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16.27

Good To Firm

National Racehorse Week 23rd – 31st August Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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National Racehorse Week 23rd – 31st August Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9-2486

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-5 in points and 0-13 under rules; sold out of Sandy Thomson stable for £4,500 after underwhelming chase run in June but is now 2lb lower than when second over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) in May and it will be very interesting to see what James Owen does with him.
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4th

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Jet Patrol

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Quick to make his mark for James Owen with a pair of 2m handicap hurdle wins at Stratford and Plumpton last summer; off the track since a remote sixth at Warwick (2m) seven months ago though, so needs to hit the ground running again.

12/1

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 87/115 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed revival for new stable in May, winning twice on good ground; slightly disappointing on latest outing six weeks ago but may yet kick on again for Tom Lacey, and was a C&D winner on only previous Stratford visit.
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4th

7

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Turpin Gold

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

3rd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

Turpin Gold

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market.

5/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Turpin Gold

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

3-6 since returning from long absence for new stable this spring; only fourth off today's mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month but possibly had a bit too much use made of him there; remains very much of interest.

7/4

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 47-428 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire at Uttoexter last month and is now 0-7 over hurdles but made good headway from the rear when second of 12 over C&D (good) in June and is of strong interest if judged on that performance.
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3rd

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Basilette

12st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Runs this track well and posted career-best hurdling performance when scoring over C&D (good to firm) a week ago; 7lb penalty gives her a big weight to carry today but, nevertheless, she has strong claims.

15/8

1st

3

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Basilette

11st 11lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran creditably switched back to hurdles from the Flat last time, taking Stratford record to 1423214; seems weighted to the hilt but holds a solid chance kept to this venue and back up in trip; 1-1 over C&D.

11/2

4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Basilette

12st 0lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Completed a double over hurdles at Fakenham (2m, good soft) last October and she's done well back on the Flat this spring including a win on firm ground at Bath (11.6f); her last hurdle win was off 6lb lower but that was a comfortable success and she's in the mix back in this sphere.

9/1

Form: 233-21 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie on both starts for new stable this summer, latest when coming from off the pace for convincing success at Uttoxeter (2m, good); 6lb higher here but commands respect in current form.
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7th

5

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and was subsequently placed off higher marks than today's; made just a satisfactory reappearance here in April and fell heavily when last in action but will be a danger to all if back in prime form.

7/1

3

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Diesel Line

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.

11/2

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.

7/2

Form: -32439

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made the frame four consecutive times over hurdles in May/June (good/good to soft) but was not making any progress and her latest run was disappointing; now 0-12 over hurdles; others have more appealing profiles.
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7th

13

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Granny B

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner but 0-18 over hurdles and her thee runs this year have offered little encouragement; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

5th

7

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Granny B

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner but 0-17 over hurdles and her third two runs ago was remote; opposable.

33/1

8

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Granny B

10st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-16 over hurdles with limitations well exposed, but last month's 25l third at Hereford can be marked up as she'd tried to make all (not her usual run style) off the back of a 170-day absence; place claims.

12/1

Form: 0P/33- C BF

Last run: 356 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below form on both Flat starts last month but won twice in that sphere in May and was creditable third of 15 over C&D (good to firm) on latest hurdling start just under a year ago; cheekpieces refitted.
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3rd

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Ocean Heights

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Pipe

Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

7/2

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 6lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Bumper and four-time Flat (1m2f/1m4f) winner who is ideally suited by fast ground; respectable fourth on AW when last seen in February and he's on a workable mark back over hurdles; needs close look for in-form yard.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Out of the frame in all four starts since returned to the AW, but his fifth of ten over 1m2f here in December suggested that all may not be lost; now 6lb lower than for that effort and 8lb lower than when last successful; interesting.

11/1

10/1

Form: 312-14 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff in prime form last month, making all at Worcester (2m, good); subsequent Worcester fourth (race won by Diesel Line) was perfectly respectable but current mark demands a career-best performance.
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2nd

6

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Ez Tiger

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Made all in this race a year ago, after a seven-month break, and showed career-best form when scoring at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in the autumn; returns from latest break on a tough mark but no surprise if he gives this a good shot.

5/1

Form: 2F294P

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-19 over hurdles; pulled up here four weeks ago (reportedly unsuited by rain-softened ground) and needs to rebound today but has posted some good efforts over this C&D and can't be ruled out off current mark.
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2nd

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-25 over hurdles but has run some good races at this track, most recently when close second over 2m (good to firm) three weeks ago; also suited by this longer trip and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

2nd

12

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Runner-up four times last year but she reappeared with a tailed-off effort over C&D (good) 13 days ago and is now 0-24 over hurdles; others are more convincing.

12/1

9th

8

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-23 over hurdles but runner-up three times at this track, most recently over 2m2f (good) on latest outing in October; ran well fresh last spring and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: 35-345

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles, and has tendency to race too freely; gave it a good shot from the front in first-time visor over C&D (good) two months ago but weakened into fifth on run-in; needs to find extra today; 1lb wrong.
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6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Postponed Legacy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly.

5/2

1st

4

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Postponed Legacy

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these.

11/10

Form: 46500-

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles for Micky Hammond, having been beaten 40l+ on consecutive outings (2m3f/2m5f) at end of last season; changed hands for £16,000 in May; drops back in trip and has tongue-tie added for stable debut; cheekpieces removed; market helpful.
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6th

5

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Isabel De Clare

11st 2lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when placed twice at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in the autumn; has claims if judged on those efforts but finished tired on soft ground last month and is now 0-11 over hurdles.

6/1

2nd

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Isabel De Clare

10st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ten-race maiden who is struggling to gain a foothold in handicaps and these aids when worn separately have offered little previously.

16/1

5

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Isabel De Clare

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Unplaced all six hurdle starts for Micky Hammond last season and tailed off for new stable at Stratford (2m, good to firm; tongue-tie added) last month; needs this much longer trip to show her in a much better light.

16/1

Form: 45-4

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (all 2m, good; latest in May) and is 3lb wrong for this handicap debut; considered only if lively in the betting.
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11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

New Man

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Ian Williams

Pulled-up 100-1 shot when making handicap debut for Tom Gretton at Stratford (2m good to firm) in August and effectively on same mark for stable debut; moves up in trip; considered only if much stronger in betting this time.

40/1

11

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:27 Stratford

New Man

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (all 2m, good; latest in May) and is 3lb wrong for this handicap debut; considered only if lively in the betting.

25/1

4th

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Warwick

New Man

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Tailed off in good-ground novice hurdles at Hereford and Ludlow; the new tongue-tie will need to make a huge difference.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £20.22
Tricast £233.51
Trifecta £144.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diesel Line

The Sun:

Jet Patrol

WEST COUNTRY:

Ocean Heights

RP RATINGS:

Diesel Line

POSTDATA:

Diesel Line

The Times:

Diesel Line

Telegraph:

Diesel Line

The Guardian:

Diesel Line

Daily Mail:

Diesel Line

D Express:

Diesel Line

Daily Mirror:

Diesel Line

Daily Record:

Diesel Line

The Star:

Jet Patrol