Sedgefield Races & Results Tomform Thursday 16th November 2023

There were 37 Races on Thursday 16th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Sedgefield, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 16th November 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:15 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) El Jefe (6/4 +25%)
El Jefe

1.5
6/4(+25%)
(7) El Jefe 6/4, Sole win came over C&D in 2021 and placed last 2 starts, including over C&D last week. Should be thereabouts again.
C&D winner; record of 1-35 a concern, but no surprise were he to finish in the placings.
2
2nd (2) Calevade (17/2 -113%)
Calevade

8.5
17/2(-113%)
(2) Calevade 17/2, Showed a real liking for Cartmel during the summer, winning back-to-back handicaps in May/June. However, found his run of good form coming to halt there when last seen in August, so needs to bounce back.
Won twice at Cartmel in the summer but below form there last time; chance if bouncing back.
4
3rd (4) Port Or Starboard (5/2 +29%)
Port Or Starboard

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(4) Port Or Starboard 5/2, Fair maiden on Flat who showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Exeter in March. Creditable efforts thereafter and wasn't disgraced back on the level at Bath last month. Should go well.
Has run well on soft/heavy ground over hurdles; respected despite his moderate strike-rate.
5
4th (5) Milan Echo (80/1 -142%)
Milan Echo

80
80/1(-142%)
(5) Milan Echo 80/1, Showed a bit on second hurdle start at Tramore in June 2022 but that remains a standout. First run for yard after leaving Vincent Laurence Halley.
Not much to get excited about in points/hurdles in Ireland; stable debut.
1
5th (1) Attention All (17/2 -55%)
Attention All

8.5
17/2(-55%)
(1) Attention All 17/2, Showed a bit on his sole outing in bumpers and left that form behind to make a successful debut over hurdles at Newcastle (20f) last November. Not in same form under a penalty at Sedgefield and ran even worse on Ayr handicap debut but still has plenty of time on his side.
Didn't build on a successful hurdles debut; off 288 days.
8
6th (8) La Referi (22/1 -22%)
La Referi

22
22/1(-22%)
(8) La Referi 22/1, Achieved very little all 4 starts over hurdles last season, including on handicap debut on final outing. Has had a breathing operation since.
Well out of the weights again and has plenty to find; had wind surgery.
3
7th (3) Jersay Du Trottet (17/2 +6%)
Jersay Du Trottet

8.5
17/2(+6%)
(3) Jersay Du Trottet 17/2, Showed a bit more than previously for current yard under a patient ride when fourth in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Stable going well and still lightly raced, so no forlorn hope.
Stayed on steadily when fourth at Huntingdon last time; may yet be capable of better.
6
8th (6) Scots Gold (11/1 +0%)
Scots Gold

11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Scots Gold 11/1, Left Dan Skelton on the cheap but showed some ability remains when seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (19.8f) 36 days ago. His task is to now build on that.
Showed some ability for Dan Skelton in 2021, but has gone the wrong way since.
LTO Selection:

12:15 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

EL JEFE found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer third over C&D last Thursday and compensation could await Andrew Hamilton's gelding in this smaller field. Port Or Starboard enjoyed a spin on the Flat when runner-up at Bath last month and the six-year-old makes some appeal back over hurdles, while it's too early to be writing off Attention All.

PORT OR STARBOARD doesn't have the best of strike rates, but he very rarely doesn't give his running and that could go a long way in this field, so he looks the most solid option. Attention All proved a bit disappointing after making a successful start over hurdles at Newcastle, but he still has time on his side so can't be written off, while El Jefe arrives in good heart and ought to be in the shake-up again.

There may be more to come from JERSAY DU TROTTET who was noted making late progress when fourth on handicap debut last time.


12:50 Sedgefield Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Feach Amach (33/1 +34%)
Feach Amach

33
33/1(+34%)
(8) Feach Amach 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Jim Bolger but has cut little ice on both runs over hurdles at Fontwell and Plumpton. Lots more is required.
Runner-up twice in seven starts on the Flat, but moderate in both goes over hurdles.
4
2nd (4) I'm Too Tired (11/8 +8%)
I'm Too Tired

1.375
11/8(+8%)
(4) I'm Too Tired 11/8, Fair maiden on the level for Harry & Roger Charlton and has shown similar form when placed in juvenile maidens at Sedgefield and Musselburgh. Merits serious consideration.
Half a length behind Lahire on hurdles debut and 7lb better off; since third at Musselbugh.
7
3rd (7) Cantalupo Bella (6/1 +25%)
Cantalupo Bella

6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Cantalupo Bella 6/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, visored when a fair sixth at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Much respected starting out in this sphere.
0-11 on the Flat, but not without ability; worth a market check on hurdles debut.
5
4th (5) Mandega (14/1 -40%)
Mandega

14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Mandega 14/1, Fair Flat winner but he came in last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in August. Needs to bounce back now going hurdling.
3-28 on the Flat in France, but little so far for this yard; best watched on hurdles debut.
2
5th (2) Angel's Voice (12/1 +25%)
Angel's Voice

12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Angel's Voice 12/1, Modest maiden on Flat who has shown similar form in this sphere, fifth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 109 days ago. Needs to show more if he's to get off the mark though.
Some ability in one of three starts over hurdles, but looks more one for modest handicaps.
9
6th (9) Night Life (22/1 +12%)
Night Life

22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Night Life 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who was tried in cheekpieces when only ninth at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Need to step forward now going hurdling.
0-12 on the Flat and ended season badly out of form; little appeal on hurdles debut.
1
7th (1) Lahire (15/8 -34%)
Lahire

1.875
15/8(-34%)
(1) Lahire 15/8, Vastly improved with cheekpieces added when landing 8-runner juvenile hurdle (15/2) at this C&D (soft) 25 days ago by ½ length from I'm Too Tired, just holding on. Player despite shouldering a 7 lb penalty.
Made all over C&D last month; big player on similar ground.
3
|PU| (3) City Cyclone (22/1 -10%)
City Cyclone

22
22/1(-10%)
(3) City Cyclone 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. 14/1, took strong hold when fifth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago. More is required.
Placed in four of ten starts on the Flat, but beaten a long way on hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:

12:50 Sedgefield Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LAHIRE proved a different proposition in first-time cheekpieces when making all over track and trip last month. Donald McCain's charge won with enough in hand that day to suggest that he can successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty. I'm Too Tired (second) wasn't far behind the selection and rates an obvious threat in receipt of weight, while Mandega displayed enough ability on the Flat to suggest that he could go well now debuting over timber.

I'M TOO TIRED has made a positive start to life over hurdles and looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account with question marks over a number of his rivals. C&D winner Lahire rates the obvious threat despite conceding weight all round, with newcomer Cantalupo Bella another to consider, especially if the betting vibes are positive.

With the benefit of a 7lb pull I'M TOO TIRED is taken to reverse last month's C&D running with Lahire.


13:25 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Fazayte (2/1 -6%)
Fazayte

2
2/1(-6%)
(4) Fazayte 2/1, Made it 2-4 over fences when scoring at Haydock during the spring. No impact back from a break on the Flat at Kempton in September but showed the benefit of that run when making a winning return to jumping at Market Rasen 11 days later. Looks sure to be in the mix back over fences.
2-4 over fences and won over hurdles last time; may yet have more to offer in this sphere.
2
2nd (2) Heartbreak Kid (11/2 -83%)
Heartbreak Kid

5.5
11/2(-83%)
(2) Heartbreak Kid 11/2, Dual chase winner (at around 2m) early in 2022 but having been more miss than hit since then, cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score at Bangor (20.3f) in May. Very disappointing in his follow-up bid there 3 weeks later and has had a wind op ahead of this reappearance.
Has a fine record over hurdles/fences here (11231) and is proven fresh; high on the list.
5
3rd (5) Neigh Botha (7/2 +30%)
Neigh Botha

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(5) Neigh Botha 7/2, Maiden over hurdles but offered a bit more encouragement when third over C&D on chasing debut last month. Failed to progress from that at Exeter next time, and now first-time blinkers are applied to try and eke out that bit extra.
0-11 over obstacles and a modest effort over fences at Exeter last time; blinkers on.
3
4th (3) The King Of May (15/8 +32%)
The King Of May

1.875
15/8(+32%)
(3) The King Of May 15/8, Showed he can still be competitive back hurdling when 7 lengths fourth of 10 on his reappearance here last month and took another step back in the right direction when third at Carlisle (20f, soft) 11 days ago. Back over the larger obstacles with cheekpieces reapplied and fancied to go close.
Dual winner here including over this trip; well handicapped on his best chase form.
1
5th (1) Us And Them (40/1 -186%)
Us And Them

40
40/1(-186%)
(1) Us And Them 40/1, Smart handicap chaser at best but long time since he got his head in front and failed to complete on his first 5 starts for Alan Jones. Third at Fakenham when last seen 8 months ago showed some ability does remain however, but likely best watched back over fences for a new yard.
Smart form over fences when trained by Joseph O'Brien, but not at the same level now.
LTO Selection:

13:25 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Dual chase winner FAZAYTE displayed a willing attitude when fending off Misty Mani over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, and a 4lb rise on the return to the larger obstacles may not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from going in again. Heartbreak Kid isn't the most reliable, but he's capable on his day, while The King Of May also makes some appeal reverting to fences.

A few in with a squeak but preference is for THE KING OF MAY, who took another step back in the right direction when third at Carlisle earlier this month and back in cheekpieces, Brian Ellison's 9-y-o can add a third course success to his tally back over the larger obstacles. Fazayte won over hurdles last time so he could well emerge as the main danger returned to chasing, with Neigh Botha seemingly best of the rest.

The vote goes to HEARTBREAK KID who has a good record here (11231) and has proved that he can go well fresh.


14:00 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Bebside Banter (17/2 +61%)
Bebside Banter

8.5
17/2(+61%)
(8) Bebside Banter 17/2, Limited handicap hurdler who is hard to make a case for on chasing debut after 6 months off/breathing op.
One good effort over hurdles and makes limited appeal on his debut over fences.
3
2nd (3) Breeze Of Wind (4/5 +47%)
Breeze Of Wind

0.8
4/5(+47%)
(3) Breeze Of Wind 4/5, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he's a point winner and showed a lot more on chasing/stable debut at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Should build on that and is worth a chance to get off the mark under Rules.
Winning pointer who ran well over 2m on chase debut at Carlisle; this may suit him better.
1
3rd (1) Striking Out (5/2 -53%)
Striking Out

2.5
5/2(-53%)
(1) Striking Out 5/2, Gambled-on 9/4, second of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 21 days ago, going in snatches. Remains well treated on his best and looks a major player.
Second in three of five completed starts over fences; has to prove himself on soft ground.
4
4th (4) Glory (100/1 -52%)
Glory

100
100/1(-52%)
(4) Glory 100/1, Point winner who has shown nothing under Rules.
Pulled up in last four starts over hurdles/fences, taking his record under rules to 0-34.
5
5th (5) Voice Of Hope (14/1 +0%)
Voice Of Hope

14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Voice Of Hope 14/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland and posted best effort since joining this yard when second over fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) in March. Tame reappearance at Stratford a fortnight ago but might have needed it.
Pulled up on his reappearance and a record of 1-30 suggests that others are more likely.
7
|PU| (7) Divas Doyen (16/1 -146%)
Divas Doyen

16
16/1(-146%)
(7) Divas Doyen 16/1, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who is likely to need the run back from 172 days off. Others are more appealing.
0-13 over jumps and record suggests this first start in six months may be needed.
2
|PU| (2) Barley Breeze (22/1 +12%)
Barley Breeze

22
22/1(+12%)
(2) Barley Breeze 22/1, Modest in bumpers but completed only once from four outings over hurdles. Hard to make a case for unless the market speaks in his favour on chasing bow.
Poor form in bumpers/hurdles; market may reveal what is expected on his debut over fences.
LTO Selection:

14:00 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BREEZE OF WIND shaped with promise over 2m on his fencing bow three weeks ago at Carlisle, where he finished a staying-on third. Stuart Coltherd's charge ought to appreciate this step up in trip, being a half-brother to 2m4f-2m5f winner Golan Cloud, and any improvement can see the former point-to-point winner open his account. Striking Out was just touched off at Ludlow last time and he looks to be the main danger, while Divas Doyen is noted too.

BREEZE OF WIND stepped up on previous efforts when third at Carlisle on his chasing debut and, with further progress on the cards, he's preferred to the well-treated Striking Out, who almost landed a gamble at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Blazing Hartingo is the best of the remainder.

The choice is BREEZE OF WIND (nap) who ran well when third on stable/chase debut at Carlisle last month. This should be more suitable.


14:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Let's Go Joe (7/2 +50%)
Let's Go Joe

3.5
7/2(+50%)
(6) Let's Go Joe 7/2, Little impact in a couple of Irish bumpers last year, but he found just one too good in a maiden point during the spring. Tongue strap enlisted on this hurdles debut for in-form new yard and he's one to note in the betting.
Runner-up in an Irish point in April and that form has been franked; tongue-tie on.
9
2nd (9) Workhardplayhard (9/2 +18%)
Workhardplayhard

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(9) Workhardplayhard 9/2, Half-brother to a winning pointer and won his sole start between the flags in February. Interesting to see which way he goes in the betting starting out under Rules here.
Won a flat point back in February; dam won three times over hurdles.
8
3rd (8) Electric Jet (15/8 +44%)
Electric Jet

1.875
15/8(+44%)
(8) Electric Jet 15/8, Runner-up on the first of his 2 starts in maiden points during the spring. Since joined a respected yard and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour ahead of this hurdles debut.
Promising debut in an Irish point, but took a step backwards next time; watch market.
4
4th (4) Fly Awhile Johnny (9/1 +10%)
Fly Awhile Johnny

9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Fly Awhile Johnny 9/1, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and form on the Flat was modest. Stepped up on his low-key hurdles debut effort when third of 8 in a C&D novice (soft) last week, but it's hard to envisage him reversing placings with the runner-up that day, Toscan Genius.
Improved when third over C&D a week ago, but finished 5l behind Toscan Genius.
5
5th (5) Hubbel Bubbel (80/1 -60%)
Hubbel Bubbel

80
80/1(-60%)
(5) Hubbel Bubbel 80/1, Didn't show a great deal in bumpers at Wetherby and Carlisle last winter, and sizeable step forward needed now switched to hurdles following a 9-month absence.
Well held in both bumper starts last winter; needs to improve plenty over hurdles.
7
6th (7) Toscan Genius (4/1 -113%)
Toscan Genius

4
4/1(-113%)
(7) Toscan Genius 4/1, Decisive winner of a Newcastle handicap on the Flat in September and produced a decent first effort in this sphere when runner-up over C&D 7 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's the one to beat.
Chased home a nice sort on hurdles debut over C&D a week ago; major player.
2
7th (2) Breizh River (11/1 -120%)
Breizh River

11
11/1(-120%)
(2) Breizh River 11/1, Left debut form well behind when runner-up in a Kelso bumper in May. Performed to a similar level when third in a 4-runner affair at Perth (16.2f, good) the following month and worth considering now upped in trip for this hurdles bow.
Ran well in the second of three bumpers; makes hurdles debut; can go well fresh.
3
8th (3) Flashy Dude (80/1 +47%)
Flashy Dude

80
80/1(+47%)
(3) Flashy Dude 80/1, Pulled up both starts between the flags and the outcome was the same on Rules debut in a Navan maiden hurdle for Colin McBratney last November. Hard to recommend on debut for new yard.
Pulled up in both starts in points and a hurdle; stable debut after almost a year off.
10
|PU| (10) Walk My Way (40/1 -150%)
Walk My Way

40
40/1(-150%)
(10) Walk My Way 40/1, Failed to threaten in 7 starts between the flags and opposable starting out under Rules here.
In the frame a few times in Irish points, but others have achieved more.
1
|PU| (1) Ask My Heather (300/1 -50%)
Ask My Heather

300
300/1(-50%)
(1) Ask My Heather 300/1, Well held all 4 starts in bumpers last season and hasn't fared any better in a couple of novice hurdles since returning to action last month.
Well beaten in four bumpers and pulled up in both starts over hurdles.
LTO Selection:

14:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TOSCAN GENIUS was no match for an impressive winner over track and trip a week ago, but this looks a good opportunity for Brian Ellison's gelding to go one better. Breizh River has shown a consistent level of form in bumpers and must be respected now sent over timer, along with Workhardplayhard, who makes his debut under Rules having won between the flags in February.

ELECTRIC JET showed enough in a couple of maiden points to make him of significant interest now hurdling for the Charlie Longsdon yard, and the hint should be taken if the market vibes surrounding this 4-y-o are upbeat. Toscan Genius shouldn't have too much trouble picking up a race in this sphere judged on his C&D effort last week and he is a much-respected main danger. Let's Go Joe and Workhardplayhard are others to consider, along with Breizh River.

The vote goes to TOSCAN GENIUS who finished a clear second behind a nice sort on hurdles debut over C&D seven days ago.


15:10 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Largy Nights (3/1 +57%)
Largy Nights

3
3/1(+57%)
(5) Largy Nights 3/1, Largely acquitted himself well since sole victory at Stratford (27.5f) in April last year, latest when third of 10 in handicap chase (22/1) at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 30 days ago. Should give another good account.
3m4f winner who ran well on his return last month, but soft ground would pose a question.
7
2nd (7) Ballylinch (6/5 +31%)
Ballylinch

1.2
6/5(+31%)
(7) Ballylinch 6/5, Winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start over fences in 8-runner C&D handicap (soft) 25 days ago by 2 lengths from Fiston du Mou. 2 lb rise fair and likely has more to offer yet.
Beat Fiston Du Mou by 2l on chase debut over C&D last month; can confirm the form.
1
3rd (1) Skyhill (7/1 -56%)
Skyhill

7
7/1(-56%)
(1) Skyhill 7/1, Ended fruitful 2022-23 campaign with victory in C&D handicap (heavy) last spring. However, more to do off 7 lb higher mark on return and may well need this outing.
3-7 here including this race four years ago, but record fresh sounds a note of caution.
4
4th (4) Fiston Du Mou (7/2 +0%)
Fiston Du Mou

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(4) Fiston Du Mou 7/2, Three-time winner over fences who returned to form when 2 lengths second of 8 to Ballylinch in handicap chase over C&D (soft, 11/1) 25 days ago. Claims if building on that.
C&D winner who finished 2l behind Ballylinch back here last month; shouldn't be far away.
6
|PU| (6) Roxboro Road (14/1 +13%)
Roxboro Road

14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Roxboro Road 14/1, Three-time winner in 2021 but has largely struggled for form since, finishing well beaten on final start for Ben Haslam over hurdles at Uttoxeter in August. Likely best watched.
Completed a hat-trick in the spring of 2021, but it's been hard going since; stable debut.
3
|PU| (3) Massons Castle (33/1 +0%)
Massons Castle

33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Massons Castle 33/1, Modest winner over hurdles in Ireland earlier in career and largely disappointed since. No signs of improvement on debut for new yard at Southwell in September and makes limited appeal.
Second on stable debut last time, but well behind the winner; soft ground a question mark.
LTO Selection:

15:10 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SKYHILL bolted up by 10 lengths in heavy conditions over C&D when last seen in April and the veteran now returns to action off a 7lb higher mark. If he is ready to go, he could take some stopping. Ballylinch stayed on to be a two-length victor over this track and trip last month and has to be respected off only a 2lb higher rating, while Frankie Faulkner is another to consider.

This can go to last month's C&D winner BALLYLINCH, who has few miles on the clock and hasn't been harshly treated for that success. Fiston du Mou and Frankie Faulkner can also make their presence felt.

This can go to BALLYLINCH who remains unexposed over fences and is taken to confirm last month's C&D running with Fiston Du Mou.


15:40 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Special Rate (5/4 +38%)
Special Rate

1.25
5/4(+38%)
(1) Special Rate 5/4, Is going from strength to strength and belied market weakness after a 5-month break to make it 2 from 2 over fences with ease at this course (19.3f, heavy) last week. Able to race from same mark back over hurdles, so highly respected.
Bids for a five-timer having won easily over fences here last week; major player again.
2
2nd (2) Chti Balko (16/1 -167%)
Chti Balko

16
16/1(-167%)
(2) Chti Balko 16/1, Winless since December 2020 but went close back up in trip in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f) on final outing last season. Good chance if returning in similar form.
Running well when last seen, but off six months and losing run up to 15.
6
3rd (6) Horn Cape (7/4 +36%)
Horn Cape

1.75
7/4(+36%)
(6) Horn Cape 7/4, Capitalised on the drop in grade returned to hurdling with victory in 10-runner handicap at this course (16.8f, soft, 13/2) 7 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Escapes a penalty for that and has to be taken seriously in his follow-up bid up in trip.
Dual winner over shorter here; escapes a penalty for last week's win but stamina a concern.
7
4th (7) Bonne Vitesse (17/2 +6%)
Bonne Vitesse

8.5
17/2(+6%)
(7) Bonne Vitesse 17/2, Fair winning hurdler who ran well on return/handicap debut when third at Hexham (2m) last November. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent starts but bounced back to something like her best when runner-up at Pontefract on her most recent Flat outing. Not dismissed.
Course winner; mostly running well in staying events on the Flat since last over hurdles.
8
5th (8) Play By The Rules (25/1 -233%)
Play By The Rules

25
25/1(-233%)
(8) Play By The Rules 25/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when decisively taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, heavy) in March. Ran at least as well in defeat from 8 lb higher at Hereford next time and will be suited by this return to further on reappearance.
Did well when switched to handicaps in the spring; worth a second look if market positive.
3
6th (3) Hajey (14/1 -75%)
Hajey

14
14/1(-75%)
(3) Hajey 14/1, Dual C&D scorer early in 2022 who resumed from 8 months off with a good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy). Ran badly when pulled up over C&D 16 days later, however.
Dual C&D winner early last year, but his latest poor effort here needs some forgiving.
5
7th (5) Punxsutawney Phil (12/1 +25%)
Punxsutawney Phil

12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Punxsutawney Phil 12/1, Course winner who stepped up on his stable debut back over fences when sixth in 10-runner event at Ayr (20.5f, good) 12 days ago. Needs more quickly returned to hurdling, though.
Sole hurdles success came here, but recent return to hurdles/fences hasn't worked out.
4
8th (4) Diger Daudaie (40/1 -43%)
Diger Daudaie

40
40/1(-43%)
(4) Diger Daudaie 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Charlie Longsdon earlier in his career but bled on his final start in 2020/21 and not seen out since. Can only be watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Off since February 2021; will do well to win on stable debut after such a long absence.
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15:40 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SPECIAL RATE was sent off at a generous 11/1, considering he was unbeaten in his previous three starts, last time when bolting up by 14 lengths. The son of Valirann is now switched back to hurdles, which shouldn't prevent another bold showing in his bid for a fifth straight victory. Chti Balko hit the crossbar in this grade at Southwell when last seen in May and should go well, while last week's winner Horn Cape can also get involved.

HORN CAPE showed a determined attitude to register a second course success here last week and, with the longer trip likely to be within range, he's taken to follow up off the same mark. Bonne Vitesse ran up to her best on her most recent Flat outing and has been given a chance by the assessor back over hurdles, with the fast-improving Special Rate also feared.

Preference is for SPECIAL RATE who won easily on his return from a break over fences here a week ago. He looks to be improving fast.


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