April 05 / 17.10 Plumpton

17.10

Good

BetGoodwin Master Trainer Chris Gordon Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3828.72
  • 2m 4f 116y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetGoodwin Master Trainer Chris Gordon Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -U5345

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has hinted at winning potential but last run at Taunton (3m, good) was a backward step as he didn't look straightforward; if the cheekpieces can focus his mind then the ability is there to take a hand.
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4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Washington Singer

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

Hadn't always looked straightforward so the new cheekpieces were probably a factor in his narrow defeat of an in-form rival at Plumpton (2m4f, good); still nicely treated off 3lb higher.

9/4

1st

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Washington Singer

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Maiden who has hinted at winning potential but last run at Taunton (3m, good) was a backward step as he didn't look straightforward; if the cheekpieces can focus his mind then the ability is there to take a hand.

6/1

5th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Washington Singer

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Chris Gordon

Still a maiden over hurdles but he came in a respectable fourth of 11 in 2m5f Kempton handicap 35 days ago; that form is working out well so he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 21297P

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Only 1-13 over hurdles and ran poorly on his last three attempts; however, better can be expected as he has been running well on the AW this year.
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3rd

2

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Market House

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Made hay initially for this yard last March-June; pretty consistent this year but with only the one win (with first-time visor over hurdles in April) and he may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 343P34

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in handicaps from 2m to 2m5f; probably failed to stay nearly 3m last time and her previous run at Fakenham wasn't too shoddy; 2lb out of the weights but could play some role here.
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2nd

12

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Path Of Stars

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles, over C&D (good) last month; 4lb higher but should give a good account in her follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Path Of Stars

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Gave good account when third at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month but wasn't in quite the same form at Fakenham three weeks ago and is now 0-14 over hurdles; 4lb out of the weights; not the percentage call.

10/1

Form: 456123 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred).
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4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred).

6/4

3rd

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected.

7/4

2nd

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground.

5/2

Form: 694207

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper.
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14

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Ahellofaman

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressive over hurdles lately and well beaten sole chase start, so is not high on the list.

33/1

6th

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Ahellofaman

10st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off in last three starts; still early days but hard to fancy on evidence so far.

14/1

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Ahellofaman

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper.

9/1

Form: -55216 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Course regular who patently failed to give her true running here last time when much shorter in the betting than runner-up Ephyra; did it easily from the front over C&D the time before when 7lb lower; solid chance if back on song.
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3rd

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Eliza Dolittle

11st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Looked in excellent nick when making all for clearcut success at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) in February but was beaten about 30l over that C&D on next two outings; moves back up in trip with questions to answer.

8/1

6th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Eliza Dolittle

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Course regular who patently failed to give her true running here last time when much shorter in the betting than runner-up Ephyra; did it easily from the front over C&D the time before when 7lb lower; solid chance if back on song.

11/2

6th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Eliza Dolittle

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Made all to notch her third C&D win (soft; from 7lb lower) three weeks ago; that was in a mares' contest but she was a comfortable winner and this track brings out the best in her; one of the likeliest candidates.

15/8

Form: 57562

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier; lightly raced over hurdles and hasn't been far away in 2m/2m4f handicaps here on last two outings; latest conqueror was very well backed; considered.
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6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Ephyra

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Andy Irvine

Ran no race at Plumpton last month and needs to put that performance behind her but she bumped into a revitalised opponent when second there (2m4f, good to soft; third has won since) two starts ago and has claims if first-time cheekpieces enable her to replicate that form.

7/1

6

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier; lightly raced over hurdles and hasn't been far away in 2m/2m4f handicaps here on last two outings; latest conqueror was very well backed; considered.

7/1

2nd

7

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Ephyra

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Placed on Flat (2m AW) for David Menuisier but failed to figure on first three attempts over hurdles; better, only weakening from the last, when sixth of seven on handicap debut here (2m, soft; 10-1) seven weeks ago; stamina questionable over 2m4f.

16/1

Form: /48P-P

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Had lots of Flat racing and won eight times; has yet to offer a great deal over jumps (0-7) but soft ground was no good to him here last time; others are still far more convincing.
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7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Smith

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Lydia Richards

Veteran; seven-time C&D winner, but latest success was back in 2024 and he hasn't been at his best on the Flat this year.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Smith

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Lydia Richards

Seven wins over 2m on the AW here; getting on and lacks consisency now; hard to recommend having twice been pulled up over hurdles latterly.

16/1

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Smith

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Had lots of Flat racing and won eight times; has yet to offer a great deal over jumps (0-7) but soft ground was no good to him here last time; others are still far more convincing.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £28.73
Tricast £173.63
Trifecta £212.90

Selections

The Times:

Rukaana

RP RATINGS:

Market House

SPOTLIGHT:

Washington Singer

Daily Record:

Ephyra

Telegraph:

Eliza Dolittle

D Express:

Rukaana

Daily Mirror:

Rukaana

The Sun:

Rukaana

The Star:

Rukaana

POSTDATA:

Market House