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QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4594.47
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2053-P

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
0-5 but decent form when placed at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on his debut last November and when third at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; pulled up lame on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month and may warrant another chance.
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2

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Lightfingered Jack

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Placed twice in four starts over hurdles; steps up in trip in handicap debut and it would be no surprise if he shows significant improvement from a major yard.

7/1

3rd

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Warwick

Lightfingered Jack

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Hasn't kicked on from his encouraging debut (2m4f, good to soft) and probably needs to better that form to win this; however, it's still days and this gelding has a very appealing jumps pedigree.

11/2

Form: 1427-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden last spring and was beaten a neck on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; two lesser runs since and first-time cheekpieces are now added to the tongue-tie worn last time; has something to prove.
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6th

1

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Havefunontherun

12st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden (2m, good) last spring and went close on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; off since lesser run the following month (2m7f) but still considered; tongue-tie added.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P541-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a short break in fine fettle and recorded back-to-back wins at Chepstow (2m7f, good) in April and Aintree (2m4f, good) last month; must have a good chance of landing the hat-trick here.
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1st

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Roaring Home

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Quickened up best off a slow pace to prevail in a small field at Chepstow (2m7f, good); unlikely that represented any improvement on previous best efforts but only went up 4lb.

9/2

1st

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Roaring Home

10st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Below par on two of her last three outings, including latest when returned to the sound surface of her one career success; hasn't shaped as if in need of this second crack at a stayers' trip (pulled up in the first).

12/1

Form: 5670-3 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All of his seven wins have been at either Hexham or Market Rasen; never really threatened when a distant third on his first run for six months over C&D (good) nine days ago; best to wait until he runs over his favoured tracks.
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3rd

5

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall.

8/1

Form: 5404-3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in a Fontwell maiden last April; has run with credit on several occasions, such as when third at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; swaps cheekpieces for a visor and shouldn't be far away.
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3rd

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Twist Of Fatecatch

11st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Sole success came in a Fontwell maiden last April; has run with credit on several occasions since and shapes as though this step back up in distance will suit after he got outpaced when fourth at Wincanton (2m5f, good) last month; down to a career-low mark and should not be far away.

6/1

4th

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Twist Of Fatecatch

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

After his Fontwell maiden (2m3f, good) last March, he ran well in his first three handicaps but he's taken backward steps in last three runs; on dangerous mark but he was tailed off at Newbury in January and needs a major revival after a break.

7/1

Form: 6937-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has four wins over hurdles but last success was last August off 7lb lower; needs to come down a few pounds before winning again.
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5th

8

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Faded Fantasy

11st 1lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Three good-ground wins at up to 3m2f during a profitable 2025, all off at least 9lb lower; yet to defy a break in excess of 45 days, so absence since January cannot rate a plus.

25/1

7th

13

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Faded Fantasy

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5.

20/1

Form: 41P/5-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in bumpers (2-2) and very lightly raced for his age; won a hurdle handicap at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's had only two runs since and has struggled in both; has something to prove after another absence and he needs first-time cheekpieces to work.
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Form: 2132-4 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent, he has four wins over hurdles at his name; ran his usual honest race when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; won't be far away but may be a tad high in the weights.
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Orange Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has record of 11142132 for his current yard, with those first three wins over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f) and his last success over fences at Market Rasen (2m7f); up another 3lb after his second over hurdles at Warwick (2m3f, good) last month, but he went down fighting after making a mistake at the last; could still have more to offer and he's a big player.

100/30

2nd

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Orange Diamond

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Three hurdle wins (2m4f; good and good to soft) in the middle of 2025, then made a winning return to fences at Market Rasen (3m) in December; not so effective on soft next time but has a weights chance back hurdling.

9/1

Form: 357-03 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Is struggling to recapture his best form at present and yet another switch in headgear tried with cheekpieces replacing blinkers.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

Form: P45-14

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the ninth attempt when stepping up in trip at Warwick (3m1f, good) last month; didn't fare too badly when fourth at Worcester (2m7f, good) since and won't be far away.
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4th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Mexican Stan

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Hadn't improved for contesting handicaps but that changed when upped to 3m1f at Warwick (good) where he was well backed; didn't win with loads in hand but only went up 4lb.

3/1

1st

5

9th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

18:37 Warwick

Mexican Stan

11st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Yet to be placed from seven runs but shapes as though this step up in trip will suit; has dropped another 4lb and should do better.

20/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Lightfingered Jack, 12/1 Havefunontherun, 3/1 Roaring Home, 10/1 Belvedere Blast, 7/1 Twist Of Fatecatch, 14/1 Faded Fantasy, 16/1 Sauce Of Life, 11/2 Orange Diamond, 33/1 Chillhi, 6/1 Mexican Stan

Verdict

There are a few with claims here but none more so than ROARING HOME (nap) who could not be in better form having won her last two races. She is favoured ahead of Lightfingered Jack who may warrant another chance after pulling up lame recently. Orange Diamond has made the frame on all nine starts for his current trainer and won’t be far away, while Mexican Stan could be dangerous at the foot of the weights. [Andrew Bladen]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Twist Of Fatecatch

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Home

Telegraph:

Mexican Stan

TOPSPEED:

Orange Diamond

POSTDATA:

Twist Of Fatecatch

WEST COUNTRY:

Twist Of Fatecatch

The Times:

Twist Of Fatecatch

The Guardian:

Twist Of Fatecatch

Daily Mirror:

Roaring Home

Daily Record:

Roaring Home