'He's the best equipped runner on the card' - Three fast ground horses at Taunton
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4 April 2025
Friday 4th April
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Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 149y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (57%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (41%)
Useful on his going days but already has a very mixed record after only four hurdle starts
-62P10
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 137
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 14/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (100L) | 14/1 | 137 | 58 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/11 | Flemensface (15L) | 4/7F | - | 134 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | PU/10 | The Enabler () | 8/13F | - | - |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 21.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/12 | The Big Westerner (1L) | 11/10F | - | 128 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 6/12 | Redemption Day (18½L) | 80/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 14/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (32L) | 18/1 | 117 | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made all in Haydock Grade 2 when upped to 3m in February; could take some catching
32-311
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 134
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Moon Rocket (5½L) | 7/2 | - | 133 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Hex Hexham | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 | 1/14 | Wendigo (1L) | 11/2 | - | 115 |
| 8 May 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 2NHF | 11-2 | 3/10 | Dedicated Hero (6½L) | 9/2 | - | 101 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Hy | 5NHF | 11-0 | 2/7 | Gentleman Bill (5½L) | 5/2 | - | 108 |
| 5 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-5 | 3/12 | Lawrenny (1½L) | 100/30 | - | 105 |
2m3f Listed winner in February and open to improvement over this new trip; major player
3-121
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 137
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f GS | NvHL | 11-5 | 1/6 | No Questions Asked (½L) | 5/4F | 131 | 138 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 2/6 | The New Lion (3L) | 7/2 | - | 132 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | As Legends Have It (15L) | 8/11F | - | 132 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 2NHF | 11-3 | 3/11 | Jazz De Cotte (4¾L) | 11/2 | - | 105 |
2-5 over hurdles after last month's Ayr novice win; up from 2m4f today; improvement needed
-12221
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: 125
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 b | 1/5 | Jupiter Des Mottes (5L) | 15/8 | 124 | 127 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-7 b1 | 2/4 | First Confession (4½L) | 4/6F | 124 | 123 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-8 | 2/8 | Peacenik (½L) | 4/5F | 125 | 127 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 2H | 11-7 | 2/6 | Royal Infantry (8½L) | 11/8 | - | 118 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 1/15 | Jaccours (6½L) | 4/1 | - | 120 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2NHF | 11-0 | 5/20 | Regent's Stroll (6L) | 7/2J | - | 101 |
2-3 over hurdles after winning heavy-ground Grade 3 in February; upped from 2m4f today
217511
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 138
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Hy | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 1/5 | Joystick (3¼L) | 5/1 | 122 | 133 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/4 | Forty Coats (½L) | 6/1 | - | 132 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 5/17 | Workahead (28L) | 14/1 | - | 114 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 7/8 | Heads Up (62L) | 8/15F | - | 63 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-4 | 1/6 | Jerry From Kerry (4L) | 8/15F | - | 119 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 2/14 | Will The Wise (shd) | 11/2 | - | 114 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Creditable third in 2m Listed race in February but needs improvement over new trip here
2-2113
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 127
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | NvHL | 11-5 | 3/6 | Fingle Bridge (8½L) | 10/1 | 123 | 127 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/11 | Shade Of Winter (2L) | EvensF | 123 | 126 |
| 2 Dec 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/8 | Geturguccion (5L) | 8/15F | 117 | 120 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/11 | Western Knight (¾L) | 100/30 | - | 112 |
| 26 Oct 23 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-10 t | 2/14 | Just A Joke (snk) | - | 103 | |
| 5 Oct 23 | Nan Nantes | 19.5f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 t | 2/6 | Jakarta De Baune (6L) | - | 102 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Won Newcastle maiden in good style two starts ago but well held since; up in trip today
3-614
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 124
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 3NvH | 11-8 | 4/9 | The Jukebox Kid (29L) | 7/4F | - | 96 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-2 | 1/13 | Carrig Kate (11L) | 7/1 | - | 127 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-10 | 6/10 | The Gray Ghost (19½L) | 10/1 | - | 95 |
| 4 Oct 23 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 4MdNHF | 10-8 | 3/10 | Cannock Park (17L) | 4/1 | - | 94 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (26%)
Ran well in 3m handicap last month but form is well short of the standard required
3-1423
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 121
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-12 | 3/5 | Imperial Merlin (1¾L) | 15/8 | 121 | 122 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-7 | 2/3 | Thank You Ma'am (¾L) | 11/4 | 118 | 122 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 23f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 4/8 | Beaufort Scale (13½L) | 15/8F | 118 | 111 |
| 19 May 24 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 4NvH | 11-3 | 1/5 | Huelgoat (2L) | 2/7F | 118 | 107 |
| 17 Apr 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-2 | 3/7 | Peaky Boy (4½L) | 40/1 | - | 119 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Gd | 3MdH | 11-10 | 4/11 | Champagne Twist (12L) | 11/1 | - | 110 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Created very good impression when winning easily on hurdle debut here in November
110-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 146
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Off The Jury (4¾L) | EvensF | - | 129 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 14/18 | Horaces Pearl (43L) | 15/8F | - | 100 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Hy | 5NHF | 11-9 | 1/4 | De Kingpin (4¾L) | 8/15F | - | 122 |
| 5 Nov 23 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Denemethy (12L) | 11/4 | - | 119 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Second in two 3m Grade 2 hurdles this year; can pose a threat if aided by new cheekpieces
1122
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: 134
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-2 | 2/6 | Battle Born Lad (5½L) | 7/4F | 134 | 130 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-0 | 2/6 | Yellow Car (nk) | 11/4 | 127 | 133 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/6 | Just A Memory (8L) | 2/5F | - | 122 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 21f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 1/9 | Newton Tornado (12L) | 9/4 | - | 122 |
Held in Grade 2 races on last two hurdling starts but drying ground might aid his cause
7-112U
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 132
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-3 | UR/6 | Yellow Car () | 100/30 | 132 | 105 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 2/6 | Jet Blue (6½L) | 9/2 | 128 | 132 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-5 | 1/5 | Excello (hd) | 6/1 | - | 126 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/11 | Julius Des Pictons (¾L) | 22/1 | - | 115 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-4 | 7/8 | Jena d'Oudairies (33L) | 9/2 | - | 71 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Plu Plumpton | 18f Sft | 4MdNHF | 10-10 | 2/9 | Country Lady (1¼L) | 9/2 | - | 95 |
Smart in bumpers last year and a recent Grade 3 hurdle winner (albeit in a mares' race)
1-1311
Age: 6
Weight: 11-1
OR: 140
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Y | NvHG3M | 10-9 | 1/11 | Grainne A Chroi (2¼L) | 11/1 | - | 133 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 1/10 | Toad Hall (¾L) | 6/4F | - | 116 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/12 | Maughreen (9¾L) | 9/4 | - | 106 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 16.5f Fm | 8-7 | 7/7 | Limited Liability (41L) | 101/20 | - | 62 | |
| 15 Aug 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Gd/Y | Md | 10-9 | 1/11 | Winter Fog (2½L) | 5/4F | - | 87 |
| 21 May 24 | Cor Cork | 12f Y | MdF | 10-2 | 4/7 | Sixandahalf (9L) | 6/5F | - | 74 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Quite impressive winner of soft-ground Listed mares' race in December; below form since
114
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: 127
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | NvHG2M | 11-9 | 4/5 | Hollygrove Cha Cha (8L) | 6/5F | 127 | 118 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 19f Hy | NvHLM | 11-0 | 1/5 | Kelya Wood (15L) | 4/5F | - | 121 |
| 28 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-1 | 1/9 | Jasmine Bliss (1L) | 16/5 | - | 107 |
6
D
Jet Blue p
T: D Cottin
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
-31219
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 140
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 9/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (30L) | 5/1 | 140 | 126 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Western Knight (6½L) | 9/2 | 134 | 141 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | H | 11-3 | 2/9 | Ain't Got Wings (¾L) | 17/5 | - | 122 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | H | 10-12 | 1/12 | Kayo Coco (7L) | 5/2 | - | 106 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Lon Longchamp | 12f VSft | NHFG1 | 10-1 tp | 3/14 | Kamaro D'Huez (¾L) | 18/1 | - | 106 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 12.5f VSft | NHFG3 | 10-3 | 3/15 | Jeu De Jambes (1½L) | 19/10F | - | 109 |
8
BF
Jupiter Des Mottes
J: Patrick Wadge
T: Lucinda Russell
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
1-12
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 121
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 | 2/5 | Crest Of Fortune (5L) | 8/15F | - | 120 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-5 | 1/12 | Lawrenny (nk) | 7/2 | - | 116 |
| 28 Mar 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/13 | Get The Beat (3¾L) | 7/1 | - | 114 |
10
Laganhill
J: Stan Sheppard
T: Henry Daly
117
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 125
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 7/9 | Jet To Vegas (40L) | 13/2 | 126 | 103 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-8 | 1/6 | Malinificent (4½L) | 5/2 | - | 126 |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | Glynn Brae (3L) | 14/1 | - | 118 |
Verdict
The suggestion is MOON ROCKET, who encountered some traffic and did not enjoy the run of the race when second in a Grade 2 last time.
Moon Rocket
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Mister Meggit,
Califet En Vol,
11/2 Battle Born Lad,
6/1 Jacob's Ladder,
7/1 Familiar Dreams,
12/1 Argento Boy,
Moon Rocket,
16/1 Western Knight,
20/1 Crest Of Fortune,
25/1 Julius Des Pictons,
33/1 Jupiter Des Mottes,
40/1 King Of Answers,
Laganhill,
Holloway Queen,
100/1 Minella Rescue
Relevant Tips
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