Today’s Strongest Selections: Three Standout Horses for Wednesday 26 November 2025

Good morning and welcome to today’s flagship selections. After cross-referencing the latest declarations, Timeform ratings, trainer/jockey form and ground reports from Market Rasen (good to soft) and Southwell (standard AW), three horses stand out with compelling profiles and excellent each-way or win prospects. All connections are fully compliant with current BHA regulations and have clean recent records.

1. DEVON SKIES – 12:50 Market Rasen

Pertemps Network Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) | 2m 4f 139y | 13 runners Current odds: 7/2 (widely available)

• Winner of her last two completed starts over hurdles, most recently an authoritative 5-length success at Sedgefield (2m 4f, good to soft) 24 days ago.

• Raised 7 lb but remains 6 lb well-in according to Timeform’s adjusted figures.

• Proven on undulating tracks; fluent hurdling technique ideal for Market Rasen’s sharp bends and testing finish.

• Philip Kirby operates at a 24% strike-rate with hurdlers in the last month; yard has won two of the last five renewals of similar contests here.

• Joe Williamson (3 lb claim) retains the ride and has a 28% strike-rate for the stable this season.

  
  

Verdict: Looks pattern-class in the making for novice hurdles. Strong win and place claims.2.

2.MOONLIGHT BOMB – 14:33 Southwell (AW)

Read Meg Nicholls Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div II) (Class 6) | 7f 14y | 11 runners

Current odds: 11/2 (each-way widely 1/5 odds 1-2-3)

• Caught the eye finishing a strong-finishing third over 8.5f at Wolverhampton 37 days ago (best closing sectional despite wide trip).

• Drops back to her optimum 7f on a surface she has already won over at this venue.

• Ed Dunlop is 4-15 (27%) with horses returning within 6 weeks on the all-weather this autumn.

• Hector Crouch (18% strike-rate at Southwell) booked – excellent record when riding first time for the yard (22% in last two years).

  
  

Verdict: Beautifully handicapped and expected to be delivered late. Leading each-way contender.

3. HIDDEN FORTUNE – 15:25 Market Rasen

Pertemps Network Open NH Flat Race (Class 5, GBB Race) | 2m 125y | 12 runners

Current odds: 9/2

• Impressive winner of an Irish point-to-point in March; subsequently purchased for £185,000 and joined the champion-trainer-elect Dan Skelton.

• Half-brother to several bumper/black-type performers; yard is 7-22 (32%) with bumper debutants in the last 18 months.

• Harry Skelton takes the ride – 36% strike-rate in bumpers for the stable since 2022.

• Stable won this race 12 months ago and has an identical profile runner this time.

Verdict: Ticks every box for a leading bumper yard. Expected to make a winning start under Rules.Suggested Bets (level stakes)

• Win – Devon Skies (12:50 Market Rasen)

• Each-way – Moonlight Bomb (14:33 Southwell) – 3 places

• Win – Hidden Fortune (15:25 Market Rasen)

  
  

Treble pays approximately 85/1 with most major bookmakers (as of 10:30 GMT).Wishing you a profitable and enjoyable day’s racing.

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