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Pertemps Network Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Market Rasen · 13:15 · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 2m125y · Good · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

The pace is likely to be steady with a midfield start, favouring runners with consistent headway and positional resilience, and Whin Cover stands out as the most compelling due to a recent third-place finish at Hexham in good ground with a strong late surge, supported by a 102 RPR and a solid run in a competitive Cl4, while his 158lb weight and 0W/4R course record suggest a well-balanced profile. Hold The Throw, making his first appearance in a hurdle, presents a notable risk with a clean start and headway from 4f out in a prior run, though limited form and lack of recent hurdle experience make it a harder proposition. Each-way appeal is present in Troy Story, who has shown consistent headway in recent runs despite a 13d-old outing and a 50L run at Uttoxeter, and Gold Hill, a gelding with a slow start and poor recent form, may offer value at the forecast price due to his headgear and lack of recent progress.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Hold The Throw (IRE) Sean Bowen3.00
2Ivor Bear (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell1.73
3Whin Cover (GB) Conor OFarrell12
4Gold Hill (GB) Charlie Deutsch67
5Troy Story (GB) Lee Edwards151
6Sir Edward Lear (GB) James Bowen6.50

The AI's top pick Hold The Throw won. Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Hold The Throw
🥈Ivor Bear
🥉Whin Cover

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