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Birrificio Angelo Poretti Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Birrificio Angelo Poretti Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 258/P-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on the AW and in the frame a few times over hurdles in 2022, but off 872 days before pulled up at Huntingdon (1m, good to soft) in February; will need the first-time hood to make a big difference.
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5th

10

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Castle Quarter

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Scored at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but this veteran has not proved easy to catch right since, last of ten on the Flat at Salisbury 17 days ago.

50/1

10th

10

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Castle Quarter

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Neil Mulholland

Only a modest hurdles winner for current yard and isn't convincing on his 2026 form in that sphere; not seen on Flat since 2021; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Castle Quarter

10st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

AW Flat winner; only win in 14 runs over hurdles was off this mark over C&D last May (good) when wearing a hood for the first time (as well as cheekpieces); hasn't done quite as well since, with today's combination of headgear the last twice.

16/1

Form: 22757-

Last run: 158 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went close a couple of times on good ground at Stratford (2m/2m3f) last summer, but is now 0-21 under rules; returns from five months off and has no great record fresh.
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2nd

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-25 over hurdles but has run some good races at this track, most recently when close second over 2m (good to firm) three weeks ago; also suited by this longer trip and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

2nd

12

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Runner-up four times last year but she reappeared with a tailed-off effort over C&D (good) 13 days ago and is now 0-24 over hurdles; others are more convincing.

12/1

9th

8

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-23 over hurdles but runner-up three times at this track, most recently over 2m2f (good) on latest outing in October; ran well fresh last spring and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: 54535-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three of his last four starts at around 2m over hurdles, but seems to be struggling to get the trip; another placing may be his best hope.
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6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Postponed Legacy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly.

5/2

1st

4

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Postponed Legacy

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these.

11/10

Form: /0PP3-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Just beaten on his debut in a Ludlow bumper (good) for Georgina Nicholls in October 2023, but has regressed since including in four starts over hurdles for this yard; makes his handicap debut, but still best watched.
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7th

10

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Dantes Inferno

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Enough in his final two races last year (one here) suggested a return to 2m3f-2m4f is worth a go, having paid for trying to take on the winner on his previous run at such a trip; longest absent in the line-up.

16/1

4th

9

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dantes Inferno

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stella Barclay

Beaten 13l in his first handicap (2m) and 24l in the latest (2m4f) when sent off 40-1; not hard to turn elsewhere.

12/1

11

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Dantes Inferno

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Stella Barclay

Worth another go at today's trip but was just a respectable fourth on recent handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and needs improvement.

25/1

Form: 26/43-

Last run: 346 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied when runner-up in a Tramore bumper (soft) in November 2023, but hasn't built on it despite making the frame in both starts over hurdles for this yard; makes her handicap debut after almost a year off; watch market.
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8th

9

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

The Last Drop

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

Remains without a win and she came in a below-par fifth of nine in 3m1f handicap at Huntingdon last month; others appeal more.

10/1

5th

10

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

The Last Drop

10st 5lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

11-race maiden; easily best effort this season was over 2m in October, four starts back; upped to 3m1f at Plumpton latest but finished 19l behind runner-up Glengolly; 2lb out of the handicap; major work to do.

25/1

4th

7

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

The Last Drop

10st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Form has slumped back up in trip on both runs since an encouraging return at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October; needs the step up to 3m to spark a revival.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70866- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in his last six starts, but his record over C&D reads 22117141 and not only is he 4lb lower than when winning here last July, he's 1lb lower than when winning this race last year; fascinating contender.
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9th

10

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ambassador

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but form has slumped badly since and he has shown no sign of a revival in two runs since returning from a break in April.

66/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ambassador

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but his form has nosedived since, beating just one after a lay-off at Sedgefield (2m1f) 13 days ago.

33/1

Form: 05533- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in the autumn and ran his best race over hurdles when beaten just over a length into third of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) last month; first two haven't done much for the form, but he should still go well.
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7

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Gregorians Star

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Has bits of placed form on Flat and over hurdles, including in C&D contest in April; losing run remains the negative, as he is 0-13 since winning a bumper on debut.

20/1

11

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Gregorians Star

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Has only won a bumper; placed at about 1m3f at Lingfield (good to firm) and here (heavy) before losing his action and pulling up 17 days ago; should run well if back in good order.

8/1

2

(13)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Gregorians Star

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Bumper winner who was placed on the last two of his five Flat starts, more recently when third in handicap here (11.6f, heavy) ten days ago; could easily have more to offer over today's longer trip; big player.

9/2

Form: 756/9-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
1-14 under rules, the win coming in a three-runner Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m4f, good to firm) for Donald McCain in September 2022; off 332 days before well beaten on stable debut there (2m1f, good) last month; look elsewhere.
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7

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

Well beaten on stable debut in April (2m1f) and refused to race on her latest appearance; goes beyond 2m4f for first time under rules and sports first-time blinkers here; too risky

66/1

8

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:00 Uttoxeter

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

refused to race

40/1

8

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:00 Uttoxeter

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

refused to race

40/1

Non-runners

Our Lil

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Payout
Straight Forecast £66.70
Tricast £188.90

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

The Last Drop

Telegraph:

Our Lil

SPOTLIGHT:

Ambassador

Daily Record:

Gregorians Star

The Times:

The Last Drop

The Guardian:

The Last Drop

D Express:

The Last Drop

Daily Mirror:

Our Lil

The Sun:

Our Lil

The Star:

Our Lil

RP RATINGS:

Ambassador

POSTDATA:

Ambassador

Daily Mail:

Ambassador