October 30 / 14.17 Stratford

14.17

Good To Soft

EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6535.2
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2/P-74

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a soft-ground bumper but was pulled up when odds-on for hurdling debut and then finished well held in both subsequent runs; still early days but equipment didn't make much difference last time; risky.
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8th

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Heart Over Head

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won at Uttoxeter (2m6f, heavy) in December on second handicap start and followed up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft); tailed off at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) since but made a bad early mistake; retains potential.

6/1

18th

6

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Heart Over Head

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Improving 7yo who bids for a hat-trick after emphatic wins at Uttoxeter (2m6f, heavy) and Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft); moves up in grade here but still needs to be taken very seriously.

9/2

1st

1

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Heart Over Head

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well suited by combination of heavy ground and step up to 2m6f when comfortably beating three rivals at Uttoxeter last month, his sixth start over hurdles; could have more improvement to come but is 10lb higher here and may not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast faster ground.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took five goes to win an Irish point; made an encouraging start over hurdles when fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in April but he failed to build on that when a remote sixth at Chepstow last month; others preferred.
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6th

7

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

High Tea

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Beat a dual subsequent winner when scoring by 4l over C&D (soft) on handicap debut in November and held every chance before penultimate-flight fall at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft; race in which West To The Bridge finished second) last month; now 13b above his winning mark but must be considered.

7/2

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

High Tea

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Took five goes to win an Irish point; made an encouraging start over hurdles when fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in April but he failed to build on that when a remote sixth at Chepstow last month; others preferred.

16/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

High Tea

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Took five goes to win an Irish point; made an encouraging start over hurdles when fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in April but he failed to build on that when a remote sixth at Chepstow last month; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 669-F

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in three bumpers in the spring and was beaten when he took a heavy fall on hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft; 66-1) last month.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Idaho Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Finished down the field in three bumpers in the spring and was beaten when he took a heavy fall on hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft; 66-1) last month.

50/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Idaho Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Finished down the field in three bumpers in the spring and was beaten when he took a heavy fall on hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft; 66-1) last month.

50/1

4

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Idaho Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Showed only minor promise in three bumpers last season and needs to take a big step forward on this hurdling debut.

40/1

Form: 43-

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two bumpers last winter, more recently when a 7l third of seven at Ffos Las (2m, soft); closely related to useful hurdle winner Steel Ally (1m7f-2m2f) and he needs a close look on this switch to jumping.
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6th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Next Twist

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

In good form over hurdles when last out, winning a Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) and an Ayr novice (2m, soft; made all); closely related to a hurdle/chase winner; interesting contender on chase debut; can pull hard.

5/4

1st

2

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Next Twist

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won by 6l in first-time hood (retained since) at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in November on second hurdle start, and good second here since (2m, heavy) under a penalty; strong claims today.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in Irish point (3m, good to yielding) in April, form advertised by the runner-up since; brother to useful hurdle/chase winner but he has lots of stamina in pedigree and this trip is not sure to suit on rules debut.
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6th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

14:15 Plumpton

Our Amigo

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Well-related Malinas gelding who has shown promise in a point and over hurdles; bled from the nose when finishing a well-held fifth at Lingfield in November but an earlier Stratford third (2m, good to soft) reads well; worth considering with the longer trip expected to suit.

6/1

5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Lingfield

Our Amigo

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Third in a 3m Irish point and this stoutly bred gelding ran well to be third at Stratford as 2m around there was always going to be on the sharp side; has a future.

9/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Our Amigo

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Third in Irish point (3m, good to yielding) in April, form advertised by the runner-up since; brother to useful hurdle/chase winner but he has lots of stamina in pedigree and this trip is not sure to suit on rules debut.

33/1

Form: 10- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler.
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4th

16

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Quaviste

10st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who was runner-up in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December and not beaten far when fifth of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) last month, when the speedy track didn't appear to play to his strengths; in top hands and could take a step forward today.

11/2

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Quaviste

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler.

2/1

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Quaviste

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler.

2/1

Form: 57-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise in two bumpers, more recently when midfield in good race at Warwick (2m, good) in March; half-brother to several hurdle winners and needs checking in market on his switch to this sphere.
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6th

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Tao Enki

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

0-7 but ran his best race to date when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good) 25 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps up in trip but knocking on the door and should go close.

7/2

2nd

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:47 Hereford

Tao Enki

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Showed ability on three of his four runs over hurdles but looks on a stiff mark, despite a 4lb drop, judged on his recent handicap debut; now tries headgear.

11/2

7th

5

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Tao Enki

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

No closer than 13l in three runs over hurdles but has shown enough to believe he can be a lot more competitive at this level.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished placed in the second of his two Irish points in the spring; half-brother to two hurdle winners but he looks a stayer on breeding and could be one for later on.
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4th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Walkinthepresent

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Off the mark at the sixth attempt over hurdles when when justifying favouritism at Taunton (3m, good) last month; up 7lb but he hit a clear personal best with that comfortable success and he's a major player again.

13/8

1st

8

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Walkinthepresent

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Lightly raced son of Walk In The Park who has taken a big step forward since sent handicapping, cheekpieces on when a clear third of ten at Chepstow (3m) 24 days ago; up 2lb but he can do better still with the headgear retained and merits serious consideration.

3/1

Form: 50

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell in sole Irish point and well held in both bumpers; hurdling debut.
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6th

5

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Bombay Pete

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Showed some promise in an Irish point (3m, heavy) and a Worcester bumper (2m, good); rather disappointing over hurrdles including in handicaps on last two runs, but on a good mark now and an interesting contender in a fairly weak event.

9/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 234 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two French jumps winners but he failed to beat a rival in a junior hurdle event at Taunton (2m, good) on debut in March; was sent off at 11-2 for that race but he needs a transformation on his return.
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4th

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Cote DAnge

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Unexposed after only four runs but was just a respectable third of seven when upped from 2m to 2m5f for handicap debut at Hereford (soft) in February and needs improvement here.

14/1

3rd

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

Cote DAnge

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Well beaten over hurdles on all three starts but it's still early days and he steps up in trip on handicap debut; no forlorn hope.

6/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Cote DAnge

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Half-brother to two French jumps winners but he failed to beat a rival in a junior hurdle event at Taunton (2m, good) on debut in March; was sent off at 11-2 for that race but he needs a transformation on his return.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000euros yearling, £17,000 2yo, 28,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam placed in French 2m1f hurdles, sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Another Emotion, half-sister to French 2m3f hurdle/2m4f chase winner Linodargent; yard 14% in novice events this season.
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3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Ffos Las

Guardami Ancora

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Runner-up in three of five races, all over hurdles; best form on last three outings, the latest at Hereford (2m4f, good) last month, and he'll probably be placed at best again.

8/1

2nd

3

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Guardami Ancora

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Twice runner-up and although beaten further (about 8l) over 2m here last time, that was his best run according to Topspeed and RPRs; shouldn't be far away in a race of this nature; bred for this far.

9/2

11

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Guardami Ancora

10st 13lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

12,000euros yearling, £17,000 2yo, 28,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam placed in French 2m1f hurdles, sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Another Emotion, half-sister to French 2m3f hurdle/2m4f chase winner Linodargent; yard 14% in novice events this season.

25/1

Form: 217- D

Last run: 264 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 16-runner Listed event at Cheltenham (soft) in January, on the second of his three bumper runs last season; that form was boosted when the runner-up won next time and the third has won three times over hurdles since; looks an interesting recruit to this sphere and needs a close look.
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1st

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Precious Metal

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Henrietta C Knight

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; pulled up in a Sandown handicap (2m4f, soft) last month but that was a tough assignment in a valuable event and he still has potential after only five runs in this sphere; needs checking in market on this drop back in grade.

6/1

14

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 178y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Precious Metal

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Henrietta C Knight

Bit disappointing when stepped up in trip over C&D (heavy) five weeks ago; had a solid record over 2m before then, winning at Lingfield (good to soft; by neck from Cinquenta), but he now needs to get back on track.

20/1

3rd

1

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 178y

Class 3

12:55 Sandown

Precious Metal

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Henrietta C Knight

Largely solid record at about 2m features wins in Cheltenham Listed bumper (soft) last term and Lingfield maiden hurdle (good to soft) latest start; open to further progress on handicap debut, assuming he stays this new trip; possibilities.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £155,000 after winning on Irish point debut (3m, yielding) in February; has Flat and hurdle winners in his striking pedigree and he could have a bright future at this new discipline.
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15th

20

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Taurus Bay

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree in December; only just denied over this sort of trip in soft-ground Grade 2 on the New course here in January; has quite a plucky attitude but that form leaves him with something to find.

25/1

2nd

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Taurus Bay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree last month; he did it nicely last time from a useful yardstick, who won either side of that defeat; there's every chance this step up in trip will suit and he's high on the list.

100/30

13

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Taurus Bay

10st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bought for £155,000 after winning on Irish point debut (3m, yielding) in February; has Flat and hurdle winners in his striking pedigree and he could have a bright future at this new discipline.

6/4

Form: 7-5P

Last run: 152 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers and was pulled up at a big price on hurdling debut here (2m2f, good) in May.
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14

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Secret Pass

10st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Well held in two bumpers and was pulled up at a big price on hurdling debut here (2m2f, good) in May.

100/1

14

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Secret Pass

10st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Well held in two bumpers and was pulled up at a big price on hurdling debut here (2m2f, good) in May.

100/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Secret Pass

10st 7lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Down the field in her two bumpers and can only be watched on this switch to hurdling.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £9.79
Trifecta £186.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Taurus Bay

The Times:

Quaviste

LAMBOURN:

Precious Metal

Telegraph:

Next Twist

TOPSPEED:

High Tea

POSTDATA:

Heart Over Head

WEST COUNTRY:

Taurus Bay

D Express:

Taurus Bay

Daily Mirror:

Taurus Bay

Daily Record:

Taurus Bay

The Sun:

Precious Metal

The Guardian:

Quaviste

Daily Mail:

Quaviste

The Star:

Quaviste