August 15 / 18.34 Market Rasen

18.34

Good

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  • Prize money: £5148.97
  • 2m 1f 43y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: P6P2-2

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
First start for this stable when runner-up over C&D and had the hood back on then; no match for the winner at Newton Abbot but that was behind a Skelton hotpot; respected.
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2nd

6

20th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

16:08 Plumpton

Gower Prince

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's 4lb out of the handicap and all of his best form has come in chases, in which he's been running well since joining this yard; however, he has a lower mark to work with on his first hurdle start for this stable and it will be no surprise to see a good performance.

8/1

2nd

6

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:45 Stratford

Gower Prince

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

8yo who has form figures of 221 for his new stable this year and that win was a dominant display at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) three weeks ago after a break; up 7lb but that was a personal best and he may have more to offer.

9/4

Form: -34322

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hasn't lived up to her excellent jumping pedigree and she's now 0-9 after finishing a well-held second at Newton Abbot; can jump to the right so this track should suit better, but she's not overly convincing.
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2nd

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Miss Denver

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

0-10 but consistent this year, finishing runner-up on her last three starts; tends to jump out to the right which won't help her around here but profile suggests that she won't be far away.

4/1

2nd

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Miss Denver

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Hasn't lived up to her excellent jumping pedigree and she's now 0-9 after finishing a well-held second at Newton Abbot; can jump to the right so this track should suit better, but she's not overly convincing.

15/2

2nd

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:42 Newton Abbot

Miss Denver

10st 5lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Maiden who is not living up to her pedigree but seemed to enjoy front-running role and ran best race yet when clear second of ten in Worcester handicap chase (2m, good) 12 days ago; must be considered after that effort.

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -2213V C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Now in his fourth stable, for which he won a 2m handicap chase at Hexham in June; beaten 8l next time at Cartmel and he has form there; mark just okay but couldn't rule out as this isn't a strong race.
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2nd

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:30 Cartmel

Ghasham

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Not at best when well-held third at Market Rasen this month but won off 2lb lower at Hexham (1m7f, good) in the spring and is also suited by this track; seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

100/30

3rd

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Ghasham

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Now in his fourth stable, for which he won a 2m handicap chase at Hexham in June; beaten 8l next time at Cartmel and he has form there; mark just okay but couldn't rule out as this isn't a strong race.

7/2

9

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Ghasham

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Ended a losing run for his new yard in 2m handicap chase at Hexham in June and backed it up with a solid third of seven at Cartmel (2m1f) 26 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

Form: 14-353 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at Sedgefield but he's a dual C&D winner and ran well enough last time at Cartmel to command respect.
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3rd

5

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:30 Sedgefield

Clean Getaway

10st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Five-time course winner, most recently in April (2m, good); only fifth of eight over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago but beaten under 8l, and recent 3lb drop means he's now 3lb below that last winning mark; no surprise if he's in the shake-up.

8/1

5th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Clean Getaway

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Five course wins at up to 2m4f, mainly on good ground; has run several good races this summer, including when third at Cartmel in July (2m1f, good); each-way chance.

8/1

4th

6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Clean Getaway

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Five-time winner at Sedgefield but he's a dual C&D winner and ran well enough last time at Cartmel to command respect.

9/1

Form: 636-52 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler than chaser, with him 5-14 in the one discipline and yet 0-7 over fences; his turn should come as it was a fair run last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; beaten 3l off this mark); all his winning form is about this trip.
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5th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

My Friend Sean

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom Lacey

Better hurdler than chaser, with him 5-14 in the one discipline and yet 0-7 over fences; his turn should come as it was a fair run last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; beaten 3l off this mark); all his winning form is about this trip.

11/2

2nd

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences and has been out of form on his last two starts, most recently when a 31l last of five at Southwell (2m, good) in June on his return from a break; that run may have been needed but other candidates appeal more.

8/1

5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All five wins have been over hurdles; 0-5 over fences and finished last of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in March; others preferred.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3P-53V D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Just one completion in three runs over fences and beaten 9l on that occasion; fairly well held in his last two races over hurdles as well; he's on a fair mark if everything did come together.
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6th

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Dog Fox

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Just one completion in three runs over fences and beaten 9l on that occasion; fairly well held in his last two races over hurdles as well; he's on a fair mark if everything did come together.

4/1

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Dog Fox

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Making a promising start in this sphere (close up) when he unseated rider two out in 2m1f Kelso handicap last September; failed to build on it twice subsequently but back in good form over hurdles of late, so not ruled out.

20/1

3rd

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dog Fox

11st 13lb

J: Miss Antonia Heraghty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.

9/2

Form: 6-1657 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-12 over hurdles, the last win off this mark; had a wind operation prior to finishing tailed off on chase debut at Uttoxeter, where she was a weak 14-1 chance in a race won by a stronger-fancied stablemate; needs to better that performance.
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5th

1

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:03 Worcester

Belle Le Grand

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

3-12 over hurdles, latest in May off 4lb higher in this headgear combination, but has gone backwards since and was soundly beaten on both starts following wind surgery and a switch to fences; on a good mark and Harry Atkins' claim helps, so not completely ruled out if rediscovering some spark.

7/2

7th

2

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Belle Le Grand

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 3-12 over hurdles, the last win off this mark; had a wind operation prior to finishing tailed off on chase debut at Uttoxeter, where she was a weak 14-1 chance in a race won by a stronger-fancied stablemate; needs to better that performance.

4/1

7th

5

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Belle Le Grand

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 3-12 over hurdles and she's had a wind operation after a couple of lesser efforts; has never won over this far but has a pointing background; presumably neglected by Harry Skelton.

8/1

Form: 313354

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.
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7th

7

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Genbu

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Successful for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May and he ran well when close up there in July; however, a foray over fences didn't go well next time and he was out of contention when unseating back over hurdles last month; questioned for win purposes.

14/1

14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.70
Straight Forecast £93.28
Tricast £348.77
Trifecta £303.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ghasham

SPOTLIGHT:

My Friend Sean

RP RATINGS:

Gower Prince

WEST COUNTRY:

Miss Denver

D Express:

Dog Fox

Daily Mail:

Clean Getaway

TOPSPEED:

My Friend Sean

The Sun:

My Friend Sean

The Star:

My Friend Sean

The Guardian:

Gower Prince

The Times:

Ghasham

Telegraph:

Ghasham

Daily Mirror:

Ghasham

Daily Record:

Ghasham