March 28 / 17.08 Stratford

17.08

Good

OOH Cooling Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 2m 2f 148y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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OOH Cooling Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 54/12- BF

Last run: 411 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made light of an absence when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f) in January 2025 and backed it up with a very good second of five at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; returns from 13 months off here but can't be ruled out with yard going well.
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3

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Telhimlisten

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

Long breaks are a feature in his profile and he was returning from another when prevailing narrowly at Stratford two months ago (2m2f, good); if as good again off 4lb higher he'll be thereabouts.

11/8

1st

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Telhimlisten

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made light of an absence when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f) in January 2025 and backed it up with a very good second of five at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; returns from 13 months off here but can't be ruled out with yard going well.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3-1155 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in the autumn, including over C&D, and comes here after a respectable fifth of 14 in 2m1f Carisle handicap last month; in the mix off a 3lb lower mark.
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2nd

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Soldiers Leap

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won two in a row in the autumn (2m2f/2m, good to soft/soft) and, after a couple of respectable fifth placings, he was a close second at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; in the mix if seeing out this longer trip; the hood worn on his last four starts is left off.

7/2

2nd

6

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Soldiers Leap

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: T Ellis

Scored twice in the autumn, including over C&D, and comes here after a respectable fifth of 14 in 2m1f Carisle handicap last month; in the mix off a 3lb lower mark.

9/2

5th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Soldiers Leap

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has progressed since wind surgery early last year, winning handicaps at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter before decent fifth at Newbury (2m, good to soft) latest; 10lb higher than last winning mark but solid chance.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1B3131

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
In fine form for his current yard and he got back on the up with 2m Fakenham handicap success 15 days ago; up 3lb but strong at the finish there so he holds excellent claims back over a longer trip.
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8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Morning Mayhem

11st 1lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Contrasting performances at Newton Abbot last month, winning well but then finishing last of four; cheekpieces fitted for this much tougher test.

25/1

4th

1

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

19:00 Newton Abbot

Morning Mayhem

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Made it four wins since joining this yard with a wide-margin success in a higher grade over 2m1f here nine days ago, achieved in little more than a canter; well treated under his 7lb penalty and he's versatile regarding ground; leading contender.

6/4

Form: 5-3106 CD

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bagged a third C&D win last June and not discredited when last of six in 2m6f handicap here in October, scuppered by a blunder two out; off since but needs considering with Harry Cobden up, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:40 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

All of his four hurdle wins have been at Stratford and latest was a front-running success over about 2m3f (good to firm) last month; remains feasibly treated off 3lb higher and this in-form 7yo is a major player on this drop back in trip.

6/4

1st

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Juan Bermudez

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

All three wins over hurdles have been over C&D; returned to form when beaten a neck over C&D (good) last month and filled the same position at Aintree (2m1f, good) 15 days ago; is a major force around here and must come into the reckoning.

2/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Juan Bermudez

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Gained all three hurdle wins at Stratford; returned to form with close second there (2m2f, good) last month and can probably cope with subsequent 2lb nudge but he's away from his favourite track today.

6/1

Form: 826

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott; changed hands for 115,000gns and shaped well when runner-up in 2m Catterick juvenile hurdle in January; faced a stiff task in Haydock's Victor Ludorum last time and remains with potential now handicapping.
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12th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Whatsgoingonmarvin

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott last year; only fair form at best in four hurdle outings for this yard since, including when well-held sixth on Stratford handicap debut in that sphere four weeks ago; returns to the Flat with something to prove; first-time cheekpieces go on.

40/1

6th

9

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Whatsgoingonmarvin

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott; changed hands for 115,000gns and shaped well when runner-up in 2m Catterick juvenile hurdle in January; faced a stiff task in Haydock's Victor Ludorum last time and remains with potential now handicapping.

9/2

6th

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

12:55 Haydock

Whatsgoingonmarvin

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fairly useful and three-time Flat scorer (at up to 1m6f) for Sir Mark Prescott in 2025; beat only one on his hurdling debut at Kempton but vastly improved when a clear second of nine in 2m Catterick juvenile 15 days ago; open to further progress but this demands plenty more.

25/1

Form: 12408P C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Course winner but he arrives well out of sorts, pulled up in 2m Warwick handicap 36 days ago; others appeal more.
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2

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Get The Value

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: John O’Shea

Completed a spring double last year off 8lb higher; struggled for form after returning in December from a break but fared better when back to front-running tactics at Stratford (extended 2m2f; good to firm) a fortnight ago and a repeat of that effort would put him in the mix.

11/2

3rd

3

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Get The Value

11st 9lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: John O’Shea

Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including over 2m here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December and failed to justify market support when pulled up at Newton Abbot this month; on a good mark but hard to recommend in current form.

25/1

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Get The Value

11st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: John O’Shea

Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including one here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December; now 4lb below his last winning mark, but hard to make a case for in current form.

10/1

Form: 4-P274

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who has failed to build on a promising Doncaster second in November, making some mistakes when fourth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f) 29 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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8th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Caliach Point

11st 12lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Lightly raced 6yo who has failed to build on a promising Doncaster second in November, making some mistakes when fourth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f) 29 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

4th

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Caliach Point

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Belied 40-1 odds when second in Doncaster novice (2m, soft) in November but was no threat to the easy winner there and tailed off next time; back up in trip for handicap debut; opening mark demands improvement.

16/1

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Caliach Point

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Others in here achieved more in bumpers but this well-bred 5yo should make a better hurdler and a tongue-tie is added for his first attempt; the market could be instructive.

16/1

Form: 0/230

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed in a pair of 2m Worcester maiden hurdles but he's been off the track since coming in 13th of 16 on his handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f) in October; yard is going well so this very lightly raced 6yo may still do better.
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5th

7

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Moon Over Clyro

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Placed in two 2m Worcester maidens towards end of last summer but struggled in his first two handicaps (2m3f/2m2f); hiked up in trip with cheekpieces added today; leap of faith required to support him.

33/1

9th

8

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Moon Over Clyro

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Placed in a pair of 2m Worcester maiden hurdles but he's been off the track since coming in 13th of 16 on his handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f) in October; yard is going well so this very lightly raced 6yo may still do better.

20/1

5

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Moon Over Clyro

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Left inauspicious bumper debut behind when placed in two 2m Worcester maiden hurdles for new stable this summer; bred to be suited by today's step up in trip, and should have more improvement to come in handicaps.

9/1

Form: -P3104 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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7th

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:31 Doncaster

Oakley

11st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury.

25/1

7th

4

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Oakley

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Richard J Bandey

midfield, lost ground before 4th

20/1

7th

1

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Oakley

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

prominent

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.50
Straight Forecast £73.66
Tricast £174.26
Trifecta £227.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Morning Mayhem

The Times:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

RP RATINGS:

Soldier's Leap

Telegraph:

Juan Bermudez

The Star:

Get The Value

TOPSPEED:

Morning Mayhem

The Sun:

Morning Mayhem

Daily Record:

Morning Mayhem

Daily Mail:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

D Express:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

POSTDATA:

Soldier's Leap

Daily Mirror:

Soldier's Leap

The Guardian:

Juan Bermudez