November 01 / 15.30 Wetherby

15.30

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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: /1340- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Looked a mare of considerable promise when making successful British debut in maiden at Kempton (2m, good) on Boxing Day, but failed to build on that and has since left Nicky Henderson; well-bred and may still be unexposed; worth monitoring in the market on first start for new stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

16:25 Cartmel

Kientzheim

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

Placed off 4lb higher in competitive handicap hurdle here (2m1f, good) in June, but weakened into fifth on chasing debut at Hexham in June and was pulled up in C&D race won by well-backed stablemate Passing Diamond last month; could still have a future over fences but has a point to prove.

5/1

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:12 Cartmel

Kientzheim

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

Slightly disappointing when weakening fifth on last month's chasing debut at Hexham but now 2lb lower than when close third over hurdles here in May and will be dangerous if able to transfer that form to fences.

11/4

Form: 121241 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
In excellent form over the last few months, winning three times over hurdles and once on the Flat; latest success came from the front over C&D (good; 9-2) 17 days ago; nudged up another 2lb and this is a warmer race but she's fit and hard to discount.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Max Of Stars

10st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ollie Pears

Best effort this season when second, behind a rival who was completing a hurdles four-timer, over C&D (good) on penultimate start; reasonably interesting on that form and remains favourably treated, being 3lb below last winning mark.

10/1

7

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Max Of Stars

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

A three-time 2m hurdles winner last season; back on song when second of three in 2m1f handicap at Sedgefield 22 days ago; not out of things off an unchanged mark.

7/1

2nd

3

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:05 Sedgefield

Max Of Stars

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

3lb below last winning mark in October; only real effort of note in five runs after a wind operation was when second on the Flat in June; likely to go from the front.

4/1

Form: 770223 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who arrives on the back of three placed efforts, third to an unexposed sort at Tipperary (2m, good/yielding) on latest; should be in the thick of things again.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Half A Chance

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish challenger whose sole success came in a Limerick maiden on his hurdles debut in May 2024; placed five times last term and returns to this discipline after a couple of unsuccessful runs over fences this month; win record is offputting.

8/1

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:20 Cartmel

Half A Chance

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole success came in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May 2024; placed several times since and made a promising debut over fences when fourth of 12 at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) 16 days ago; should win races but up against a serious rival here.

9/4

4th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Half A Chance

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle two years ago; consistent placed form in handicap hurdles last year, well below best last month at Plumpton; straight into handicap company for chase debut and inexperience a concern.

20/1

Form: 15410- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Took well to hurdling last term, winning at Newcastle (2m, good) and Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft); had wind surgery before a spin on the Flat at Newcastle (20-1) two weeks ago; still only a 4yo and may not have reached his ceiling over hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inappropriate

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-6 in cheekpieces for new stable since the summer, having won at Musselburgh (2m, good) and over hurdles; fourth in good-quality handicap hurdle last month and this return to Tapeta won't be a problem; ought to make his presence felt.

9/1

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high.

9/1

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list.

11/2

Form: 9/20-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to stablemate Fransham who won this race in 2019 and 2020; his own five hurdle wins include one over C&D in October 2021 and he's now 20lb lower, but it's been a downward spiral since and he was tailed off on reappearance at Market Rasen (9-1) 18 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Takeit Easy

11st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Still up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) on his penultimate start; others are preferred, though.

6/1

4th

6

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Takeit Easy

11st 1lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Pam Sly

Veteran who may still be up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) last time; fighting chance off same mark.

5/1

2nd

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Takeit Easy

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Losing streak nearing three years, and he folded pretty quickly after a mistake at Doncaster latest; 19lb lower than when well held in this race in 2023, but wouldn't be certain he could capitalise.

14/1

Form: 441211 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Better than ever since joining this stable, winning three of her last four races; easily beat four rivals at Hexham (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago and an 8lb rise should not stop her being competitive again.
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6th

9

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Last year's winner (from 7lb lower); form figures here (2m-2m4f) this year read 544343; finished in front of two of these rivals (Try Them and Nobotheratall) when a keeping-on third to Inappropriate over C&D latest; eased 1lb, and is back on her last winning mark (Hexham).

7/1

3rd

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was placed off 1lb higher in a bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) in July and was respectable fourth in Class 2 C&D contest last month; each-way claims at least.

7/1

4th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was seemingly back in good form when close third in bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) five weeks ago; up in grade today but remains on a good mark; no surprise if she features.

13/2

Form: -12313 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite when third to Max Of Stars over C&D 17 days ago but still ran creditably and that followed Flat and hurdles wins in September; tough, reliable and unlikely to be far away.
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6th

3

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Saligo Bay

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Very productive in 2025 but has gone the opposite way this year; pulled up in last two outings and, although 1lb below last winning mark, he is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

20/1

8

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Saligo Bay

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Last year's winner (from 14lb lower); went clear from the last to score at Haydock (2m Class 3, good to soft; from a similar mark) last December; more miss than hit (0-5) since, though, weakening quickly (pulled up) in the Cartmel Cup latest; risky proposition currently.

25/1

4

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best.

20/1

Non-runners

Go Dante, Dont Mind If I Do, Monaco Rules

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £15.60
Tricast £39.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saligo Bay

The Times:

Don't Mind If I Do

Daily Mirror:

Max Of Stars

The Guardian:

Pure Gold

TOPSPEED:

Go Dante

Daily Mail:

Don't Mind If I Do

The Star:

Don't Mind If I Do

Daily Record:

Max Of Stars

D Express:

Pure Gold

The Sun:

Go Dante

RP RATINGS:

Saligo Bay

POSTDATA:

Saligo Bay

Telegraph:

Saligo Bay