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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 8

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held every chance before penultimate-fence fall in an Irish point in spring 2024 but was well beaten on rules debut at Worcester (2m, good) in June; upped in trip with tongue-tie added here.
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1

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

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11st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Jonathan Barlow

Held every chance before penultimate-fence fall in an Irish point in spring 2024 but was well beaten on rules debut at Worcester (2m, good) in June; upped in trip with tongue-tie added here.

66/1

8th

1

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

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11st 4lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

Failed to complete two Irish points this spring; held every chance before penultimate-fence fall on latter occasion but is probably best watched on this rules debut.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-9 in points and absent since March 2023; could be considered only if attracting good market support before rules debut; tongue-tie added.
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3

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Ontherunagain

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

0-9 in points and absent since March 2023; could be considered only if attracting good market support before rules debut; tongue-tie added.

25/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful Flat racer; not quite as good as he was but has finished second five consecutive times this summer (1m6f-2m) and will be dangerous here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt; versatile ground-wise.
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2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Percy Shelley

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); reappeared with a creditable third at Plumpton last month and he's feasibly treated on his best Flat form last year, including a sequence of runner-up efforts over staying trips; respected back in this sphere.

9/2

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Percy Shelley

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Useful Flat performer who made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); flopped at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but has had a break since and retains potential now in his first handicap hurdle.

10/1

Form: 5576-

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-3 over hurdles in Ireland for Seamus Fahey but was very respectable sixth at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) in first-time cheekpieces in March; goes without headgear on this stable debut but has a part to play if ready to roll after six-month break.
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5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Thoughtsarethings

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

0-3 over hurdles in Ireland for Seamus Fahey but was very respectable sixth at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) in first-time cheekpieces in March; goes without headgear on this stable debut but has a part to play if ready to roll after six-month break.

7/1

6th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Wexford

Thoughtsarethings

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

towards rear, steady headway before 4 out, no extra run-in

50/1

7th

10

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Thoughtsarethings

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

towards rear

50/1

Form: 52-122

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two 2m2f maiden hurdles at Newton Abbot (good) since winning a bumper there (good to soft) in June; lost out only by a short head on most recent outing, having stumbled just after the final flight, and has obvious claims here.
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3rd

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Three Pikes

11st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Henry Oliver

Bumper winner in June last year and got off the mark over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip and holds claims.

11/4

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Three Pikes

12st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Henry Oliver

Bumper winner who was placed in three good-ground maiden hurdles (2m1f-2m2f) last summer; safely held in Ludlow handicap last month, after a break, but might have needed that outing and remains lightly raced.

13/2

4th

4

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Three Pikes

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Oliver

Won a Newton Abbot bumper on his debut for this yard in June and consistent in three qualifying runs over hurdles, including when looking unlucky at that track (about 2m2f, good) in August on penultimate start; not seen since third over 2m4f in September but he's a player on this handicap debut back down in trip.

7/2

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W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Beaten about 19l on both Flat starts for Karl Burke last year but outran 66-1 odds when fifth in good-quality Doncaster novice (1m4f, good to firm; RPR 77) in July; changed hands for 32,000gns soon afterwards; sports new hood and tongue-tie on stable/hurdle debut; market helpful.
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5th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Some promise in brief Flat career but he hasn't shown much in his four runs over hurdles; had wind surgery before penultimate start.

100/1

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed promise on the Flat for Karl Burke, but hasn't shown much in three runs over hurdles, including on first run after wind surgery last time; this better ground may suit but plenty to prove.

25/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Famous Shoes

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

No promise in two attempts over hurdles, behind when late faller latest; had wind surgery since.

200/1

Form: 6

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in Newton Abbot bumper (good to soft) on debut in June; can only be watched on this hurdling debut.
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11

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:57 Chepstow

Gigilou

10st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Tailed off in a bumper and suffered the same fate when 200-1 for hurdling debut.

100/1

8

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Gigilou

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Tailed off in Newton Abbot bumper (good to soft) on debut in June; can only be watched on this hurdling debut.

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when sixth of eight on rules debut here (2m, good) in July but that race was slowly run and he never looked dangerous.
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9

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Master Muggins

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Not beaten far when sixth of eight on rules debut here (2m, good) in July but that race was slowly run and he never looked dangerous.

50/1

8

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Master Muggins

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Unable to land a telling blow when fifth of ten in good-ground maiden point in March; significant improvement is required on rules debut.

25/1

Form: 56

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
In rear throughout when a 300-1 outsider for recent hurdling debut at Worcester (2m, good); upped in trip with tongue-tie added here.
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3rd

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

The Kings Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Tracey Leeson

Made fairly encouraging handicap debut when keeping-on fourth at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month but was soundly beaten at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) four weeks ago and it's hard to know what to expect from him here; 2lb out of the weights.

11/2

6th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

The Kings Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Tracey Leeson

Showed much more when fourth of nine finishers up in trip at Stratford (3m2f, good) 13 days ago on his handicap debut following wind surgery; has place claims if he can repeat the dose.

14/1

4th

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

The Kings Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Tracey Leeson

Little to enthuse over in three maiden hurdles this season, beating only one at Market Rasen (2m4f) last month; has undergone breathing surgery ahead of his handicap debut.

50/1

Form: 3-7

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in 15-runner Cork bumper (soft) for Gordon Elliott in April and was not beaten far on hurdling debut at Killarney (2m1f, good) in May; upped in trip for stable debut (same owner); can make his presence felt.
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3rd

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Woodview Lad

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Displayed ability in Ireland last spring and this very lightly raced 5yo is one to watch in the betting; however, he was tailed off at big odds last month in his first two handicaps.

33/1

8th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Woodview Lad

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Didn't last long with Gordon Elliott; 100-1 for handicap debut at Stratford (2m) and never got involved; raised in trip.

66/1

9th

14

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Woodview Lad

10st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Showed ability for Gordon Elliott, finishing third on Cork debut (2m maiden, soft; 14-1); remote fourth on first start for this trainer at Uttoxeter last September; still early days but this represents a tough handicap debut off a 174-day absence.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £8.76
Trifecta £13.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Percy Shelley

SPOTLIGHT:

Three Pikes

Daily Mail:

Three Pikes

The Sun:

Three Pikes

Daily Record:

Three Pikes

The Times:

Percy Shelley

Telegraph:

Percy Shelley

The Guardian:

Percy Shelley

D Express:

Percy Shelley

Daily Mirror:

Percy Shelley

The Star:

Percy Shelley