March 19 / 14.50 Haydock

14.50

Good

Visit racingtv.com ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 5f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 34B

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who was a promising third on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in October; a lesser run followed at Wetherby (2m, soft) and he was brought down early last time; retains potential and not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

High Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Came good for current stable at Hexham (2m, good) last month, his second run in cheekpieces; up 4lb to career-high mark but will be suited by this move back up in trip and is evidently in good nick.

5/1

1st

2

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

High Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame in four of his last five starts at up to 3m, last time finishing a head second in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen (2m4f, good); this drop in trip not sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

High Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces.

5/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2562

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, good) who has finished second on two of his four hurdle starts (2m1f, good/good to soft), including on latest outing at Newcastle; the step up in trip may suit and he could have a part to play.
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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Cahiers Den

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

RPRs have been improving gently since sent handicap chasing, and a better jump at the last may have seen him oblige at Newcastle latest (3m, good to soft); won't mind good ground, having won an Irish point on it.

3/1

2nd

1

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Cahiers Den

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Maiden point winner who is 0-9 under rules; however, best form when switched to chasing for handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last two outings and he may well be on the premises.

11/4

3rd

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Cahiers Den

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7225F BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point and also two maiden hurdles (2m7f, good/good to soft); disputing the lead (albeit driven) when falling three out in Ludlow maiden (3m, good to soft) last time; the drop back in trip may not be an obvious positive but he holds leading form claims.
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7th

5

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Pike Road

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two hurdle wins in 2025, at about 3m on good and soft, and his recent second here was a return to form; has lower chase mark but hard to assess back over fences, having weakened on chase debut then unseated rider three out at Ludlow (still led sole remaining rival) that month; shade to prove.

11/2

2nd

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Pike Road

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Dual 2m7f hurdle winner last year, latest success at Uttoxeter (soft) in November off 2lb lower; followed that with a solid effort in a Class 2 at Cheltenham; form has dipped since but recent return may have been needed and he's worth considering with that run behind him.

5/1

4th

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Pike Road

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Thorough stayer, a dual winner over 2m7f last season, latterly on soft ground at Uttoxeter in November; dropped in class at Southwell on latest start but proved unsuited by the drop to 2m4f, and this trip is likely to find him out again.

7/1

Form: U8

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) last month on her second start and there's room for improvement in her jumping, but she was well beaten and others have stronger gallop.
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5th

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Shorten Sassy

10st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Off a reduced mark she finally showed more when a 3l third over 3m at Southwell last month (good) and she would appear to have found her level; respected.

9/2

3rd

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Shorten Sassy

10st 10lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Eight-race maiden who isn't obviously getting closer to a first handicap success despite falling in the weights, beaten 34l into fifth over 3m1f at Huntingdon last time.

8/1

5th

6

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:45 Huntingdon

Shorten Sassy

11st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Mel Rowley

Seven-race maiden; edging down the weights and has shown her stamina over 3m2f at Hereford (soft/good) but others look more compelling for the win; 7lb claimer replaces 3lb claimer.

7/1

Form: 7896

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his three bumpers and tailed off at 200-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Came good at ninth attempt, drawing 13l clear to score over C&D (good) last month; hiked up 10lb for that and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but still an obvious one to consider.

5/2

1st

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has shown bits of form that give him claims, such as when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in April, but pulled up at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month; his mark continues to fall but he needs to show more consistency.

20/1

9

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up.

13/2

Form: 7/50PP

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in bumpers and pulled up on both hurdle starts.
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6th

5

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

14:50 Haydock

Our Rosie

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Michael Mullineaux

Didn't show much in bumpers and pulled up on both hurdle starts.

100/1

5

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Our Rosie

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Michael Mullineaux

Well beaten in three bumpers last year and pulled up when 250-1 for last month's hurdling debut; drops back from 2m3f today.

100/1

11

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:55 Wetherby

Our Rosie

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Michael Mullineaux

jumped left on occasions, midfield, jumped badly left and bumped rival 6th, jumped left and hampered rival 7th, weakened 8th, pulled up before 3 out

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £9.11
Trifecta £13.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pike Road

The Times:

Cahier's Den

The Guardian:

High Dancer

Telegraph:

Cahier's Den

RP RATINGS:

Pike Road

POSTDATA:

Pike Road

Daily Mail:

Pike Road

D Express:

Pike Road

Daily Mirror:

Pike Road

The Sun:

Pike Road

The Star:

Pike Road

Daily Record:

Pike Road