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Haydock Park Race 6 - Jcb Hydrogen Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)
MAHLER MOON (3) initially struggled with fences. Progressive since wind surgery and revisiting hurdles. Finally shed maiden tag at Newbury (4828m) last start and could have more to offer. ELUSIVENESS (4) bids for a hat-trick after wins at Taunton and Ludlow. Stamina assured and might overcome latest sharp rise in weights. BORN IN THE WEST (2) was a deserving winner at Catterick two runs ago. Confirmed stamina when second tackling 5431m at Sedgefield more recently. Cannot be ignored. Top weight QUEENS VENTURE (1) struggled in recent starts. Handicapper is beginning to relent.
Race Time:3:27 PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025Track:Good
Weather:overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:4881m
1
Queens Venture (1)744x114px4
Trainer: Dan Skelton (Alcester, Warwicks)12 mths 10: 2-0-1
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76kgs
5 yo Bay M
Sire: WESTERNER (GB)
Dam: BOBBI'S VENTURE (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Bob Back
Stats
Prize Money$20,482.00
Avg $$2,048.20
Win %20.00%
Place %30.00%
Career10: 2-0-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-1
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 2-0-0
Soft1: 0-0-1
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after four months finished fourth of 7 runners at Ludlow on March 20 over 4200m, 13 len behind Porter In The Park carrying 69kg at $17. Previously to post a big 3.5 len win. Southwell on October 23 over 4100m defeating Just Chasing May with 73.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Solid latest and rates one of the chances this line-up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/03/2025 | 117 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | 5:05.64 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $32,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Heidi Palin | 68kg | 5:51.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 79kg | 5:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/10/2024 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 5:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/10/2024 | 100 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.88 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2024 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2024 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Heidi Palin | 63kg | 3:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2024 | 58 | FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 4:11.35 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
2
Born In The West (2)26x5832212
Trainer: Sam England (Guiseley, W Yorks)12 mths 13: 2-5-1
Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 75.5kgs
6 yo Grey G
Sire: WESTERNER (GB)
Dam: LUCINDA GREY (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Luso
Stats
Prize Money$20,923.00
Avg $$1,609.46
Win %15.38%
Place %61.54%
Career13: 2-5-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 2-5-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy2: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 30 days. Last run finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on March 20 over 5400m, 3 len behind Musique De Fee with 75.5kg at $2.20. The start before that; favourite; won by 1.3 len Catterick on March 5 over 3870m defeating Rehill Relic carrying 75.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Promising galloper. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/03/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Good | Jonathan England | 75.5kg | 6:43.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Jonathan England | 75.5kg | 4:36.85 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 75kg | 5:25.21 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 74kg | 4:53.89 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 70kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2024 | 14 | MHDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 4:05.93 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2024 | 153 | MHDLE APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 4:03.14 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2024 | 12 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 67.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 67.5kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2024 | 44 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Martin McIntyre | 76kg | 6:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/9 | 01/04/2024 | 8 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Herbison | 74.5kg | 7:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
3
Mahler Moon (3)20x3534x31
Trainer: F M O'Brien (Withington, Gloucs)12 mths 16: 1-1-4
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74.5kgs
7 yo Bay G
Sire: MAHLER (GB)
Dam: CELESTIAL SPIRIT (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Presenting
Stats
Prize Money$26,045.00
Avg $$1,627.81
Win %6.25%
Place %37.50%
Career16: 1-1-4
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance3: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 0-0-2
2nd Up4: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good13: 1-1-4
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished third of 8 runners at Taunton on February 18 over 3800m, 22 len behind Holeshot carrying 75kg at $9. Second-up won by 1.5 len Newbury on March 21 over 4800m defeating Holokea with 69.5kg at $7 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 21/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,220.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 5:53.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2025 | 98 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 75kg | 5:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/11/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Jack Hogan | 72kg | 5:20.78 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2024 | 42 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 11/09/2024 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:41.68 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 28/08/2024 | 127 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 5:45.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/13 | 23/04/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2024 | 54 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 6:18.96 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/01/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 6:05.73 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/12/2023 | 47 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 5:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/11/2023 | 36 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $17,760.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | H Palin | 67.5kg | 5:26.24 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $34.00 |
4
Elusiveness (4)32x558x511
Trainer: J Scott (Brompton Regis, Somerset)12 mths 11: 2-1-1
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 73kgs
6 yo Brown M
Sire: ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA)
Dam: CUTE CAIT (GB)
Dam's Sire: Atraf
Stats
Prize Money$22,041.00
Avg $$2,003.73
Win %18.18%
Place %36.36%
Career11: 2-1-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 2-1-0
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy1: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len Ludlow on April 2 over 4200m defeating Tellairsue with 73kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. The start before that; favourite; won by 3 len Taunton on March 25 over 4800m defeating Ellie's Warrior with 69.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Capable of better showing. Can add to the growing tally.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,190.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 73kg | 5:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 69.5kg | 6:01.87 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2025 | 85 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 70.5kg | 4:41.65 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $2.63 |
| 8/15 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 6:02.01 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/11/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 69.5kg | 6:06.31 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 22/10/2024 | 186 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $12,430.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Peter Summers | 69kg | 4:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2024 | 56 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good | L Williams | 71kg | 4:44.15 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2024 | 32 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Heavy | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 4:39.36 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2024 | 32 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,070.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | L Williams | 72kg | 4:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2023 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | B Carver | 68.5kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/17 | 11/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 3:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
5
Star Vantage (5)x784322542
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies (Mordon, Durham)12 mths 22: 0-5-2
Jockey: Aaron Anderson
Weight: 70kgs
8 yo Bay G
Sire: OCOVANGO (GB)
Dam: LAURA'S STAR (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Oscar
Stats
Prize Money$24,152.00
Avg $$1,097.82
Win %0.00%
Place %31.82%
Career22: 0-5-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 0-2-0
2nd Up5: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good16: 0-5-2
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy3: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on April 3 over 5400m, a neck behind Ocean Legacy with 69kg at $1.90. Start before finished fourth of 15 starters at Musselburgh on March 21 over 4800m, 3.5 len behind Fierce Warrior with 61kg at $12. Has been racing well. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/04/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 5439m | Good | Ben Smith | 69kg | 6:49.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 4/15 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 61kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/03/2025 | 25 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 67kg | 6:17.54 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 6:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 69.5kg | 6:27.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/16 | 27/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 66.5kg | 6:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/12/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 65.5kg | 6:06.03 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Ross Chapman | 70kg | 4:44.51 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/10/2024 | 198 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:51.64 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/14 | 13/04/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Conor O'Farrell | 70.5kg | 5:33.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2024 | 112 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Conor O'Farrell | 67kg | 5:43.67 | - | 0 |
| 50.3L | $41.00 |