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14.40

Good To Soft

Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 2-10P7

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Failed to kick on over hurdles after scoring at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but he comes here on the back of a good second on the Flat at Newcastle three weeks ago; must enter calculations.
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6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maple

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Maple

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Solid record this year comprises a couple of second-places finishes at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) then success at Sedgefield (2m1f) returned to hurdles; 0-7 on Flat but has possibilities in current form.

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2134U2 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over C&D in October and advanced his form (refitted with cheekpieces) when a clear second of nine back over C&D 22 days ago; up 5lb but the winner has gone in again so he's a player for his in-form yard.
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2nd

4

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Captain Cool

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair and reliable winning hurdler who advanced his form when going 2-2 over fences in 2m1f Plumpton handicap a week ago; reverts to hurdles off a 5lb lower mark here so merits serious consideration.

11/8

1st

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

18:39 Plumpton

Captain Cool

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Irish point winner; 1-9 over hurdles but progressive overall and got off the mark over fences with a narrow success at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) nine days ago; leading claims, although a 7lb penalty does ask a stiffer question.

15/8

1st

1

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:05 Stratford

Captain Cool

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-9 over hurdles but ended last season with two good seconds at Sedgefield (both 2m1f, good), and last year's Irish point win also bodes well for his prospects on this chasing debut.

15/8

Form: 233-14 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Opened her account at Bangor (2m) last May but below par since (mainly on the Flat); well-held fourth over C&D on latest hurdling start last month; needs to get back on track.
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4th

4

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:07 Fakenham

Blackwater Lilly

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Twice made the frame at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) for Brian Ellison last month; left that yard after a disappointing Flat run but was in contention before awkward jumps at last two flights proved costly on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; can make her presence felt.

5/1

4th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

18:00 Newton Abbot

Blackwater Lilly

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Recently changed hands for 8,000gns after a quiet run on the Flat; did win over hurdles for Brian Ellison and was second off this mark at Sedgefield last month; could feature.

5/1

12/1

Form: 1P-460 D

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Gained a breakthrough victory at Kempton (2m) last April but he was largely below par after for Nigel Hawke, only tenth in 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle last July; returns after eight months off for a yard well among the winners, though, so no surprise to see him play a more prominent role.
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1st

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Fine Point

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Built upon satisfactory stable debut and ran big race before weakening into third at Kelso (2m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; remains on a good mark and should cope with the forecast slower ground here; likely contender.

11/4

3rd

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Fine Point

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got off the mark over hurdles at Kempton last April off 2lb higher when trained by Nigel Hawke; ran as if he needed the run when fourth of six finishers at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) 19 days ago on his stable debut after eight months off; sports first-time cheekpieces and has to be of interest.

7/2

4th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Fine Point

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Gained a breakthrough victory at Kempton (2m) last April but he was largely below par after for Nigel Hawke, only tenth in 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle last July; returns after eight months off for a yard well among the winners, though, so no surprise to see him play a more prominent role.

12/1

Form: 5412

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
A fair staying maiden on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes; has made a positive start in this sphere, scoring at Catterick (2m) in January and backing it up with a good second of seven in 2m Kelso juvenile 32 days ago; not out of things now going into handicaps.
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5th

15

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Belaya River

10st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Flat background; mildly progressive when first then second in two 4yo hurdles but he ran miserably switched to handicaps at Sedgefield where his jumping didn't stand the test; returning to slower ground may help but unlikely that he's on that great a mark.

20/1

5th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Belaya River

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harry Derham

A fair staying maiden on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes; has made a positive start in this sphere, scoring at Catterick (2m) in January and backing it up with a good second of seven in 2m Kelso juvenile 32 days ago; not out of things now going into handicaps.

15/8

2nd

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

Belaya River

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Harry Derham

Modest maiden on the Flat but showed hints of promise on first two hurdle starts before making all at Catterick (1m7f, soft) last month; could continue to improve and trainer has won the last two runnings of this race.

11/4

Form: 16776P D

Last run: 122 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Scored at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but largely out of sorts subsequently, pulled up in 2m3f Carlisle handicap in November; lots more is needed after a layoff.
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9th

10

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ambassador

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but form has slumped badly since and he has shown no sign of a revival in two runs since returning from a break in April.

66/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ambassador

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but his form has nosedived since, beating just one after a lay-off at Sedgefield (2m1f) 13 days ago.

33/1

6th

7

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Ambassador

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Scored at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but largely out of sorts subsequently, pulled up in 2m3f Carlisle handicap in November; lots more is needed after a layoff.

40/1

Form: 2714

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner at Haydock (2m) in December and not discredited when fourth of seven in 2m Warwick juvenile the following month; cheekpieces go for his handicap debut after a break and he needs considering.
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7th

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Diamond Jim

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Easy winner of a Haydock juvenile hurdle and then fourth in another when penalised; departed early on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) when strong in the betting at 9-4; has to be of interest.

5/1

3

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Diamond Jim

11st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Emphatic winner at Haydock (2m) in December and not discredited when fourth of seven in 2m Warwick juvenile the following month; cheekpieces go for his handicap debut after a break and he needs considering.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £23.62
Trifecta £229.40

Selections

The Times:

Belaya River

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Cool

The Guardian:

Diamond Jim

D Express:

Maple

TOPSPEED:

Ambassador

Daily Mail:

Diamond Jim

Telegraph:

Belaya River

The Sun:

Belaya River

The Star:

Belaya River

Daily Record:

Belaya River

RP RATINGS:

Captain Cool

POSTDATA:

Captain Cool

Daily Mirror:

Captain Cool