May 11 / 16.42 Southwell

16.42

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Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6899-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles but that could change now he's into handicap company; market confidence would be welcomed.
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2nd

8

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Chico Magnifica

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles but that could change now he's into handicap company; market confidence would be welcomed.

9/2

9th

11

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:17 Bangor-on-Dee

Chico Magnifica

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles and probably one for handicaps.

25/1

9th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Chico Magnifica

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has failed to shine in two attempts over hurdles and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly; otherwise retains potential judged on Flat record (2-4; best RPR 85).

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 655-

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner; quiet in three runs over hurdles and although handicaps may see him in a better light, his last two Flat efforts were very moderate; stamina looks an issue.
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9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

Form: 58566-

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran against some useful novices in his qualifying races; again struggled on his handicap debut at Haydock, but he was only 9-2 for that 2m5f race (first-time tongue-tie now dispensed with) and has since undergone a wind operation; wouldn't be exposed just yet; market could be informative.
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4th

6

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Lheur De Gloire

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Low-mileage 5yo who came from off the pace to win on last month's chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f, good; refitted tongue-tie); 6lb higher in a stronger race but should have more to offer.

7/2

1st

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

20:07 Market Rasen

Lheur De Gloire

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

0-5 over hurdles but shaped well before fading into fourth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good; first run after wind op) this month and Ben Pauling is evidently keen to launch his chasing career; interesting.

9/4

4th

2

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Lheur De Gloire

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Ran against some useful novices in his qualifying races; again struggled on his handicap debut at Haydock, but he was only 9-2 for that 2m5f race (first-time tongue-tie now dispensed with) and has since undergone a wind operation; wouldn't be exposed just yet; market could be informative.

5/1

Form: 75585-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.
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5th

11

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Glenridding

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Glenridding

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.

16/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Glenridding

10st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in 2024; has run three times over hurdles, on second occasion showing modest form on New Year's Day on debut for this yard; not so good when hooded on soft ground next time and he refused to enter the stalls for a Flat race four weeks ago; bit to prove.

8/1

20/1

Form: 474-

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.
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4th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Made fairly encouraging handicap debut over C&D (good) last month and his recent fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) was also respectable; needs to find something extra today, though.

8/1

4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62213- BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Back to form in handicaps as recent figures would imply; did go up 7lb for the win at Hereford (2m3f, good) and only third next time, but has shown before that this mark is workable; likes to lead and this drop back in trip could work.
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1

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Miss Kassiopi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Seems versatile as regards trip; good second at Hexham (2m7f) and successful at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) since joining Dan Skelton; better than ever and may improve further at this sort of level; respected.

6/4

1st

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Miss Kassiopi

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a 2m3f handicap hurdle in April for Richard Bandey whom she left for £20,000; 13-8 for recent yard debut at Hexham and went down narrowly over a trip just shy of 3m; obvious contender here off an untouched mark.

11/10

2nd

3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Miss Kassiopi

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Didn't fire when dropped back to 2m six weeks ago, her final start for Richard Bandey, but was in good form at about 2m4f beforehand, notably when making all at Hereford (good) in April; recently changed hands for £20,000 and now tackles a new trip on stable debut; interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with her.

5/4

Form: /8006-

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best run was in a bumper; did appear to perform below expectations on handicap debut in March and he's since had wind surgery; all hope not yet lost.
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11

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Littletown Lad

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has tended to race too freely and has been well held in all three handicap starts despite attracting market support, including after wind surgery; should be capable of better and this is a modest contest but he still needs to learn to settle.

8/1

7th

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Littletown Lad

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when soundly beaten in first two handicaps, the latter over C&D last month, and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry; evidently thought capable of better, though.

10/1

8th

13

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Littletown Lad

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Best run was in a bumper; did appear to perform below expectations on handicap debut in March and he's since had wind surgery; all hope not yet lost.

10/1

Form: PP326-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles and fences; back hurdling for his last three starts and has to raise his game; the cheekpieces may help.
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9th

5

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Pottersjetamay

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden over hurdles and fences; back hurdling for his last three starts and has to raise his game; the cheekpieces may help.

10/1

6th

12

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Pottersjetamay

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Maiden over hurdles and fences; two good efforts in small-field Fakenham chases last year but his placed form over hurdles since back from a break suggest he'll be pushed to get off the mark today.

10/1

2nd

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Pottersjetamay

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

0-18 but he posted a solid third of nine back hurdling in 2m Huntingdon handicap 17 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

7/2

Form: 12U2P- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline).
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5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

McGrath From Clune

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Dual chase winner, latterly off lowly handicap mark in the autumn, but well beaten on both starts this spring (hurdle/chase) and faces tough task on these terms; hood removed from headgear collection.

50/1

10th

7

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

McGrath From Clune

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Tom Gretton

Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline).

16/1

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

McGrath From Clune

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked.

9/2

Form: 9076-

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four modest runs over hurdles and endured a heavy defeat in handicap company; however, returns to this scene on the back of two competitive runs in 1m4f classified races on the AW, so at least he's in good nick.
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3

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Saachi

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Four modest runs over hurdles and endured a heavy defeat in handicap company; however, returns to this scene on the back of two competitive runs in 1m4f classified races on the AW, so at least he's in good nick.

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Saachi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Dual-purpose performer who got off the mark at the 19th attempt when landing classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; got an easy lead but he justified support in good style and they were strung out behind him; key player.

3/1

Form: 96P-

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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Form: /9400/

Last run: 554 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
This is a belated return to hurdling and he's now a bottom-grade Flat performer; opposable.
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6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Six-time AW winner who has more off days than on now; better off with Zafaan than when fifth behind him over C&D 12 days ago, back into a handicap today, but needs more.

16/1

5th

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

All six wins have come at around this trip on AW; pulled up back over hurdles last month and withdrawn in that code subsequently having been unruly at the post; best watched.

16/1

Form: 55/4P-

Last run: 341 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 17 starts across both codes; new yard and new headgear, but much to prove.
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12

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Liberty Looming

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 17 starts across both codes; new yard and new headgear, but much to prove.

14/1

10

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Liberty Looming

10st 8lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Unplaced in 16 attempts across both codes; others preferred.

14/1

10

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Liberty Looming

10st 8lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Unplaced in 16 attempts across both codes; others preferred.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £686.70
Straight Forecast £218.55
Tricast £4485.42
Trifecta £1417.10

Selections

The Times:

Miss Kassiopi

RP RATINGS:

Lheur De Gloire

SPOTLIGHT:

Chico Magnifica

TOPSPEED:

Glenridding

POSTDATA:

Pottersjetamay

WEST COUNTRY:

Lheur De Gloire

The Star:

Chico Magnifica

D Express:

Glenridding

Telegraph:

Miss Kassiopi

The Guardian:

Miss Kassiopi

Daily Mail:

Miss Kassiopi

Daily Mirror:

Miss Kassiopi

Daily Record:

Miss Kassiopi

The Sun:

Pottersjetamay