October 31 / 15.30 Wetherby

15.30

Good

Racing Value At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 5f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 368091

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Picked up for £13,000 the day after easily winning a 3m1f handicap at Plumpton (good to soft) for Olly Murphy; that was her first run after wind surgery so could progress further after only six races under rules; carries a penalty.
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2

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Princesse Milania

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over hurdles last October (first over 3m) and creditable runs since; quite interesting on her chase debut.

13/2

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Princesse Milania

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this trainer at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; hasn't really built on that since (beaten 17l when second over just short of 3m at Newcastle latest) but this is a weak race and being dropped another 2lb can only help.

3/1

2nd

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Princesse Milania

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this trainer at Wetherby (2m5f, good; 4-1) in October, but she has found a few stronger since, including when a weakening third at Southwell (3m; beaten 12l) a fortnight ago; place possible, but no more than that from this mark.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 5-2667

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in Ireland well over two years ago, which remains his only success; however, well handicapped on the peak of his hurdle form (for Kerry Lee) and has been running well on the Flat in recent weeks.
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4th

3

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Wasthatok

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won over hurdles at Newcastle last November and when back on the Flat at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March; badly hampered and unseated over hurdles next time; still has mileage in his mark judged on old Flat form; respected.

5/1

16

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Wasthatok

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won easily at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December; soundly beaten behind Judicial Deference at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) in January but he's probably better than that and he won on the AW last week; not ruled out.

16/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wasthatok

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Better known as a hurdler but was having only his second start on the AW when second of six at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) in September; now 1lb lower and could go well.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /732-2

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in her final two handicap hurdles (2m4f; good/good to firm) and returns to this scene after a Flat win on the AW; likely contender.
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3rd

3

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Lillistar

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Winless since a breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton (2m) in October but she got back on song with third of five in 2m Catterick handicap in May; not ruled out.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 4P5555 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who had threatened to lose his way but has bounced back with reasonable efforts at Uttoxeter (2m4f) and here (3m), going down by about 8l on both occasions; each-way claims.
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2nd

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple hurdle winner who is rated 12lb lower over fences and he rediscovered some form when beaten 2l at Cartmel three weeks ago (2m5f, good); should be bang there if repeating that effort.

3/1

3rd

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:23 Cartmel

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three on the bounce over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but has lost his form in the blink of an eye and finished last on his recent return to chasing (0-8).

10/1

4th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Thank You Blue

11st 9lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Returned to form and completed quick hat-trick over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but quickly went off the boil towards end of last season (pulled up on two of last three appearances); competes off his lower chase mark here and might be allowed an uncontested lead but has a poor completion rate over fences; risky.

8/1

Form: 545545

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
A 10yo with high mileage but has run three respectable races already this month and likely to give backers some run for their money.
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1st

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Dalileo

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Course regular who looked as good as ever when keeping on strongly from off the pace for clearcut C&D (good) win ten days ago; 6lb higher in a stronger race today but can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Dalileo

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Perth regular, with three course wins, including from 3lb higher in this last year; plugged on from an impossible position to finish a modest third over C&D (Creadan Grace fifth) 25 days ago; he's into the twilight of his career, so others make more appeal.

12/1

3rd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Dalileo

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

This race in 2024 is among his three Perth wins from 23 visits; latest win was last July over C&D again from 2lb higher than today and that was his second run after a break, the same scenario which presents itself today; needs a second look but others are preferred for the win.

16/1

Form: P1-6P9

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shock winner after wind surgery at Southwell in April (3m, good) but nothing positive since then.
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1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:33 Stratford

East Eagle

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Drew clear to clear by 9l over C&D (good) in April, his third hurdling success, and is now only 2lb above that mark but looked out of sorts on his latest outing and is not one to rely upon heavily.

13/2

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

East Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April and also has a C&D success on his CV but was unable to land a telling blow on his two starts at Hexham last month and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark.

12/1

6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

Form: 722185

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Twice went close before off the mark at Stratford (3m2f, good) but hasn't kicked on from there and this trip might be on the sharp side.
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5th

7

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Moro Rock

10st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Just 1-21 overall but is back on the mark he defied at Stratford last July (3m3f, good), and he'd only just missed out in this corresponding race immediately beforehand (C&D record reads 2225); not out of this.

16/1

3rd

6

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Moro Rock

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over a similar trip at Stratford last summer (on good ground) when only 1lb lower; hasn't kicked on but might be better for a break.

8/1

7th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Moro Rock

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Twice went close before off the mark at Stratford (3m2f, good) but hasn't kicked on from there and this trip might be on the sharp side.

10/1

Form: 458662 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles and ran well when a beaten favourite at Market Rasen last time (2m2f, good); 2lb rise annoying but should be a factor.
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6th

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Bannister

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Without a win since September 2024 and needs to be at full strength to win this back from a break.

8/1

Form: 5PP-P6

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Simpletwistoffaith

11st 6lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

16-race maiden over hurdles; latest 14l defeat at Galway was a small step in the right direction but will need more.

50/1

10

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Simpletwistoffaith

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John F O’Neill

0-15 over hurdles; pulled up last three starts in this sphere for former yard; heavy defeats in three runs on the Flat for this stable; impossible to fancy.

40/1

Form: 5U62-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.
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8th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Cap Ricochet

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Dawson

Eight-race maiden who has been well held in two handicaps for his current yard and latest was at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; tongue-tie is now added and he needs to significantly raise his game after a break.

25/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 554-08 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice.
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11th

1

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Elogio

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice.

14/1

1

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Elogio

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice.

14/1

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Elogio

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Started off for Lizzie Quinlan with three pretty good efforts last summer (one over C&D) and is versatile regarding ground; returned from layoff with quiet run in July but has possibilities here if that outing brought him on.

20/1

Form: U01-PP D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Gustavo Goodway

10st 11lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle when trained in Ireland but was pulled up in three successive handicaps last year for Joanne Foster; opposable, despite since winning two small-field points since.

33/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Gustavo Goodway

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Joanne Foster

Won a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Down Royal in April (good) but pulled up over fences and hurdles since then, latterly on yard debut when 40-1 at Hexham.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.00
Straight Forecast £39.13
Tricast £181.69
Trifecta £273.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Princesse Milania

The Times:

Lillistar

TOPSPEED:

Wasthatok

Telegraph:

Moro Rock

Daily Mail:

Bannister

RP RATINGS:

Princesse Milania

POSTDATA:

Princesse Milania

The Guardian:

Princesse Milania

Daily Mirror:

Princesse Milania

The Star:

Princesse Milania

The Sun:

Lillistar

Daily Record:

Lillistar

D Express:

Wasthatok