Stumps Or Slips strikes at Market Rasen 14:21 - Betting tips and predictions

Stumps Or Slips, the eight-year-old gelding trained by O Murphy and ridden by S Bowen is lined up for a thrill at Market Rasen in the 2m 4f 139y Race 2 PricedUp.Bet Novices' Hurdle, starting at 14:21. He's currently the favourite with a live price of 2.5, bracketed in the 'short odds' category, implying strong confidence from the market. Despite a recent dry spell in the last 30 days failing to grab a win, his overall form over 180 days paints a brighter picture with a solid strike rate of 80%. The horse excels at this distance, boasting a 100% strike rate over such similar stretches. With trainer O Murphy's solid performance in the past 30 days, boasting a 26% win rate, and S Bowen's recent 14-day streak featuring a 33% win rate, the combination looks formidable. The horse's recent runs, including a handful of wins, make him a brisk choice for today's hurdle event. Country Park and Freshers Week are worth noting from the field but fall slightly short when compared to Stumps Or Slips, especially given their current form and background support teams. Stumps Or Slips comes out on top with promising consistency and strong backing in all metrics, making him our prime pick for the race. Don't let the short odds deter you; it's where smart money should go today. Best of luck to all punters, and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 14th October 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
2^nd	1. Stumps Or Slips	12⁵	19⁸	16³	20⁷	18¹
1^st	3. Freshers Week	11⁹	16⁸	11⁸	18⁰	16⁰
3^rd	2. Country Park	11⁵	11⁸	10²	15⁹	13⁶
4^th	4. Lady Velouette	11⁶	11⁸	7⁸	15¹	13⁴

Market Rasen 14:21

Race 2 PricedUp.Bet Novices' Hurdle (2m 4f 139y)

14th Oct 25