Sedgefield Race 2 - Canine Premier Flex Plus Joint Supplement Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SOLENT GATEWAY (3) kept on gamely to finish runner-up over course and distance last month. Sets a good standard and a repeat of that performance could see him get off the mark. VANILLA DANCER (4) bounced back from a below par effort at Musselburgh placing in a similar contest here attempting latest. Tongue-tie added and might be thereabouts again. CELESTIAL REIGN (5) was fourth behind the main selection last time. Open to improvement third-up. SOLDIER AT ARMS (2) is an interesting newcomer and worth a market check.

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 7 runners at Carlisle on April 19 over 3900m, 35 len behind Bel Amigo carrying 70kg at $34. Second-up finished fifth of 13 runners at Hexham on May 3 over 3200m, 29 len behind Destination Dubai carrying 68.5kg at $51. Doesn't rate well enough in this field to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 68.5kg | 4:17.12 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 64 | HDLE FLAT 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:48.78 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $34.00 |
8/12 | 14/02/2025 | 48 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:14.04 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 2:17.90 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
6/11 | 23/11/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 2:10.93 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
1/9 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 56kg | 2:15.85 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
5/12 | 15/10/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 62.5kg | 2:39.86 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
7/14 | 05/10/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 2:10.78 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
6/13 | 18/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $23,280.00 | Southwell | 2414m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 57.5kg | 2:37.78 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
6/11 | 31/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 2:04.83 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 08/07/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Firm | Phil Dennis | 64kg | 2:08.25 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
This Soldier Of Fortune bred gelding is now seven-year-old and his having his first race start. Making race debut here. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 32 day letup. Last start finished second in a small field at this track on April 11 over 3990m, 1.0 len behind Sage Conseil with 72kg at $5.50. Race before finished third of 12 starters at Wetherby on March 28 over 3200m, 6 len behind Sir Galahad with 72.5kg at $13. Progressing well this campaign. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 33 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 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 4:53.08 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 28/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 3:49.66 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
3/11 | 25/02/2025 | 60 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 3:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 27/12/2024 | 78 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $6.50 |
7/9 | 10/10/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 65.5kg | 3:03.52 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 29/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 62.5kg | 3:32.28 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 13/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good Firm | David Probert | 65.5kg | 3:32.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
9/9 | 04/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Connor Planas | 62.5kg | 3:33.83 | - | 10 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
8/12 | 12/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good | Connor Planas | 56kg | 2:58.84 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
17/20 | 29/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Rowan Scott | 53.5kg | 3:27.59 | - | 4 |
| 26.8L | $34.00 |
2/13 | 25/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 3:38.78 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 32 days. Last start finished third of 9 starters at this track on April 11 over 3990m, 17 len behind Feach Amach with 75kg at $4.50. Run before finished fifth of 8 starters at Musselburgh on March 21 over 4000m, 10 len behind Rockola Vogue with 64.5kg at $11. Sure to improve again. Rates strongly and looks hard to go past.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | William Maggs | 75kg | 4:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 64.5kg | 4:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 72kg | 4:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 26/01/2025 | 40 | HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 5:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
2/13 | 17/12/2024 | 42 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 73kg | 4:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 05/11/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 73kg | 5:17.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 04/10/2024 | 103 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,970.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 69kg | 5:14.04 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 23/06/2024 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 68.5kg | 5:18.04 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 10/05/2024 | 59 | NHDLE APP 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 68kg | 3:57.82 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
3/7 | 12/03/2024 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 69kg | 4:21.37 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 15/02/2024 | 51 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Heavy | Danny McMenamin | 71.5kg | 4:51.37 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at this track on March 20 over 3400m. Second-up finished fourth in a small field at this track on April 11 over 3990m, 2 len behind Sage Conseil with 67.5kg at $17. Worth including if runs up to latest offering.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 11/04/2025 | 22 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 67.5kg | 4:53.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
0/7 | 20/03/2025 | 194 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 4:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
9/16 | 07/09/2024 | 86 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Mikey Sheehy | 61kg | 2:07.88 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 13/06/2024 | 29 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 2:11.48 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |
2/7 | 15/05/2024 | 196 | MDN 3 | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:24.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
11/13 | 01/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 1:27.47 | - | 17 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Hexham on April 14 over 3250m, 32 len behind Smart Decision carrying 70kg at $29. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 15 over 3400m, 14 len behind Japetus with 66kg at $12. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 |
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5/6 | 14/04/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 4:16.55 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
3/5 | 15/03/2025 | 33 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 4:25.12 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
4/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $8.50 |