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13.15

Good To Soft

Betfair Racing Podcasts Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9105.25
  • 1m 7f 216y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Betfair Racing Podcasts Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 221 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Good-ground Flat winner; proving consistent over hurdles, chasing home Melon at Wetherby and readily landing odds at Plumpton (2m, soft; hooded; made all) last month; closely matched with Melon on these revised terms.
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6

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Narragansett

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

2-5 over hurdles, the latter win gained on handicap debut at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in March; may still have more to offer but some of the others here have stronger form.

12/1

10th

8

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:18 Epsom

Narragansett

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Unexposed on the Flat and he scored on handicap debut when winning the Student Derby at Curragh (1m2f, good) for Andrew Slattery just under a year ago; largely campaigned over hurdles for this yard and he won at Plumpton (soft) and Sandown (also 2m, good to soft) in February/March under Conor O'Farrell; turned over at odds-on in a three-runner Plumpton handicap when last seen in April but far from ruled out on this Flat return.

9/1

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:15 Plumpton

Narragansett

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Good-ground Flat winner who is improving over hurdles; won easily here on soft and did well to follow up in a steadily run race at Sandown (again 2m; good to soft); he's now 2-2 in the hood and probably still on a fair mark despite latest 5lb rise; the step up in trip is the grey area.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 21P

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Quite useful on Flat; confirmed promise of hurdling debut when easily landing odds at Fontwell (2m1f, soft) on Boxing Day, before coming up short in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (40-1) last time; back in calmer waters here.
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8th

2

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Galactic Charm

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up.

20/1

6th

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Galactic Charm

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up.

8/1

4th

3

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Galactic Charm

11st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip.

4/1

Form: 223 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins in France; placed all three starts over hurdles, finishing 4l in front of Midnight Rumble when third at Warwick (2m, soft; raced prominently as usual) four weeks ago; should be thereabouts once more.
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8

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Lucky Bere

11st 4lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Largely consistent over hurdles; has taken his form to a new level since upped to about 2m4f, winning at Wincanton (soft) then going close at Hereford (heavy); may have more to offer at this distance; looks a solid one for the shortlist.

11/2

2nd

4

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:33 Hereford

Lucky Bere

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Kayley Woollacott

Dual heavy-ground winner on the Flat in France; mostly encouraging in first six starts for this yard and made the breakthrough over hurdles when up in trip to land 12-runner Wincanton handicap (2m4f, soft) last month; 7lb rise asks a question but he looked good that day and these conditions will suit; big player.

3/1

1st

12

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Lucky Bere

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Kayley Woollacott

Two Flat wins in France; 0-6 over hurdles; third to the useful French Emperor in a good-ground handicap at Worcester in October but was beaten further by the same horse on soft at Cheltenham (handles those conditions); consistent prior to that and he's twice run well under the returning Harry Cobden.

14/1

Form: 161 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Found Chepstow Grade 2 too tough on second start but successful on both other hurdles outings, asserting run-in at Wetherby (2m, soft; form working out well) in January; lightly raced and open to further progress; big player.
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2nd

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Melon

11st 3lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two juvenile hurdle wins last winter; reappeared with a good third of 11 in handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort at Windsor when chasing home the reopposing Rubber Ball at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February.

16/1

2nd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Melon

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

2-4 in juvenile hurdles (including a win on soft) and reappeared with a good third of 11 in handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December; claimer ridden when disappointing at Windsor six weeks ago but could bounce back.

7/1

8th

13

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Melon

10st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

2-4 in juvenile hurdles last season (including a win on soft) and he reappeared with a close third of 11 in a handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) last month; open to improvement and has an each-way shout up 2lb.

12/1

Form: 33

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Showed ability during three-race Flat campaign for William Haggas last autumn; beaten around 11l in two hurdle runs for current yard, again making odd mistake when third at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in January; gets weight all round on handicap debut and could be unexposed.
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14

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Volakes

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Placed on first two hurdling starts last winter (good to soft/heavy) but her handicap debut in March was underwhelming and she's against some very promising rivals here.

16/1

14

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Volakes

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Placed on first two hurdling starts last winter (good to soft/heavy) but her handicap debut in March was underwhelming and she's against some very promising rivals here.

16/1

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of sole Flat outing (2m, good to soft) last summer; promising start over hurdles when third at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in December; beaten at 2-7 at Plumpton next time but may have used up too much energy when clear mid-race; interesting on handicap debut with hood fitted.
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4th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Risk It All

11st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Second in consecutive 2m handicaps (one here) in February/March but wasn't quite in same form when well-held third on latest start and is now 0-9 over hurdles; unexposed at around 2m4f but needs to find something extra.

7/2

3rd

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Risk It All

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

French Flat winner in 2024; maiden hurdler who is proving hard to place in handicaps, albeit his latest defeat, over C&D last month, came at the hands of one who'd dropped a long way in the weights; needs more.

7/2

2nd

1

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Risk It All

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beaten at short odds (well clear at one point) over C&D in January 2025; has fared better since, earning an RPR of 99 when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, soft; 4-1) latest; this lacks strength in depth, so he should have key role to play.

13/8

Form: 624

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat winner; has made the frame on last two hurdles runs, fourth of seven at Warwick (2m, soft; raced freely) on latest; needs a personal best on today's handicap debut.
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6th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

1-22 for Alan King, with his sole win in June 2024; had a respectable first two runs for new yard over C&D this season, before tailed off on good to firm at York four weeks ago; now 6lb below his peak mark.

12/1

13th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Midnight Rumble

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His sole win came back in June 2024 but he often runs well and was third of seven at Chester (2m, good) four weeks ago on his second stable start; might be in with an each-way shout.

16/1

3rd

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Midnight Rumble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Much respected on his form for Alan King, for all that he was 1-22 for that yard; following a 30,000gns sale he ran okay over C&D on last month's stable debut, but no more than that.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.30
Straight Forecast £31.14
Trifecta £119.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Narragansett

RP RATINGS:

Melon

SPOTLIGHT:

Risk It All

D Express:

Lucky Bere

The Times:

Midnight Rumble

Daily Mail:

Risk It All

POSTDATA:

Narragansett

The Guardian:

Narragansett

The Sun:

Narragansett

Daily Record:

Narragansett

Telegraph:

Melon

Daily Mirror:

Melon

The Star:

Lucky Bere