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BetWright All Bun & Games Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetWright All Bun & Games Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: F-7154

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June, his second start for Sophie Leech; just a respectable fourth of 12 at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) last month but this return to a staying trip is arguably overdue (stays at least 3m2f); Sean Bowen takes the ride; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times under Sean Bowen (once over C&D) in 2025; well below best on all four appearances this year but has slipped to a good mark and the champion jockey evidently still has faith in him; revival possible.

10/1

6th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Stiletto

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year, off today's mark over C&D on last occasion; out of form on last four outings, however, and a major revival is needed on this second start after wind surgery; tongue-tie (last used in 2024) returns.

20/1

5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P-1P43

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement when winning readily on stable debut at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in May; yet to build on that performance but there have been some excuses and she travelled well for a long way when third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; no surprise if she features.
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13

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lyness Dancer

10st 13lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Sole win came over C&D (good) in May and has run well a couple of times since, but has also bled on a couple of occasions including on her chase debut back here (3m, good) last month; others more persuasive.

20/1

13

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lyness Dancer

10st 13lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Sole win came over C&D (good) in May and has run well a couple of times since, but has also bled on a couple of occasions including on her chase debut back here (3m, good) last month; others more persuasive.

20/1

13

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lyness Dancer

10st 13lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Sole win came over C&D (good) in May and has run well a couple of times since, but has also bled on a couple of occasions including on her chase debut back here (3m, good) last month; others more persuasive.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-972

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in her three qualifying races in the spring but travelled well for a long way when clear second on recent handicap debut here (2m4f, good); upped in trip today and could easily have more to offer.
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2nd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Plumpton

Sea Thrift

12st 0lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Made all here in January and now 2-4 over fences after repeating the dose when odds-on in a weak three-runner race at Southwell (again on soft); 6lb higher for this but it's another modest contest and this drier ground should be fine.

Evs

1st

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Sea Thrift

11st 2lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Faller on chase debut but made all at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) next time then ran creditably at Sedgefield; may still have further progress in her at an ordinary level; respected.

8/13

2nd

5

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Sea Thrift

10st 10lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Running a big race when falling three out on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, heavy) in December and confirmed that promise when making all at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; a 7lb penalty may not stop this unexposed mare; wears first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

Form: 24-35P

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Started off for new stable with two encouraging runs in spring but was pulled up on latest outing 11 weeks ago and is now 0-20 over hurdles; needs recent wind op to have made a difference.
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5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bagged a fourth success of the season at Chepstow (2m3f) in February; seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m when a solid fourth of ten at Hereford 13 days ago and not out of things over this more suitable distance.

12/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and scored at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in February; well-held fourth eight days later at Ffos Las, possibly finding the quick turnaround too much; may resume progress, though the drop in trip is a slight concern.

8/1

4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Getaway With You

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and took his form to another new level when battling on well to score at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) eight days ago; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive and further progress is not out of the question.

5/2

Form: P/4352 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner who has worked his way back into form over hurdles this season, following a long layoff; ran big race when clear second over C&D (good) a fortnight ago and commands respect.
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3

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Chief Black Robe

11st 7lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

10yo who has come a long way down the weights and he's had a sticky period since finishing second at Market Rasen five runs back; however, coming back from 3m could be a good move.

7/2

6th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected.

4/1

3rd

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Chief Black Robe

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form.

5/1

Form: 4311-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Struck form with two 3m chase wins a Ludlow (good to soft/soft) in February, and returned from six-month break with satisfactory run here (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago; unraced over hurdles since 2021 but has possibilities if that recent outing brought him on, and rain will aid his cause.
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8th

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Faitque De LIsle

11st 10lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Regularly ridden by Lucy Turner, as when winning twice over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft/soft) last February and again at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in October; good runs have followed and another one is highly likely.

4/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Faitque De LIsle

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected.

11/4

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Faitque De LIsle

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected.

11/4

Form: 7-2107 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Returned to racing under rules with two good runs in spring, notably when opening account at Hexham (2m7f, good) on latter occasion; reportedly in season when below form on next outing and did not have race run to suit when dropped back to 2m4f last time; remains of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

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: -4P223 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over fences for Barry Brennan last summer and has posted a couple of good efforts in that sphere this season; reverts to hurdling off lower mark for new stable here; could have a say.
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3

19th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:22 Newton Abbot

Great DAnge

11st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Four-time chase winner but badly out of sorts before finishing second to a surprise winner over C&D 16 days ago (visor returned); remains to be seen if he'll be as good again and he may need more anyway.

13/2

2nd

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

Great DAnge

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Four-time chase winner but nothing positive to report over fences or hurdles in his last four races.

25/1

9th

8

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Great DAnge

10st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Has four wins over fences but yet to score in this sphere; has shown nothing in his three runs for current yard.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 228/F5

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Back from mammoth absence with two runs this summer; looked held when falling on first occasion but last month's fifth at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was much more encouraging, and he might take another step forward if his stamina holds out here.
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6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with three runs this summer and he's failed to complete in two of them; dropped another 3lb but was pulled up at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) last time and he needs a transformation on this big drop back in trip.

10/1

3

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Dreamweaver

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Back from mammoth absence with two runs this summer; looked held when falling on first occasion but last month's fifth at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) was much more encouraging, and he might take another step forward if his stamina holds out here.

12/1

Non-runners

Great dAnge, Sir Carnegie, Oi Oi Oi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.50
Straight Forecast £56.02
Tricast £270.06
Trifecta £201.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Thrift

RP RATINGS:

Chief Black Robe

Telegraph:

Faitque de L'Isle

The Sun:

Stiletto

WEST COUNTRY:

Sea Thrift

The Times:

Sea Thrift

D Express:

Sea Thrift

Daily Mirror:

Sea Thrift

POSTDATA:

Chief Black Robe

The Star:

Chief Black Robe

Daily Record:

Chief Black Robe

The Guardian:

Faitque de L'Isle

Daily Mail:

Faitque de L'Isle