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Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 2m 7f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1P5486

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper for Tom Symonds at Uttoxeter last May (2m, good); fair form over hurdles for this yard, including in two handicaps; needs to improve for step up to 3m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Suspected

11st 8lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Off the mark over hurdles over 3m here in April (good); now 6lb higher, but longer trip should suit and one with a chance.

4/1

1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Suspected

11st 6lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Won a bumper for Tom Symonds at Uttoxeter last May (2m, good); fair form over hurdles for this yard, including in two handicaps; needs to improve for step up to 3m.

9/1

6th

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Suspected

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Uttoxeter bumper winner (2m, good) for Tom Symonds; hasn't kicked on over hurdles (0-4) since joining new trainer, sloppy jumping again the issue when beaten 38l on Wetherby handicap debut (2m4f, soft).

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 734221 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Bollin Matilda

11st 6lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

14

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Bollin Matilda

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

She's 3lb out of the handicap but has been running well since December, twice going close over C&D (good to soft/soft); each-way possible.

10/1

2nd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Bollin Matilda

10st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

Made the frame on last three appearances, most recently when close/clear second to unexposed rival at Musselburgh (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2b for that; might be the answer.

6/4

25/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -2P847 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

No Rematch

10st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Arrested decline when third in first-time blinkers at Perth (3m, good) last month but this 12yo remains without a win since 2023 and it's hard to tell whether the new headgear will continue to have a positive effect.

11/1

3rd

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

No Rematch

10st 10lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

25/1

7th

11

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

No Rematch

10st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D fourth (albeit well held in the end) on soft ground last month but is getting long in the tooth and today's faster ground is probably not in his favour; headgear refitted.

33/1

Form: 846249 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 317633

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Rioja Alta

12st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.

9/2

3rd

11

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward.

12/1

Form: 2235-3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only win was over 2m7f at Hexham in June 2024 (good); fair third at Wetherby last time (3m, good); chance on his best form but soft ground not ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Jeteye

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Raced too freely and was slightly disappointing when fourth here a fortnight ago but battled well for narrow C&D (good) win last month and is still on a workable mark; player if he settles better this time.

9/1

4th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Rediscovered a spark, scrambling home over C&D (good; 12-1) 18 days ago; a 4lb rise takes him back to a triple-figure mark (traditionally struggles from that position) but he isn't one to write off, with this track tending to bring out the best in him.

5/1

1st

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

2024 C&D winner; promising third when returning from a 15-month absence at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, in this headgear combination, proving he retains a good chunk of his ability; however, he'll need to quickly bounce back from a lesser effort at Perth last time, which tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

Form: 040

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point in October 2023 (3m, soft/heavy; runner-up has won since); hasn't shown much in maiden/novice hurdles over 2m/2m4f but marked improvement expected now up in trip for handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Millford Hill

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Still unexposed under rules but struggled in his first two handicaps (hurdle/chase; both 3m); swaps cheekpieces (worn once) for first-time visor and drops back in trip for this hurdle return; 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

11

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Millford Hill

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point winner; well beaten in four runs over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Perth last time; now goes chasing with cheekpieces tried.

20/1

7th

11

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Millford Hill

10st 2lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won Irish point in October 2023 (3m, soft/heavy; runner-up has won since); hasn't shown much in maiden/novice hurdles over 2m/2m4f but marked improvement expected now up in trip for handicap debut.

25/1

Form: -P8P25 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Don Brocco

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Gary Rutherford

1-20 over fences and although he finished second here (4m) in March, he has run below that since at Carlisle and back over hurdles at Perth; requires an extreme test to be seen at his best.

33/1

8th

9

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Don Brocco

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time.

16/1

5th

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Don Brocco

11st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on second (no threat to winner) at Hexham (4m, soft) last month and is also well suited by this track but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and would appeal more on soft/heavy ground.

9/1

Form: 88F6U2

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Coylton King

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Coylton King

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected.

7/2

8

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Coylton King

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip.

12/1

Form: 4-5P55

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Relatively unexposed, but mainly modest efforts, including on stable debut at Ayr last time (2m7f, good to soft); may do better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Lennie Godber

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Hamilton

T: Andrew Hamilton

Relatively unexposed, but mainly modest efforts, including on stable debut at Ayr last time (2m7f, good to soft); may do better.

33/1

5th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Lennie Godber

10st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

A whiff of ability before he flopped badly in his two handicaps (2m4f); has since changed hands and left the Twiston-Davies yard; tongue tied first time for this chase debut after four months off.

10/1

5

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Lennie Godber

11st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Well beaten in two bumpers for this stable in March 2024 and also struggled on both hurdling starts for Steph Cameron last autumn; now back in the Twiston-Davies yard; huge improvement needed.

33/1

Non-runners

Pure Sirloin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.60
Straight Forecast £24.25
Tricast £172.24
Trifecta £255.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Bollin Matilda

The Times:

Suspected

SPOTLIGHT:

Millford Hill

Daily Mail:

Pure Sirloin

RP RATINGS:

Coylton King

POSTDATA:

Rioja Alta

TOPSPEED:

Jeteye

D Express:

Suspected

THE NORTH:

Millford Hill

The Guardian:

Bollin Matilda

Daily Mirror:

Bollin Matilda

The Sun:

Bollin Matilda

Daily Record:

Bollin Matilda

The Star:

Pure Sirloin