August 16 / 19.28 Market Rasen

19.28

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PricedUp.Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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PricedUp.Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 45-247 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent efforts since C&D win in January (good to soft), although not quite at his best last twice; could bounce back after a short break.
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9th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Belvedere Blast

12st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

All of his seven wins have been at either Hexham or here, so merits attention after finishing a close third at Uttoxeter a month ago; 2lb below last winning mark.

8/1

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

20:53 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

All of his seven wins have been at either Hexham or Market Rasen; never really threatened when a distant third on his first run for six months over C&D (good) nine days ago; best to wait until he runs over his favoured tracks.

10/1

3rd

5

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3554-5 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting.
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3rd

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective.

8/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Halifax

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort.

3/1

2nd

7

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting.

8/1

Form: 124P-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f Perth handicap last summer (good); below his best on last three runs, latest after a 266-day break; creditable second on his only go at this sort of trip and an interesting contender with headgear now tried.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer.

15/2

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer.

15/2

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Galata Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

4-20 over hurdles, with all the wins on good ground; close third in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; several flights omitted) last month and still unexposed over staying trips but forecast rain dents his appeal.

7/1

Form: 22-743 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won two handicap chases at Worcester last summer (2m7f, good); fair third in a 3m2f handicap chase last time (good; didn't jump that well); not as good over hurdles but has a lower mark; could go well.
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7

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Olivers Travels

11st 8lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mickey Bowen

Has been bang in form on his favoured good ground and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid at Kelso last week (3m2f, good); an assured stayer who might hang around for some place money but others are more intriguing.

20/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Olivers Travels

11st 8lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mickey Bowen

Has been bang in form on his favoured good ground and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid at Kelso last week (3m2f, good); an assured stayer who might hang around for some place money but others are more intriguing.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 652P-1 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Back to form on first run after wind surgery and in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Worcester in May (2m7f, good; second has won since); up 4lb and cheekpieces retained; one to consider.
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4th

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Ernest Gray

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Won two handicaps over similar trips to this last season, both on good ground; latest run in a Class 2 wasn't too bad and he's capable when fresh; this mark isn't beyond him.

14/1

6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

Form: 51-565

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner at Carlisle in April (2m3.5f, good; second had won two previous races); has not fared quite as well since, including with a visor tried at Uttoxeter last time; regular cheekpieces back on here but he needs to bounce back now back up in trip (stays 3m well).
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6th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Willaston

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Narrow winner at Carlisle in April (2m3.5f, good; second had won two previous races); has not fared quite as well since, including with a visor tried at Uttoxeter last time; regular cheekpieces back on here but he needs to bounce back now back up in trip (stays 3m well).

10/1

5th

5

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

19:30 Uttoxeter

Willaston

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

2m3f success at Carlisle in April (good), his fifth career win; not at his best the last twice and a visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

6

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

18:28 Hexham

Willaston

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Five-time winner, the latest over 2m3f at Carlisle in April (good); below par when last seen out a month ago and needs to bounce back.

11/1

Form: 24-478 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two good runs towards end of last year, winning at Ludlow off today's mark in October (3m, good to soft); fair run next time but rather disappointing since; cheekpieces last 14 starts but blinkers now; a bit to prove.
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6th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Prince De Juilley

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned to form in the autumn, landing a deserved C&D success in October and running well in defeat on two subsequent starts up to around 3m; remains on a tough mark but should be all the sharper for this month's reappearance.

8/1

4th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Prince De Juilley

12st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Came back to form in the autumn and gained a deserved success at Stratford (2m6f) in October, following that with two solid placed efforts off higher marks, latest at Hereford (3m2f) in November off 2lb lower and all on good ground; has a career-high mark to defy but is reliable and has gone well off a similar break before.

9/2

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Prince De Juilley

12st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Landed Alastair Ralph a fourth win from his last six runners when powering home in the debuted visor (replaced) at Stratford latest (2m6f, good); player, though he has never yet managed to follow up a win, and the penalty takes him 7lb above the mark defied in this race last year.

9/4

Form: 7P-135

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Goes particularly well fresh; winner at Uttoxeter in May (2m4f, good) when back from a winter break; fair run next time but a poor run over 2m3.5f last time (July) when trainer said that he needs a step up in trip; quite interesting.
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2nd

2

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Donnie Azoff

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

A sixth win over hurdles when beating three rivals with a bit in hand at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); got off lightly with just a 1lb nudge; respected.

7/2

1st

2

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

19:00 Newton Abbot

Donnie Azoff

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Five-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f) on varying ground; made an encouraging return when staying on for second at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; the drop back in trip isn't ideal but he should still have a part to play.

7/1

2nd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Donnie Azoff

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Five-time hurdle winner, including over 2m5f here in October when ridden by Isabelle Ryder, form which gives him a solid chance; beaten 35l at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and needs to bounce back but he's won off a similar break in the past.

7/1

Form: 2445-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won three on the bounce at around 3m last November (good/good to soft; went up 19lb); mixed form since; a bit to prove after finishing tailed off at Cartmel last time when returning after 120-day absence.
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8th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

You Some Girl

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove.

16/1

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark.

12/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:13 Carlisle

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve.

10/1

Form: 53-3P7

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Bought for £3,000 last month after proving slightly disappointing in four runs for Olly Murphy; on a fair mark now, but others look stronger.
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3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

El Muchacho

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Placed three consecutive times in March-May (2m4f-2m5f, good/good to soft) and has claims if judged on that form but didn't fire when well-held third of four on latest outing and also disappointed on only previous visit to Cartmel; usually ridden patiently; others appeal more.

10/1

3rd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:30 Market Rasen

El Muchacho

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Won twice on good ground (2m5f/2m3f) for this new stable last season and has been placed on last three appearances, most recently when second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower today and seems very likely to be in the thick of things again.

7/4

2nd

3

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

El Muchacho

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Holding form well since January's Catterick success (2m3f, good), actually achieving more on RPRs when a close third at Newcastle latest; still well treated on his 2023-24 peak form, and no ground concerns.

9/2

Form: 3270-3 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break.
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8

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:08 Ludlow

Of Course You Can

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won this race readily by over 9l a year ago (good ground) and was placed over C&D on next two outings; returned from break with two down-the-field runs this summer (cheekpieces added last time) but is back on a good mark now and the return to this track is sure to suit.

11/2

12

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Of Course You Can

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Always behind at Market Rasen last month, after a break; she's better than that but all her best form is on sharp right-handed tracks, and she probably doesn't want significant rain; sports new cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Of Course You Can

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £109.90
Straight Forecast £110.75
Tricast £1307.52
Trifecta £1068.50

Selections

The Times:

Olivers Travels

RP RATINGS:

Ernest Gray

D Express:

Of Course You Can

SPOTLIGHT:

Galata Bridge

POSTDATA:

Willaston

Telegraph:

Halifax

The Guardian:

Olivers Travels

Daily Mirror:

Olivers Travels

The Sun:

Olivers Travels

The Star:

Of Course You Can

Daily Mail:

Ernest Gray

Daily Record:

Ernest Gray

TOPSPEED:

Galata Bridge