Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal return here (2m1f, soft) in November and has built on that in two Ayr outings since, winning over an extended 2m4f on soft last time; a further 8lb rise demands another career best but he has to be respected in his current mood.
J: Callum Bewley
T: Nicky Richards⚪ NO EDGE
7
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+13679.3% vs avg
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06 Mar 26
Ayr
Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)
Prominent - pressed leader before 3 out - ridden and led when faced challenge before last - headed run-in - rallied and led again towards finish(op 11/2 tchd 5/1)
Towards rear early - soon in touch with leaders - not fluent and niggled along briefly 5th - steady headway before 3 out - went second before 2 out - ridden but no impression run-in(op 3/1 tchd 7/2)
Raced slightly wide throughout - in touch with leaders - not fluent 4 out - soon outpaced and reminders - rallied from 3 out - went second before 2 out - no extra when lost second last - weakened gradually run-in(op 5/1)
Guinness Settle Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Took keen hold - towards rear - outpaced and struggling over 3f out - no chance but rallied from 2f out - kept on and went fourth inside final furlong(tchd 5/1)
Rhino.Bet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Held up in rear - outpaced but headway into midfield 3f out - keeping on 2f out - went third over 1f out - no impression inside final furlong - weakened final 110yds(op 5/2)
Won four in a row over hurdles in Ireland in May-July 2024; down in weights and first sign of promise since coming to Britain when third of 14 over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft) 14 days ago; well treated if he can build on that.
Opening
J: Sean Quinlan
T: Lizzie Quinlan⚪ NO EDGE
6
7.5 → 4.5 ↑(40%)
4/1
-85.2% vs avg
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04 Apr 26
Carlisle
Book In Advance Save £5 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Prominent - not fluent 2 out - went second before last - no extra final 110yds(op 4/1 tchd 11/4)
BetWright Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Final) (GBB Race)
Towards rear - raced wide but good headway last (usual 2 out) - raced in second when hung left run-in - no extra and lost second towards finish(tchd 33/1)
Charles And Kathleen Caldwell Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle
Travelled strongly - in touch with leaders - left in third and hampered by faller 5th - not fluent 3 out - went second going okay after 2 out - led going best after last - soon clear and stayed on - eased towards finish - comfortably(op 9/4)
Held up in midfield - in touch with leaders 3 out - led but pecked on landing 2 out - soon ridden - ran on well run-in (trainer said - regarding the apparent improvement in form - that gelding disappointed on his previous run having jumped poorly in early stages and that he jumped much better on this occasion)(op 12/1)
Tote Fantasy Who's In Your Stable Irish EBF Maiden
Upset in stalls - dwelt start - towards rear - pushed along under 5f out - minor headway when ridden over 3f out - made no impression(op 25/1 tchd 14/1)
Midfield - pushed along under 3f out - keeping on when short of room and switched right over 1f out - ridden and ran on inside final furlong(tchd 33/1)
Hasn't really built on his hurdle debut fourth in three further outings around 2m but this 3m Irish point winner has the profile of a likely improver now handicapping over a longer trip; gets the vote for in-form stable, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong.
Opening
J: Sean Bowen
T: Olly Murphy⚪ NO EDGE
6
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5/6
-93.6% vs avg
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04 Apr 26
Carlisle
Book In Advance Save £5 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Pressed leader - led 2 out - ridden run-in - stayed on(op 10/11 tchd 5/6)
Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
In rear - hampered then stumbled 1st - steady headway from 3 out (usual 4 out) - no impression after 2 out (inquiry into running and riding;jockey said that his instructions were to settle gelding 3/4 of way back through field and get gelding to finish his race and obtain best possible position; he explained that he was hampered by a faller at 1st hurdle before holding his position at rear of field and asking his mount for an effort following 3rd last hurdle; he felt that following a strong gallop throughout the race - he was staying on at one pace and passing tiring horses - before his mount began to tire approaching 2nd last hurdle with him then riding out hands and heels to line; trainer confirmed instructions and explained that he was satisfied with geldings performance on this occasion and that gelding had failed to see his race out on his previous run and may explore a step up in trip in future; their explanations were noted; vet had nothing to report)(op 100/1)
Completed a hat-trick in November (2m5f/2m4f, good-soft) and bounced back from Sedgefield blip to win at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in January; only a respectable fourth at Wetherby next time but has been eased 2lb since.
Opening
J: Joe Williamson
T: Philip Kirby⚪ NO EDGE
7
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4/1
+15.3% vs avg
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04 Apr 26
Carlisle
Book In Advance Save £5 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Led at steady pace - soon pestered - headed 2 out - weakened before last (trainer said - regarding the poor form shown - that mare was feeling the effects of a long season; vet examined mare post-race and had nothing to report)(op 10/3 tchd 4/1)
Michael & Olivia Watson Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Disputed lead early - prominent 3rd - lost position halfway - lost touch and pulled up 4 out (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the poor form shown; vet had nothing to report)(op 6/4)
Paxtons No1 For CaseIH Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Prominent early - led narrowly or disputed lead before 1st - pushed along when led before 2 out - clear when not fluent last - stayed on (trainer said - regarding the apparent improved form shown - that the mare benefitted from being ridden more positively on this occasion)(op 16/1)
Fairlight Studio Workshops At Sedgefield Racecourse Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Prominent - disputing second after 3rd - lost position and outpaced 2 out - kept on and went third again run-in - no match for first two(op 7/4 tchd 2/1)
A useful 1m4f French Flat winner in 2024 for Andre Fabre and has shown plenty of that ability remains since returning from an absence for new yard, winning a 2m1f course novice (soft) last month before worn down late after travelling notably strongly on his 2m5f Kelso handicap hurdle debut on Thursday; major player if turned out again quickly.
Opening
J: NON-RUNNER
T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero🔵 SP VALUE
6
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+10858% vs avg
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02 Apr 26
Kelso
Let's Get Ladies Day Ready Handicap Hurdle
Raced in fourth - going easily before 2 out - led but hung right before last - headed run-in - no extra final 110yds(op Evens)
Prix du Clos de la Barre (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf)
Led - headed after 1 1/2f - tracked new leader - shaken up 2 1/2f out - sustained challenge as leader rallied from over 2f out - ridden to lead 1f out - stayed on
In touch towards rear - headway on outer to chase leaders 5f out - went second 3f out and soon shaken up - lost position 2 1/2f out - kept on same pace
Prix Kantar (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf)
Raced in fourth on inner - pushed along 2 1/2f out - progress to challenge 2f out - soon led - ridden 1 1/2f out - kept on strongly inside final furlong
Back-to-back winner over 2m1f here in November 2024 and confirmed her liking for the track when third over 2m1f last month; however, while returning here is clearly a good thing, she did finish last at Musselburgh two weeks ago; the cheekpieces she's worn the last twice are left off (usual tongue-tie remains).
Opening
J: Nathan Moscrop
T: Rebecca Menzies⚪ NO EDGE
8
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+12387.5% vs avg
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20 Mar 26
Musselburgh
Racing Post+ Subscription Go North Sea Pigeon Hurdle Series Final (A Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)
In touch with leaders - weakened before 3 out - tailed off (trainer said mare was in season)(op 11/1)
Held up in rear - headway before 5th - in touch with leaders before 8th - outpaced before 2 out - rallied run-in - went second towards finish - no match for winner(op 6/1 tchd 5/1)
My Pension Expert Unlocks Pension Potential Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
Held up in rear - smooth headway 3 out - short of room and switched right before 2 out - ridden before last - went third final 110yds - kept on well to lead towards finish(op 10/3 tchd 9/4)
racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon And Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)
Prominent - took keen hold early - dropped to midfield 3rd - headway and prominent on outer after 4 out - led narrowly 3 out - pushed along after 2 out - ridden run-in - kept on(op 11/1 tchd 10/1)
Took keen hold - led - went clear with winner before 3 out - faced challenge last - headed home turn - rallied final 110yds - no match for winner(op 10/1)
Now 3lb lower than when defeating Red Cadillac to win on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) 14 months ago but has looked out of sorts on his three outings this season.
J: Lee Edwards
T: Claire Dyson
8
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+4958.2% vs avg
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24 Jan 26
Uttoxeter
QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle
Led but pestered - mistake 6th - soon headed - weakening when not fluent 3 out - pulled up before last(op 13/2)
Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Took keen hold - prominent - led but pestered from 1st - not fluent 2nd - headed and outpaced 3 out - stayed on and went fourth run-in(op 6/1 tchd 11/2)
Yet to show much spark this term and he was pulled up in handicap at Newcastle (2m7f) 67 days ago; it remains to be seen whether a first-time visor and refitted tongue-tie combination makes a difference.
Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
Prominent - lost ground after 3rd - soon in touch with leaders - dropped to rear before 8th - weakened before 3 out (trainer could offer no explanation for the poor form shown)
Betfred Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers' Hurdle Series Qualifier)
In rear - not fluent 1st - some headway from 4 out - not fluent 3 out - went remote fourth before 2 out - disputing third run-in - never on terms(op 11/2 tchd 13/2)
Racing TV Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
In touch with leaders - awkward jump 4th - outpaced before 2 out - rallied and went third but not fluent last - kept on and went second final 110yds - no match for winner(tchd 17/2)
Led narrowly - headed but prominent 3rd - led again before 7th - not fluent and headed 7th - shaken up but every chance when not fluent 3 out - soon ridden - weakened and beaten before last(op 11/2 tchd 6/1)
Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Novicey jumping - held up in behind leaders on outer - slow jump 10th - in rear but going okay when badly hampered by faller and unseated rider 13th(tchd 5/2 and tchd 10/3)
Ayrshire Hospice Building The Future Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBb Race)
Raced wide - towards rear - outpaced and pushed along after 9th - rallied before 2 out - not fluent 2 out - soon held - weakened approaching last(op 10/3)
Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final)
In rear - some headway after 7th - shaken up when close up 3 out - not fluent 2 out - soon pushed along - switched left approaching last - every chance when not fluent last - soon no extra(tchd 10/11)
Posted his best effort when fourth of eight in 2m handicap hurdle at Wetherby in February but well beaten at Hexham ten days ago; a first-time tongue-tie is reached for on the back of that.
Opening
J: Jonathon Bewley
T: George Bewley⚪ NO EDGE
7
13.0 → 9.0 ↑(30.8%)
6/1
-47.7% vs avg
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04 Apr 26
Carlisle
Book In Advance Save £5 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Didn't always jump with fluency - in touch with leaders - weakened before last(tchd 11/2 and tchd 7/1)
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Hung left throughout - took keen hold - pressed leader - led before 4th - headed 5th - lost second when ran out before 3 out (jockey said gelding hung badly left-handed)(op 18/1 tchd 12/1)