Who won the 17:05 Sedgefield on 9 September 2026?
Pergamon (FR) won the 17:05 Sedgefield at SP 2.62. Ridden by William Shanahan. Trained by Jennie Candlish.
17:05 Sedgefield
Whitegates Nursery Northallerton Handicap Hurdle Race
2m1f · Hurdle · Class 4 · Good · 3 runners · £4,066 · Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Result
AI top pick wonat SP 13/8·2.62Race report
- 1stPergamon (FR)AI top pick · 69.8William Shanahan·Jennie Candlish13/8·2.62SP
- 2ndMax Of Stars (FR)Brian Hughes·Ollie Pears·beaten 1.25 lengths3/1·4.00SP
- 3rdKing Ulanda (IRE)Jack Tudor·Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero·beaten 9 lengths11/8F·2.38SP
Race time
3m 55.34s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Pergamon (FR))
“Settled at back early - moved into second spot 4th - clipped a fence 3 out - close up when jumping errant at 2 out - found extra to hit front last - eased down and edged off a true line inside final furlong to score”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.62 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Pergamon
Pergamon arrives at Sedgefield on a progressive profile that gives cause for optimism even against rivals rated a pound ahead, and over seventeen furlongs on good ground there is every reason to expect that upward curve to continue. Max Of Stars and King Ulanda are the chief dangers, the former narrowly ahead on ratings and the latter on the same figure, neither to be taken lightly, while Saint Polo, though a clear step below the principals, will not be out of it if conditions suit. On balance, the progressive profile of Pergamon makes a compelling enough case to side with him here.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Pergamon
William Shanahan(5) · Jennie Candlish · 5yo
Top-rated of 3
score 69.8 · +0.3 clear of next best (69.4)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight85very strong53d since last run (fresh)
- Form20% weight85very strongLast 6: 5-6-1-1-1
- Ratings50% weight77strongOR 115 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight30weakJennie Candlish: 2/17 winners last 14d (12%)
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | J: William Shanahan(5) · T: Jennie Candlish · draw 0 5yo · G · chtp | 56111 | 115 | 69.8 | 13/8·2.62 SP |
| 2 | 3 | J: Brian Hughes · T: Ollie Pears · draw 0 6yo · M · b | 13U44 | 112 | 64.2 | 3/1·4.00 SP |
| 3 | 2 | J: Jack Tudor · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero · draw 0 6yo · G · btp | F6141 | 115 | 69.4 | 11/8F·2.38 SP |
| — | — | J: Luke Scott(3) · T: Jennie Candlish · draw 0 6yo · G · btp | 71113 | 109 | 65.5 | — |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 17:05 Sedgefield?
Yes — the AI top-rated horse, Pergamon, won the race (AI score 69.8).
What were the placings in the 17:05 Sedgefield?
Top finishers: 1. Pergamon (FR) (2.62), 2. Max Of Stars (FR) (4.00), 3. King Ulanda (IRE) (2.38).
What was the winning time for the 17:05 Sedgefield?
The winning time was 3m 55.34s.
Best price shown is the highest decimal price across bookmakers we track. Odds update every few minutes; settle at SP if unavailable. 18+ only · Bet responsibly · BeGambleAware.org