Market Rasen; The following is an analysis of the Market Rasen race meeting on Saturday, 27th September 2025, working through the races in chronological order.

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3.30 Market Rasen: Mango Cider Mares Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Lynsey Larue (6yo, 11-7)18021.00
2Brooklyn Lullaby (5yo, 11-7)16834.00

(Note: The full TWM data for all runners is incomplete, so these are the top two available in the provided extract. Other likely contenders are noted in the spotlight.)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Lynsey Larue (TWM #1): Finished down the field in her last recorded run (LR 49). No detailed commentary is provided.
  • Brooklyn Lullaby (TWM #2): Finished down the field in her last recorded run (LR 40). No detailed commentary is provided.

Spotlight Verdict:
LADY TADITA created a good visual impression when winning a Huntingdon bumper last autumn and, although that form has not worked out well, she is earmarked as the main danger. Centurion’s Sister and Lipstick Traces also make the shortlist.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo+ fillies & mares.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not explicitly provided.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): N & W Twiston-Davies 1-3; F J Brennan 1-5.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Lynsey Larue (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Highest numerical rating in the provided list.
    • Weaknesses: Lack of recent form exposure or positive commentary; price suggests an outside chance.
    • Suitability: Unknown.
  • Brooklyn Lullaby (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Numeric rating slightly higher than others in the bottom half of the list.
    • Weaknesses: High odds and low recent rating suggest significant improvement is needed.
    • Suitability: Unknown.

4.05 Market Rasen: Overtime Craft Lager Handicap Chase

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Crookbarrow (7yo, 10-2tb)17113.00
2Caballo Diablo (9yo, 10-2p1)16917.00

(Note: TWM totals for leading contenders (e.g., St Patricks Bridge, Summerleaze) were not fully provided in the excerpts. The top two listed are used.)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Crookbarrow (TWM #1): Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles three weeks ago and is currently 0-12 in that sphere. Swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers on this chasing debut. He is 2lb wrong at the weights.
  • Caballo Diablo (TWM #2): Tailed off in a 2m5f chase here last month. He had previously stayed on to snatch third over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f) in March. He is effectively 2lb higher from out of the weights today.

Spotlight Verdict:
A few of these warrant consideration but the suggestion is SUMMERLEAZE, who did very well over hurdles for her new stable in the spring and travelled with menace until her stamina ebbed away in a marathon chase. Today’s drop back in trip looks the right move.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 7yo 2-0-12, 8yo 1-4-8, 9yo 0-0-2, 10yo 0-0-4, 11yo 0-0-5, 12yo 0-0-3, 13yo 1-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites (last 5 races): PP531.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Crookbarrow (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Represents a respected new training partnership. Chase debut may bring improvement.
    • Weaknesses: Needs a significant step up in form (0-12 over hurdles) and is 2lb out of the weights.
    • Suitability: Worth watching in the betting due to the stable switch and new headgear.
  • Caballo Diablo (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Has shown stamina over hurdles. First-time cheekpieces applied.
    • Weaknesses: Poor recent chase run at this track (tailed off). Effectively 2lb wrong at the weights.
    • Suitability: Needs a good boost from the new headgear to contend.

4.35 Market Rasen: Docks Beers Neighs & IPAS Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Lord (3yo, 11-12)3321.73
2Stardrop (3yo, 11-2h)2502.88

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Lord (TWM #1): Chased home a useful Irish raider on his stable/hurdle debut in July. He has since comfortably justified odds-on favouritism on his next two outings (Fontwell and Newton Abbot). He carries a 10lb penalty here.
  • Stardrop (TWM #2): Showed much improved form on the Flat after being gelded and switched to handicaps in the spring. His latest outing in June was a fourth place in a Class 3 contest at Windsor (1m2f, RPR 82). This is his hurdling debut, and he represents connections noted for success in juvenile hurdles.

Spotlight Verdict:
Fairly useful Flat racer STARDROP is not opposed with any confidence on this hurding debut, given his trainer’s prowess with juvenile hurdlers, but LORD sets him a pretty good standard and is selected to complete a hat-trick.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 10-14-70.
  • Fate of Favourites (last 10 races): 1352323111.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Alan King 1-1-8, James Owen 1-0-1, Olly Murphy 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Lord (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Top TWM rating and strong juvenile form with two comfortable wins. Sets the standard for the field.
    • Weaknesses: Must overcome a 10lb penalty.
    • Suitability: Obvious claims to secure a hat-trick.
  • Stardrop (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Strong Flat form (RPR 82) and potential for continued improvement. Represents a stable that performs well in juvenile hurdles.
    • Weaknesses: Hurdling debut introduces an element of uncertainty.
    • Suitability: Highly respected alternative to the favourite.

5.10 Market Rasen: Never Say Die IPA Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Mahons Glory (9yo, 12-0)3214.00
2Time To Bite (10yo, 10-12b)3103.50

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Mahons Glory (TWM #1): Revitalised by a stable switch late last season, resulting in two wins over 2m6f. His last run was a close second in a valuable novices’ handicap chase at Sandown (2m4f, good). If returning from a five-month break in similar form, he will be a tough opponent.
  • Time To Bite (TWM #2): Has won his last two starts in novices’ handicap chases at Fakenham and Hexham (both 2m4f/2m5f), leading all the way. He faces tougher competition in this Class 3 race.

Spotlight Verdict:
TIME TO BITE is likely to force an uncontested lead here and preference is for MAHONS GLORY, who ended last season in career-best form for his new stable. Champagne Gold returned to form at Cartmel last month but it’s hard to predict whether his revival will gather momentum.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 8yo 2-2-12, 9yo 0-2-17, 10yo 2-2-8.
  • Fate of Favourites (last 7 races): 4231U31.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Not provided explicitly.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Mahons Glory (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Top TWM rating and high-class form at the end of last season. Expected to be the main contender if fully fit.
    • Weaknesses: Five-month absence is a concern.
    • Suitability: Preferred choice in the Spotlight.
  • Time To Bite (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Proven front-runner with back-to-back wins. Likely to secure the lead, which suits his style.
    • Weaknesses: Steps up significantly in class.
    • Suitability: Well-suited by the distance and potential tactics.

5.45 Market Rasen: Docks Beers Lincoln Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Sir Galahad (4yo, 11-0)35211.00
2Cavern Club (5yo, 11-1)3425.50

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Sir Galahad (TWM #1): Finished a fine fourth in the valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July, beaten just 3l. He is still relatively lightly raced over hurdles.
  • Cavern Club (TWM #2): Has been highly consistent in 2025 with two wins. Finished a credible seventh in the valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D in July.

Spotlight Verdict:
The feature race here is very competitive and includes six of the first eight home in the valuable Summer Plate over C&D in July. Of those, the fourth Sir Galahad (still lightly raced over hurdles) and fifth Goblet Of Fire (hampered at penultimate flight) appeal most today. Gale Mahler also gets a mention but GHASHAM (nap) can take this despite being out of the weights.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 5yo 1-7-31, 6yo 6-4-27, 7yo 3-5-19, 8yo 0-3-11.
  • Fate of Favourites (last 10 races): 5002112442.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Stuart Edmunds 2-1-8, Dan Skelton 1-2-10, Fergal O’Brien 1-1-8, Olly Murphy 1-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Sir Galahad (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Top TWM rating (352). Proven competitive form in a big race over C&D. Highly progressive and unexposed.
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly stated, needs to maintain consistency.
    • Suitability: Expected to run well and appeals strongly as a young, improving hurdler.
  • Cavern Club (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Consistent record this season with two wins. High speed rating (83).
    • Weaknesses: Finished behind Sir Galahad in the Summer Hurdle.
    • Suitability: Should be closely involved due to reliable form.

6.15 Market Rasen: Hard Graft Pale Ale Handicap Hurdle

RankHorse (Age, Weight)TWM TotalOdds
1Ikigai Star (5yo, 12-0p)2756.00
2Its All About You (5yo, 11-13t)2737.00

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Ikigai Star (TWM #1): Was unable to land a telling blow when finishing sixth over C&D six weeks ago. Crucially, he is 2lb lower than when he won a division of this race a year ago on good ground.
  • Its All About You (TWM #2): Has recently been racing on the Flat, achieving a game win in a 2m handicap at Chester. He is only 3lb higher than that recent Flat win mark. His last hurdles run was fourth of five runners.

Spotlight Verdict:
Queens Wish remains lightly raced and can better her latest effort if she settles better here but BANNISTER, who won a division of this race in 2024, has edged his way back down to a good mark and might be the answer. Handicap debutant Start Again has plenty of scope for improvement and is next on the list.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 4yo 0-4-11, 5yo 1-2-15, 6yo 2-6-30, 7yo 4-2-18, 8yo 2-2-9, 9yo 0-0-5, 10yo 0-2-4, 11yo 0-1-2.
  • Fate of Favourites (last 9 races): P54016132.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Mike Sowersby 1-0-1, Nick Kent 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Ikigai Star (TWM #1):
    • Strengths: Proven history in this specific race/class and is racing off a good mark.
    • Weaknesses: Recent hurdles form is underwhelming.
    • Suitability: Must be strongly considered due to course/race history.
  • Its All About You (TWM #2):
    • Strengths: Enters fit and well after a recent Flat win. Rated favourably based on his Flat mark.
    • Weaknesses: Must translate his recent Flat success back to hurdling.
    • Suitability: Capable of a strong run if comfortable over jumps.

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