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Lakeland Verandahs Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3921.12
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Lakeland Verandahs Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote fourth in a 3m good-ground point two weeks ago and others are safer options.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:38 Cartmel

Apple Moon

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

Remote fourth in a 3m good-ground point two weeks ago and others are safer options.

33/1

Form: 6226-8 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Now 0-17 under rules and has tried chasing; twice runner-up in 2m4f handicap hurdles in Ireland earlier this year but disappointed at Kilbeggan the last time; rain welcomed.
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1st

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Blue Reed

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Still a maiden after 22 starts over hurdles; hard to be confident against that background, although recent form is quite respectable.

8/1

5th

13

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Blue Reed

10st 3lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Maiden after 21 hurdle runs; not a bad run last time but needs to get back to his best and others appeal more.

20/1

4th

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Blue Reed

10st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Now a 20 race maiden over hurdles; his run at Punchestown on New Year's Eve when a runner-up would give him a definite chance; however, he has been beaten by 26l+ in his last two runs.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 37F57-

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and showed a bit when beaten about 15l in two good-ground hurdle races in Ireland; may have some say here.
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2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-7 over hurdles and rated 100; stopped quickly when pulled up on chasing debut at Kilbeggan on first run for 267 days; watching brief advised for now.

50/1

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Bobbysingindablues

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Minor placed form over hurdles in 2024; nothing of much note in his form since then; readily discounted.

50/1

Form: 3/78-3 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a point in the mud; the ground was good here a month ago when beaten 8l into third in a maiden over this far; may have to improve on that form.
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2nd

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

20:08 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims.

6/4

2nd

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

A two-time hurdles winner here last summer; started well over fences this spring when placed at Newcastle (2m7f) and Uttoxeter (2m4f) but pulled up at Ayr last month; has since had wind surgery and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

7/1

12

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Caughtinyourtrance

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Moffatt

Prominent racer; beaten just a neck over hurdles at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December and ran well in defeat last month in his first two chases (2m7f/2m4f, good to soft); has won on soft; each-way possible.

16/1

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences.
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3rd

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:12 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip.

5/1

5

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:38 Cartmel

Emiyn

11st 4lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences.

7/4

4

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 46y

Class 2

16:40 Haydock

Emiyn

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again.

4/1

Form: 7233-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winning 2yo for Aidan O'Brien and shouldn't be long before winning in this scene, having finished close up on handicap debut at Ffos Las most recently (2m4f); looks ready for this longer distance.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Mohawk Chief

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won a maiden at Market Rasen in July and a novice at Hexham the following month over around 2m4f but form has dipped since handicapping on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces on this drop in distance and he needs to be taken seriously in this low grade.

5/2

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Mohawk Chief

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won a maiden at Market Rasen in July and a novice at Hexham the following month over around 2m4f but form has dipped since handicapping on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces on this drop in distance and he needs to be taken seriously in this low grade.

5/2

5

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 3

16:20 Hexham

Mohawk Chief

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

In good form in the summer, winning over 2m4f at Market Rasen and here; only fourth of five at Newton Abbot last time but ran respectably on the figures; shapes as if he'll be suited by this step up in trip; respected.

6/1

Form: 24P-45

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; hasn't built on that or his bumper promise over hurdles but there's time yet and cheekpieces are now added.
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1st

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

18:48 Limerick

Sporting Glance

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Debut point-to-point winner bagged back-to-back wins over hurdles in September in a Galway handicap (2m7f, good to yielding) and a Downpatrick novice contest (2m6f, yielding); fell at the first at Galway next time and tailed off at Cheltenham when last seen in October; top-rated of these over hurdles.

4/1

9th

1

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

13:45 Cheltenham

Sporting Glance

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Early faller in Galway handicap when bidding for hat-trick after comfortable wins (2m6f, good to yielding/2m5f, yielding); faces no easy task off top weight in this field but may do better still.

14/1

Form: 6P-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-2 in Irish points but modest form under rules and was behind stablemate Caughtinyourtrance here a month ago.
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4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Kalo Athena

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when opening her account with clearcut win at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December, her sixth hurdling start, and again ran well when second at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in January; now has a tongue-tie added; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

7

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Kalo Athena

11st 1lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in 3m points and she showed improved form to win under Leah Noreci at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month, when stepped up in trip in first-time cheekpieces in her second handicap; had 3l to spare in that big field and she's a strong candidate up 6lb, provided the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

5th

5

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:40 Cartmel

Kalo Athena

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in Irish points in spring 2024 but has not shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts this year; pulled up in recent C&D race won by stablemate Caughtinyourtrance; tongue-tie added today.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £15.72
Trifecta £64.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emiyn

RP RATINGS:

Mohawk Chief

The Sun:

Sporting Glance

POSTDATA:

Mohawk Chief

Telegraph:

Mohawk Chief

The Guardian:

Mohawk Chief

Daily Mirror:

Mohawk Chief

The Times:

Emiyn

Daily Mail:

Emiyn

D Express:

Emiyn

The Star:

Emiyn

Daily Record:

Emiyn