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17.15

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Join Us For Glitzmas In December Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (RE Series)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Join Us For Glitzmas In December Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (RE Series)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 7/5-F5

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In contention before last-flight fall at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May (form worked out very well), and his recent fifth of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) also came in a more competitive race than this; good chance.
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3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Scudamore

11st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Winless since scoring over 2m2f here in April 2023; failed to build on earlier promise when sixth of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap last month but could bounce back in different headgear now.

6/1

6th

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Scudamore

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-17 over hurdles but runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month after a break and his lesser effort at Warwick 16 days later can be excused by the soft ground; conditions set to suit today; firmly in calculations.

4/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Scudamore

11st 4lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-16 over hurdles and the forecast soft ground poses a question, but he returned to form when second at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and can be in the mix if backing up that performance.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 42-P99 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made all off today's mark over C&D (good) in spring 2024 and ran well in defeat over C&D this April; sure to be suited by the return to this track but has quite a bit to prove after three disappointing efforts.
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2

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Ballyvaughan Bay

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: D J Jeffreys

Made all off today's mark over C&D (good) in spring 2024 and ran well in defeat over C&D this April; sure to be suited by the return to this track but has quite a bit to prove after three disappointing efforts.

8/1

4

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Ballyvaughan Bay

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: D J Jeffreys

Gained sole success over 3m so may not be crying out for this drop back in distance and he has a question mark over current form anyway; cheekpieces added.

16/1

9th

2

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Ballyvaughan Bay

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Ran poorly on chasing debut at Southwell and needs to bounce back from that but was clear second over hurdles there (3m, good) two starts ago and is a big player if judged on that performance.

8/1

Form: 45-448

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts and wasn't beaten far in his first two handicaps (2m4f/2m3f); no surprise if this step up in trip unlocks the necessary improvement.
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1st

4

19th Jul 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

Jager Time

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

3m1f winner who has been running well for a while and would have prevailed in another stride over C&D a month ago; up 4lb so has another career-high mark to deal with, but clear claims.

13/8

2nd

7

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Jager Time

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt, and returned from break with two good efforts this spring, latterly when third (just behind Jafimgoso) at Southwell (3m, good) three weeks ago; another to consider.

6/1

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jager Time

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Opened account over hurdles in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt; will be all the better for his first run since when fourth of ten at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; should run well.

100/30

Form: 655266

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two chases in August and remains without a win since summer 2019; reverts to hurdling on a workable mark and runs this track well but is probably not the percentage call.
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4

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:33 Sedgefield

Zoffalee

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Ran okay over hurdles last time but hasn't won a race since 2019 and he's had loads of chances over fences (0-23); capable of going well but not one for maximum faith.

14/1

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Zoffalee

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Mike Sowersby

Soundly beaten in two chases in August and remains without a win since summer 2019; reverts to hurdling on a workable mark and runs this track well but is probably not the percentage call.

10/1

5

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

18:45 Hexham

Zoffalee

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Won three times over hurdles in Ireland; 0-22 over fences and was tailed off at Market Rasen (2m5f) 11 days ago but he was a good second at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

8/1

Form: P/3138

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Came good with clearcut win at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in June, his sixth hurdle run, but two lesser efforts have followed (2m4f/2m2f); still unexposed over 3m but moves back up in trip with a bit to prove.
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7th

5

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Matoury

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

In-form 7yo who comes here after two narrow wins at Market Rasen (both 3m+, good); latest 4lb rise ought to be manageable and this drop back in trip won't be a problem; big player if suited by this different track.

4/1

1st

9

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Matoury

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Both wins here, the latest 16 days ago when holding on grimly off a 6lb lower mark; can be inconsistent.

7/1

1st

8

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Matoury

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Occasionally inclined to put his head in the air, but recorded a 2m5f win here off 1lb lower this time a year ago (good) and last month's comeback third was among his better runs since; does stay this far.

10/1

Form: 73-448

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when causing 33-1 surprise at Worcester (2m7f, good) in September 2024 but largely disappointing since; safely held in a visor on both appearances this summer (2m7f/3m2f); headgear removed here.
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6th

7

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Shibuya Song

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

No impact in two runs for her new stable last month; should be well treated and interesting to see if she's stronger in the betting today.

16/1

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Shibuya Song

9st 0lb

T: James Owen

7th

6

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shibuya Song

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won a 1m4f Flat handicap for Ed Walker in July 2022 and over hurdles in September 2024 for Richard Phillips; well beaten at Southwell (1m6f, AW; 20-1) on stable debut nine days ago and needs to leave that effort well behind.

12/1

Form: P36-42

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Just 1-17 over hurdles but returned from break with fairly good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to a handicap blot; will be fine over today's longer trip; high on the list.
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3rd

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Inspector Lynley

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

Beaten 20l by a handicap blot when second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) and was then a disappointing favourite at Southwell; however, he is on his last winning mark and Sean Bowen takes over.

7/2

7

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Inspector Lynley

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Neil Mulholland

Just 1-17 over hurdles but returned from break with fairly good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to a handicap blot; will be fine over today's longer trip; high on the list.

3/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:12 Fontwell

Inspector Lynley

10st 9lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Now back on same mark as for hard-fought success at Stratford (2m6f, good) last summer but returned from break with low-key C&D run in May and has been absent for another four months since.

10/1

Form: 0-5334

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who rediscovered some form and was placed twice (once over C&D) in June/July; not quite in same form on latest outing 11 weeks ago but still enters calculations.
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13

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Stripe Of Honour

10st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who was in good form in the early part of last season and gained a narrow C&D (good) win on latest outing in October; only 3lb higher today but has fitness to prove and younger rivals appeal more.

10/1

8

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Stripe Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who rediscovered some form and was placed twice (once over C&D) in June/July; not quite in same form on latest outing 11 weeks ago but still enters calculations.

7/1

4th

12

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Stripe Of Honour

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who has rediscovered some form and been placed twice (once over C&D) in recent weeks; slightly out of the weights today, though, and some of his younger rivals look much more interesting.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £71.20
Straight Forecast £55.77
Tricast £203.04
Trifecta £394.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Inspector Lynley

SPOTLIGHT:

Scudamore

The Times:

Jager Time

Daily Mail:

Matoury

The Guardian:

Inspector Lynley

Daily Mirror:

Inspector Lynley

The Sun:

Inspector Lynley

Daily Record:

Inspector Lynley

RP RATINGS:

Scudamore

POSTDATA:

Scudamore

D Express:

Scudamore

The Star:

Scudamore