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Race 6 Market Rasen Annual Badgeholder Tipster Champion Handicap Hurdle (2m 125y)

2nd Jun 25

Horse
Buxted Reel
Jockey
Cameron Iles
Trainer
T Lacey
It's off to Market Rasen for the Race 6 Market Rasen Annual Badgeholder Tipster Champion Handicap Hurdle, going at a brisk 2m 125y on good turf this fine day. Leading our trio of top picks is the six-year-old gelding Buxted Reel, trained by T Lacey and ridden by Cameron Iles. Buxted Reel has seen a lot of the race track with 13 races over the last two years, managing to bag a single victory, which doesn't exactly scream 'consistent winner.' However, today could be a turn of fortune, coming in with live odds at 4.5, making him a valued pick in the racing circles. Trainer Lacey has been on a bit of a run lately with a strong 30-day win rate, adding a bit of hope to Buxted Reel's chances. Not far behind is Nachtgeist, a five-year-old gelding with a higher rating of 99 versus Buxted Reel's 93. Trained by O Murphy and steered by S Bowen, Nachtgeist enters with slightly tighter odds at 4.33. Interestingly, Nachtgeist hasn't raced over the last six months, which could mean he's either well-rested or a tad rusty. The Murphy-Bowen combo has been relatively fruitful over recent outings, which could spell a robust challenge for the favorite. Then we have Market House, another five-year-old promising contender, coming in at odds of 3.75. Trained by James Owen and ridden by Mr Alex Chadwick, Market House seems to be in decent form with three wins in the past eighteen months. Although not the first choice, he provides a competitive edge, especially with a win out of two recent races, showing a flicker of form that could surprise us today. Predictively, Buxted Reel is the model's choice, likely due to the combination of current form, trainer statistics, and overall race consistency even though the horse's solo win record might raise a few eyebrows among the betting public. If looking for a flutter, why not sing along with the Reel, though keeping an eye on Nachtgeist and Market House might just save your blushes. Wishing you the best of luck, and remember, always keep it fun and bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 2nd June 2025

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Course & Distance SR 27.40% (from last 73 races)

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