January 21 / 13.50 Leicester

13.50

Heavy

Join Racing TV Today Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Join Racing TV Today Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 65-

Last run: 374 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Absent since last January, when a soundly beaten fifth on hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good to soft); however, that was a stronger race than this and the first-time hood could help him settle better; returns with trainer in fine form and he's a possible player.
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1st

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Pleasington

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Two-time novice hurdle winner who ran well in defeat this term on two of his first three chase starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good) and is on a handy mark on that form; he's struggled on his last two runs and has something to prove but perhaps the wind op and first-time cheekpieces will make a difference.

13/2

10

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Pleasington

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Olly Murphy

Has two pieces of encouraging form since switched to fences, including a Newbury effort (2m) that suggests he should be suited by 2m4f; disappointing favourite (looked beaten when falling) at Wetherby last time but it's difficult to write off this low-mileage 8yo, who represents last year's winning stable.

11/1

1

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:20 Wetherby

Pleasington

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Low mileage on the clock for this two-time heavy-ground hurdle winner who is improving; close third on his chase debut here (1m7f, soft); still in it at Aintree next time (2m4f, soft) when a mistake two out cost him; career-best effort latest at Newbury (2m; good); big player back up in trip.

9/4

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his hurdle debut third at Bangor (2m, soft) in October when going close there (2m, soft) last month; strong claims.
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2nd

1

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

13:50 Leicester

Atlantic Lad

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Built upon the promise of his hurdle debut third at Bangor (2m, soft) in October when going close there (2m, soft) last month; strong claims.

15/8

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3-4372

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Third in Grade 2 3yo fillies' hurdle at Auteuil (2m1f, very soft) last May; unable to replicate that form on her two British starts but ran okay at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last month and could benefit from today's softer ground; not discounted.
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6th

4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Irisante

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Opening mark looked harsh but she's tumbled down the weights; hasn't been able to capitalise on that, however, and was tailed off on her chase debut at Wetherby (about 2m3f, soft) in December; drop in trip and return to hurdles might help but she's risky.

16/1

6th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Worcester

Irisante

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Third of six in Grade 3 for 3yo fillies in France in May 2024; however, unable to tap into that promise in Britain subsequently and now 0-12; makes handicap debut and others have more compelling claims.

15/2

3

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Irisante

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Made the frame in a Grade 3 fillies' hurdle in France last spring (2m1f, very soft) but last season's British form was underwhelming (albeit she was placed twice), and she suffered a heavy defeat in February on latest outing; not an easy one to predict here.

4/1

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, soft) last April and won at Worcester (2m, good) in September, making the running and rallying after being headed; the strength of that winning form is questionable but he brings potential to this hurdle debut and is not ruled out.
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4th

5

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

13:50 Leicester

Romeo Foxtrot

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, soft) last April and won at Worcester (2m, good) in September, making the running and rallying after being headed; the strength of that winning form is questionable but he brings potential to this hurdle debut and is not ruled out.

11/2

4th

5

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

13:50 Leicester

Romeo Foxtrot

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, soft) last April and won at Worcester (2m, good) in September, making the running and rallying after being headed; the strength of that winning form is questionable but he brings potential to this hurdle debut and is not ruled out.

11/2

1st

5

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Romeo Foxtrot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

Out of a 7f Flat winner who has produced two bumper winners; raced a bit too freely but still made promising debut when third of 12 at Bangor (soft) in April; contender if suited by the quicker ground.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal of a useful mare and it's very early days; however, he was soundly beaten in mid-division on last month's debut in a bumper at Southwell (2m, good to soft; 17-2) and needs a sizeable step forward.
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4

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Jack The Nipper

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Showed promise in his second hurdle start, at Sandown last February, but he's been pulled up in both handicap chases (2m4f and 3m) this winter; shaky claims for now.

10/1

5th

2

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:12 Southwell

Jack The Nipper

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Thrice-raced 6yo; showed improvement (fourth over 2m) at Sandown most recently and is bred to do better still, being the first foal of a multiple winner for his connections; interesting.

6/1

4th

2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

15:40 Sandown

Jack The Nipper

11st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

His dam was useful and it's very early days, but he was soundly beaten in his sole bumper (good to soft) and it was the same story on last month's hurdle debut at Leicester (1m7f, heavy); lots of improvement needed.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Useful two-time 1m4f winner on the Flat for Richard Hannon; effective on soft ground in that code; absent since last June but makes hurdle/stable debut in an ordinary race and it will be no surprise to see a big run.
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10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

Form: 5PP6-9 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in January 2023 but 0-9 since and she struggled on her four starts in 2024; transformation needed in first-time blinkers.
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1st

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Inion Tiogair

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

9yo who is exposed over hurdles but she scored over C&D (soft/good to soft) in two of her last three starts; 3lb higher than for her last win two weeks ago but she remains feasibly treated and should get a decent tow into this race; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

10

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Inion Tiogair

10st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Drew clear to win by over 9l over C&D (soft) in February, opening her hurdling account at the 16th attempt; not sure to be ideally suited by today's forecast quicker ground but her 5lb higher mark ought to be manageable, and she certainly didn't run badly on heavy going at Ffos Las this month.

5/1

Form: P0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who is one to watch in the betting on this third outing, but he was pulled up/tailed off last month on his first two hurdle starts and he may be one for handicaps.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £5.88
Trifecta £23.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Atlantic Lad

Daily Mail:

Pleasington

Daily Mirror:

Irisante

Telegraph:

Romeo Foxtrot

RP RATINGS:

Atlantic Lad

TOPSPEED:

Atlantic Lad

POSTDATA:

Atlantic Lad

The Times:

Atlantic Lad

The Guardian:

Atlantic Lad

D Express:

Atlantic Lad

The Sun:

Atlantic Lad

The Star:

Pleasington

Daily Record:

Irisante