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18.15

Good To Firm

Joanne Colledge 50th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4937.73
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Joanne Colledge 50th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 11-240 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: 276-52 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
A useful 14f winner on the Flat in Germany; not so good in this sphere but back on track for his new yard this summer, runner-up in 2m4f Worcester handicap last time; player nudged up 1lb.
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7th

2

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Nachtgeist

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month.

12/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Nachtgeist

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month.

12/1

12

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Nachtgeist

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career but has barely bettered modest form over hurdles in Britain and trailed home well beaten back on the Flat at Doncaster last week; outsider.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02-022

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he posted a good second of six in 2m2f Downpatrick handicap hurdle on his final run for Thomas Coyle last month; needs considering for his new handler.
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1st

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Divilabother

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Stable is going well at the moment and this 8yo contributed with a clearcut win at Hexham (extended 2m7f, good) 15 days ago; up 5lb today; usually ridden in the last ten months by Harry Reed, who's on stablemate Pyramid Place this time but, on the face of it, this is the yard's stronger option.

8/1

1st

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Divilabother

10st 13lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner on stable debut in August and has shown fair form since, though he needs to be forgiven a below-par effort here last time over 2m4f; possible danger if returning to form now back up in trip.

12/1

6th

11

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Divilabother

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner on stable debut in August and mainly fair form since; closely matched with Wee Alki on their clash over 3m here 17 days ago and the drop back in trip is maybe more in his favour; respected.

9/1

Form: UU01-P

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark over hurdles at Down Royal (2m6f) in April but pulled up on his final outing for Philip Rothwell in 2m4f Limerick handicap chase following month; needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence after a layoff.
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10th

9

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Gustavo Goodway

10st 11lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle when trained in Ireland but was pulled up in three successive handicaps last year for Joanne Foster; opposable, despite since winning two small-field points since.

33/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

Form: 52-B74 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Enters calculations on her good second at Musselburgh (2m4f) in March but she's been below par since, including when fourth in 2m6f handicap at Cartmel last month; more is required.
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10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

Form: 959-56 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: -4P12P D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence at Market Rasen (2m4f) in June but pulled up there following month; she needs to bounce back.
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3rd

3

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Prolific in 2022-23 but just one win in her last 29 starts, gained over this C&D but off 5lb lower; mostly consistent without threatening this year, and minor honours likeliest at best.

16/1

4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

Form: 525/4/

Last run: 786 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Offered little in five runs on the Flat for Jacqueline Coward last year so this maiden hurdler has plenty to prove back in this sphere for his new yard after an absence.
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11th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Oasis Prince

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Annabelle Sowray

Five-time Flat winner, last success in 2m handicap at Catterick in July 2022; pulled up on last three starts over hurdles having been off for 321 days (last time on first run back after a wind op); plenty to prove.

50/1

11th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Oasis Prince

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Annabelle Sowray

Five-time Flat winner, last success in 2m handicap at Catterick in July 2022; pulled up on last three starts over hurdles having been off for 321 days (last time on first run back after a wind op); plenty to prove.

50/1

10

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:37 Sedgefield

Oasis Prince

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: Annabelle Sowray

Out of form on the Flat for Jaqueline Coward last year and pulled up in two recent handicap hurdles (2m4f/2m2f) for new stable; needs latest wind op (his third) to have made a huge difference.

33/1

Form: 3420-6 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
It's now 12 runs since his last success in 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when sixth of ten in 2m6f Cartmel handicap in May; no forlorn hope after a break.
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9

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

It's now 12 runs since his last success in 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when sixth of ten in 2m6f Cartmel handicap in May; no forlorn hope after a break.

14/1

6th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

On a losing run but this veteran comes here in decent nick, fading only late over 3m at Musselburgh in March; considered now dropped back in trip off a handy-looking mark.

16/1

6th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

On a losing run but this veteran comes here in decent nick, fading only late over 3m at Musselburgh in March; considered now dropped back in trip off a handy-looking mark.

16/1

Form: 8000-

Last run: 272 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; needs this yard switch to spark major improvement after nine months off.
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10

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

Kitty Ooru

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Martin Todhunter

Struggled in four runs over hurdles in Ireland last season and same story in two starts for new yard this summer; still lightly raced but she needs improvement on this switch to chasing; cheekpieces removed after one use.

25/1

9

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:44 Perth

Kitty Ooru

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Martin Todhunter

Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; 66-1 for stable debut at Hexham (2m4f handicap) and ran accordingly; now in cheekpieces.

66/1

10

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kitty Ooru

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; needs this yard switch to spark major improvement after nine months off.

25/1

Form: 57-210 C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Gained her breakthrough victory for Sara Ender over 2m7f here in June but reportedly in season when only 11th in Uttoxeter handicap following month; she's worth another chance.
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1st

8

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped.

16/1

6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Belladinotte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.

14/1

4th

8

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Belladinotte

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track.

10/1

Form: 845-84

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but he wasn't discredited when fourth of 12 in 2m2f handicap at Market Rasen 11 days ago; in the mix in a change of headgear.
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5th

7

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Zuul

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

20-race maiden; bled from the nose and soundly beaten over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) last October; returned with a creditable third to Evenwood Sonofagun over hurdles at Cartmel (2m6f; 20-1) 18 days ago; competes from 2lb out of the handicap.

10/1

3rd

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Zuul

10st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

19-race maiden who has been absent since some underwhelming chase runs in the autumn (bled from nose on latest outing); not the most obvious answer on this return to hurdling.

12/1

Form: -3649U

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden hurdler on balance who unseated her rider at the first in 2m6f Stratford handicap nine days ago; others appeal more.
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14

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Miz Klimt

10st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Poor maiden hurdler on balance who unseated her rider at the first in 2m6f Stratford handicap nine days ago; others appeal more.

50/1

8

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:27 Stratford

Miz Klimt

10st 11lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three Uttoxeter novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) this season; has more realistic chance to get competitive in this handicap but still needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

10

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:02 Uttoxeter

Miz Klimt

10st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Not far away in two of her runs but the form lacks substance; 250-1 when well beaten here last month.

66/1

Form: 39-234 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2021 but he arrives in good nick, fourth of seven in 2m7f Market Rasen handicap in June; considered from a 4lb lower mark with blinkers added.
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13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

Form: 78-05

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in a trio of hurdling runs for Pauline Robson this spring; tongue tied for her stable/handicap debut with lots more required.
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2nd

10

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Zeezee

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Kept on for very respectable fifth of 15 on stable/handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; that came after a three-month break and she could easily have more to offer over this new trip; tongue-tie removed after one use.

8/1

16

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Zeezee

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Cut little ice in a trio of hurdling runs for Pauline Robson this spring; tongue tied for her stable/handicap debut with lots more required.

20/1

5th

7

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Zeezee

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Pauline Robson

No impact in a bumper or when hooded at Hexham in two hurdle races.

100/1

Non-runners

Palm Beach

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.70
Straight Forecast £59.49
Tricast £446.55
Trifecta £463.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nachtgeist

POSTDATA:

Zuul

Telegraph:

Divilabother

D Express:

O'Faolains Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Seasett

Daily Mirror:

Fox's Socks

The Sun:

Kajaki

The Times:

Nachtgeist

The Guardian:

Nachtgeist

Daily Mail:

Nachtgeist

Daily Record:

Nachtgeist

The Star:

Zuul