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1.15 Nigel Reeve 60th Birthday Celebration Female Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (2m 70y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Gerard Mentor (9yo, 10-9tv)	104
1	Sain Et Sauf (5yo, 10-12w tp1)	104

(Note: Gerard Mentor and Sain Et Sauf share the highest TimeWise Master RPR rating of 104).

Recent Form and Comments

• Gerard Mentor (104): Has been chasing recently. His last two outings were over the same course and distance at Worcester. He was not beaten far when third there in September, but was rather disappointing on his most recent run. He has four wins to his name over hurdles.
• Sain Et Sauf (104): Remains unplaced in all nine runs over hurdles and in points. She finished fifth at Plumpton four weeks ago on her first outing for trainer Fergal O’Brien, finishing ahead of two rivals, although she was beaten after a mistake two out. She has shown a glimmer of ability and has since had wind surgery. She runs in first-time cheekpieces.

Spotlight Verdict

“Solid recent form is thin on the ground and it may pay to take a chance with ELECTRIC EDDY who was in good heart when last seen in the autumn of 2024. Second choice is one of Fergal O’Brien’s two runners, Sain Et Sauf, who has had wind surgery since shaping quite well at Plumpton. Character Testing, Gerard Mentor and Freddie Fleetfoot complete the shortlist.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-2-15, 5yo 1-3-13, 6yo 4-3-12, 7yo 1-3-14, 8yo 3-2-14, 9yo 0-3-10, 10yo 0-0-2, 11yo 0-0-2, 12yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 11414016F.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Evan Williams 0-1-2, Fergal O’Brien 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Gerard Mentor (104):
  • Strengths: Possesses previous hurdles wins (four). Not ruled out despite recent disappointment. Holds the highest master rating.
  • Weaknesses: Has been disappointing recently over hurdles; is fully exposed.
  • Suitability: Running back over hurdles after a recent chasing spell. Listed on the shortlist.
• Sain Et Sauf (104):
  • Strengths: High master rating. Ran quite well on her first run for the stable, suggesting potential for improvement. Has undergone wind surgery and wears first-time cheekpieces, which makes her “quite interesting”.
  • Weaknesses: Remains a maiden after nine runs over hurdles/points.
  • Suitability: Second choice in the Spotlight Verdict, suggesting plausible improvement.

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1.50 Diesel Technic 10 Year Anniversary ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (2m 6f 7y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Absolutely Doyen (5yo, 11-4)	121
2	Night Stalker (5yo, 11-4)	105

Recent Form and Comments

• Absolutely Doyen (121): Previously placed in Irish points and has shown positives in all his maiden hurdle runs. He narrowly failed to make all over 2m at Huntingdon in March. He makes his debut for Paul Nicholls (formerly with Fergal O’Brien). His pedigree indicates that this longer trip will not be an issue.
• Night Stalker (105): Has been placed twice previously, once in a Ludlow bumper and once in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Warwick (good). He has been absent for a long period since April 2024, making it difficult to predict his performance. He returns in a weak race.

Spotlight Verdict

“Paul Nicholls could barely have found a weaker race for new recruit ABSOLUTELY DOYEN who showed a good bit of ability for Fergal O’Brien. On form, Night Stalker looks the only threat and he’s been a long-while absent.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 1-0-5, 5yo 2-5-16, 6yo 2-2-13, 7yo 0-0-4, 8yo 0-1-4, 9yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 11611.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Paul Nicholls 2-1-4.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Absolutely Doyen (121):
  • Strengths: Sets a high standard on form and possesses the best master rating (121). Proven ability over hurdles and pedigree supports the step up in trip. Now with a top trainer (Paul Nicholls).
  • Weaknesses: None explicitly stated, but is debuting for a new yard and stepping up significantly in distance.
  • Suitability: The Spotlight deems him “hard to oppose”.
• Night Stalker (105):
  • Strengths: Second highest rated on form in a weak race.
  • Weaknesses: Major concern regarding his fitness and readiness after a very long absence since April 2024.
  • Suitability: Cited as the only threat on form, but his long layoff is highly questionable.

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2.30 Mid-Warwickshire Cleaning Supplies Handicap Chase (2m 4f 205y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Salley Gardens (9yo, 12-0 tp)	121
1	Mix Of Clover (11yo, 11-2 p)	121

(Note: Salley Gardens and Mix Of Clover share the highest TimeWise Master RPR rating of 121).

Recent Form and Comments

• Salley Gardens (121): Achieved his last two wins for Olly Murphy on good ground. Has not made an impact in his four runs for the current yard, but he was competitive in a Class 2 event at Bangor last time. He is back on his last winning handicap mark and benefits from the booking of Sean Bowen for this drop in class and trip.
• Mix Of Clover (121): Recorded two chase wins in the latter half of 2024. Has shown a mixed record since his last success. He was well held over hurdles recently. Although dropping down the weights, all his wins were at shorter distances, and the Spotlight finds others more convincing.

Spotlight Verdict

“Preference is for dual hurdle winner JUGGERNAUT who made a solid start over fences when runner-up behind an improver who made all at Newton Abbot. He should benefit from that experience and has shaped as though this new trip could suit. Second choice is Salley Gardens, who is on a dangerous mark and looks interesting on this drop back in trip and grade. Midnight Jewel is not easy to predict and was pulled up last time but he won at Fontwell on his penultimate run and has claims if he can recapture that form.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-0-1, 5yo 0-1-3, 6yo 2-1-7, 7yo 1-4-11, 8yo 0-1-7, 9yo 3-1-8, 10yo 0-0-4, 11yo 0-1-2, 12yo 0-0-2, 13yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 1F2321.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): None listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Salley Gardens (121):
  • Strengths: High master rating (121). Returns to a dangerous mark and drops in grade/trip. Sean Bowen rides. Listed as second choice by the Spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Poor recent form for the current stable.
  • Suitability: Interesting contender given the combination of factors, especially the drop in grade/trip.
• Mix Of Clover (121):
  • Strengths: High master rating (121). Is dropping down the weights.
  • Weaknesses: Mixed form and recently well held over hurdles. All past wins have been at shorter distances than today’s trip.
  • Suitability: The Spotlight finds him unconvincing compared to rivals.

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3.05 Steve And Madeleine’s 10 Year Anniversary Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (2m 70y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Kitty Foyle (5yo, 11-12 t1)	125
2	Seeyouinmydreams (7yo, 12-1 ht)	124

Recent Form and Comments

• Kitty Foyle (125): Won a novice hurdle and a Flat handicap in autumn 2024. Has been highly tried in her last four hurdle runs, including finishing third in a Listed race at Taunton in December. She returns to jumping after a short break to make her handicap hurdle debut, wearing a first-time tongue-tie.
• Seeyouinmydreams (124): Holds a hurdles record of 4-8. She ran well in defeat off 2lb higher in July. She was held in third when odds-on for her chase debut last month following a break. She retains potential and is a big player back over hurdles.

Spotlight Verdict

“Chepstow winner Lagertha was thrown into the deep end at the Cheltenham Festival in March but she’s back in much calmer waters for this handicap debut and is still unexposed. She needs a close look but preference is for SEEYOUINMYDREAMS, who is 4-8 over hurdles and gave it a good shot from the front on her chase debut at Worcester last month. She should benefit from that reappearance run and is a big player off 2lb lower back in this sphere.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 1-4-11, 5yo 1-3-14, 6yo 5-5-29, 7yo 2-1-6, 8yo 0-1-3, 9yo 0-0-3.
• Fate of Favourites: 414604136.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): None listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Kitty Foyle (125):
  • Strengths: Highest master rating (125). Highly tried and successful in high-class races previously. Makes handicap hurdle debut; new headgear (tongue-tie).
  • Weaknesses: Mixed form since last autumn’s wins.
  • Suitability: Needs watching in the market.
• Seeyouinmydreams (124):
  • Strengths: Strong hurdles record (4-8). Runs off 2lb lower than a recent strong effort. Expected to benefit from her recent reappearance run. Preference of the Spotlight.
  • Weaknesses: Last run was over fences (held in third).
  • Suitability: Big player back over hurdles.

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3.40 Jaxon Daiquiri’s First Year Handicap Hurdle (2m 2f 148y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Sassified (7yo, 11-8 v1)	97
1	Northern Rose (5yo, 10-11 tp)	97

(Note: Sassified and Northern Rose share the highest TimeWise Master RPR rating of 97).

Recent Form and Comments

• Sassified (97): A four-time hurdle winner whose last success was in June. He was disappointing on his final run for his previous yard but looks feasibly treated on his best form. This is his first run for James Owen, and he wears new headgear (visor).
• Northern Rose (97): Has an overall record of 0-30. She has been placed in her last two starts since cheekpieces were added, including a third place recently. She runs off an unchanged mark and is expected to go well again.

Spotlight Verdict

“Most of these have something to prove but BASILETTE (nap) caught the eye with her strong-finishing second over 2m here last month and is an interesting contender on this step back up in trip. James Owen’s new recruit Sassified is feared most ahead of Northern Rose, who has finished placed with cheekpieces added in her last two runs. Another key player is Baikal, who made it three wins from his last five starts when scoring at Ffos Las on Thursday. It remains to be seen whether Cawthorne Banker runs again after his win yesterday.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-1-11, 5yo 2-1-14, 6yo 0-2-14, 7yo 0-2-8, 8yo 1-2-7, 9yo 0-2-4, 10yo 2-0-3, 11yo 0-0-2.
• Fate of Favourites: 03622.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): None listed.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Sassified (97):
  • Strengths: Highest master rating (97). Feasibly treated on best form. Interesting first run for new trainer (James Owen) with new headgear.
  • Weaknesses: Disappointing last run for former yard.
  • Suitability: Feared most by the Spotlight, suggesting strong potential.
• Northern Rose (97):
  • Strengths: Highest master rating (97). In form, having placed in her last two runs off the same mark with cheekpieces applied.
  • Weaknesses: Overall record is 0-30.
  • Suitability: Expected to go well again and is in the mix.

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4.25 Stephen John Thombs Memorial Handicap Chase (2m 6f 125y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Invictus Allen (7yo, 11-1 p)	102
2	Tedwin Hills (8yo, 12-0)	100
2	Yorgunnabeplucky (5yo, 11-4)	100

(Note: Invictus Allen holds the highest TimeWise Master RPR rating of 102. Tedwin Hills and Yorgunnabeplucky share 100).

Recent Form and Comments

• Invictus Allen (102): Won off 2lb higher last summer. Has not progressed in his four subsequent runs. He ran well for a long way over 3m2f last month at Fontwell.
• Tedwin Hills (100): Made all for an emphatic win in October 2023. Failed to complete in three of his six subsequent runs, including an unseat when travelling well in April. Returns on an unchanged mark.
• Yorgunnabeplucky (100): Showed little over hurdles. Looked like a “different proposition” on his chase debut in June, justifying favouritism with a narrow win. Is a lightly raced 5yo who is a half-brother to a 2m5f hurdles winner; open to more progress off only 2lb higher.

Spotlight Verdict

“Top of the list is the lightly raced 5yo YORGUNNABEPLUCKY, who justified favouritism on his chase debut at Ffos Las in June and is open to more progress upped in trip on his return. Invictus Allen ran well for a long way over 3m2f last month and could pose the main threat if he can build on that. Another to consider is Tedwin Hills, who is on a dangerous mark and could be a big factor if he can eliminate the errors on his reappearance.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: 5yo 1-2-4, 6yo 0-3-8, 7yo 1-0-10, 8yo 0-0-4, 9yo 1-0-8, 10yo 1-1-8, 11yo 0-0-1, 12yo 0-1-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 21UP.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Max Young 0-1-2, Warren Greatrex 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Invictus Allen (102):
  • Strengths: Highest master rating (102). Ran well over a longer trip recently.
  • Weaknesses: Has not progressed since his win last summer.
  • Suitability: Considered capable of posing the main threat if he builds on his last performance.
• Tedwin Hills (100):
  • Strengths: Last successful off this mark. On a “dangerous mark” for his reappearance.
  • Weaknesses: Prone to errors, having failed to complete in three of his last six starts.
  • Suitability: Needs to eliminate errors to be a big factor.
• (Note on Yorgunnabeplucky, the Spotlight selection, 100): Strengths: Top of the list in the Spotlight. Lightly raced and highly progressive after his chase debut win; 2lb rise is manageable. Weaknesses: Different test returning to action.

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5.05 Madeleine Wann – Weight Loss Coach Handicap Hurdle (2m 6f 7y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating
1	Prince De Juilley (8yo, 11-11 v1)	110
2	Man Of The Sea (9yo, 11-11 tp)	109

Recent Form and Comments

• Prince De Juilley (110): His victories are typically over 3m or 3m2f. He arrives here following good-ground second-place finishes at Warwick and Uttoxeter (his second and third runs in blinkers). He wears a new visor (replacing blinkers).
• Man Of The Sea (109): Has won Flat handicaps in April and August. Has run well over hurdles and fences in between those wins. The soft ground was a negative in his last run. He is running off a competitive mark.

Spotlight Verdict

“Preference is for LADY HENRIETTA who wasn’t beaten far when chasing home the right horse at Fontwell. Prince De Juilley and Tropical Speed are feared most in that order, though stablemates Man Of The Sea and Inspector Lynley are entitled to be competitive.”.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups: Not available in sources.
• Fate of Favourites: Not available in sources.
• Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Not available in sources.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

• Prince De Juilley (110):
  • Strengths: Highest master rating (110). In solid recent form (two seconds). Runs over a suitable distance (given his usual successful trips of 3m+). Feared most (after Lady Henrietta).
  • Weaknesses: Uses new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).
  • Suitability: Should be in the mix.
• Man Of The Sea (109):
  • Strengths: Running off a competitive mark. Possesses solid mixed form (Flat and jumps).
  • Weaknesses: Stamina over today’s trip (2m6f) is “not guaranteed”.
  • Suitability: Entitled to be competitive.