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6 18:35 Sedgefield 26 Dec 2025

Gary Wood Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (3YO plus)

2m 3f 188y Soft

Verdict

LIVANO BELLO bumped into a progressive rival when filling second place over 2m5f at this venue three weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him go one better on this occasion, despite a 2lb rise. Miss Friday Lions showed more at Newcastle last time and has to be noted on her handicap bow, while Top Flight Century is the pick of the remainder.

Previous winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2024 Good to Soft 13 Achnamara 5 11 7 93 06762P 27 days P A Kirby (23 miles) Conor Rabbitt 6/ 1 4:49.33
2023 Good to Soft 8 Halpha Soleil 6 12 0 95 15446-4 13 days Micky Hammond (37 miles) Emma Smith-Chaston 7/ 1 4:55.51
2021 Soft 9 Cailin Dearg 6 11 7 94 1543-51 23 days R Dobbin (64 miles) Craig Nichol 2/ 1 5:20.03
2020 Soft 14 Cash Again 8 11 11 98 67-P246 18 days B Haslam (37 miles) Richie McLernon 17/ 2 5:06.95
2019 Soft 13 Honourmission 5 11 2 90 UP5PP4 14 days S England (72 miles) David England 11/ 1 5:20.40
2018 Soft 12 Flowery 6 11 7 95 70-000R 50 days I Jardine (108 miles) Conor O'Farrell 12/ 1 4:58.30
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