September 04 / 19.00 Sedgefield

19.00

Good

Fairlight Studios Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Fairlight Studios Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 72-P10 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
2m7f maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott and made a successful stable debut in a 2m3f handicap at Bangor in July (good; 5lb lower); however, ran no race at Cartmel (2m6f) last time and that effort tempers enthusiasm.
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6th

9

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 88y

16:53 Thurles

Wudya

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Califet mare; half-sister to dual bumper winner You Oughta Know; dam unplaced in two bumpers (favourite each time), sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Pont Aval, half-sister to smart 2m1f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Pont Alexandre; interesting newcomer.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/29-5

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Seen little action since winning a juvenile hurdle at Down Royal in September 2023; competitive in two of her three subsequent handicaps, the latest over 2m6f at Downpatrick after a lengthy break; entitled to build on that and not yet exposed.
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10th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Annie Agnew

10st 13lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Juvenile hurdle winner in 2023 has run well in defeat at times since; well beaten on return at Perth last time so will have to do a lot better.

20/1

4th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 3lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Game Down Royal winner; runner-up (no match for winner) over 2m here in June 2024; blown more cold than hot since, pulling up over 3m at Down Royal last October; easing mark but with a bit to prove at present, especially off a 195-day absence.

12/1

1

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Annie Agnew

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Seen little action since winning a juvenile hurdle here in September 2023; three of four runs have been in Britain, most recently tame enough finishing effort when fifth in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap last month; much more needed and tries a new trip.

14/1

Form: 232117 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Heavy defeat at Worcester last time was his first blip for this yard and reportedly unsuited by ground that was considered softer than the official good; won his previous two races and still on a competitive mark if back on song.
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1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Mr Le Philosophe

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Typically for new recruits for this yard, he hit the ground running; however, he has struggled the last twice after surging up the weights; others appeal more.

10/1

4

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Mr Le Philosophe

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Heavy defeat at Worcester last time was his first blip for this yard and reportedly unsuited by ground that was considered softer than the official good; won his previous two races and still on a competitive mark if back on song.

4/1

Form: 9-3224 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has run four good races in defeat after a layoff, from 2m to 2m4f; latest one at Worcester wasn't run to suit; in the mix.
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5th

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Spot On Soph

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November and same story at Catterick last month on her sole run since; however, she may have needed that latest outing and runs off the same mark as for her win at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in September; yard's horses are running well and she's not discounted.

7/1

7th

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Spot On Soph

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November last time, but she'd enjoyed a predominantly consistent spell previously and maybe a break will have helped; has won here twice over fences; not ruled out on her return.

10/1

Form: 33P-83

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; his second run after wind surgery when a close third over 3m at Kelso (good) and now returns from another wind operation; hard to dismiss.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Express Run

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

Still searching for the breakthrough (0-9) and it is notable that he has undergone various courses of wind surgery; was already beaten when falling at Catterick (2m4f, soft) latest; difficult to consider.

33/1

7

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Express Run

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

He's popped up with the odd good run, such as when a close third at Kelso (3m, good) last May, and he can't be ruled out; however, following wind surgery he was tailed off at Sedgefield in September and has had another wind operation since; unproven on soft ground and needs to bounce back.

12/1

6

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Express Run

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Justin Landy

Seven-race maiden; his second run after wind surgery when a close third over 3m at Kelso (good) and now returns from another wind operation; hard to dismiss.

11/2

Form: -546P1 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Powers had looked on the wane but showed plenty of determination to win over 2m1f at Cartmel 12 days ago; only 3lb higher and has won off higher marks in the past.
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13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who was tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in November and pulled up at 100-1 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month on his sole start since; however, the drying conditions are a positive, with his last five wins coming on good ground, and he won two in a row over C&D last autumn to take his winning tally at Kelso to four; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

50/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Navigator

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who won three times last August-October (2m1f/2m5f, good); however, tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November when last seen and there's a suspicion he may not want testing ground nowadays.

16/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August and followed it up with a good third of nine in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can't be discounted.

10/1

Form: 6-44P7 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Should be well handicapped but doesn't arrive here in much form and has shown some quirks.
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8

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Final Edgar

10st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Should be well handicapped but doesn't arrive here in much form and has shown some quirks.

25/1

3

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Final Edgar

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Now 7lb lower than when placed at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March but looked very unenthusiastic before eventually keeping on for fourth there (2m, good to soft) last month and was pulled up in first-time visor (retained) on latest outing.

12/1

Form: 6P-8P7

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on stable debut over fences (2m1f, good to soft) in May and tailed off in returning tongue-tie and cheekpieces over hurdles two months ago; no headgear this time and has a lot to prove.
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6th

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Ascension Day

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Shaun Lycett; maiden under all codes; well beaten or pulled up in all his races this year so has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 855

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Poor in points and the same story in three novice hurdles at about 2m; lots to prove on this handicap debut.
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2

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

You Did

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago but progressive previously with wins at Hexham (2m4f, good) and Musselburgh (3m, soft); could bounce back with a big performance in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

6th

5

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:40 Wetherby

You Did

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

In better form on his last three starts, winning at Hexham (2m4f, good) and more recently Musselburgh (3m, soft), with a good effort at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) separating them; up another 4lb but may be able to eke out more and he's a contender.

6/4

Non-runners

Red Force One

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £36.64
Tricast £129.65
Trifecta £182.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Navigator

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie Agnew

Daily Mail:

Mr Le Philosophe

Telegraph:

Final Edgar

Daily Mirror:

Spot On Soph

The Times:

Annie Agnew

The Guardian:

Annie Agnew

The Sun:

Annie Agnew

The Star:

Mr Le Philosophe

TOPSPEED:

The Navigator

POSTDATA:

The Navigator

D Express:

The Navigator

Daily Record:

The Navigator