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17.10

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Neu-Servo Best Repairs Hands Down Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Neu-Servo Best Repairs Hands Down Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: FF21P- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in April on latest hurdle start but in good form in this code previously and he's run well on the Flat this summer on his first two starts for this yard; possible player with visor replacing cheekpieces.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

A Mere Bagatelle

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Four wins over jumps for previous yard; 0-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current stable but remains in form and has a fighting chance off current mark provided he takes well to the surface on belated AW debut.

9/2

2nd

2

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

A Mere Bagatelle

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who's looked high enough in the weights since returned to hurdles for his current yard; well held off a 3lb higher mark at Sedgefield last time and needs to improve on that, albeit he's been found a weak-looking race.

3/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

A Mere Bagatelle

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish; yet to win for new yard, but fair second of five at Lingfield when dropped back to 2m last time (heavy); should improve on back at 2m4f.

13/2

Form: U65-67 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened on the Flat on last two starts but this course winner didn't run badly when mid-division in a higher grade than this over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and today's step back up in trip is well worth a go for one who stays 1m6f on the Flat; interesting.
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12th

9

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Oslo

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie since the summer, most notably when keeping on well to score at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; also suited by 2m but recent 5lb rise might leave him vulnerable in this competitive race.

9/1

3

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Oslo

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Posted sound effort when second at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month but has modest strike-rate in recent years and probably won't be favoured by the forecast rain here; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Oslo

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't threatened on the Flat on last two starts but this course winner didn't run badly when mid-division in a higher grade than this over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and today's step back up in trip is well worth a go for one who stays 1m6f on the Flat; interesting.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14-743 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Having dropped below her last winning mark she returned to form when third of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; this course winner could be thereabouts in first-time cheekpieces.
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4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Hiconic

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Came second off basement Flat mark on latest outing in January and is well handicapped for this return to hurdling but she's not as good as she was and has become inconsistent; others appeal more.

16/1

2nd

8

(8)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiconic

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alex Hales

Seven-time winner over hurdles but 0-12 on Flat (0-10 on the AW); ran respectably when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last month but she was behind Taranjerine at Lingfield 22 days ago; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 35-4P5 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the spring (2m4f/2m, good to soft/good) but his more recent form leaves something to be desired and he needs to turn things around back from a 79-day break.
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1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form: -31214

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Untested beyond 2m1f and her form dipped at Market Rasen last time but she was progressive previously, winning on handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) two starts ago; retains potential and no surprise if she bounces back.
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5

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Sharp Glance

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Untested beyond 2m1f and her form dipped at Market Rasen last time but she was progressive previously, winning on handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) two starts ago; retains potential and no surprise if she bounces back.

8/1

2

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Sharp Glance

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Novice winner who didn't have too much trouble in defying a 5lb lower mark at Bangor (2m, good); whether she'd want soft ground is questionable but good to soft would be okay.

5/1

1st

1

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Sharp Glance

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Just did enough to justify short odds at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in May but found a 40-1 outsider too strong when warm favourite to follow up in modest race at Hexham (2m, good to soft) last month; may still have potential but will need to up her game to overcome top weight on handicap debut.

5/2

Form: 32410- D

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who scored over fences at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in February; well beaten at Fontwell in March but has had a break since and is not ruled out now back hurdling.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Zestful Hope

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Five wins include two over fences, the latest at Huntingdon in October (2m4f, good) when 2lb higher; not so good in his five subsequent defeats and record when fresh is modest.

9/2

3rd

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Zestful Hope

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won this in 2025 (good to soft) and was also on target at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in October; back on a good mark now and should be fine on today's forecast soft ground but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.

6/1

5th

2

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Zestful Hope

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Drew clear on run-in to score by 13l at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month, form that was franked by the runner-up over the weekend; not one to rely upon heavily, though.

5/1

Form: 110/21 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won Listed bumper in February 2023 and returned from very long absence with 19l second on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in May; won 2m maiden hurdle here (good) last month and has potential off his opening mark; player.
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4th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Aslukgoes

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Good bumper form (three wins, including Listed) and a novice hurdle winner (all on good); nowhere near that level in two handicaps for current yard and cheekpieces are now turned to; the prospect of softening ground is a further concern.

10/1

4th

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Aslukgoes

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Lightly raced since Listed bumper win in February 2023; ran as though something was amiss when upped to 2m4f for handicap debut in August but battled well for narrow success in Worcester maiden hurdle (2m, good) two starts ago and remains open to further improvement if back on song here.

11/2

7

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Aslukgoes

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Won Listed bumper in February 2023 and returned from very long absence with 19l second on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in May; won 2m maiden hurdle here (good) last month and has potential off his opening mark; player.

11/4

Form: /04-32

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise when upped in trip from 2m and going close over 2m7f here (good) in May on second hurdle start; tackles 2m4f on handicap debut but this 6yo is unexposed and could have more to offer.
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8

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Built upon previous promise when upped in trip from 2m and going close over 2m7f here (good) in May on second hurdle start; tackles 2m4f on handicap debut but this 6yo is unexposed and could have more to offer.

8/1

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Beaten in three bumpers; managed to finish third of 11 in a maiden hurdle here 17 days ago but that was a modest race run at tepid fractions; others preferred.

5/1

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Beaten in three bumpers; managed to finish third of 11 in a maiden hurdle here 17 days ago but that was a modest race run at tepid fractions; others preferred.

5/1

Form: 4P1125 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in June (2m4f/2m4f, good) and second of six at Bangor (2m3f, good) next time; only fifth at Uttoxeter since but that was over 2m7f and she could pose more of a threat now back down in distance.
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3

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Three-time hurdle winner; fourth of ten on chase debut at Exeter where 2m3f was on the sharp side; should run well.

5/1

4th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Land Girls Luck

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Record of 3-16 over hurdles and placed in both her races following a lengthy break; she's not the biggest to be jumping fences but she measured her hurdles well; respected.

3/1

3rd

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Miss Aimee Jones

T: Max Comley

Dual 2m4f hurdle winner last June and she's held her from well since, most recently back from a 151-day break when a 2.5l second at Hereford 18-days ago ridden by Aimee Jones; likely to make her presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: 064-68 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
She's dropped to a mark 4lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last June but she's struggled to reproduce that form since and has been well beaten on both outings this year.
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3rd

7

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Walk Of No Shame

11st 8lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: S Loxton

Close third of three in a Dunsmore open (good to soft) on her most recent pointing start, but her quirkier side was also evident this year having run out under two different riders; risks attached therefore, and she offered nothing on a sole previous chasing start (3m, 0-120) in autumn 2024.

9/2

10

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Walk Of No Shame

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

She's dropped to a mark 4lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last June but she's struggled to reproduce that form since and has been well beaten on both outings this year.

25/1

8th

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:48 Stratford

Walk Of No Shame

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Form has dipped markedly since winning at Worcester (2m4f, good) off this mark last June and recent efforts make her hard to support.

25/1

Form: /7734-

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on best form for the O'Neill yard and he showed spark when third at Fontwell in March; however, a lesser run followed later that month and this is his first run since; needs to bounce back on stable debut, having changed hands for £10,000 in May.
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4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Copper Cove

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Dominic Elsworth

Bumper/hurdle winner who goes well on slow ground; he returned to fences at Hereford two weeks ago and looked booked for second when falling late on; has a chance off 1lb lower.

11/4

2

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Copper Cove

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Dominic Elsworth

Mud lover who suffered big defeats both starts over fences for Jonjo O'Neill; couldn't land a gamble on his fourth outing for this yard when second of eight over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; suitability for chasing and this trip unproven but weighted to be competitive.

3/1

Form: /9117- D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won last winter on first two runs in these cheekpieces (2m4f, good to soft/soft); a lacklustre run followed in April and he returns from another break today, but this lightly raced 7yo shouldn't be written off after just one disappointing performance.
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3rd

5

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

16:30 Fontwell

Alright Dai

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won over hurdles prior to his successful chase debut over C&D (soft) and when a 6l third off this mark at Sedgefield his jumping could have been better; needs considering.

4/1

3rd

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Alright Dai

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Just did enough to win over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good; refitted cheekpieces) in December and bettered that form when scoring by over 6l on chasing debut at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) the following month; still unexposed over staying trips and over fences; respected.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £317.00
Straight Forecast £398.33
Tricast £2432.04
Trifecta £2182.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aslukgoes

TOPSPEED:

Sharp Glance

D Express:

Money To Burn

The Times:

Land Girl's Luck

The Star:

Alright Dai

RP RATINGS:

Oslo

POSTDATA:

Sharp Glance

Daily Mirror:

Money To Burn

Telegraph:

Aslukgoes

The Sun:

Aslukgoes

Daily Record:

Aslukgoes