April 05 / 16.33 Market Rasen

16.33

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  • Prize money: £3564.67
  • 2m 0f 125y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6F6565 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on first two starts for Gary Hanmer but his fifth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much more encouraging; could have a say if able to build on that recent effort.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Ruler Legend

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues.

8/1

3rd

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Ruler Legend

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 556-33

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but his third at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December was a good effort and he stuck to his task pretty well when filling same position (about 4l behind Kalkaroo) over C&D (good to soft) last month.
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3rd

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Bunker Bay

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up on the Flat last September and he's been in top form over hurdles of late at Market Rasen, winning two in a row (2m/2m4f, good) before finishing second on his last start; respected back in this code.

9/4

2nd

7

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Improved RPRs with each successive visit to Market Rasen, culminating in good-ground 2m1f and C&D wins in the past three weeks; unpenalised for an 11l romp in the latter, and he'll rarely have a better opportunity to round off a hat-trick.

100/30

1st

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Usually saves his best for this track, third to Trust House (runs in the 8.01pm) in March and runner-up to a subsequent winner in April, prior to gaining his first win over hurdles here (2m; good, 4-1) a fortnight ago; a 6lb higher mark (close to a career-high) will make life tougher.

11/4

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7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -76132 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Battled gamely to reward good market support over C&D (soft) in February and has made the frame on both starts since, latterly when back here (good to soft) three weeks ago; strong contender again.
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7th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Kalkaroo

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February; has held his form in three runs since and holds place claims at least.

6/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Billy Aprahamian

Battled gamely to reward good market support over C&D (soft) in February and has made the frame on both starts since, latterly when back here (good to soft) three weeks ago; strong contender again.

7/4

2nd

4

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Two wins over hurdles, the first a Fontwell maiden on good ground in August and the second a C&D handicap on soft in February; chance.

13/8

Form: 141334 D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.
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7th

5

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and was subsequently placed off higher marks than today's; made just a satisfactory reappearance here in April and fell heavily when last in action but will be a danger to all if back in prime form.

7/1

3

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Diesel Line

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.

11/2

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.

7/2

Form: 56-3P

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by first-time visor when winning basement-grade AW race in February but was below that form on latest Flat start, and this is his first hurdle run since he was pulled up here (2m4f, good) on handicap debut last June; no headgear today; others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

5

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Hijo De La Luna

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Finally gained a first win in 9.5f classified event at Wolverhampton in February; not proved easy to catch right since and beat one in 1m6f Redcar handicap last time; others are preferred.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Hijo De La Luna

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a classified race at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in a first-time visor; creditable fourth of ten in 1m2f Beverley handicap (good) on Tuesday, staying on again after getting outpaced; that suggests a return to further could suit but this is a big jump in trip.

6/1

4th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Hijo De La Luna

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won a classified race at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in a first-time visor; from the front, he was just behind Dandy's Angel at Hamilton last time; must have some chance.

15/2

Form: 131D670 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Needed considerable help from the handicapper before winning twice last year and has looked badly out of sorts on both appearances this year; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; can't be supported with any confidence.
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1st

9

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne Banker

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts.

4/1

2nd

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won handicaps at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m, good) last autumn but he's been back in the doldrums since; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival.

10/1

5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

Form: 435355

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-16 under all codes; didn't run badly when fifth over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February but suffered a heavy defeat on AW last month and makes only limited appeal.
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6th

11

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Bouboule

10st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: Gillian Boanas

Eight-race maiden; hasn't been in best of form on the Flat and has plenty to find on his latest run over hurdles.

50/1

11th

7

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Bouboule

10st 4lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Gillian Boanas

19-race maiden; runner-up at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) in January, but no identifiable positives since; swiftly reverts to the Flat after well held over hurdles at Perth 11 days ago.

50/1

7th

9

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Bouboule

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Placed in Musselburgh maiden (1m7f, good to soft) in November but has looked out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat in recent months (had wind op before latest run); needs to turn a corner.

33/1

Form: -P05P7

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.
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10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 over hurdles and still operating too far below her 2024-25 level to consider; pulled up behind Bunker Bay over C&D latest.

50/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Susiesparkle

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win just over a year ago but has poor record over hurdles/on the Flat for this stable since last summer; 2lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

Form: 746FP5

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.
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11

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round.

33/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Mike Sowersby

Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.

33/1

5th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Mike Sowersby

0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £12.41
Tricast £21.44
Trifecta £37.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalkaroo

D Express:

Diesel Line

TOPSPEED:

Ruler Legend

RP RATINGS:

Kalkaroo

POSTDATA:

Kalkaroo

The Times:

Kalkaroo

Telegraph:

Kalkaroo

Daily Mirror:

Kalkaroo

The Sun:

Kalkaroo

The Star:

Kalkaroo

Daily Record:

Kalkaroo