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Paxtons Official Case IH Cumbrian Dealer Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5888.31
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Paxtons Official Case IH Cumbrian Dealer Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 13PP5- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick of hurdle wins last April/May (2m/2m4f, soft/good to soft); disappointing since, including pulled up in two chases; bit to prove.
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1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:41 Worcester

Miss Maverick

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Last five wins have all been gained over 2m4f, but three defeats since May's latest Uttoxeter success (her fifth there) have taken her score to 0-4 racing off marks in the 120s; rivalry for early lead.

9/1

3rd

5

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Miss Maverick

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

6-16 over hurdles, her latest success being at Uttoxeter in May (2m4f, good); one of her best runs was when 2l second to Fiveonefive in this race last year, but she is now 6lb worse off with the winner.

20/1

4th

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Miss Maverick

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Only win away from Uttoxeter came over today's C&D in May 2025, and she was a good third in this race soon after (split Johnson's Blue and Well Educated) despite pulling; well held off career-high mark latest.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 65581- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Stable in fine form; off the mark over C&D when scoring at 33-1 in first-time cheekpieces last time (good); headgear retained and he's in the mix despite 5lb higher mark.
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15

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Took a sizeable step forward when winning over C&D (soft) in February and he followed up at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's 5lb higher than last time and is in much more competitive race today, but this progressive 6yo could still have more left in the tank.

11/1

1st

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Has made steady progress in the cheekpieces and would have won anyway last time at Ayr after being left clear late on (3m, soft); 4lb out of the weights so he's 9lb higher this time and in a stronger race to boot.

5/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 46P6P-

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed mares' hurdle at Doncaster in March 2024 (3m, soft) and fine effort when fourth in a Grade 1 at Aintree the following month (3m, soft); a bit disappointing since and has been pulled up in two of her last three starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces; stable going well; revival needed.
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2nd

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's C&D win off 5lb higher until a better effort when fourth in an Ayr (3m, heavy) Class 2 in April, but a heavy defeat since leaves him with plenty to prove.

12/1

7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.

8/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Pinot Rouge

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 48724- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Cartmel winner off 8lb lower last May (2m6f, soft); in fair form recently, last time finishing 3l fourth of six at Kelso (2m5f, good) when cheekpieces were back on; same headgear here and he's a possible.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Happiest hunting ground is Cartmel, but a record of 225244P around today's C&D includes a neck second in this race in 2024 off 5lb lower, with Well Educated 23l behind; miles off his best in one start apiece at each of these venues so far this term, however.

33/1

8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

Form: 2133P- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Went up 19lb for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last year; beaten at odds-on next time but subsequently fair third on chase debut; back over hurdles after pulling up last time; others look better handicapped.
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3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Broughshane

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Left the O'Neills for £23,000 and made a winning start for this yard at Market Rasen in first-time blinkers (2m4f, good); didn't have a lot in hand but only raised 3lb.

7/2

5

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Broughshane

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Surged in the weights for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; below par on his last two starts for the O'Neills but he's since joined a bang-in-form stable (for £23,000) and has to be of interest in first-time blinkers after a break.

11/2

5th

5

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Broughshane

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Went up 19lb for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last year; beaten at odds-on next time but subsequently fair third on chase debut; back over hurdles after pulling up last time; others look better handicapped.

7/1

Form: 0866-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 2m at Uttoxeter last season, the second off 6lb higher than this in July (good); rather disappointing since and beaten 18l when sixth over that same C&D last week, but he has won over 2m2f and is worth a second look back over 2m4f off very good mark.
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7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Ambassador

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Now 9lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) last August but his form has slumped since and a revival is needed.

12/1

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: 45/UP- D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f novice hurdle at Carlisle (soft) in October 2023 when with Jonjo O'Neill; 3l behind Pinot Rouge in a Listed mares' novice the following month (3m, good) but now 9lb better off; pulled up at Ayr last time; had a wind op since; interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mellificent

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Promising novice at up to 3m for Jonjo O'Neill in 2023-24 season but well beaten in two handicaps for new stable this year (2m5f/2m4f), the latter at Hexham a fortnight ago; needs to get career back on track.

25/1

5th

4

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Mellificent

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Promising novice at up to 3m for Jonjo O'Neill in 2023-24 season but well beaten in two handicaps for new stable this year (2m5f/2m4f), the latter at Hexham a fortnight ago; needs to get career back on track.

25/1

7th

7

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Mellificent

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a 2m4f novice hurdle at Carlisle (soft) in October 2023 when with Jonjo O'Neill; 3l behind Pinot Rouge in a Listed mares' novice the following month (3m, good) but now 9lb better off; pulled up at Ayr last time; had a wind op since; interesting.

20/1

Form: 5P638-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
His only hurdles win was over 2m in heavy ground at Chepstow in October 2023 when with Milton Harris; showed he stays this sort of trip when a creditable third at Wetherby in March (2m3f, soft) but was disappointing with cheekpieces (retained today) at Ayr last time.
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3rd

3

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Balboa

11st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Lacks consistency but capitalised on a reduced mark when ending a near three-year drought at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in April, but has failed to reproduce that effort since and the 6lb rise is not the chief concern; however, he could still go well if at his best.

7/1

4th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Balboa

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again.

11/2

1st

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Balboa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Seamus Mullins

Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft.

12/1

Form: 055P6- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f handicap off 6lb higher at Perth last May (good to soft); hasn't run to the same level of form since but well handicapped now and cheekpieces (tried twice in France in 2023) are back on; not out of it.
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1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Singapore Trip

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a hat-trick having won for today's rider at Wetherby in March (1m7f, good) and at Market Rasen in April (2m3f, good); has gone up 10lb, but these conditions suit and he could go well again.

3/1

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Singapore Trip

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time hurdle winner who has returned to chasing in recent weeks and was a clearcut winner at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on his latest outing; features prominently in calculations.

11/2

1st

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Somewhat similar to Zero Tolerance, being an exposed sort whose chase record is 0-8; the difference is that he's a five-time hurdles winner, most recently off 5lb higher at Wetherby (2m3f) in October; recent form suggests this drop in trip is worth exploring; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 45P15- D BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).
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1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

5th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Coniston George

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

7/4

Form: /P2P1- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won two 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby in 2023; mixed form chasing since, getting off the mark in a five-runner race at Bangor last time (2m4f, good); a possible back hurdling but this a stronger race.
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10th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Quick Sharpener

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; that form amounted to little (second well below best then and since) but this one has gone back up just 2lb and should stay this first attempt beyond 2m5f under rules.

11/2

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

15:08 Hereford

Quick Sharpener

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership.

13/8

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Quick Sharpener

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won off 1lb lower at Bangor (2m4f, good; also suited by soft) last Apri but has suffered three non-completions since then and was well beaten when he did get round; clearly capable of a big run but comes with a good few risks.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.70
Straight Forecast £32.21
Tricast £321.82
Trifecta £487.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blakey Boy

POSTDATA:

Quick Sharpener

Daily Mail:

Coniston George

D Express:

Pinot Rouge

The Star:

Broughshane

RP RATINGS:

Singapore Trip

SPOTLIGHT:

Ambassador

The Times:

Blakey Boy

The Guardian:

Blakey Boy

Daily Mirror:

Blakey Boy

Daily Record:

Blakey Boy

Telegraph:

Quick Sharpener

The Sun:

Quick Sharpener