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Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 978711 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort who has won over C&D on his two starts since cheekpieces went on, last time (good to soft) scoring by a cosy 6l; now 9lb higher but still makes plenty of appeal.
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1st

5

13th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell

Luminaries

10st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Fifth career win when leading late on at Kelso (2m5f, good to firm) and that was only his second run in blinkers; has no penalty.

2/1

1st

7

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Luminaries

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

All four wins (2m4f-3m) came in the spring of 2025; this 9yo's form has deteriorated but he's dropped down the weights and finished second of five at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month in first-time blinkers (retained); major player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 48-112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m3f on good ground at Bangor last May/June; sound reappearance run when second to in-form rival over same C&D two weeks ago; should go well again.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Regal And Royal

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both hurdles wins came at Bangor last summer; has made the frame on all three starts since and looks to have been crying out for this step up in trip; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded; contender.

4/1

4th

6

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Regal And Royal

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, outpaced after 3 out

100/30

4th

6

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Regal And Royal

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, outpaced after 3 out

100/30

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 558P62

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sedgefield bumper winner for Tom Weston last May (2m, good); taken time to find his form over hurdles, best run when second to subsequent winner Luminaries (who is now 12lb worse off) over C&D last time; each-way chance.
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2nd

9

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Leader Wing

10st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a bumper in May 2024; 0-15 as a hurdler for Gillian Boanas but had his share of seconds and thirds, including over 3m; £12,500 sale in March was quickly followed by wind surgery and, although usual headgear is dispensed with, new trainer Dan Skelton has something to work with; one to note.

7/4

3rd

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Leader Wing

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Lost out in a tight finish over C&D (soft) in December and creditable third to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; fine on good ground) on latest outing; hurdles score has gone to 0-14, though.

4/1

3rd

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Leader Wing

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Sedgefield bumper winner (2m1f, good) in May 2024; runner-up (beaten 2l) in a division of this last year, and lost out in a tight finish at Musselburgh (3m) in December; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) next time; must enter the thinking in a weak race.

7/2

Form: 410406

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m Perth novice handicap off this mark last June (good); hasn't fared as well since, although fair sixth at Carlisle last time (2m1f, good); weighted to beat Regal And Royal (who is 13lb worse off for beating him 4.75l) on Bangor form last May, but hasn't progressed as well as him.
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8th

5

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Marty McFly

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Won four in a row over fences earlier this year (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) before being pulled up at Ayr in April when reportedly unsuited by the soft ground; needs to transfer his improvement back to hurdles but he runs off his last winning chase mark; could go well if handling conditions.

9/1

6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Marty McFly

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Prominent racer who made it 4-4 for 2026 (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) at Carlisle last month; won by 3l last time and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo, provided the forecast soft ground isn't an issue.

4/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Marty McFly

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Improving chaser who has won his last three, the first two at 2m4f/2m3f but last time coping fine with the sharper test of 1m7f around Catterick (good); up in grade here with a 7lb rise to deal with but he's got major momentum behind him.

9/2

Form: 23577P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
In decent form last year (won over 2m4f at Southwell in May and placed twice in the autumn) but well below par on both starts this year (pulled up behind Luminaries here last time); plenty to prove at present.
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6th

6

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Knacker Trapper

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Infrequent winner (1-23) but has finished in the frame in three of his last four starts, going down by a short-head to the determined Heart Above at Kelso (2m5f, good) 19 days ago; bit more needed from this 2lb higher mark.

9/2

2nd

11

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Knacker Trapper

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run.

10/1

9th

14

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Knacker Trapper

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix.

12/1

Form: 89668

Last run: 72 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Perth bumper last May (2m, good to soft); only modest efforts over hurdles, last three over 2m; may fare better back up in trip on handicap debut.
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4th

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

16:30 Haydock

Big Storm Brewing

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark at the tenth attempt, at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, and followed up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); climbing the weights but clearly progressive and unexposed over this trip.

100/30

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Big Storm Brewing

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Seems best away from soft ground; off the mark (tenth attempt) in a 12-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, coming from the rear to justify favouritism under 7lb claimer, and the way she did it gives hope for this new trip; back up 5lb but one to note.

7/4

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Big Storm Brewing

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Career best, runner-up at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; said to have "overraced on tacky soft ground" at Ayr subsequently; this looks a suitable next objective off a two-month break; possibilities.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: -23565

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat and twice over hurdles (both at Plumpton, second a seller) for the Moores; taken time to hit top form for new yard (beaten a long way over 2m5f here last time); on a fair mark and quite interesting down in grade.
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6th

3

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Saligo Bay

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Very productive in 2025 but has gone the opposite way this year; pulled up in last two outings and, although 1lb below last winning mark, he is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

20/1

8

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Saligo Bay

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Last year's winner (from 14lb lower); went clear from the last to score at Haydock (2m Class 3, good to soft; from a similar mark) last December; more miss than hit (0-5) since, though, weakening quickly (pulled up) in the Cartmel Cup latest; risky proposition currently.

25/1

4

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best.

20/1

Form: 544252

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two runs over fences in February (good second on first occasion) and sound run back over hurdles when runner-up in a mares' novice at Southwell last time (2m4f, good to soft); each-way chance.
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4th

7

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Time Was

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Philip Kirby

0-24 overall and a long way shy of her best since the winter; 20l to find with Drumlee Myth on their Cartmel clash in July, and pulled up with an irregular heartbeat on sole outing since; risky.

16/1

6

9th Sep 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Time Was

10st 2lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Winning pointer who is 0-23 under rules; consistent in defeat last autumn and winter (2m3f-2m4f) but hasn't got a lot going this summer and now tries a tongue-tie; a bit risky.

16/1

8th

9

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Time Was

10st 3lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent in defeat last autumn and winter (2m3f-2m4f) but well below best since returning from three-month break this spring (three runs), and was pulled up over C&D on only previous visit here.

12/1

Form: 00566P

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; well beaten in five races for Dan Skelton earlier this season; watching brief advised on debut for new connections.
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7th

6

2nd Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:08 Hexham

Ballydangan

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Ended last season in poor form and was again well beaten at Perth in August, after a break; however, both his wins were gained over C&D, the latter by 10l off a 4lb higher mark in this race a year ago (good to soft).

16/1

7th

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Ballydangan

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Dual chase winner last year, latterly off today's mark at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in October; well beaten on last three appearances, though, and returns from five-month break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track.

12/1

Form: PP702P C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last of her three wins over hurdles came at Southwell in October 2023 (2m4f, good); mixed form since, best run when second over 2m1f here in December (good to soft); pulled up at Carlisle next time (reportedly unsuited by undulating track); should fare better.
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4

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Shes A Rocca

11st 1lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Triple hurdle winner, who ended last year with a second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but she's been out of sorts in her two runs (pulled up/tailed off) this spring; new headgear is now tried and she needs a major revival back in trip.

12/1

4

7th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Shes A Rocca

11st 1lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Triple hurdle winner, who ended last year with a second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but she's been out of sorts in her two runs (pulled up/tailed off) this spring; new headgear is now tried and she needs a major revival back in trip.

12/1

10th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Shes A Rocca

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

prominent, pressed leader 6th

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.60
Straight Forecast £13.98
Tricast £65.32
Trifecta £64.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Luminaries

The Times:

Regal And Royal

TOPSPEED:

Saligo Bay

Telegraph:

Regal And Royal

The Guardian:

Regal And Royal

The Sun:

Regal And Royal

RP RATINGS:

Luminaries

Daily Mail:

Luminaries

D Express:

Luminaries

Daily Mirror:

Luminaries

The Star:

Luminaries

Daily Record:

Luminaries

POSTDATA:

Saligo Bay