds, readily

9/4

Form: 121 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 121

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4th

1

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Kalium

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

3-5 as a novice hurdler last season; absent since encouraging third of seven on reappearance outing at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November but could quite plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

12/1

1st

6

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

14:05 Newbury

Kalium

11st 4lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won bumper in sole Irish start; steady progress in his first three hurdle races brought two wins, making all at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) on last occasion, but he made a disappointing handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) on latest outing.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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1

10th Feb 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Arnie

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Danny Brooke

always behind, detached before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

66/1

1

10th Feb 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Arnie

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Danny Brooke

Has offered little in novice hurdles at Wetherby (2m) and here (2m4f) this winter; placed in a point, so he may do better now stepped up markedly in trip.

66/1

7th

3

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

13:38 Catterick

Arnie

11st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

in touch with leaders, lost position briefly after 3rd, outpaced 6th

200/1

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W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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2

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Blazer Two

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual fast-ground 1m4f Leicester scorer in 2022-23, but longer still since he last showed sufficient on any of his occasional returns to shorter; okay last-time hurdles effort, at least.

16/1

2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Blazer Two

11st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Lowly rated on the Flat nowadays; belied 80-1 odds when second in Kelso novice hurdle (2m, soft) in February but was swallowed up after racing too freely in the lead in Perth handicap (2m, good to soft) in April.

16/1

9th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

Blazer Two

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, raced wide early, midfield, prominent 2nd

12/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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6th

9

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Buzz Iceclear

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and solid third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) last time but in the mix if rediscovering his previous promise.

10/1

8th

5

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Buzz Iceclear

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and another good run when third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month; remains open to further improvement and he's a solid candidate for last year's winning yard; wears first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

Form: 25

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Cahiers Den

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

RPRs have been improving gently since sent handicap chasing, and a better jump at the last may have seen him oblige at Newcastle latest (3m, good to soft); won't mind good ground, having won an Irish point on it.

3/1

2nd

1

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Cahiers Den

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Maiden point winner who is 0-9 under rules; however, best form when switched to chasing for handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last two outings and he may well be on the premises.

11/4

3rd

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Cahiers Den

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.

7/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

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6th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Very smart when at his best on the Flat but doesn't look the force of old and pulled up here in June on handicap debut over hurdles.

20/1

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Chichester

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Makes handicap hurdle debut looking well treated on best Flat form, albeit with recent evidence (including under this code) suggesting he's not the force of old.

6/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Smart at his best on the Flat; made low-key start to hurdling career during the winter but positives can be drawn from his fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and he ought to be better suited by the faster ground here.

7/2

Form: 8

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: /4-462

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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4th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard J Bandey

No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Desert Halo

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Hasn't taken to fences this season but came right back to form reverting to hurdles last time, gaining a hard-fought win at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), his first success of any kind; handles most ground and 3lb rise leaves him still well treated on the pick of last season's hurdling form; leading contender.

4/1

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Very well handicapped if judged on pick of last season's hurdling form but chasing has not gone to plan this term (four attempts) and his overall strike-rate is now 0-14; needs to turn a corner.

8/1

Form: 87

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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4

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Didntgotwenty

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

On the up since fitted with cheekpieces and he readily got off the mark in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh last month; hiked up 9lb but he seems sure to go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip.

15/8

Form: F6

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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12th

12

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

Good Company

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Minor promise in qualifying but found 2m4f beyond him on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; early days and the return to 2m should suit.

25/1

2

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Good Company

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but there was a small hint of promise on his debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in November, when he was well beaten but keeping on when stumbling/falling two out, and the step up in trip could suit in his first handicap; watch the betting.

4/1

21

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Good Company

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Form: 33

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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1st

3

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Idaho Valley

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Managed only third when odds-on for modest 2m Huntingdon maiden last month (albeit form was recently boosted by the winner) and is now 0-8 over hurdles; should be fine over today's longer trip but needs to up his game on this handicap debut; tongue-tie added.

6/1

3rd

2

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:06 Huntingdon

Idaho Valley

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Point winner who is 0-7 over hurdles and hasn't progressed, but he's finished in the first three on five of his seven starts in this sphere (including on soft ground) and holds leading claims in this weak race.

4/6

Form: 42-3F

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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3rd

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:20 Sandown

Jackpot DAinay

11st 5lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Showed promise on his first four starts (including on soft) then got off the mark when making all in a Market Rasen novice (2m, good to soft); on a line through the runner-up he's making his handicap debut off a fair mark, and this unexposed 6yo is open to improvement for his good yard.

3/1

23

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Jackpot DAinay

11st 0lb

T: Olly Murphy

23

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Jackpot DAinay

11st 0lb

T: Olly Murphy

Form: 421-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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4th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Lawrenny

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful novice two seasons ago, last win over 2m here in March 2025; below his best on both starts last season; cheekpieces now tried; needs to bounce back.

14/1

5th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Lawrenny

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a Wetherby novice (2m, good to soft) and a Hexham handicap off 6lb lower (2m, good to soft) last season; pulled up at Bangor in November on only start this term; unproven at this trip but an interesting contender.

15/2

Form: 25P6

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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10

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Montana Golden

11st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Signed off for previous yard as an eight-race maiden but was beaten under 6l in a Uttoxeter handicap the final time (2m4f, good); since changed hands for £7,500.

25/1

4th

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Montana Golden

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Couldn't justify favouritism upped to 3m1f at Huntingdon latest, palpably not staying; this intermediate trip may suit better on good (wouldn't settle on last attempt at trip/ground combination), and he could be on a rather higher mark on last summer's bumper form.

5/2

4th

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Montana Golden

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Couldn't justify favouritism upped to 3m1f at Huntingdon latest, palpably not staying; this intermediate trip may suit better on good (wouldn't settle on last attempt at trip/ground combination), and he could be on a rather higher mark on last summer's bumper form.

5/2

Form: 2/5

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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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:

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W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

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5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

6

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) three weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

8/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 370 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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8th

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

Muzaffar

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two Flat wins at 1m3f/1m6f in 2023; missed most of 2024 and has needed two recent runs; open to improvement in his second handicap with Brian Hughes replacing a 10lb claimer; cheekpieces added latest, now discarded.

9/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

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7 yo Gelding

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9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Mythical

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a 1m maiden for Aidan O'Brien back in 2019; hasn't shown a great deal since and probably best watched on stable debut after 341-day break.

25/1

Form: 55

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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6th

10

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:05 Newcastle

Norahs Legacy

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

12/1

4th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:00 Newcastle

Norahs Legacy

11st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Fifth in two bumpers but he found improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick (2m3f, soft) two weeks ago; that was behind an easy winner and this task is tougher in this deeper race but he's a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdler and it wouldn't be a surprise if he took another good step forward.

16/1

4th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:00 Newcastle

Norahs Legacy

11st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Fifth in two bumpers but he found improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick (2m3f, soft) two weeks ago; that was behind an easy winner and this task is tougher in this deeper race but he's a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdler and it wouldn't be a surprise if he took another good step forward.

16/1

Form: 2

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Walking On A Dream

11st 3lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Clear second to highly progressive winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in December and returned to form for 9l win in three-runner race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; up in grade today but he's in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

4/1

1st

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Ayr

Walking On A Dream

12st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage 7yo who won a 2m maiden hurdle here last season; disappointed when upped to 2m7f at Newcastle in January but remains just 1lb higher than when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in December.

2/1

8th

2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Walking On A Dream

12st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2m maiden hurdle winner who was a clear second behind a highly progressive winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month on his second chase start; also effective on good to soft ground; finished second in three 3m points and he's open to improvement now up in trip; firmly in calculations.

4/1

Form: 393-PP

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

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2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 53-56

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:34 Newton Abbot

Goddess Afrana

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4 out

14/1

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:34 Newton Abbot

Goddess Afrana

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4 out

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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6th

4

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Violeta

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ben Haslam

Has modest 2-34 career strike-rate and needs to rebound from a poor run here in December but her C&D second two starts ago was a good effort and she has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

10/1

7th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Violeta

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

AW winner last September and in March (1m2f); a straggler over hurdles, hence the rock-bottom mark (and 4lb wrong today) but she's willing on the Flat and she might well fare much better now handicapping.

16/1

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