This analysis provides a comprehensive breakdown of all Market Rasen races for November 13th, 2025, in chronological order, focusing on the TimeWise Master Top Two selections, recent form, the Spotlight Verdict, and race statistics.
1. 12.10 Tractor Drivers Go Free Today! Maiden Hurdle (2m1/2f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Is This For Real (IRE) (Trainer: Fergal O’Brien).
- Kings Champion (FR) (Trainer: Olly Murphy).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Is This For Real | 109 | 2109 |
| Kings Champion | 109 | 1109 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Is This For Real: Won a British maiden point (2m4f, soft) on debut last April and was subsequently sold for £80,000. He was well held in his bumper debut at Aintree but improved when finishing well to score at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March with a tongue-tie fitted. He returns after a break and needs a close look on his switch to hurdling.
- Kings Champion: A 175,000 euros purchase as a 3yo. He ran well to finish third of ten in a Ffos Las bumper (2m, good to soft) in April, having been well backed. He has since left Paul Nicholls but remains with the same owners and is a half-brother to a useful jumps winner, putting him in the mix on his hurdling debut.
Spotlight Verdict
Japetus had a record of 211 in bumpers last season and could have a bright future at this new discipline, while point/bumper winner Is This For Real is also respected on his hurdling debut. Olly Murphy’s new recruit Kings Champion needs a close look on his return but the vote goes to LOCK STOCK, who was a promising second in a big field on his hurdling debut at Worcester last month and sets a good standard on that form.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 5yo horses hold the most places (2-8-36), with 4yos also prominent (2-2-23).
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has a strong recent record, winning four of the last six instances (216111).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Olly Murphy holds the best recent record (1-3-9), followed by Fergal O’Brien (0-1-2).
Assessment of Top Two
- Is This For Real (Master 109): Strength: Proven ability in points and a bumper winner showing improvement. Trainer Fergal O’Brien has a 50% run-to-form rate recently. Weakness: Returning from a break; untested over hurdles in competitive company.
- Kings Champion (Master 109): Strength: Highly regarded due to his sale price and running well (3rd) in his sole bumper start. His pedigree suggests ability, and his trainer, Olly Murphy, is in form (53% run-to-form rate). Weakness: This is his debut over hurdles.
2. 12.40 Book Boxing Day At The Races “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (2m41/2f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Kefir Doudairies (FR) (Trainer: Olly Murphy).
- Moon Over America (IRE) (Trainer: N A Twiston-Davies).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Kefir D’Oudairies | 109 | 1116 |
| Moon Over America | 108 | 1108 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Kefir D’Oudairies: Won a good-ground bumper at Fakenham on his second attempt. His hurdles debut effort at Uttoxeter (2m) suggests that this longer distance will be more suitable, and he is respected.
- Moon Over America: Was an Irish point winner in 2024. In his bumper outing this spring, he beat all rivals except the market leader at Ffos Las. He is interesting on his return from another layoff as he is open to further progress.
Spotlight Verdict
Kefir d’Oudairies (second choice) and White Riot may well improve on their reappearance efforts, while MOON OVER AMERICA is an interesting hurdles debutant who brings potential.
Race Statistics
- Specific age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not available in the provided sources.
Assessment of Top Two
- Kefir D’Oudairies (Master 109): Strength: Bumper winner; expected to be suited by the increased distance after his hurdles debut. Trainer Olly Murphy has a 53% recent run-to-form rate. Weakness: Previous hurdles debut was modest.
- Moon Over America (Master 108): Strength: Successful in a point and excellent bumper form, suggesting high potential as a hurdles debutant. Trainer N A Twiston-Davies has a 67% recent run-to-form rate. Weakness: Returns after a layoff.
3. 1.13 Melton Mowbray Market Novices’ Handicap Chase (3m)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Roe And Co (IRE) (Trainer: Jamie Snowden).
- Isle Of Sark (USA) (Trainer: Mickey Bowen).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Roe And Co | 126 | 2126 |
| Isle Of Sark | 103 | 5103 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Roe And Co: Secured his first rules win with a 7l success under Joe Anderson in a conditional jockeys’ event at Chepstow (2m7f, good) last week on his second chase attempt. He avoids a penalty here and will benefit from a 3lb claim by his rider, despite being due to go up 6lb in future. He is respected, assuming he takes well to the added cheekpieces (first-time tp1).
- Isle Of Sark: His form for his current stable includes a win and a creditable second over hurdles (2m4f/3m). His most recent effort was a modest fourth back over fences, but this showed improvement on previous chase attempts.
Spotlight Verdict
Roe And Co has a good chance of completing a quickfire double, provided he responds well to the cheekpieces. Preference, however, is for KLAPTON BOY, who looks attractively handicapped on two pieces of form and should take well to chasing.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 7yo horses have the most wins and places (4-4-17).
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has a variable record (2P1U611).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Nick Kent has a modest record in this race (1-0-2).
Assessment of Top Two
- Roe And Co (Master 126): Strength: Recent chase winner who is effectively 6lb well-in before a mandatory rise. Jockey Joe Anderson has a strong recent win rate (43% last 14 days). Trainer Jamie Snowden has a high run-to-form rate (70%). Weakness: Racing quickly (8 days since last run). First-time cheekpieces applied.
- Isle Of Sark (Master 103): Strength: Good form over hurdles recently for the new yard. Weakness: Chase form has been modest overall, despite showing recent improvement. Significantly lower Master rating than Roe And Co.
4. 1.48 Lincolnshire Rural Support Network Handicap Chase (2m51/2f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Pescatorius (IRE) (Trainer: Olly Murphy).
- I Am Rocco (Trainer: T Ellis).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Pescatorius | 100 | 396 |
| I Am Rocco | 106 | 5102 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Pescatorius: Secured his second win over fences last month at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to firm), justifying favouritism and recording a personal best performance. He ran well over this trip (2m5f) at Fontwell in August (good to soft). He is 7lb higher here in different conditions but remains a key player.
- I Am Rocco: Despite an overall record of 0-26, he has shown highly consistent form for his current stable with figures of 3322. His latest second was at this track (2m3f, good) last month. He is versatile ground-wise and is expected to run well back up in trip.
Spotlight Verdict
Top of the list is the versatile PESCATORIUS, who knuckled down well to beat a clear second at Sedgefield last month and could be a major force again on this drop back in trip. I Am Rocco has finished placed in all four runs for his current yard and he’s feared most.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 7yo horses have the most success (4-0-11).
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has a mixed record (51U3511).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Julian Smith (1-2-3) and Olly Murphy (1-0-2) hold winning records in this race.
Assessment of Top Two
- Pescatorius (Master 100): Strength: Latest run was a personal best success; proven stayer who handles this trip well. Trainer Olly Murphy has a 53% recent run-to-form rate. Weakness: Up 7lb and facing potentially slower ground than his last win (good to firm).
- I Am Rocco (Master 106): Strength: Highly consistent recently for his current yard (placed four times); versatile on ground. High Master RP Rating suggests capable of a strong effort. Weakness: Still chasing his first win (0-26 career).
5. 2.23 NFU Mutual Handicap Hurdle (2m41/2f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Bitsnbuckles (IRE) (Trainer: Olly Murphy).
- Nazare (FR) (Trainer: J P Owen).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Bitsnbuckles | 109 | 2103 |
| Nazare | 96 | 5109 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Bitsnbuckles: Has one win from eight hurdles starts. He is absent since running close at Wetherby (2m5f, good) just over a year ago. He is expected to handle the slower ground and has obvious claims if he is fully tuned up for his return.
- Nazare: A bumper winner who showed clear promise in his first two hurdle runs. He finished fourth on his seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) last month. He is expected to improve in handicaps and appeals most.
Spotlight Verdict
Bitsnbuckles will be heavily involved if he returns from his layoff in prime form but the suggestion is handicap debutant NAZARE, who looked promising in bumpers last season and made a very encouraging reappearance three weeks ago.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 6yo horses have the most success (2-6-19), followed by 7yos (0-4-19).
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has a solid record (1143223).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Fergal O’Brien (2-1-4) and Olly Murphy (1-3-6) have the strongest records.
Assessment of Top Two
- Bitsnbuckles (Master 109): Strength: Proven ability at this level (went close off 104) and suitable ground forecast. Weakness: Facing a lengthy layoff (377 days).
- Nazare (Master 96): Strength: Unexposed handicap debutant with potential; recent seasonal run was encouraging. Trainer J Owen is riding a good run-to-form percentage (56%). Weakness: Master RP Rating is lower than Bitsnbuckles’ peak, suggesting lower proven quality.
6. 2.58 Equisign Tack And Feeds Handicap Hurdle (2m7f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Queen Of Steel (Trainer: Fergal O’Brien).
- You Did (IRE) (Trainer: B Ellison).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Of Steel | 95 | 698 |
| You Did | 89 | 494 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Queen Of Steel: Won twice over hurdles for her new stable in March (2m4f/3m, good). She subsequently won three times on the Flat, maintaining excellent form when last seen in August. She seems versatile on ground and, with cheekpieces refitted, must have a good chance as she may be well ahead of the handicapper over jumps.
- You Did: Scored gamely at Hexham (2m4f, good/good to soft) six weeks ago on his fifth hurdle start. A 4lb rise is deemed not excessive, and today’s longer trip may help him unlock further improvement.
Spotlight Verdict
Sandscape remains on a good mark, but it’s hard to see beyond QUEEN OF STEEL (nap), who has continued in excellent form on the Flat since her two hurdling wins in March and could still be very well handicapped over jumps. Hexham winner You Did seems likely to be suited by this new trip and also makes appeal.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 5yo horses have the most wins and places (1-2-4).
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has won both observed instances (11).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Only Nick Kent (0-1-1) has a record listed for this specific race.
Assessment of Top Two
- Queen Of Steel (Master 95): Strength: Proven hurdle winner who is in current excellent form (three flat wins since hurdling); highly likely to be well handicapped. Versatile regarding ground. Weakness: First run back over hurdles since August.
- You Did (Master 89): Strength: Recent winner (Hexham); likely to benefit from the step up to 2m7f. Trainer B Ellison has a 100% run-to-form rate recently. Weakness: The 4lb rise, while manageable, makes it tougher.
7. 3.30 Meet, Connect, Network On Agriculture Raceday Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (2m21/2f)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Based on the TimeWise Master Ratings Report, the top two rated horses are:
- Lady Babs (Trainer: Andrew Crook).
- White Noise (IRE) (Trainer: K C Bailey).
| Horse | Master RP Rating | Master TS |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Babs | 110 | 417113 |
| White Noise | 105 | 1105 |
Summary of Recent Form and Comments
- Lady Babs: An 11yo mare who achieved career-best form last season with four wins, including one over course and distance (2m, good to soft). She is now on a tough mark. A 208-day break may have curtailed her momentum.
- White Noise: An unexposed 5yo who improved significantly on his promising hurdle debut by making all at Worcester (2m, good) three weeks ago. While tackling stronger opposition on this handicap debut, she has obvious scope for improvement.
Spotlight Verdict
Just Her Type (second choice) and Worcester winner White Noise are both lightly raced with scope for improvement. However, the suggestion is consistent 9yo SPOT ON SOPH, who looked as good as ever when second at Bangor recently and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 5yo (2-2-12) and 9yo (2-2-7) horses are most successful.
- Fate of Favourites: The favourite has a mixed record but places frequently (213323).
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Olly Murphy (1-2-9) and Fergal O’Brien (1-0-2) have winning records in this race.
Assessment of Top Two
- Lady Babs (Master 110): Strength: Proven course winner (2m) and multiple winner last season (four times). High Master RP Rating reflects her peak form. Weakness: On a tough mark; returns from a long layoff (208 days).
- White Noise (Master 105): Strength: Highly unexposed with only two hurdle runs; made all to win last time out; possesses obvious scope for significant improvement on handicap debut. Trainer K C Bailey has a 38% recent run-to-form rate. Weakness: Facing much stronger opposition now.
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