October 31 / 16.05 Wetherby

16.05

Good

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

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 2354-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in 2m/2m4f novices on final two starts and soft ground was no obvious excuse having run well in a bumper under those conditions; however, his third in a Kelso maiden (2m, good to soft) last December was encouraging with a view to this sort of mark; interesting handicap debutant.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Jehol De Thaix

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Came good at sixth attempt, keeping on resolutely at Newcastle (2m6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; 6lb higher here but has plenty of scope for further progress if his jumping is more fluent this time.

7/2

1st

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Jehol De Thaix

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Perked up again sent handicapping for his two starts this season, in fact best effort when second of nine at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; up 3lb today) last time; on that evidence this longer trip will suit him well.

5/2

2nd

8

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Jehol De Thaix

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Shaped quite well before fading into sixth of ten on seasonal/handicap debut at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October and probably still has some potential but he's been off for another four months since.

12/1

Form: 46-522

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 2m2f novice races on good ground at Stratford, latterly only 4l behind an improver when fitted in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added after a wind operation and can see him going well.
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Verdict Starting price

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:15 Stratford

Duel Au Soleil

11st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Won over hurdles last season and made pretty good start to chasing career when third of seven at Bangor (2m4f, good; wore cheekpieces) in April; weakened out of contention on run-in at Worcester (2m7f, good; first-time visor) this month but drops back in trip here and remains of interest.

11/4

4th

1

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Duel Au Soleil

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) last October; no match at all for the winner on chase debut at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in April but the return to this longer trip can help; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; yard runs two.

9/2

3rd

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Duel Au Soleil

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Combination of handicaps, a wind operation and this headgear has made a different, delivering form figures of 132 in 2m5f-3m handicap hurdles before faring less well after 97 days off at Wetherby; hard to be confident on the back of that but no surprise should he run well now his attention is turned to fences.

9/4

Form: 58153- C

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only had eight races and the best two were here, when winning over 2m3f on soft (3lb lower) and the 11l third over 3m on good ground in March; may need that longer trip under these conditions but has to be of some interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Farmer Jimmy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up over C&D in November on soft (effective on good) but hasn't kicked on from there and not sure the latest Sedgefield run (3m3f) was that much of a step back in the right direction.

14/1

6th

7

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Farmer Jimmy

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November and ran pretty well when fourth of 12 at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) next time; of interest on those performances but two lacklustre efforts have followed.

12/1

Form: 4327-4 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Exposed under both codes these days and wasn't at his best on the Flat before a 16l defeat back jumping at Carlisle.
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5th

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

V Twelve

10st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Martin Todhunter

Landed a third Flat win when taking Hamilton amateur riders' handicap (1m5f, good) around a year ago; now 2lb lower but he's been soundly beaten on both starts this year (1m4f Catterick handicap, 1m7f Hexham handicap chase) and needs to stage a revival.

10/1

4th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

V Twelve

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Hurdle/Flat winner; wasn't at his best on the Flat following a break at Catterick last month but should come on for the run; conditions fine; quite interesting on chase debut.

13/2

Form: 89655-

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Out the back in all his races but handicaps were always likely to see him in a better light; market helpful.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has shown bits of form that give him claims, such as when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in April, but pulled up at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month; his mark continues to fall but he needs to show more consistency.

20/1

9

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up.

13/2

Form: 5182P3

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race.
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10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Victory Club

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Dan Skelton; several good runs for Rebecca Menzies last season, including when third at Kelso on latest start in November (3m, soft); just as effective on this better ground; each-way chance.

10/1

3rd

5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 5

12:55 Kelso

Victory Club

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Left Dan Skelton after winning at Stratford (2m2f, good; from 7lb lower) in July; visored at Wetherby (2m5f-3m) on last two starts when thereabouts from the front, without fully seeing out his race; ground conditions softer than ideal but he looks a player.

11/4

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Victory Club

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race.

8/1

Form: 125432

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has continued to perform well since winning over 2m4f at Perth in the summer and pulled clear with a last-time-out winner at Carlisle two weeks ago; up 4lb but has a solid chance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Top Flight Century

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off 6lb lower at this meeting last season when with Adam Nicol (good); has since won at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) but has a bit to find with Betteryouthanme on recent Hexham form.

16/1

5th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Top Flight Century

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: David Thompson

Ex-Adam Nicol; winner at Sedgefield on stable debut in December (2m4f, good to soft) but below par since, including on the Flat (AW) last time.

33/1

Form: P-6899

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.
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Verdict Starting price

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Nanny Daisy

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.

33/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Nanny Daisy

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.

33/1

9th

12

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Nanny Daisy

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Nothing more than minor promise among her qualifying races and beaten about 17l when ninth of 15 at 50-1 on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

Form: 210772

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
2m7f winner at Hexham during the summer; back to form when runner-up here 16 days ago over 3m; the drop in trip is offputting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped.

16/1

6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Belladinotte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.

14/1

4th

8

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Belladinotte

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track.

10/1

Form: /31384 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has looked high in the weights since going up 7lb for winning at Market Rasen in June (2m4f, good); probably vulnerable.
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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

Non-runners

Captain Cool

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £29.79
Tricast £231.83
Trifecta £278.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Duel Au Soleil

The Times:

Belladinotte

POSTDATA:

Victory Club

The Sun:

Captain Cool

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Flight Century

TOPSPEED:

V Twelve

Daily Mirror:

Belladinotte

WEST COUNTRY:

Duel Au Soleil

The Guardian:

Duel Au Soleil

Daily Mail:

Duel Au Soleil

D Express:

Duel Au Soleil

The Star:

Duel Au Soleil

Daily Record:

Duel Au Soleil

Telegraph:

Victory Club