March 24 / 17.00 Wincanton

17.00

Good

Wincanton Fireworks On Sale Now Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 179y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Wincanton Fireworks On Sale Now Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-0088

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when midfield on his last two outings (2m/1m7f) and continues to slip down the weights but is 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to find something extra over today's longer trip.
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6th

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Basman Palace

11st 1lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist.

13/2

6th

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Basman Palace

11st 1lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist.

13/2

4th

6

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Basman Palace

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Carroll Gray

in rear but in touch with leaders, some headway after 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

6/4

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 7-9P59

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way when fifth in first-time tongue-tie at Bangor (2m3f, soft) last month, in second handicap, but was quickly back in the doldrums on her latest outing and can't be supported with much confidence.
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1st

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Prairie Queen

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences.

8/1

3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

19:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

0-19 but placed over both hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); has been competitive from this mark on her last three starts and should be again.

9/4

3rd

8

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Longstanding maiden but was close up in her final handicap hurdle and ran okay in her first chase (2m2f, good), for all that she was no match for the clearcut winner; should have a role to play.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 755F4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Kept on for modest fourth against own age group at Taunton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and is still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but probably needs improvement on this handicap debut and is not bred to benefit from the step up in trip.
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9

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Flash In The Pan

10st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

First run over this sort of trip when springing a 50-1 surprise at Hereford in October; proved it was no fluke when third at that track (also 3m2f, good) a fortnight ago; latter form looks solid and he's unexposed as a stayer; player despite potential ground query.

14/1

1st

6

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

15:42 Hereford

Flash In The Pan

11st 5lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Placed for the first time when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March on handicap debut but Fontwell was disappointing after a break.

14/1

5

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:20 Fontwell

Flash In The Pan

10st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

0-6 but placed for the first time when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March on handicap debut; still early days and may find improvement.

7/1

Form: 37P-4

Last run: 205 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not seen over hurdles since respectable fourth on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last August but she won a 2m AW race on Boxing Day and, with her Flat stamina in mind, she's of interest over a new trip.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Breccia

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Dual 2m AW winner who took a good-ground selling hurdle in April; slow-starting second under 7lb claimer at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago confirms that she is firmly in the mix.

9/2

2nd

5

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Breccia

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Robert Stephens

Dual AW winner who took a selling hurdle at Exeter (2m2f) in April; placed behind Cherry Cola on only other visit to this track (1m6f) and some encouragement is drawn from her latest Salisbury effort (staying-on fifth); step up in trip in her favour; a possible.

5/1

12/1

Form: 668

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m4f AW winner at a lowly level for Charlie Fellowes in January 2024 but was a well-beaten outsider in three hurdle races for Kevin Bishop this winter (1m7f-2m); needs combination of new trip and good ground to show him in a better light on this handicap debut.
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5

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Struck form with two 2m3f wins at Fontwell (good to soft/soft) this winter, and may not have been suited by heavy ground when disappointing on latest outing (2m4f); could have a say if suited by this new trip.

7/1

6th

5

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Dual Flat winner who has come good over hurdles with wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft/soft) on last two starts; up another 6lb but that was a smooth success last time and he's open to more progress; highly respected in hat-trick bid.

11/4

Form: P8-8PP

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on last summer's handicap hurdle debut (jumped poorly) and also when tried over fences a few weeks later (bled from the nose); returns from seven-month break with a huge amount to prove; hood added.
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9

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:45 Market Rasen

JVentile

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

0-11 under rules and little sign of encouragement this year; hood is now removed and has plenty to prove.

40/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

7th

11

7th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:10 Fontwell

JVentile

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Oliver Signy

always behind

33/1

Form: 3-6367

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made low-key return from 260-day absence at Taunton (2m3f, good; behind Mach Ten) a fortnight ago and is now 0-8 over hurdles but was placed off higher marks in two 2m handicaps (both on good) last spring and has good claims here if judged on those exploits.
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9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ffos Las

Albert Park

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

No better for cheekpieces or this headgear combination in his last three races and he's now 0-15; unconvincing.

20/1

4th

8

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Albert Park

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Is 0-14 and he underwent a breathing operation before coming in only tenth of 12 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 22 days ago; visor is reached for now.

14/1

10th

9

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Albert Park

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

0-11 over hurdles and absent since pulled up in first-time cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last summer; needs subsequent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

Form: 4P6F

Last run: 95 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Did not show a great deal in four junior hurdles at around 2m in the autumn but tries a new trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on this handicap debut; improvement possible.
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9th

10

24th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Crest Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Did not show a great deal in four junior hurdles at around 2m in the autumn but tries a new trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on this handicap debut; improvement possible.

10/1

1

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:20 Exeter

Crest Of Honour

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Jane Williams

led narrowly or disputed lead, lost position but in touch with leaders after 2nd

33/1

1

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:20 Exeter

Crest Of Honour

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Jane Williams

led narrowly or disputed lead, lost position but in touch with leaders after 2nd

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 537P3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over 2m5f here on last month's handicap debut but fared much better when keeping-on third at Taunton (2m3f, good); a fortnight ago; made his jockey work very hard on that recent outing but is a bug player here if the first-time visor helps to keep him motivated.
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Non-runners

Gorcombe Moonshine

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Payout
Exacta £45.70
Straight Forecast £44.28
Tricast £336.25
Trifecta £234.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mach Ten

The Times:

Breccia

The Star:

Flash In The Pan

LAMBOURN:

J'Ventile

SPOTLIGHT:

Albert Park

Daily Mirror:

Gorcombe Moonshine

POSTDATA:

Mach Ten

WEST COUNTRY:

Mach Ten

Telegraph:

Mach Ten

The Guardian:

Mach Ten

Daily Mail:

Mach Ten

D Express:

Mach Ten

The Sun:

Mach Ten

Daily Record:

Breccia