October 26 / 14.20 Aintree

14.20

Good

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8845.1
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in February, after which he was sold for £105,000, and he kept on for fourth of ten on rules debut in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter three weeks ago (2m, good; 18-1); the step up in trip looks a positive move and he's one to consider.
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10th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Marsiac

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Progressive novice; two wins at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) in the autumn; useful fourth on handicap debut at Hereford (extended 2m4f, soft) considering the first two have done better since; remains with potential and this quicker ground can suit.

8/1

1st

7

26th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Aintree

Marsiac

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Runner-up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in February, after which he was sold for £105,000, and he kept on for fourth of ten on rules debut in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter three weeks ago (2m, good; 18-1); the step up in trip looks a positive move and he's one to consider.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won easily on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in May and changed hands for £155,000 later that month; makes rules debut with new stable in excellent form and he's firmly in calculations.
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3rd

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

14:28 Warwick

Big Ticket

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Point winner who was runner-up on first two hurdle starts (including on good ground) and won a maiden at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) last month; similar form when third of five in handicap at Doncaster (3m, soft) since; carries a 7lb penalty but still stands out as the one to beat.

1/7

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Big Ticket

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Maiden point winner last May; second at Aintree and Ascot on his first two runs over hurdles; pulled up with an overreach next time but asserted in eventually good style when he justified 11-8 favouritism in a maiden at Lingfield (extended 2m3f, heavy) this month, which makes him a striking candidate for 3m on this handicap debut.

3/1

1st

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield

Big Ticket

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Split two next-time winners when second on October's British/hurdling/stable debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and replicated that level next time; bit more to take on trust having pulled up with an overreach just before Christmas, but he sets the form standard on those prior efforts.

10/11

Form: 36- BF

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Kept on for third of 16 on debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January; failed to build on that when sixth at Newbury (2m, good) in March and could do with settling better, but the step up in trip could suit on hurdle debut and he's an interesting contender in view of his debut promise.
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1st

4

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Kempton

Tiddesley Wood

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair level of form at about 2m4f over hurdles, winning a maiden at Windsor (good to soft) in November; well-fourth in Huntingdon Listed race latest but should be much more competitive with his sights lowered.

9/2

4th

5

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 1

15:10 Huntingdon

Tiddesley Wood

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unraced on soft/heavy; fair level of form at about 2m4f over hurdles, with win at Windsor flanked by third-place finishes; has something to find upped in grade but ticks one significant box, being the only runner who is already proven over this sort of distance under rules.

20/1

Form: 622-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
British maiden point winner (3m, good) who was runner-up in two bumpers in the spring (2m, good) and filled the same position on this month's hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good); he was no match for the winner last time but is open to improvement now up in trip and is not ruled out.
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6th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Warwick

Jimmy Hurdstrom

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Irish point winner yet to get off the mark under rules; ran his best race when third over C&D in March; below that form when a warm favourite in a Ffos Las maiden last month but may warrant another chance.

3/1

3rd

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:45 Market Rasen

Jimmy Hurdstrom

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Runner-up in two good-ground bumpers last spring and showed fair form on all four hurdling starts this season, most recently when third on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) last month; leading contender back in novice company.

4/5

3rd

1

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Jimmy Hurdstrom

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Point winner who has largely encouraging rules form and may be capable of progress in this second handicap attempt; returns from a break; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

Form: 13- BF

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish maiden point winner (3m, soft to heavy) who made it 2-2 in Southwell bumper (2m, good to soft) last December; another good run when third under penalty at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in February; could have more to offer now upped in trip over hurdles for top trainer who won this last year.
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4th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

In The Age

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Point/bumper winner; the form of his novice win at Catterick has worked out well (2m3f, good) and he wasn't beaten far on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) despite a late mistake; how significant it is that Harry Atkins (aboard for both those runs; can do this weight) switches to Knickerbockerglory remains to be seen; respected nevertheless.

11/4

2nd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:06 Uttoxeter

In The Age

11st 8lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Point/bumper winner; beat an in-form rival with the pair clear in a 2m3f good-ground novice at Catterick (under Harry Atkins) and might be on a reasonable mark for this first handicap; softer ground won't hinder him.

11/4

Form: 250-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Went close on debut in bumper here (2m1f, good) last November and kept on for 6l fifth of 16 in 4yo Listed bumper at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) in January; down the field at Doncaster in March when last seen but has potential now up in trip on his hurdle debut and could be a contender.
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3rd

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Danger Nap

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Unexposed 5yo who was clear second when upped to 3m1f and fitted with first-time cheekpieces for last month's handicap debut at Warwick (good); could still have more to offer; high on the list.

3/1

2nd

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

18:37 Warwick

Danger Nap

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made a promising start in bumpers but has shown little in three runs over hurdles; still early days and wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut up in trip; may well show improvement.

5/2

4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Danger Nap

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Started off well as he was second on bumper debut and then beaten only 6l in a Listed event; however, now has a regressive profile and needs to get back on track.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6- BF

Last run: 298 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In command when unseating at the final fence on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in March 2024; not written off but he was a well-beaten favourite on his bumper debut at Exeter (2m, soft) in January and needs to be a very different proposition on this first outing since.
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1st

3

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Arctic Conditions

11st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Well held when third in uncompetitive Chepstow novice hurdle (2m7f, good to soft) in December and did not show a great deal in two hurdle races either side of that; however, he was unlucky not to win a slow-ground Irish point in 2024 and is open to improvement on this chase/handicap debut.

6/1

7th

1

26th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Aintree

Arctic Conditions

11st 4lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

In command when unseating at the final fence on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in March 2024; not written off but he was a well-beaten favourite on his bumper debut at Exeter (2m, soft) in January and needs to be a very different proposition on this first outing since.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £16.44
Trifecta £101.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Ticket

RP RATINGS:

Marsiac

Daily Mirror:

In The Age

Telegraph:

Big Ticket

D Express:

Big Ticket

The Sun:

Big Ticket

The Star:

Big Ticket

Daily Record:

Big Ticket

TOPSPEED:

Marsiac

POSTDATA:

Marsiac

The Times:

Marsiac