GB - Sedgefield - Race 6

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

21.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

8.0K

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Verdict

Having finished second in a race that worked out well at Newcastle in the spring, MIDNIGHT BELLA didn't get the chance to show what she could do following a breathing operation/8 months off when unseating mid-race in a course novice 10 days ago. A low-mileage mare, she's well worth another chance back in a handicap over this slightly longer trip. Stellarmasterpiece has enjoyed a highly productive 2026 under both codes and is fancied to play a lead role once more.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Finished second in a race that worked out well on handicap debut at Newcastle (2½m) in March. Didn't get a chance to show what she could do following breathing operation/8 months off when unseating in novice here 10 days ago and this low-mileage mare looks well worthy of another chance. 1st Pick 4 Midnight Bella Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	34%	Scratched
Analysis Finished second in a race that worked out well on handicap debut at Newcastle (2½m) in March. Didn't get a chance to show what she could do following breathing operation/8 months off when unseating in novice here 10 days ago and this low-mileage mare looks well worthy of another chance.
3	Completed a hurdles hat-trick at Stratford this summer before bringing up a cross-code 4-timer on the Flat at Catterick (1½m). Very good second here next time and shaped as though the return to this longer trip would suit when fourth back at Stratford (19f) latest. Definite possibilities. 2nd Pick 3 Stellarmasterpiece (Fr) Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith J: Joshua Thompson T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith	96	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Completed a hurdles hat-trick at Stratford this summer before bringing up a cross-code 4-timer on the Flat at Catterick (1½m). Very good second here next time and shaped as though the return to this longer trip would suit when fourth back at Stratford (19f) latest. Definite possibilities.
2	Completed a mares handicap double during spring 2025. Lightly raced and largely disappointing since, though she did step up on back of a breathing operation when second at Stratford in September. Jumping let her down when disappointing at Market Rasen last time but her mark is easing at least. 3rd Pick 2 Leave Her To Me Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson J: Kielan Woods T: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson	93	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Completed a mares handicap double during spring 2025. Lightly raced and largely disappointing since, though she did step up on back of a breathing operation when second at Stratford in September. Jumping let her down when disappointing at Market Rasen last time but her mark is easing at least.

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