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Bathroom Studio Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Bathroom Studio Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: P4-522 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; 0-16 over hurdles but runner-up the last twice and was miles clear of everything else when a front-running second at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); unlikely to be far away.
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6th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Privilege

9st 6lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

Won a similar contest over C&D in January, but it's been hard going since then including twice at the same level; needs a turnaround.

12/1

9th

6

(13)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Privilege

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Robert Cowell

prominent

33/1

Form: 0045-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hasn't offered much under rules but interest is heightened now sent into handicaps over further (placed in a 3m point).
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3rd

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jager Time

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Opened account over hurdles in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt; will be all the better for his first run since when fourth of ten at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; should run well.

100/30

4th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Jager Time

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Opened account over hurdles in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt; not seen since and not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip but further progress is possible.

7/2

1st

11

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Jager Time

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-9 under rules, but was only just beaten in both starts on good ground at Southwell (3m) and Hereford (3m2f) last month; up another 2lb, but still unexposed over hurdles and respected.

11/2

Form: 4228/

Last run: 1045 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Returning from a mammoth absence but he was a useful Flat-racer at up to 1m6f and made the frame in his first three races over hurdles before appearing not to stay nearly 3m on handicap debut; wouldn't be too dismissive off a reduced mark.
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6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with three runs this summer and he's failed to complete in two of them; dropped another 3lb but was pulled up at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) last time and he needs a transformation on this big drop back in trip.

10/1

3

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with two runs this summer; looked held when falling on first occasion but last month's fifth at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was much more encouraging, and he might take another step forward if his stamina holds out here.

12/1

Form: 439-42

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten but hasn't been far away at Bangor the last twice (2m3f, good), latterly in cheekpieces; should go well on the back of a wind operation.
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1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Independent Jimmy

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Got off the mark over hurdles at Bangor (2m4f) in September; placed twice when sent chasing after but only sixth in 2m handicap at Musselburgh when last seen in November; could bounce back after a break though.

3/1

Form: 77-314 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Came well clear at Fakenham (2m4f, good) but never threatened to follow up here off this 7lb higher mark; a steady pace perhaps counted against him.
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3

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Gone In Sixty

10st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Alex Hales

Safely held when fourth over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) this month but that was his first run since November (also his first after a wind op); reverts to hurdling on mark just 2lb higher then when winning this race by 14l on good ground a year ago; must be considered.

15/8

4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Gone In Sixty

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Sole success came when wide-margin winner over hurdles at Fakenham just under one year ago but he's finished runner-up on 12 occasions, including five times in succession over fences between September and November; had wind surgery after heavy defeat over hurdles at Windsor over five months ago; market might guide on this return.

9/1

2nd

4

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Gone In Sixty

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Alex Hales

Won over hurdles at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in June and was runner-up in two chases last month, latterly behind King Of The Story at Warwick (2m4f, good); also ran well back over hurdles at Fakenham on Friday, but the forecast rain is a worry.

11/4

Form: B00/5P

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced but poor form for Gavin Cromwell; 20-1 when pulled up in a Hexham handicap on yard debut (2m, good); cheekpieces removed.
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12

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jessica Bedi

Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut.

50/1

10th

14

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Earlofbrackenstown

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary.

50/1

6

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Earlofbrackenstown

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Philip Kirby

Lightly raced but poor form for Gavin Cromwell; 20-1 when pulled up in a Hexham handicap on yard debut (2m, good); cheekpieces removed.

40/1

Form: 6/43-5

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare who only beaten 15l on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) after a year off; bred to stay this far.
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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

Form: 0/5-26

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Carried no confidence on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) and was beaten a distance.
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8

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

La Trattaria

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Littmoden

Carried no confidence on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) and was beaten a distance.

50/1

4

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

La Trattaria

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Littmoden

A glimmer of promise in two French hurdles and again when a 14l runner-up in a novice for mares at Fontwell; unexposed profile for handicaps and she's a 4yo filly getting the allowances.

10/1

4

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

La Trattaria

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Littmoden

A glimmer of promise in two French hurdles and again when a 14l runner-up in a novice for mares at Fontwell; unexposed profile for handicaps and she's a 4yo filly getting the allowances.

10/1

Form: 4P-5P6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Smart Flat horse back in the day but very opposable on his hurdling exploits; well behind Pacific last time.
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1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

1

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Nathanael Greene

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute.

25/1

Form: 6804-4

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Signed off for previous yard as an eight-race maiden but was beaten under 6l in a Uttoxeter handicap the final time (2m4f, good); since changed hands for £7,500.
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10

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Montana Golden

11st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Signed off for previous yard as an eight-race maiden but was beaten under 6l in a Uttoxeter handicap the final time (2m4f, good); since changed hands for £7,500.

25/1

4th

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Montana Golden

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Couldn't justify favouritism upped to 3m1f at Huntingdon latest, palpably not staying; this intermediate trip may suit better on good (wouldn't settle on last attempt at trip/ground combination), and he could be on a rather higher mark on last summer's bumper form.

5/2

4th

6

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:31 Uttoxeter

Montana Golden

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Couldn't justify favouritism upped to 3m1f at Huntingdon latest, palpably not staying; this intermediate trip may suit better on good (wouldn't settle on last attempt at trip/ground combination), and he could be on a rather higher mark on last summer's bumper form.

5/2

Form: 0PP3-4

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Worth another go at today's trip but was just a respectable fourth on recent handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and needs improvement.
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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: 6-4021 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Improved second in the visor here over 2m and then went one better with the minimum of fuss over C&D last week (made all); 8lb well in under a penalty.
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13

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Sixty Plus

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer when winning at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September; well beaten following an 11-week absence at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month and looks a tad high in the weights.

50/1

6th

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:10 Wetherby

Sixty Plus

11st 10lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: James Owen

Front-runner who won four in a row last July-September (2m4f/2m2f, good) and his Newmarket trainer does very well here; however, he went off the boil on his final two outings last year and he's unproven on slow ground.

16/1

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