Plumpton Race 7 - Phoenix Cycles Remember Ray Prior Handicap Hurdle
Irish trainer Willie Mullins has sent two over for this including MR ESCOBAR (4) who was a convincing 4.25L winner of a 3400m novices hurdle at Sedgefield two runs ago. Respect on jumps return. BUSY BEING BUSY (7) bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Fakenham victories including by 5L among this company over 4000m nineteen days ago. Likely player. KING ALEXANDER (1) drops sharply in grade after a fifteenth attempting the 4200m Coral Cup (Premier Handicap Hurdle) at the Cheltenham Festival. Interesting. MOSTLY SUNNY (8) may build on a Ludlow fifth for Dan Skelton. Worth a market check. Winner of this last year EMAILANDY (2) arrives unbeaten at this track. Not to be dismissed.

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 37 days. Last run finished 14th of 24 starters at Cheltenham on March 14 over 4100m, 27 len behind Wodhooh carrying 69.5kg at $34. The start before that; won by 1.5 len Fontwell Park on January 26 over 3830m on rain affected going defeating Cauvicourt carrying 74.5kg at $1.10 in a hurdle. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/24 | 14/03/2025 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 4:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
1/3 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 74.5kg | 5:16.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
5/7 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 5:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 30/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 70.5kg | 5:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
1/14 | 08/11/2024 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
2/12 | 06/10/2024 | 176 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 3:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
10/18 | 13/04/2024 | 16 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:11.68 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 28/03/2024 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 2715m | Heavy | Fred Gordon | 71.5kg | 3:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 09/02/2024 | 97 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 04/11/2023 | 251 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | B Frost | 71kg | 3:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 26/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kieran Callaghan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 51 days. Fresh up after three months ran last at Lingfield All Weather on February 28 over 3200m, 37 len behind Roaring Legend with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Killarney on August 24 over 3300m. Forgive first-up failure. Ready for a big return to jumps racing.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 28/02/2025 | 94 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 3:26.24 | - | 5 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 26/11/2024 | 44 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 4:01.63 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.33 |
6/20 | 13/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 3:32.89 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
2/16 | 27/09/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
2/11 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 50.5kg | 3:31.47 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
99/14 | 24/08/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,470.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 |
5/14 | 25/07/2024 | 285 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
10/31 | 14/10/2023 | 51 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Siobhan Rutledge | 50.5kg | 3:52.64 | - | 32 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 24/08/2023 | 22 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 2816m | Y | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 3:07.76 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
13/19 | 02/08/2023 | 31 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Chris Hayes | 64.5kg | 3:43.26 | - | 2 |
| 51.5L | $5.00 |
5/11 | 02/07/2023 | 86 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 2:35.55 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after seven months finished third of 7 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on March 22 over 3900m, 10 len behind The Four Sixes with 68kg at $8. Previously second-up finished third of 8 runners at this track on November 6 2023 over 4100m, 0.8 len behind Forever William carrying 70kg at $4.30. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 210 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 68kg | 4:36.65 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
5/5 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 58.5kg | 3:09.73 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
6/13 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 55kg | 3:04.57 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
1/12 | 26/07/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 3:06.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
6/11 | 08/07/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,320.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 72kg | 4:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 21/06/2024 | 41 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 2:41.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
0/17 | 11/05/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 71.5kg | 3:41.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
2/13 | 31/03/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 72kg | 3:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
13/17 | 15/03/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Marc Goldstein | 64.5kg | 4:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $29.00 |
1/6 | 04/03/2024 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | Marc Goldstein | 76kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
2/12 | 08/01/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,320.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Marc Goldstein | 74kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Saunders
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 11 starters at Newbury December 28 over 4120m, 22 len behind Jipcot with 70.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Wincanton October 27 over 3050m defeating Gold For Alec with 71kg at $34. Looks one of the better hopes.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $47,970.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 70.5kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 12/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 71.5kg | 4:39.37 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
1/5 | 21/11/2024 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $35,180.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 67kg | 4:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
8/16 | 15/11/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 71.5kg | 5:08.51 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 05/11/2024 | 9 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 71kg | 5:01.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
1/9 | 27/10/2024 | 174 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 71kg | 3:33.87 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
99/10 | 06/05/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 6:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
4/11 | 21/04/2024 | 83 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,960.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | B Carver | 71kg | 5:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 29/01/2024 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | B Carver | 72kg | 4:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
7/12 | 08/01/2024 | 311 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,320.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | B Carver | 73.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
6/7 | 03/03/2023 | 56 | HDLE HCP 5U | $28,000.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good | D Prichard | 71.5kg | 5:55.18 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 5 len Fakenham on April 1 over 4000m defeating For Pleasure with 69.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. The start before that; to post a big 13 len win. Fakenham on March 14 over 4000m defeating Lightning Flash with 76kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Likely to continue the winning streak.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 01/04/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Lee Edwards | 69.5kg | 4:49.56 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.91 |
1/6 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,950.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 76kg | 4:56.81 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
5/14 | 01/03/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 76kg | 3:51.04 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
8/14 | 07/02/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 4:04.19 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 26/12/2024 | 28 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Gowran Park January 23 over 4900m. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Killarney July 18 over 4100m defeating Bella Bliss carrying 68kg at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/18 | 23/01/2025 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Richard Condon | 67.5kg | 6:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
14/24 | 30/11/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Ryan Treacy | 66kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
8/13 | 20/10/2024 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Ryan Treacy | 75.5kg | 4:47.01 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
9/13 | 24/08/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Killarney | 4526m | GY | J P Shinnick | 62kg | 5:24.30 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
1/15 | 18/07/2024 | 718 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | J P Shinnick | 68kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
3/16 | 31/07/2022 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,560.00 | Galway | 4883m | Soft | R J Condon | 66kg | 6:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
2/11 | 15/07/2022 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,380.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Good | C G O'Dwyer | 61kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 14/06/2022 | 10 | HDLE HCP (80-123) 4U | $21,230.00 | Roscommon | 4138m | Good | R J Condon | 68kg | 5:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
7/12 | 04/06/2022 | 28 | HDLE HCP (80-109) 4U | $17,570.00 | Tramore | 4334m | Y | R J Condon | 71kg | 5:25.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $2.88 |
3/17 | 07/05/2022 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | GY | R J Condon | 68kg | 4:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 10/04/2022 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,010.00 | Tramore | 4087m | Y | R J Condon | 68.5kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished third of 8 runners at Ascot on March 30 over 3100m, 12 len behind Benvoy carrying 73kg at $7.50. Previously second-up finished second of 7 runners at Cartmel on August 26 over 3400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Malinka with 72kg at $3.80. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 30/03/2025 | 64 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | David Noonan | 73kg | 3:39.66 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:58.93 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 16/11/2024 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:53.82 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 01/11/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
2/5 | 28/09/2024 | 19 | JHDLE 3 | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | David Noonan | 73.5kg | 4:13.16 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 09/09/2024 | 14 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Soft | David Noonan | 73kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 26/08/2024 | 29 | JHDLE 3 | $13,070.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Heavy | David Noonan | 72kg | 4:26.56 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 28/07/2024 | 96 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 3:43.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 23/04/2024 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:08.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
5/6 | 10/04/2024 | 43 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:21.62 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |