April 02 / 15.25 Exeter

15.25

Good

Dr Hennis 1833 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 5f 137y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Dr Hennis 1833 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 02226P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All of his six runs have been on slow ground; second in a Chepstow bumper in October and filled the same position in first two runs (2m1f/2m) over hurdles; ran well for a long way when sixth of 15 on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f) in February but he was pulled up at Ayr last month and has something to prove after that laboured effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Koukeo

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back.

11/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

Koukeo

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Koukeo

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 954-11

Last run: 313 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
After two wins over hurdles (2m3f, good) last spring she bounded clear for an 8l success on the Flat at Bath (2m1f, good to soft) June; held in final two runs last year but she's 2-2 in handicaps over hurdles and could find more progress back in this sphere after a break; needs close look.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here.

5/1

3rd

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Al Sayah

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

First four hurdle wins came in the month of May, before he took a four-runner race at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher in today's much more competitive affair but that was his first attempt over this far and he might have more to offer as a stayer; first visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

1st

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Al Sayah

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

All four wins over hurdles have came in the month of May; returned from her winter break when last of four at Plumpton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; should be sharper and steps up in trip but is 10lb above her last winning mark.

6/1

Form: 392122

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in January and was creditable second at Doncaster (extended 2m3f, good) next time; beaten 15l when runner-up in small-field novice at Sedgefield last month but that was behind a useful prospect and he still has potential in this sphere; respected with cheekpieces added on handicap debut.
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1

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Broderick

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

He was lucky to win his maiden 14 months ago and is now 0-5 in handicaps after pulling up at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); others have more going for them.

6/1

3

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Broderick

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fortunate winner (left in the lead three out) of a 2m1f maiden here in January 2025; fared slightly better than at Haydock previously when fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, soft; beaten 12l) a fortnight ago; steadily easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

4th

8

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Broderick

11st 1lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had a solid spell at maiden/novice level last winter but form dipped in the spring and he was well beaten last month after an eight-month break; stamina not proven and ground worse than good to soft looks a problem.

20/1

Form: 6-R931

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut when justifying favouritism in five-runner race at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; up 3lb but that was a comfortable win and this well-related 6yo is open to more progress; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Super Saint

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out

7/4

4th

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Super Saint

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out

7/4

1st

1

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Super Saint

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, carried right 1st

6/4

Form: 3-273

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Started his hurdling career with two promising placed efforts at Warwick (2m3f, good) last spring but his form has nosedived in two subsequent runs; now returns to quicker ground but he has something to prove and this is competitive on handicap debut.
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2

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Espoir Des Forges

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

2

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Espoir Des Forges

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

3rd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Espoir Des Forges

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

held up in rear, outpaced 5 out, no impression from 4 out, tailed off

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £13.78
Trifecta £43.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Broderick

SPOTLIGHT:

Super Saint

The Times:

Al Sayah

TOPSPEED:

Koukeo

D Express:

Espoir Des Forges

POSTDATA:

Koukeo

Daily Mail:

Broderick

Daily Mirror:

Broderick

The Sun:

Broderick

WEST COUNTRY:

Super Saint

The Guardian:

Super Saint

The Star:

Super Saint

Telegraph:

Al Sayah

Daily Record:

Al Sayah