May 10 / 17.40 Warwick

17.40

Good

The Valley Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 3 runners
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The Valley Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75

Form: P5634-

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way when fourth at Newton Abbot (3m2f, heavy) three weeks ago and ought to handle today's much faster ground fairly well but he's nothing like the force of old.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Striking A Pose

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

led, ridden after 3 out

9/4

1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Striking A Pose

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, ridden after 3 out, faced challenge run-in, just held on

9/4

4th

6

19th Apr 2025

Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:29 Newton Abbot

Striking A Pose

11st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Joe Tizzard

Suited by Exeter and the most recent of four wins there came over 2m7f on heavy last February; he wasn't too far away there in November but hasn't looked like adding to his tally since, the last twice in blinkers.

16/1

Form: 61231-

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Seemed to have a bit left in the tank when winning Bangor handicap (2m7f, good) last month and is now 2-5 over hurdles; won't mind if he has to make the running here and has very good chance to add to his tally.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Serious Chat

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

raced in third, not fluent 6th, left in second 9th, some headway but not fluent last, kept on well and challenging run-in, just held

4/6

2nd

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Serious Chat

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

raced in third, not fluent 6th, left in second 9th, some headway but not fluent last, kept on well and challenging run-in, just held

4/6

1st

3

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:34 Bangor-on-Dee

Serious Chat

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

prominent, pressed leader after 3 out, led just after 2 out, kept on well, ridden out

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74276-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in February but ended last season with two lesser efforts, latterly when about 26l behind Serious Chat at Bangor (2m7f, good); needs to bounce back again and proved he's effective on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Royal Rhythm

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

raced in second, fell 9th

5/1

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Royal Rhythm

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

raced in second, fell 9th

5/1

6th

5

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:34 Bangor-on-Dee

Royal Rhythm

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

pressed leaders, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £4.68
Trifecta £4.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Serious Chat

POSTDATA:

Striking A Pose

RP RATINGS:

Serious Chat

The Times:

Serious Chat

Daily Mail:

Serious Chat

D Express:

Serious Chat

Daily Mirror:

Serious Chat

The Sun:

Serious Chat

The Star:

Serious Chat

Daily Record:

Serious Chat

WEST COUNTRY:

Striking A Pose

Telegraph:

Striking A Pose

The Guardian:

Striking A Pose