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Monday 22 December 2025

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LiveScore Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 7f 124y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:40  |   Winning time: 3m 46.32s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Magna Victor40
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Hogan| T: A Ralph| OR:  105
8/1
Made an encouraging start hurdling when a clear third of 10 in novice at Chepstow (heavy) and again shaped with promise following 10 months off when fourth on qualifying run at Ayr (soft) last time. Could have more offer now making quick switch to handicaps.
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2
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Maple23
Age: 4|  Weight: 12-0| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: Ruth Jefferson| OR:  105| D
14/1
Finished ahead of a couple of next time out winners when second at Perth and found a bit of improvement to get off the mark at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in May. No show in two starts last month though and questions to answer now.
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3
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Bathgate17
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-13| J: Joe Williamson(3)| T: P A Kirby| OR:  104| D
10/3
Won twice last season and better than ever of late, twice finishing second prior to overcoming quick turnaround to win a 6-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Up 6 lb but been competitive from higher marks than this. One to consider.
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4
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Jaminozb,t24
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Gregor Walkingshaw(10)| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR:  104
50/1
Placed twice from 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles on soft/heavy during 2023/24 season. Multiple winner on the Flat since but easy to back when too keen on handicap debut over C&D last month. Worth a check to see if market expects better.
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6
Horse silk
John Betjeman28
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-11| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  102| D
5/1
Ended long losing run equipped with a first-time visor when scoring at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) in April and bounced straight back to form when successful on first run for new connections at Sedgefield last time, scoring by 1½ lengths from Bathgate. Up 8 lb but can remain competitive.
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7
Horse silk
Spartan Warriort83
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-8| J: Ross Chapman| T: M A Barnes| OR:  99
50/1
Had been out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies and has a bit to prove with headgear removed on stable debut.
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8
Horse silk
Rory The Catb,t24
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-7| J: D R Fox| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR:  98| CD
50/1
Two-time winner of juvenile hurdles at this track in 2023/24 season. Had an underwhelming year on the Flat and continued in that vein returned to hurdling here last month. Only considered if the market hints at better with Derek Fox back aboard.
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9
Horse silk
Gemini Man24
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-7| J: Danny McMenamin| T: I Jardine| OR:  98| D
9/1
Opened his account in 7-runner handicap at Hexham and better than ever when chasing home a subsequent winner at Perth in September. Excuses after and straight back to form when third over C&D last time, beaten by more promising pair. Entitled to be in the mix.
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10
Horse silk
Gonnino14
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Craig Nichol| T: Gary Rutherford| OR:  95
5/1
Lightly raced maiden has posted several creditable efforts over hurdles, bouncing back from a lesser run when runner-up in a weak C&D handicap earlier this month, shaping as though she'll stay further than this. Place claims but may need a good pace to aim at.
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11
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Miss Bumblebeeh145
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-7| J: Jonathon Bewley| T: G Bewley| OR:  84
33/1
Runner-up in a pair of Irish points this spring and showed some promise first two starts over hurdles (2½m) prior to pulling up in a 2m Hexham novice last month. Now hooded and should have a more realistic chance now switched to handicaps.
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12
Horse silk
National Questionp39
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-3| J: Charlie Maggs(5)| T: A Nicol| OR:  80| BF| C| D
9/4
Ridden out to resume winning ways back from a break at Newcastle (17f) and improved runner-up at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) last month, though never getting to winner who had run of race. Should give another good account.
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Non-Runners

5
Horse silk
Inca Prince58
Weight: 11-12|  Age: 7
T: Ruth Jefferson  J: Jamie Hamilton
NR

Forecasts

National Question (9/4), Bathgate (10/3), John Betjeman (5/1), Gonnino (5/1), Magna Victor (8/1), Gemini Man (9/1), Inca Prince (12/1), Maple (14/1), Miss Bumblebee (33/1), Jaminoz (50/1), Spartan Warrior (50/1), Rory The Cat (50/1)

Verdict

5-y-o BATHGATE arrives better than ever and may be able reverse the form with elder rival John Betjeman, who finished ahead of him at Sedgefield last month. Gemini Man and National Question are others to note in an open-looking race, along with handicap debutant Magna Victor.

Prize Money

1st: £3,697.002nd: £1,701.003rd: £850.004th: £426.005th: £212.00

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