Sedgefield Race 1 - Lisa Margaret Turner Memorial Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
FAIRLAWN SKIPPER (1) failed to replicate his best form when fourth in a 5000m steeplechase at Cheltenham latest. Won over 4300m at Kelso and capable of bouncing back. Rates a strong contender. WALK IN THE VALLEY (3) left a disappointing Market Rasen effort behind him winning a 3800m steeplechase at the same venue last time by 5.5L. Arrives in good condition and warrants plenty of respect. GLORY AND HONOUR (2) showed improvement on his previous Hexham hurdle effort running third by 5.5L attempting a 4000m steeplechase at Carlisle. That was a step in the right direction and is worth considering.

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start finished fourth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on October 23 over 5000m, 17 len behind Brandt with 71.5kg at $8. Run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Kelso on September 16 over 4300m defeating Limerick Leader carrying 76kg at $2.40 in a steeplechase. Only has a small field to contend with and is the one to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/10/2026 | 37 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Derek O'connor | 71.5kg | 6:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/09/2026 | 2 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Firm | Shane Fenelon | 76kg | 5:26.58 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/3 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,680.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 6:45.41 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 73.5kg | 6:36.02 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 31/08/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | 5:28.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,890.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 5:30.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:53.74 | 6-10-11 | 0 |
| 109.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/05/2026 | 176 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 7:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 69.5kg | 5:38.36 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 5U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4762m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | 5:55.93 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/10/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $14,470.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:50.70 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Last start finished third in a small field at Carlisle on October 22 over 4000m, 5.5 len behind Dearkeithandkaty carrying 72.5kg at $3.10. The start before that; ran last in a small field at Hexham on October 2 over 4000m, 6 len behind Ballynoe Boy with 73kg at $4.30. Wait until he shows something positive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 22/10/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,150.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 5:09.34 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.13 |
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Rebecca Hitchen | 73kg | 5:09.69 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Rebecca Hitchen | 65.5kg | 4:35.83 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Firm | Rebecca Hitchen | 71.5kg | 3:48.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Tom Midgley | 75.5kg | 5:12.11 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 3:58.61 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:20.29 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Jonathan England | 76kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | 190 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 4:59.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:26.91 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 63kg | 3:51.75 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 84.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Market Rasen on October 8 over 3800m, 10 len behind Cap Ricochet carrying 75.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 5.5 len Market Rasen on October 25 over 3800m defeating Noble Recall carrying 76kg at $2.80 in a steeplechase. Will need to run up to best again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/10/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 5:12.49 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2026 | 329 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 4:59.63 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 273 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 5:34.91 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 13/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:20.70 | 8-4-8 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 71kg | 4:47.50 | 6-5-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 74kg | 3:58.12 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2024 | 38 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 71.5kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $201.00 |
| 99/14 | 29/10/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 68.5kg | 4:18.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/14 | 12/10/2024 | 532 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2023 | 41 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Flete Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 70kg | 5:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 19/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Ston Easton P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 71.5kg | 5:25.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |