October 13 / 14.42 Hereford

14.42

Good

BetWright Bangers N’Cash Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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BetWright Bangers N’Cash Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2323-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Hasn't done much wrong at all since sent over hurdles and was well on top at Warwick 12 days ago (2m, good); has the penalty but looks sure to be involved.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

Jackstell

12st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Had been disappointing since completing a hat-trick around this time last year, including over 2m here, but bounced back to form following a second wind operation when staying on well to win at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; up 4lb but Isabelle Ryder's claim more than offsets that and there could be further improvement over this longer trip.

9/4

1st

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Jackstell

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Completed a hat-trick when winning on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last November; disappointing on his three starts since but wind surgery may have done the trick and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance; one to watch in the betting.

13/2

1

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Jackstell

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three consecutive small-field races in the autumn, the latest a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good), but has been well below par on his two subsequent starts, including at Market Rasen in May after a break; remains feasibly treated if the cheekpieces and tongue-tie prove a positive addition.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 432221

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Had his consistency rewarded with a narrow maiden victory at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); it's not strong form and he carries a penalty, but no reason why he won't run well.
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1st

3

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:15 Stratford

Whatyouwaitingfor

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-4 over fences for new stable this year but ran well over 2m1f here on last two appearances, losing out only by half a length on latter occasion; should be fine over this longer trip; good chance.

13/8

2nd

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Whatyouwaitingfor

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-3 over fences but ran well when clear third over C&D (good to firm) last month, despite making two significant jumping errors in the closing stages; competes off same mark today; one to consider.

9/2

3rd

2

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:05 Stratford

Whatyouwaitingfor

11st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Remote when second of three on stable/chase debut but ran well for a long way before weakening into third at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month and could be better suited by the forecast dryer ground here.

5/1

Form: 44-2

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beat a good horse in his Irish point; making steady progress under rules, last time chasing home the odds-on favourite in a 2m maiden on good ground at Warwick; should be bang there.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Big Boy Barney

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Point winner who got off the mark over fences on his second attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March; third on both starts since and first-time cheekpieces are now employed along with regular tongue-tie; should be thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

6

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Big Boy Barney

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Off the mark over fences at second attempt, with very comfortable win in four-runner C&D (good) contest in March; again ran well when third at Southwell (2m4f, good; albeit finished tired) last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

6/1

3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Big Boy Barney

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

This Irish point winner was having only his second chase start when landing a cosy success in a small-field Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; seems to have odd quirk (hung left on the run-in at Huntingdon) but has the potential for better again over fences.

2/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer at up to 1m4f for Kevin Ryan and signed off for him when a near miss at Doncaster in July; well beaten in two Flat runs for current yard, albeit in good handicaps; could make a hurdler and Sean Bowen rides.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(13)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Marhaba The Champ

9st 4lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Formerly useful but poor form in 2026, including a refusal to race on latest Flat outing; has had a wind op since last seen over hurdles in June; hard to fancy.

50/1

Non-runners

Spartan Times

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £5.88
Trifecta £6.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Boy Barney

TOPSPEED:

Jackstell

The Star:

Whatyouwaitingfor

Telegraph:

Spartan Times

RP RATINGS:

Big Boy Barney

The Times:

Big Boy Barney

The Guardian:

Big Boy Barney

Daily Mirror:

Big Boy Barney

The Sun:

Big Boy Barney

Daily Record:

Big Boy Barney

POSTDATA:

Jackstell

LAMBOURN:

Jackstell

Daily Mail:

Jackstell

D Express:

Jackstell