March 24 / 17.00 Southwell

17.00

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Visit The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Visit The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 321434 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent in a good few handicaps until running below par last time when 3m1f shouldn't have been an issue, though good to soft might have been (seems best on good); wouldn't rule out in the new cheekpieces.
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1st

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Dartmouth Rose

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Made all in small-field C&D (good) contest last month and now 2-2 since cheekpieces were added; another 4lb higher today but the headgear may unlock further improvement; likely contender.

7/4

1st

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:40 Fakenham

Dartmouth Rose

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Probably showed career-best form when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; 7lb rise asks quite a lot of her but this C&D also suits and the headgear may prompt further improvement; big player.

15/8

1st

12

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Dartmouth Rose

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Fairly consistent in a good few handicaps until running below par last time when 3m1f shouldn't have been an issue, though good to soft might have been (seems best on good); wouldn't rule out in the new cheekpieces.

11/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-3541 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Game in winning at the eighth attempt at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; 11-4 favourite) two months ago; subsequent 4lb rise looks fair and cheekpieces go on (has twice worn a hood in the past); should be thereabouts.
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2nd

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Cher Monsieur

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Scored over hurdles at start of this year and built upon his promising chase debut when winning four-runner race at Plumpton (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; only 3lb higher here and probably still on the upgrade; wears tongue-tie for first time; good chance.

8/11

1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Cher Monsieur

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

1-9 over hurdles; shaped with clear promise on chase debut when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) 24 days ago; drop in trip shouldn't be an inconvenience and a bold bid to go one better can be expected.

13/8

2nd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Cher Monsieur

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Battled well to win over hurdles at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and also ran well when clear second to next-time-out winner at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in March; moves back up in trip for this chasing debut and has Irish pointing experience to call upon; high on the list.

5/2

Form: -022P0

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Beaten a length over C&D (good to soft) in December but hard to trust after two heavier defeats (first-time tongue-tie last time); bit risky.
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7th

5

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Feet On The Ground

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-12 over hurdles but often placed; chase debut at Worcester was encouraging (2m, good) but she was lacklustre on her return visit when the 2m4f trip was no excuse; not entirely sure what to expect.

7/1

6th

5

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Worcester

Feet On The Ground

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

No threat to easy winner Beorma when third of five on chasing debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago but that run was still quite encouraging, and she might be better suited by this longer trip; won't mind if the ground softens; one to consider.

10/1

3rd

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Feet On The Ground

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ultimately disappointing over hurdles (0-12) but she has some competitive form off this sort of mark and a pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences.

100/30

Form: -65F47

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Struggled in novice races over shorter and was expected to improve for 2m5f on handicap debut only to find soft ground against him; remains unexposed and wears a first-time tongue-tie; could easily have a major say.
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8th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

My Fortune

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Handicap career yet to take off, only reviving a little for the debuted tongue-tie at Southwell latest (2m5f, good); positive response to wind surgery likelier more significant to his chances here than a 3lb ease.

6/1

5th

8

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

My Fortune

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Struggled in novice races over shorter and was expected to improve for 2m5f on handicap debut only to find soft ground against him; remains unexposed and wears a first-time tongue-tie; could easily have a major say.

9/1

7th

10

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

My Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Not the only one in the field who could approve of this first crack at a handicap after struggling in novice races over shorter; hard to rule out and especially should market vibes bode well.

11/2

Form: /58624

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No wins in nine; best run was here on her penultimate start when going down narrowly over this trip on soft ground; appeared to get outpaced on good ground at Huntingdon 13 days ago so that's a worry.
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7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ever Ready

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Remains winless and she comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 2m4f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; others are preferred.

16/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Ever Ready

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

No wins in nine; best run was here on her penultimate start when going down narrowly over this trip on soft ground; appeared to get outpaced on good ground at Huntingdon 13 days ago so that's a worry.

7/1

4th

6

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Ever Ready

11st 4lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Low-mileage 7yo who took a big step forward when second of 11 in 2m4f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's weighted to go close in her bid for a maiden success.

2/1

Form: 791471 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.
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5th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Bravethewaves

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.

5/1

7th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Bravethewaves

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.

6/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

Bravethewaves

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over slightly further here (good) just over a year ago and was also on target at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; current mark is workable but he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.

7/2

Form: 31245U

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has only won over fences (three times) and still held some sort of chance when unseating nine days ago at Market Rasen; his hurdle form isn't so convincing, though.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

We Got Your Back

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: L J Morgan

Has won three races over fences, the latest off this mark over C&D in October (good); has not been in top form last few starts; could bounce back.

11/2

8th

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

We Got Your Back

11st 7lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Has only won over fences (three times) and still held some sort of chance when unseating nine days ago at Market Rasen; his hurdle form isn't so convincing, though.

20/1

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:57 Market Rasen

We Got Your Back

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Has won three chases, the latest at Hexham in October; not at his best on last two runs but on a fair mark now and could go well.

7/1

Form: 9/666-

Last run: 420 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Forgettable efforts in his qualifying races (2m4f/2m5f) and makes handicap debut after wind surgery and a long absence; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Keepkalmandkarryon

11st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Lightly-raced 7yo who returned from 14 months off/wind surgery with a well-held tenth on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove.

14/1

10th

7

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Keepkalmandkarryon

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Forgettable efforts in his qualifying races (2m4f/2m5f) and makes handicap debut after wind surgery and a long absence; would need to see some confidence behind him.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 554-53

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on his handicap debut but was beaten even further back over 2m4f at Market Rasen (14l off the winner); off the same mark here but has undergone a wind operation, which may help.
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1

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Little Big Kev

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Richard Phillips

Looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on his handicap debut but was beaten even further back over 2m4f at Market Rasen (14l off the winner); off the same mark here but has undergone a wind operation, which may help.

12/1

5th

3

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

Little Big Kev

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Richard Phillips

Good finishing effort in his first few races; hasn't sustained that trend, latterly over hurdles, but may improve now handicapping on first run since further wind surgery.

8/1

5th

3

25th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:03 Uttoxeter

Little Big Kev

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Richard Phillips

Good finishing effort in his first few races; hasn't sustained that trend, latterly over hurdles, but may improve now handicapping on first run since further wind surgery.

8/1

Form: 6665

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

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No Results Found

Form: 994

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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Form: 54-037

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Low mileage for an 8yo; beaten 23l (2m4f) and 13l (2m) in his two handicaps and now goes in a tongue-tie which clearly needs to make some difference.
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10

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Troop Ship

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Low mileage for an 8yo; beaten 23l (2m4f) and 13l (2m) in his two handicaps and now goes in a tongue-tie which clearly needs to make some difference.

20/1

7th

8

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:18 Market Rasen

Troop Ship

11st 3lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Mel Rowley

Still very unexposed after only four starts but was well held when last of three on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) six weeks ago; drops back in trip here; significant improvement required.

16/1

4th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Troop Ship

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in second, lost position before 4 out, weakened after 3 out

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £34.31
Tricast £298.59
Trifecta £363.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Fortune

Daily Mail:

Little Big Kev

The Times:

Parish Star

Telegraph:

Bravethewaves

RP RATINGS:

Dartmouth Rose

Daily Mirror:

Cher Monsieur

POSTDATA:

Ever Ready

The Star:

Kylenoe Dancer

D Express:

My Fortune

The Sun:

Little Big Kev

The Guardian:

Parish Star

Daily Record:

Bravethewaves