16:30 Plumpton
Monday 9 March 2026
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John Ellis Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 4f 116y  |  Good to Soft  |  6 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:30Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 28.21s
T:Â H FryJ:Â Bryan Carver
Midfield, progress into third before 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, pressed run-in, pulled out more close home, game tchd 2/1 and tchd 5/2
T:Â A J HoneyballJ:Â Rex Dingle
Held up in touch, progress into second before 2 out, ridden to chase leader after 2 out, pressed leader run-in, held close home op 9/4
T:Â Mrs S J HumphreyJ:Â Jamie Gambin (7)
Tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, lost position after 3 out, rallied into third after 2 out, no match for front two
T:Â G & J MooreJ:Â Jude Fernandes (10)
Held up in touch, pushed along before 9th, soon detached, rallied into moderate fourth last, never a threat op 3/1
T:Â Miss E C LavelleJ:Â Liam Harrison
Led, pushed along and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out op 16/1
T:Â Harry DerhamJ:Â Paul O'Brien
Prominent, pushed along to lead after 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened after 2 out op 4/1 tchd 7/2
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Non-Runners
6
Balboa20
Weight: 11-5|Â Â Age: 6
T: J W Mullins  J: Non Runner
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£3.25Pl:£1.70, £1.90EX:£9.60Trifecta:£172.20SF:£8.43Swingers:£1.50, £12.10, £11.80
Forecasts
Valadon (9/4), Oakley's Way (5/2), Lasko Des Obeaux (10/3), Galactic Charm (4/1), Balboa (8/1), Baltray (14/1), Moon Hunter (40/1)
Handicap debutant LASKO DES OBEAUX is likely to well positioned in a race devoid of pace and with improvement expected for the switch to a handicap/longer trip, this looks a fair chance for him to get off the mark. He's narrowly preferred to Balboa, who remains well treated, but hasn't won since 2023, while Oakley's Way should go well back down in grade.
- LASKO DES OBEAUX (FR)
- BALBOA
- OAKLEY'S WAY (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £5,281.002nd: £2,430.003rd: £1,215.004th: £608.005th: £303.00
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