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Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Every Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 69y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Every Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 101- D

Last run: 336 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 in bumpers when defying a penalty and winning by 3l at Huntingdon (2m, soft) last February; absent since (wind op in interim) but he's a useful prospect for hurdles and could play a leading role on his comeback.
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4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Dunskay

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

2-3 in bumpers; well held in two of his three hurdle races last term but his third here (2m, good) in March wasn't a bad effort and he's now switched to fences for this seasonal/handicap debut; warrants respect, with pedigree suggesting he can do better in this sphere; tongue-tie added.

4/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

Dunskay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out

15/8

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in sixth on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft) last March but this half-brother to the useful Jimmy Two Times has joined a top yard for his rules career and is not ruled out.
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4

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:20 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Barry John Murphy

1-13 over hurdles; didn't go unbacked on chase debut when beaten under 4l by Loki's Mischief over 2m5f here recently and he's 7lb better off with the winner; clear claims.

3/1

3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Stable debut when winning a 2m4f hurdle here in March (soft) but hasn't built on that, albeit after going up 7lb; remains to be seen what he'll make of fences.

14/1

Form: 12- D

Last run: 341 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut in bumper at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in November 2023 and good second at Sandown (2m, good to soft) last February, when behind Sixmilebridge who has looked very promising in novice hurdles this season; brings considerable potential to today's hurdle/seasonal debut and he's respected.
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1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

14:40 Chepstow

Juby Ball

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

2-2 over hurdles last season and has made a promising start to his chasing career this term; had to concede weight to higher-rated rival when runner-up in novice chase here (2m, soft) last month and remains on a good mark for this handicap return; good chance.

5/6

2nd

1

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:37 Chepstow

Juby Ball

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Evan Williams

2-2 over hurdles last season; had to battle hard to justify skinny odds on seasonal/chase debut at Carlisle (2m, soft; four fences omitted) in November and fell at third-last fence when travelling well at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) this month but remains a very interesting chasing prospect.

13/8

1st

2

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Juby Ball

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Looked very promising in his two bumpers last season and beat a next-time-out winner fairly comfortably on last month's hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft); makes very obvious appeal here.

4/9

Form: O2

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran out on his debut at Hereford in November but looked more straightforward at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month, when a clear second; he was soundly beaten by the odds-on winner but it was still a pleasing performance; sets the standard on hurdle form and he could have more to offer.
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2nd

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Ffos Las

Knead A Win

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Ran out on debut; however, he's been placed from the front on testing ground in his three maiden hurdles since, tongue tied first time when stepped up to 2m4f at Chepstow latest; absent since November and moving away from soft ground would ask a question, but his form suggests a big run.

5/2

Form: 36

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut in bumper at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last September but soundly beaten at 66-1 on last month's hurdle and stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), and lots of improvement is needed.
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7th

5

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

Low Expectations

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Usually ridden by James Davies and won three 2m-2m4f handicaps in a row in November/December; backward steps on his two outings since and his free-going tendency is a concern for this longer trip.

11/1

8th

13

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:40 Huntingdon

Low Expectations

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Under James Davies he went 3-3 in 2m-2m4f handicaps following a break; up the weights but he pulled hard under different handling last time and can be given another chance.

20/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Low Expectations

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Third in an Irish bumper but beaten at least 22l in all five British hurdles races, including over C&D (good to soft; Decorated second) two starts back; 2m7f looked to stretch him last time.

14/1

Form: 639

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Represents in-form yard and he showed some ability in bumpers, but not enough to hold compelling claims today and he weakened and was tailed off on last month's hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, soft).
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10th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

My Cullen

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden was placed in a couple of handicaps last year for Henrietta Knight; poor form in three starts for this yard; new cheekpieces need to spark.

25/1

9th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

My Cullen

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden posted fair runs in bumpers/hurdles for Henrietta Knight; made good late headway on second chase start at Down Royal (23.5f, good) 13 days ago but held in third when fell two out; yard had a winner at Wexford on Saturday; not discounted.

9/1

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

My Cullen

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden posted some fair runs in bumpers and hurdles for Henrietta Knight; however, was beaten 38l on chasing/stable debut last time and has to do much better.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the stable's useful stayer Moroder but he was tailed off at 25-1 on last month's debut in a bumper at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft); the hood is left off today; probably best watched for now.
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5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Lingfield

One For Hadley

11st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Half-brother to his yard's bumper, 2m7f hurdle and useful 3m-3m6f chase winner Moroder; 25-1 and hooded when making no show in a bumper at Plumpton (good to soft) two months ago.

50/1

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Lingfield

One For Hadley

11st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Half-brother to his yard's bumper, 2m7f hurdle and useful 3m-3m6f chase winner Moroder; 25-1 and hooded when making no show in a bumper at Plumpton (good to soft) two months ago.

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Finished in the first three in two Irish maiden points (3m, heavy/yielding) last spring but soundly beaten at 20-1 on last month's rules debut in a novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and others are preferred.
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2nd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Passing Pleasure

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won handicaps at Musselburgh (hurdle; 2m4f, soft) and Catterick (chase; 2m3f, good to soft) on first two outings for this yard; beaten at short odds but advanced his RPR again when stepped up to around 3m under rules for the first time in a Newcastle chase four weeks ago, going down by a neck to a next-time-out winner with the pair 16l clear; another 6lb higher back hurdling but it may not stop him, particularly if reacting well to the new cheekpieces (added to the tongue-tie he's worn since joining this stable).

7/4

2nd

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Passing Pleasure

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two out of two for current yard, winning handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) and handicap chase at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); up 9lb; tongue-tie, tried on last two starts, is back on again; stable going well and he's one to take seriously.

5/4

Form: P36-6

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair third for Gordon Elliott in Down Royal bumper in November 2023 but well beaten the next twice; starts out for new yard; others preferred.
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5

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:10 Southwell

Pay The Tab

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Kept on for third in soft-ground Down Royal bumper for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but left that stable after two very disappointing runs; now back over hurdles for new yard; hooded for first time; probably best watched.

16/1

5

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:10 Southwell

Pay The Tab

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

always behind, lost touch and pulled up after 3 out

16/1

Form: 66

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
British maiden point winner (2m4f, soft; dead-heated) but unable to get competitive towards the end of last year on his first two hurdle starts (2m/2m3f, soft) and he needs to take a big step forward today.
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1st

4

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

15:40 Fontwell

Rip Wheeler

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky customer who doesn't find much when striking the front but has won three times under well-timed Robert Dunne rides this season; unraced beyond about 2m4f under rules but well suited by good/good to soft ground and probably still on a workable mark.

7/4

4th

3

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

16:30 Fontwell

Rip Wheeler

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won three of his six starts over fences and perhaps found the ground too soft when a tired second behind Mon Champion over C&D recently, as he looked threatening until late on; this surface brings him into it.

5/1

2nd

4

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Fontwell

Rip Wheeler

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Never travelled after swerving to avoid a faller at Wincanton in December but otherwise he's done little wrong over fences, having valid excuses at Sandown before winning at Leicester (2m, soft; has won over 2m4f); every chance he defies a 3lb rise for last year's successful yard; first-time cheekpieces.

2/1

Betting Forcast

13/8 Dunskay, 13/2 Jacks Jury, 3/1 Juby Ball, 3/1 Knead A Win, 33/1 Low Expectations, 33/1 My Cullen, 33/1 One For Hadley, 25/1 Passing Pleasure, 25/1 Pay The Tab, 25/1 Rip Wheeler