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15.08

Good To Soft

Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 25115-

Last run: 171 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Came good with consecutive wins at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) and Warwick (2m, good) in February/March; absent since respectable fifth at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in April but has travelled from South Wales to run here and Sean Bowen is booked.
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5th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Holeshot

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Chasing on last five starts has not really worked out; Taunton (2m3f) last February and Warwick (2m) last March saw him register a double over hurdles and he's back to his last winning mark for today's switch in codes but, after three non-completions at about 3m over fences, stamina also has to be proved.

10/1

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Holeshot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m.

7/1

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Holeshot

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tim Vaughan

Just ahead of Gris Majeur when falling at third-last fence at Taunton (2m7f, good to firm) in November, his second chase, but struggled on next outing; others in this line-up look much less risky.

10/1

Form: 9-3131 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who fended off Summergrounds to make winning handicap debut over C&D (2m4f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; went up 6lb for that narrow success but further progress is possible.
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2nd

5

26th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Moonbow

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

2-2 in handicaps, both of those wins coming at Perth (2m4f, good/good to soft); up 10lb since the latest success last month and takes on classier opposition today but he did it nicely and is clearly progressive.

5/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Moonbow

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Low-mileage 5yo who fended off Summergrounds to make winning handicap debut over C&D (2m4f, good) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; went up 6lb for that narrow success but further progress is possible.

4/1

Form: P111-6 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Showed the benefit of a wind op when winning three consecutive Carlisle novice hurdles (2m1f-2m3f, good/good to soft) towards end of last season; may yet have more improvement to come but managed only sixth of seven when back in a handicap here (2m) in May and has fitness to prove after break.
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14

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Bel Amigo

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Front-runner; won three novice hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f/2m3f, good to soft/good) last spring; placed in three of his five handicaps since but the last two instances were over just 2m1f and 2m, so this new trip asks a big question; he's also 5lb out of the handicap.

16/1

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Bel Amigo

11st 13lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won three novice hurdles in a row here (2m1f-2m3f, good to soft/good) in the spring, including under Dominic Hislop, and he returned from a break to finish third in a handicap at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; could build on that latest performance now back here; firmly in calculations.

9/4

3

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Bel Amigo

11st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Showed the benefit of a wind op when winning three consecutive Carlisle novice hurdles (2m1f-2m3f, good/good to soft) towards end of last season; may yet have more improvement to come but managed only sixth of seven when back in a handicap here (2m) in May and has fitness to prove after break.

8/1

Form: -4399F D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February but looked out of form on his first two starts this summer and fell quite heavily when last in action; others have less to prove.
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4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

Form: 451U-4 C

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground bumper here a year ago and got off the mark over hurdles in Ayr novice (2m4f, soft) in March; absent since fourth in C&D (good) handicap in May but still has low mileage; contender if fully tuned up.
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5

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Hay Meadow

11st 12lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won good-ground bumper here a year ago and got off the mark over hurdles in Ayr novice (2m4f, soft) in March; absent since fourth in C&D (good) handicap in May but still has low mileage; contender if fully tuned up.

7/1

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Hay Meadow

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Point winner (3m, heavy); won a bumper here in September and off the mark over hurdles in a mares' novice at Ayr in March (2m4f, good); ran well over C&D on handicap debut last month (good to soft; unseated rider after the last when disputing the lead); up 4lb; chance.

3/1

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Hay Meadow

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Point winner (3m, heavy); won a bumper here in September and off the mark over hurdles in a mares' novice at Ayr in March (2m4f, good); ran well over C&D on handicap debut last month (good to soft; unseated rider after the last when disputing the lead); up 4lb; chance.

3/1

Form: 455-46 CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won this race off today's mark a year ago (good ground) but weakened quickly in both hurdle races in the spring, and both subsequent Flat runs were also very disappointing (had wind op before penultimate outing); swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today; risky at present.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

Form: 14364-

Last run: 153 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
1-8 over hurdles; battled on from poor position for close fourth over C&D (good to soft) in April but has not raced again since and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.
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3rd

13

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

I Wish You

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form to get off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February; hit with a 7lb rise but the short-head runner-up Diamond Dealer went one better next time and this 6yo is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

I Wish You

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.

7/1

Form: 211-52 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Late-maturing 9yo who ended last season with two 2m4f wins and, following a three-month break, posted another career-best performance when close second to Moonbow over C&D (good) in August; likely contender again today.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Summergrounds

11st 6lb

J: Mr Harvey James

T: Nicky Richards

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago when 10lb lower; has shown that he can deal with this high a mark and he goes well fresh, so a 75-day break after being below par last time is probably a good thing; respected.

12/1

Form: 5332-1 CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed three consecutive times before keeping on well to score over C&D (good) in May; not seen again since and moves up in grade today but still enters calculations.
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

Form: 241PP- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Improved to win Musselburgh maiden (2m4f, good to soft) in February, her fifth start over hurdles, but was pulled up in both subsequent handicaps; had wind op during five-month break and sports refitted hood for this reappearance outing; needs to get career back on track.
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7th

5

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Lizzie Luna

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out.

5/1

4th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Lizzie Luna

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained sole win at Musselburgh (2m4f) and nearly doubled her tally, beaten a whisker by Reflection Of You having edged left, in C&D event (good to soft; first 3m attempt) latest start; in the mix, especially if keeping a straighter line.

7/2

Form: -32565 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fifth of nine at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip but is on the downgrade now and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces today.
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2nd

12

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Well Educated

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time winner here, two over C&D on good ground (handles soft); undoubtedly on a dangerous mark but latest two efforts have been underwhelming and he needs to turn things around; safer to look elsewhere on recent form.

33/1

9

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Well Educated

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four of his seven wins have been at Hexham; latest win (May 2024) was over this C&D (good to soft) when 13lb higher; mainly disappointing since then, but on a good mark now.

14/1

11

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Well Educated

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Didn't run badly when fifth of nine at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip but is on the downgrade now and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces today.

20/1

Form: 68-746

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal.
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9

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:40 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

12

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £23.69
Tricast £164.70
Trifecta £161.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Summergrounds

The Times:

Hay Meadow

Daily Mail:

Moonbow

SPOTLIGHT:

Holeshot

RP RATINGS:

Harper Valley

Daily Record:

Moonbow

The Guardian:

Hay Meadow

D Express:

Hay Meadow

The Sun:

Holeshot

POSTDATA:

Harper Valley

Telegraph:

Summergrounds

Daily Mirror:

Summergrounds

The Star:

Summergrounds