April 21 / 16.55 Plumpton

16.55

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BetGoodwin Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8713.65
  • 1m 7f 195y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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BetGoodwin Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 76512 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Went up a harsh-looking 8lb for his rallying win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but improved again to finish second at Sedgefield where Inferno Sacree was back in fifth; up another 2lb here but seems to be improving.
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4th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:18 Huntingdon

Synchronist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sarah Humphrey

A dual 2m hurdles winner last season; nowhere near that form sent chasing this season, a remote fourth of six in 2m handicap here 48 days ago; others appeal more.

10/1

4th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:28 Huntingdon

Synchronist

11st 10lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sarah Humphrey

Won two handicap hurdles (2m, good to soft/good) towards end of last season but has not really convinced on his three chasing starts this term, with best run coming in race in which half the fences were omitted; the forecast ground here might be slower than ideal; others preferred.

12/1

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

13:56 Newton Abbot

Synchronist

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Displayed significant improvement when switched to handicap hurdles towards end of last season, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and by 10l at Plumpton (2m, good); makes chasing debut after 161-day absence and takes on two in-form rivals but could still have more to offer.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 42449

Last run: 222 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner in France; not beaten far in maiden and handicap company over hurdles at about 2m; had wind surgery since a backward step in a handicap last time (September) and the betting could be informative after a break.
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3rd

1

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Warwick

Cusano

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Better for a break and wind surgery when a keeping-on 10l second in a Plumpton 0-110 latest (2m, good; hampered last); doesn't get the longer trip that performance hinted may suit, but down in grade and mark unchanged.

5/1

3rd

1

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Warwick

Cusano

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Better for a break and wind surgery when a keeping-on 10l second in a Plumpton 0-110 latest (2m, good; hampered last); doesn't get the longer trip that performance hinted may suit, but down in grade and mark unchanged.

5/1

2nd

10

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Cusano

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

1m4f winner in France; not beaten far in maiden and handicap company over hurdles at about 2m; had wind surgery since a backward step in a handicap last time (September) and the betting could be informative after a break.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 236325 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
An exposed front-runner who has become hard to win with but he does run this track well; has each-way claims.
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7th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner; having his 40th career start but a first over 3m when successful at Taunton and he followed up at Plumpton (3m1f; again good to soft); subsequent defeat, again under Murray Dodd, suggests others in here might be better treated.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Showed improved form when stepping up to 3m to land his sixth success over hurdles, over C&D (good to soft) in February and followed up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; remains unexposed as a stayer and holds strong claims to land a three-timer.

4/5

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Inferno Sacree

11st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner who has been consistent this season and ended a long losing streak at Taunton (3m, good to soft) 11 days ago; went up 5lb for that but this track also suits him and he remains unexposed as a stayer.

11/4

Form: F-8326

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Came within a head of shedding her maiden status in a C&D handicap (soft) in February, caught only late on after making most; perhaps didn't take to Fakenham last time.
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6th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Now 20lb lower than when winning over 2m for Chris Gordon just over a year ago but has badly lost her way; huge leap of faith is required to support her.

33/1

13

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Olly Williams

Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.

50/1

6th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

11st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Olly Williams

Won a 2m handicap at Huntingdon for Chris Gordon in May (good); sold for £2,000 in July and hasn't run up to his best since.

33/1

Form: /4-5F1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
9.4f AW winner; granted time after his fall at Uttoxeter in December and returned with a clearcut win at Hexham (2m, good to soft); handicapper hit back with a 7lb rise and this is a higher grade, but respected nonetheless.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Dickens

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.

13/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

Form: 4-958

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who was tailed off in a maiden at Fontwell last month after wind surgery; blinkers worn the last twice are replaced by cheekpieces.
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6th

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Sgian Dubh

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Seamus Mullins

Nine-race maiden who was tailed off in a maiden at Fontwell last month after wind surgery; blinkers worn the last twice are replaced by cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

11

21st Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Sgian Dubh

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Seamus Mullins

Nine-race maiden who was tailed off in a maiden at Fontwell last month after wind surgery; blinkers worn the last twice are replaced by cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

5

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Sgian Dubh

11st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Although first-time headgear seemed to get a response when fifth of 14 to a runaway winner at Kempton (2m) on latest outing, he still has major work to do; the subsequent wind surgery needs to make a big difference.

33/1

Form: 31 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in France; still very lightly raced; probably didn't have to improve on his Taunton third to make all in a C&D maiden (good) in which the favourite gave himself no chance; the handicapper doesn't appear to have taken any chances but he's an unexposed 4yo with the weight allowance.
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5th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Public Enemy

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won good-ground maiden and novice hurdles last spring but he hasn't fired in handicaps, including in a tongue-tie on his last two starts and with added cheekpieces (now swapped for a visor) at Plumpton a fortnight ago; handicapper is trying to help but others look safer.

14/1

5th

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Public Enemy

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won good-ground maiden (C&D) and novice hurdles last spring but he ran poorly on handicap debut here in between and his form at this level since hasn't borne much fruit (first-time tongue-tie latest, blinkers now added); however, he may well do better on second run back from a break with Sam Twiston-Davies taking over.

6/1

8th

2

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Public Enemy

12st 0lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

French recruit who scored twice (at around 2m) for his current yard last spring; not discredited when fourth at Newton Abbot on his return in October but he came in last of seven in 2m Exeter handicap the following month; needs to take a big step forward in a first-time tongue tie.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 765514 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on Flat and over hurdles; won by a comfortable 3l at Warwick two runs back (2m, good) but rather typically ran below that level at Southwell latest; capable of running well off this mark but he's not one for maximum faith.
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5th

3

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Aggagio

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well held over hurdles in last three runs but he's won plenty under both codes including three over C&D; still 3lb higher than for his win here last June but he needs watching in market back on the Flat; effective on good/good to firm but most of his wins have come on slow ground.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Aggagio

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won plenty under both codes, including over C&D, and has slid to an attractive mark; this is less competitive than the races he's been contesting of late and he's one of the likelier winners back up in trip.

3/1

7th

8

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Aggagio

11st 7lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time hurdle winner who returned to form with clear second at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in December; only seventh of 12 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) but didn't run badly and he's not discounted.

10/1

Form: 2-24P

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
1m5f winner on good ground in France; runner-up in his early hurdle races despite racing freely but he was weak in the betting when fitted with this headgear for handicap debut on Boxing Day and disappointed; connections respected but he returns with questions to answer.
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5th

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Byzantium

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Two hurdle wins last June and latest was over C&D (good); no joy in just three runs since but he was in lead when he ran out and crashed through the rails before the second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) last month; has possibilities if he can maintain his focus this time and he's well handicapped on his best form.

7/4

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:20 Wincanton

Byzantium

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

All three wins on good ground; won a 2m3f handicap at Warwick pretty easily and followed up back in novice company; well held since but he was returning from a lengthy break when pulling way too hard to Ludlow last month (2m5f); will need to settle if he's to stay this far but Harry Cobden takes over.

6/4

4th

6

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:20 Ludlow

Byzantium

11st 7lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Came good with comfortable handicap win at Warwick (2m3f) in June and easily followed up in modest novice event at Newton Abbot (2m5f) three weeks later; didn't shape too badly when fourth at Ascot (about 2m3f, also good) on his November comeback but absent since; can race freely but this drying ground should suit and he's respected.

6/1

Form: 572593

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 11l in his one handicap, after which he was close up in a Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft); might be on a high mark unless improving for a wind operation.
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4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Moonshine Man

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Already placed three times over fences, third of ten at Kempton (3m, good to soft) when last seen in February; faces a stiffer assignment here from 6lb out of the weights but his experience should stand him in good stead and he's not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

9

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Moonshine Man

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Runner-up on chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in September and ended last year with two good efforts over 2m4f at Leicester (good/good to soft); current mark is workable if this new trip suits but confidence in him would be higher on good ground.

12/1

Non-runners

Hes A Latchico

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.80
Straight Forecast £85.18
Tricast £573.50
Trifecta £575.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

He's A Latchico

Daily Mail:

Public Enemy

RP RATINGS:

Inferno Sacree

Telegraph:

Dickens

SPOTLIGHT:

Synchronist

The Times:

Aggagio

The Sun:

Public Enemy

Daily Record:

Public Enemy

POSTDATA:

Inferno Sacree

The Guardian:

He's A Latchico

D Express:

He's A Latchico

Daily Mirror:

He's A Latchico

The Star:

Dickens