December 26 / 15.05 Kempton

15.05

Good

Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £11446.6
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Ladbrokes “Gaffer Of All Accas” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 2-24

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in three hurdles races at around this trip, leading briefly before the final flight when fourth of 14 at Stratford (good to soft) in October; should again give his running but others may have more potential.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:50 Uttoxeter

Beau Quali

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Christian Williams

A fairly useful winning chaser for Dan Skelton; in excellent form for his current yard too, finally getting off the mark over hurdles in 2m3f novice at Chepstow 22 days ago; the clear form pick.

5/4

1st

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Chepstow

Beau Quali

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

Chase winner for previous yard; 0-13 over hurdles but is in form for new stable, having finished second in handicaps on last two outings, latest over C&D (good to soft) behind easy winner; fighting chance at the weights.

5/2

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Beau Quali

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

His only win came over fences when trained by Dan Skelton; both runs for this yard have been over hurdles, tailed off in the first but then a strong-finishing second at Hereford (2m3f, good); if as good again then he won't be far away.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-14 on Flat, both wins over 1m on AW here, latest in October (RPR 73); just as effective on turf; stamina is a possible issue now hurdling.
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8th

3

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running 1m Kempton wins in 2024; belatedly returned to form when narrowly denied there (7f) in December but didn't come close to backing that up over 1m last week; blinkers are refitted now.

11/1

11th

1

(9)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.

5/2

1

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Brian Toomey

Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completed a middle-distance hat-trick on the Flat in October, reaching a fairly useful standard; faced a stiff task on hurdling debut in Listed novice at Sandown (18-1) 19 days ago and weakened into a well-held last of five; plenty of improvement needed but this is easier and he's not discounted.
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5th

2

7th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

12:08 Sandown

Cresta Cat

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a middle-distance hat-trick on the Flat in October, reaching a fairly useful standard; form dipped last time and doesn't have a particularly easy task switched to this code.

14/1

Form: 631/ D

Last run: 695 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran three times in bumpers in 2022-23, soon a long way clear when scoring by 15l on the final occasion; has since changed stables and been off nearly two years; bred for jumping and he's an interesting hurdling debutant in a first-time tongue-tie.
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2nd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Jack Hyde

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Didn't feature in the Imperial Cup (Go Dante two places ahead of him) but back on track with his sights lowered when shading a tight finish in 2m Ludlow handicap (good) 25 days ago, taking his hurdles record to 4-12; has won over this trip; should remain very competitive off 6lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:27 Ludlow

Jack Hyde

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time novice winner on good to soft who has performed admirably in Graded and handicap company; didn't run much of a race in the Imperial Cup but he was single-figure odds and this wouldn't be as demanding as that Sandown race; tongue-tie removed; respected.

7/2

9th

13

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Jack Hyde

10st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three novice hurdle wins last year (2m-2m4f, good to soft) and second of 15 at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November when back in a handicap; also runner-up at Taunton last month (2m, heavy; would have been closer granted a clear run) when back from a three-month break (and wind op); each-way player.

14/1

Form: 572

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed poor form on his first two outings but he improved a fair bit when beaten only 1l in maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good; 9-1) four weeks ago, always up with the pace; more progress is required but possible.
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4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Moonshine Man

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Already placed three times over fences, third of ten at Kempton (3m, good to soft) when last seen in February; faces a stiffer assignment here from 6lb out of the weights but his experience should stand him in good stead and he's not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

9

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Moonshine Man

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Runner-up on chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in September and ended last year with two good efforts over 2m4f at Leicester (good/good to soft); current mark is workable if this new trip suits but confidence in him would be higher on good ground.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-14 on the Flat, latest win coming at Newbury (1m2f, heavy; also successful on good and good to firm) in October (RPR 94); likely to have been well schooled and he's of major interest now sent over hurdles.
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5th

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Nap Hand

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Minor honours over 1m3f/1m4f in his two Flat handicaps this term (his last runs for Alan King) prior to his creditable second 19 days ago for new yard over hurdles; should be a serious player.

3/1

2nd

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Nap Hand

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Formerly with Alan King; creditable second at Warwick on latest hurdles start (2m, good) and has since finished third in a 1m4f handicap at Salisbury; stable debut; each-way chance.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Nap Hand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Three Flat wins at up to 1m2f; in the frame twice over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; drops into a 0-80 and should stay 1m4f; not discounted.

5/1

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins in the French provinces late last year (1m2f-1m4f); took well to hurdling at the first attempt when second of eight at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 11-1) four weeks ago; raced freely that day and now wears a hood; open to improvement and must be considered.
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2nd

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:50 Hereford

Rascallion

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in March; those tactics could only bring an 11l-second at Taunton (about 2m, good to firm) nine days later but he impressed with some good leaps on the way round and the winner is promising; now makes handicap debut and this track should suit.

2/1

2nd

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:50 Hereford

Rascallion

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in March; those tactics could only bring an 11l-second at Taunton (about 2m, good to firm) nine days later but he impressed with some good leaps on the way round and the winner is promising; now makes handicap debut and this track should suit.

2/1

2nd

1

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Taunton

Rascallion

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Inferior to Vaguely Royal on the Flat but has made a bright start over hurdles and it was his stable debut when making all for a narrow success at Wincanton (1m7f, good); looks to have more on his plate under a penalty but still respected.

2/1

Form: 583

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £90,000 after winning a two-finisher Irish point in February; beaten at least 16l in a bumper (favourite) and two novice hurdles since; still has some potential but may be of more interest when handicapping.
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8

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Youdecide

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point/hurdles winner who hasn't strictly improved in two chase attempts but may build on latest effort (3m) as he remains unexposed at this distance; visor replaces the cheekpieces worn of late; in the mix.

5/2

4th

10

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Youdecide

10st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

2m4f hurdle winner; weakened into fourth after making most of the running on chasing debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft; jumped right on occasions) and moves up from Class 5 today; completely unexposed beyond about 2m4f under rules and this return to a right-handed track is an obvious move but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Youdecide

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Underwhelming under rules until handicap debut at Huntingdon (upped from 2m to 2m5f, good) two weeks ago in which he started favourite in seven-runner race and won in clearcut style under 5lb claimer from I'm Your Buckaroo; raised 5lb but could have more to offer.

15/8

Form: 211-

Last run: 313 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second from three runs in French AQPS Flat races (1m4f-1m7f) last winter and she's out of a half-sister to the Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, who raced for the same owner/trainer combination; fascinating contender on British and hurdling debut.
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3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:12 Cartmel

Kientzheim

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

Slightly disappointing when weakening fifth on last month's chasing debut at Hexham but now 2lb lower than when close third over hurdles here in May and will be dangerous if able to transfer that form to fences.

11/4

5th

3

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Kientzheim

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

2-3 in French bumpers and 2-8 in British hurdles; ran big race from the front when third of ten at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and could take some catching if she gets into a good rhythm on this chasing debut.

100/30

3rd

2

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Kientzheim

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Haslam

Has made a positive start for her current yard, scoring at Market Rasen (2m4f) in November and backing it up with a good second of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f) in February; well in the mix after a break with few miles on the clock.

9/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 Beau Quali, 33/1 Classic Speed, 25/1 Cresta Cat, 10/1 Jack Hyde, 16/1 Moonshine Man, 13/2 Nap Hand, 13/2 Rascallion, 50/1 Youdecide, 4/5 Kientzheim

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Kientzheim

POSTDATA:

Beau Quali

WEST COUNTRY:

Rascallion

SPOTLIGHT:

Nap Hand

Telegraph:

Kientzheim

The Guardian:

Kientzheim

Daily Mail:

Kientzheim

D Express:

Kientzheim

Daily Mirror:

Kientzheim

The Sun:

Kientzheim

The Times:

Beau Quali

Daily Record:

Rascallion

The Star:

Nap Hand