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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Maple

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Ruth Jefferson

Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; ten-race maiden on Flat but placed in four of his five attempts this year, including three times over C&D; had wind surgery after latest but firmly in the mix if all is okay.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Maple

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Jefferson

Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; 0-9 on Flat but two C&D seconds early this year put him in the picture.

6/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:36 Stratford

Captain Cool

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Progressive 6yo with 3-5 strike-rate over fences, including two 2m1f course wins this season; ran big race when close third behind Sir Tivo here (2m1f, good to firm) last month and could still have a bigger performance in him over this longer trip.

15/8

3rd

3

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 2

15:58 Stratford

Captain Cool

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Progressive 6yo with 3-4 strike-rate over fences, including two fast-ground C&D wins this season; the form of last month's 20l success in a three-runner race is tricky to evaluate (odds-on favourite below par) but a 4lb rise could have been worse and he may still be on the upgrade.

15/8

1st

2

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

18:18 Stratford

Captain Cool

10st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Won first two starts over fences (2m1f, good) and shaped just as well when reverting to hurdles off 13lb lower, finishing runner-up at Southwell this month; latest second, over fences at Perth 23 days ago, was perfectly respectable but his current mark looks demanding.

3/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Blackwater Lilly

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Neil King

Scored over hurdles but a modest Flat maiden for Brian Ellison; comes here in good nick over hurdles for new yard, sixth at Uttoxeter 13 days ago; not out of things back in this sphere.

8/1

6th

4

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Blackwater Lilly

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

1-20 over hurdles; bounced back from heavy 2m defeat (wore visor) with respectable fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good; no headgear) last month and remains unexposed over this sort of trip but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Blackwater Lilly

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Has the form to get in contention but she had a shocker when tailed off in a first-time visor at Fakenham; regularly worn cheekpieces but now goes without any headgear.

12/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Fine Point

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Off the mark for this yard off a 6lb lower mark at Hexham in May (2m, good); not disgraced when third stepped up to 2m4f next time; a possible.

13/2

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:04 Market Rasen

Fine Point

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

The booking of Patrick Mullins was a likely factor in him going off 6-4f last time at Hexham where he raced freely and didn't last home over 2m4f; had made steady progress for this yard and, back over shorter with Joshua Thompson taking off 5lb, he should be involved.

11/2

3rd

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Fine Point

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Adam Nicol

Steady progress since joining this trainer, resuming winning ways over 2m here (good; 7-2, with Malangen third) latest; raised 7lb since, and tackles 2m4f for the first time; noteworthy that Patrick Mullins travels over from Ireland to ride.

15/8

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Ambassador

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Now 9lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) last August but his form has slumped since and a revival is needed.

12/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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