February 05 / 15.35 Sedgefield

15.35

Good To Soft

Betting.Bet Free Bets Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betting.Bet Free Bets Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 68-949

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Always behind in 1m7f Musselburgh hurdle on seasonal/stable debut in November and safely held in two subsequent chases (2m4f/3m1f; wore cheekpieces); back hurdling with first-time visor tried; needs to turn a corner.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 26583

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Point winner who came second in a bumper for David Pipe last spring and was not beaten far in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles for Sam England towards end of last year; likely to be suited by today's step up in trip and should have some improvement to come in handicaps.
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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

Form: 645216 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning C&D maiden last season but exploited some help from the handicapper when scoring at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in November; looked stretched by 3m at Wetherby just after Christmas but still ran well there; drops back in trip today; leading contender.
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6th

10

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

15:40 Doncaster

Lets Go Joe

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground 3rd, headway before 4 out

5/1

3rd

1

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Lets Go Joe

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, weakened 2 out

9/4

3rd

1

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Lets Go Joe

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, weakened 2 out

9/4

Form: 0P0654

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but seems to have responded well to cheekpieces on last two outings, more recently when close fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; features prominently in calculations.
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4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

7

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

held up in midfield, went remote fourth run-in

7/2

4th

12

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Bridgetjoans

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

in touch with leaders

9/1

Form: 4848-P

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five hurdling starts for Laura Morgan in 2023 and, having rejoined Jonathan Barlow, was pulled up when back in action in December; needs to have taken huge benefit from that reappearance run; 3lb wrong.
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10

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

Has weak claims on her two performances this season and remains a maiden; similar type to Instant De Bonheur and can be opposed.

33/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

Form: 49-78F

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who fell at fourth flight here on recent stable debut; remains well handicapped on some of his old form but others in this line-up have less to prove; cheekpieces refitted.
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8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Swapped usual cheekpieces for refitted visor and gave good account when third from 3lb out of the weights over C&D (good) on Saturday; will effectively be 1lb lower if he turns out again but his 0-42 career strike-rate is not easily overlooked.

10/1

3rd

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Ran well to a point when fourth in C&D selling handicap won by Alvesta in May but was beaten about 19l in the end and has been safely held in two subsequent chases; 3lb wrong today and now 0-40 under rules.

20/1

6th

10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:23 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Longstanding maiden who often races freely and he's 3lb out of the weights for this second run over fences; he was well held in the first.

25/1

Form: 0-6535

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare who displayed promise in novice/maiden hurdles in early part of this season, most notably when third at Stratford (2m2f, good); makes handicap debut after 206-day absence but may have potential.
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6th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, towards rear 4th

33/1

6th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Laura Horsfall

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, rallied before 3 out, weakened quickly from 2 out

33/1

6th

4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell

Flighttothestars

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

prominent, weakened after 4 out

66/1

Form: -04234

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In the frame all four hurdling starts but was well held in third when warm favourite for C&D maiden two runs ago and her subsequent Newcastle fourth was also disappointing; will need to up her game on this handicap debut.
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4th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:40 Carlisle

Devon Skies

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Completed a hat-trick in November (2m5f/2m4f, good-soft) and bounced back from Sedgefield blip to win at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in January; only a respectable fourth at Wetherby next time but has been eased 2lb since.

11/2

4th

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

Devon Skies

11st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Completed a hat-trick in November (2m5f/2m4f, good-soft) and bounced back from Sedgefield blip to win at Catterick (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; this front-runner is clearly progressive and could make another bold bid.

7/2

1st

5

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Devon Skies

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Completed a hat-trick in November (2m4f/2m5f, good-soft); pulled up at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day when bidding for four-timer and something to prove after that, but it's possible it was just a blip.

6/1

Form: 3-5F9P

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ended last year in poor form and is now 0-14 over hurdles; difficult to enthuse over.
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8th

8

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebendi

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Andrew Wilson

Just 1-30 and nothing for a long time to suggest he can double his tally.

50/1

7th

7

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ebendi

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Andrew Wilson

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but been poor under both codes for this yard for a good while; tailed off behind two of these at Pontefract last time.

50/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Ebendi

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Andrew Wilson

He's dropped to a basement mark but his sole win came in 2020 and this 9yo struggled to get competitive last year; first run since last October.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £25.39
Tricast £44.79
Trifecta £100.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Let's Go Joe

Telegraph:

Born In The West

RP RATINGS:

Bridgetjoans

Daily Record:

Born In The West

POSTDATA:

Bridgetjoans

THE NORTH:

Let's Go Joe

The Times:

Let's Go Joe

The Guardian:

Let's Go Joe

Daily Mail:

Let's Go Joe

D Express:

Let's Go Joe

Daily Mirror:

Let's Go Joe

The Sun:

Let's Go Joe

The Star:

Let's Go Joe