Plumpton Race 4 - Southern Cranes & Access Ltd Mares' Handicap Hurdle
AL SAYAH (1) First up from a break. Improved late to finish 4th last time in a hurdle at Newton Abbot but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Worth an investment. DRAMATIC ENCORE (2) Came in 4th last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Can show a better performance this time. Paul Obrien and Harry Derham are highly regarded when paired. Could take beating. LA MARQUISE (3) In the money when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Wetherby and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Winkers on could be an important change. Keep in mind. A TICKATICKATIMING (4) Came in 4th last time in a hurdle at Plumpton. Is capable of a resurgence and dropping weight. Should be going forward early. Place preferred.

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Started 11/2 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last time in a hurdle at Newton Abbot but dropping back to a shorter trip. Strong claims.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 19/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,150.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 71.5kg | - | 8-7-9-5-7-6-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-3-5-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 75kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Bath | 3441m | HEAVY | Billy Loughnane | 65.5kg | - | 8-10-9-10-9-9-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Bath | 2816m | GOOD | S D Bowen | 58.5kg | - | 9-9-9-11-11-12-12-11 | 12 |
| 8.15L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Bath | 3441m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-6-4-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 65kg | - | - | 9 |
| 27.25L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Bryan Carver | 66.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 26.75L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| 40L | $51.00 |
| 11/14 | 23/08/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Bath | 2816m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/07/2023 | - | 47-65 | $0.00 | Tipperary | 2523m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2023 | - | 47-70 | $0.00 | Limerick | 2313m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.45L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2022 | - | Flat | $16,001.00 | Galway | 1676m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.35L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/08/2022 | - | Flat | $14,999.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2022 | - | Flat | $16,001.00 | Naas | 1609m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Started 9/1 and finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Can show a better performance this time. Jockey Paul Obrien and trainer Harry Derham work well together. Competitive type.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 3984m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 34L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/3 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/15 | 20/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-7-4-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2024 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Megan Fox | 64.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.75L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Wetherby and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Value runner at good odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,016.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,853.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 31.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 74kg | - | 3-2-3-4-4-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 21L | $4.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 28.45L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | HEAVY | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | - | - | 13 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 68.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 01/01/2024 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 2806m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.35L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Stratford | 3283m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at 15/2 and ran 4th last time in a hurdle at Plumpton. Is capable of a resurgence and will benefit with the weight drop. Can't back with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 53.75L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-4-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 3216m | SOFT | Trevor Whelan | 61.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 74kg | - | 3-2-3-4-5-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Alice Stevens | 66kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-1-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | Div 2 | $0.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 67.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.55L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Stratford | 3756m | SOFT | Harry Reed | 68.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | SOFT | Frederick Larson | 64kg | - | - | 2 |
| 65.25L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 2400m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 63kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.75L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/06/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | George Bass | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 64.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3564m | SOFT | Harry Reed | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |