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14.15

Good

Christine Bielby Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5338.68
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Christine Bielby Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-4065

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Close fourth on reappearance at Leicester in April and a good case can be made on that form, now 6lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on his three runs since and needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Mighty Bandit

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat and hurdles winner but already a far superior chaser; jumped well in front (although sometimes to the right) when completing a handicap hat-trick at Doncaster (2m, soft) six weeks ago by 17l; firmly on the up and deserves his chance in this higher grade.

9/2

1st

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Mighty Bandit

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat/hurdle winner but he's looking a far superior chaser; bumped into a very smart novice on his chase debut and has since won two handicaps, the latest over C&D by some 8l (soft); an 8lb rise could have been worse for one firmly on the upgrade.

7/4

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:13 Doncaster

Mighty Bandit

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat/hurdles winner; very solid form at Newbury (2m, good to soft) since switched to fences, finishing a good second (behind subsequent Grade 2 scorer) prior to going one better in a race that is working out nicely; may well have more to offer in this sphere and warrants major respect.

10/11

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 372136 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below par over 1m4f at York last time but in good form at about 1m6f previously, winning at Chelmsford (AW) and third at Sandown (good to firm); unproven on slow ground; could bounce back with a big run now back up in trip in first-time cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

16:35 Aintree

Road To Wembley

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat for Richard Hughes and it's been a promising start over hurdles, winning a Southwell maiden last time without too much fuss (good); penalised accordingly but sets the standard.

Evs

1st

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Road To Wembley

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner in these silks for Richard Hughes and promising second of ten on his Warwick hurdle debut (2m, good to soft) for Olly Murphy 24 days ago; entitled to improve and the one to beat.

Evs

2nd

7

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Road To Wembley

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time AW winner at up to 2m on Flat for Richard Hughes, reaching an RPR of 85 (has shown a similar level of form on turf); remains with same owner; has the potential to become a fairly useful hurdler.

13/2

Form: 8-4221

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row (2m/1m5f, AW) before winning at Kempton (2m, AW) last month; this lightly raced and progressive 4yo is a major player if transferring his improvement back to turf; ran on grass on the first two starts of his career, showing promise on the first occasion.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

2m AW Flat winner for Tom Ward; unexposed as a hurdler, best run when 13l third in a Hereford novice in March (2m3f, good; wore a hood); wasn't suited by the drop back to 2m when pulled up on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces now tried again (no improvement with them on the Flat).

7/1

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Kingdom Of Stars

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Has taken time to come to hand over hurdles but his recent third over 2m4f here last month represented by far his best effort, appreciating the better ground; opening mark is no gift, but he remains capable of better in this sphere; interesting contender.

7/1

3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Kingdom Of Stars

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Fair Flat performer who was bought for 32,000gns; at least completed when hooded here last month but he was well beaten; has raced only on soft/heavy as a jumper and these conditions should suit him better.

25/1

Form: 363-56

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has shown considerable promise; no threat on either start this season, most recently his handicap debut at Goodwood (1m4f) on final run for Raphael Freire; remains in same ownership; needs something extra now up in trip (not bred for it) but not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Padesha

10st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Eight-race maiden; reached the frame in three maiden/novice events but he's been well held in three handicaps including in two runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he weakened when upped to 2m at Kempton last time and others are preferred.

14/1

2

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Padesha

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Seven-race maiden who made no impression over 1m6f most recently; chance of winning depends on how well he reacts to first-time headgear and going up further in distance.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Padesha

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who has shown considerable promise; no threat on either start this season, most recently his handicap debut at Goodwood (1m4f) on final run for Raphael Freire; remains in same ownership; needs something extra now up in trip (not bred for it) but not written off.

5/1

Form: 2-2886

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row on AW last winter but well beaten in January on final run for Ed Walker and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable; a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Hedonista

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Bernard Llewellyn

She has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and hasn't made a major impact; latest Chelmsford third (beaten over 7l) was a bit better but she will need to step forward again to take this.

11/2

3

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Hedonista

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a losing run of 13 but ran better when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) last month, even though a slow pace probably didn't suit; last visit here resulted in a win over this trip just over two years ago and he's 12lb lower now; interesting.

7/1

Form: 53198-

Last run: 218 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November but finished down the field on his next two starts; needs to get back on track on this first outing of the year.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Arazzo

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Formerly with Harry Charlton; won over 1m4f (AW) on yard debut last winter but nothing good to take from his subsequent races.

50/1

6th

8

(7)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Arazzo

8st 13lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November but finished down the field on his next two starts; needs to get back on track on this first outing of the year.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arazzo

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

slowly away, always behind, eased when no chance over 1f out

9/1

Non-runners

Maxident, Melakaz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £5.67
Tricast £10.30
Trifecta £13.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mighty Bandit

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingdom Of Stars

NEWMARKET:

Padesha

D Express:

Road To Wembley

The Star:

Maxident

RP RATINGS:

Kingdom Of Stars

The Times:

Kingdom Of Stars

Daily Record:

Kingdom Of Stars

POSTDATA:

Mighty Bandit

Telegraph:

Mighty Bandit

The Guardian:

Mighty Bandit

Daily Mirror:

Mighty Bandit

Daily Mail:

Padesha

The Sun:

Padesha