March 06 / 17.20 Wincanton

17.20

Good To Soft

Gore Browne IM Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Gore Browne IM Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

Form: 6-8731 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third of 17 over C&D (good to soft) in January and got off the mark under rules at the tenth attempt at Lingfield (2m, heavy) last time; hit with 7lb rise but had 5l to spare last time and he's a key player.
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6th

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

19:45 Ffos Las

Just Aidan

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harriet Dickin

Tenth attempt when off the mark under rules by 5l at Lingfield (2m, heavy) in January and he followed that with a win at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) six weeks ago; up another 6lb, which seems a bit harsh, but he travelled best last time and the front two drew clear; one for the shortlist.

11/4

6th

6

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

19:45 Ffos Las

Just Aidan

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear, headway before 2 out, weakened run-in

11/4

1st

6

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Just Aidan

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

midfield, hampered by faller 3 out, good headway to lead before 2 out

5/2

Form: 484350 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 9yo who is on a 23-race losing sequence and was soundly beaten over C&D (good to soft) last time; however, he was a fair fifth of 15 over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago and is not ruled out each-way.
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4th

6

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:27 Plumpton

John Betjeman

11st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Game effort when shaken off only late at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in March and he had more to do when sixth at Taunton since; headgear discarded; ran well on only previous course start; thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 6F422P D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and more was amiss than the 2m4f trip when pulled up at Fakenham on New Year's Day; however, he went there on the back of two second placings (2m, soft/good to soft) and might not be far away if getting back on track.
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8th

7

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Bigz Belief

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 4th, weakened after 3 out

10/1

3rd

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Bigz Belief

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders

8/1

2

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

11:45 Fakenham

Bigz Belief

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Barry Brennan

led, not fluent 4th, headed when not fluent 3 out

6/1

Form: 833

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Good-ground point runner-up who has been a fair third in novice hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) the last twice; this lightly raced 7yo is in good hands to progress and is a possible player on handicap debut.
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2nd

3

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Feet On The Ground

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, not fluent 4 out, headed before 2 out, lost ground approaching last, weakened run-in

11/2

4th

2

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Feet On The Ground

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear, smooth headway after 3 out, went third but pushed along 2 out

7/2

Form: PP6

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 9yo who goes handicapping off a basement mark but she's shown very little worthwhile form; claims aren't compelling.
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12

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Janespriceless

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

prominent, lost position 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

40/1

5th

8

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Janespriceless

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

led

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 713-35 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Promising juvenile hurdler last season and she reappeared with a fair third at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in November; well beaten at Windsor since but she's better than that and could bounce back with a good run.
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3rd

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Saisissante

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

raced in last, went third before 2 out, lost ground approaching last, weakened run-in

16/1

6th

1

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Saisissante

12st 0lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Noel Williams

pressed leader, led when not fluent 2nd

7/1

5th

3

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Windsor

Saisissante

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Four-time Flat winner in France; has progressive RPRs over hurdles, most recently third at Hereford (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut; could take another step forward and is one to consider.

100/30

Form: 343823 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win (from 26 attempts) came over fences in December 2023; however, he's made the frame quite a few times this season (hurdles/fences) and is an each-way contender once more.
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3rd

8

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:50 Plumpton

Gorcombe Moonshine

10st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

led, faced challenge after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened gradually and lost second final 110yds

10/1

8

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:50 Plumpton

Gorcombe Moonshine

10st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Sole win came over fences in late 2023; he's often thereabouts over hurdles but his best form is at up to 2m2f and this trip is a new and perhaps unwelcome venture.

10/1

Form: 458/0P

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
His mark has tumbled but he returned from a long absence in October and has struggled on his three starts since (Flat/hurdles).
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No Results Found

Form: 446076

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has been tailed off on all three starts this year (heavy-good to soft; stewards held inquiry into running and riding last time); however, he ran a couple of fair races off higher marks on good going in the autumn and could stage a revival if the ground dries out.
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9th

9

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Stage Show

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alexandra Dunn

held up in rear, outpaced 4th, reminders after 5th, soon struggling

14/1

Form: 3F5-35

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten this season in her two handicaps (2m4f, good/heavy) but she showed ability over 2m last term and this drop back in trip could be just what she needs.
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4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Coco Brave

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake 5th, reminders before 6th, overjumped and fell 3 out

15/2

5th

3

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Coco Brave

11st 10lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Glimpses of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdles; came in for some support on her handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, when doing much of the work before weakening to be an 18l third; tongue-tie now goes on and no surprise if she finds an improved finishing effort.

11/2

Form: 07-PPP

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences in December in his first two handicaps and it was the same story back over hurdles here in January.
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11

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Fiona Shaw

towards rear, mistake 4th, reminders after 6th, badly hampered by faller 3 out, soon lost touch

50/1

12

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Fiona Shaw

Didn't show much in novice hurdles last winter and pulled up last month on first two handicap/chase starts; a transformation is needed now back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

12

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Fiona Shaw

Didn't show much in novice hurdles last winter and pulled up last month on first two handicap/chase starts; a transformation is needed now back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £14.35
Tricast £84.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Aidan

RP RATINGS:

Saisissante

POSTDATA:

Gorcombe Moonshine

Telegraph:

Feet On The Ground

LAMBOURN:

Bigz Belief

The Guardian:

Just Aidan

D Express:

Just Aidan

The Star:

Just Aidan

Daily Record:

Just Aidan

The Times:

Saisissante

Daily Mirror:

Saisissante

Daily Mail:

Gorcombe Moonshine