April 24 / 16.47 Warwick

16.47

Good

racingtv.com Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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racingtv.com Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 4

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat a useful sort in his Irish point, then made the frame at Warwick in race won by Destination Dubai who subsequently ran well in Aintree Grade 2; has strong claims on form.
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5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Big Boy Barney

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Point winner who got off the mark over fences on his second attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March; third on both starts since and first-time cheekpieces are now employed along with regular tongue-tie; should be thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

6

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Big Boy Barney

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Off the mark over fences at second attempt, with very comfortable win in four-runner C&D (good) contest in March; again ran well when third at Southwell (2m4f, good; albeit finished tired) last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

6/1

3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Big Boy Barney

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

This Irish point winner was having only his second chase start when landing a cosy success in a small-field Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; seems to have odd quirk (hung left on the run-in at Huntingdon) but has the potential for better again over fences.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners, notably Sure Touch (useful bumper/hurdle/chase); dam smart 1m7f-2m5f jumps winner, closely related to Long Run; interesting newcomer.
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2nd

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Double Tiger

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Twice-raced and nicely bred 7yo who gives the impression he's likely to improve back down in distance with 2m4f reappearance under his belt; interesting in this second hurdles attempt.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sold for £95,000 since going close in second attempt in Irish points; has joined Nicky Henderson, who also runs Night Ride Home; heed the market signals.
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4th

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Fresh Kicks

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

His maiden win over hurdles came at odds of 1-3 in a small field and he's since tasted defeat in three handicaps, going up 2lb for the latest second at Ludlow (2m5f, soft); difficult to call him well treated but now goes over fences and he has the look of a chaser.

3/1

2nd

1

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Fresh Kicks

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Easy winner at 1-3 in a maiden at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) in December; didn't see out the extended 2m7f on handicap debut next time and his fourth at Windsor (2m4f, soft; bumped before two out) on latest was better; still needs extra but he's heading the right way.

9/4

4th

6

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

12:50 Windsor

Fresh Kicks

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Bumped into a good one on his hurdling debut and then easily justified short odds at Plumpton (2m4f, soft); beaten 18l on his handicap debut at Ascot but he travelled with purpose for much of that race and didn't see out the extended 2m7f; this trip might be the right fit at this stage of his career; respected.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal, 87,000euros 3yo; half-brother to winners Baltimore Bucko (useful US 2m-2m2f jumps) and Madaket (2m3f/3m hurdle); has had wind surgery; market informative.
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5

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Ice In The Veins

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made all for two good-ground novice hurdle wins last November (2m, 2m3f); lesser form this year likely more to do with a refusal to settle under restraint than the move to handicaps, but a return to previous tactics may put him in a pace battle with a few here; chasers in pedigree.

3/1

9th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Ice In The Veins

10st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made the running when winning two novice hurdles in November (2m3f/2m, good); ridden with restraint and pulled hard when failing to threaten in February in his first two handicaps (2m, good to soft/soft); could yet be capable of considerably better for his top yard, and a return to more prominent tactics might be the catalyst for an improved performance.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Doesn't have a striking pedigree but he showed promise in newcomers' event at this course four weeks ago, finishing second of 11; clear possibilities if he can progress.
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2nd

10

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Pioneer Pete

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Authoritative Wetherby maiden winner (2m, good) last month on his fifth start over hurdles; needs to back it up now entering handicap company; one for the shortlist.

7/1

1st

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Pioneer Pete

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Weakened into modest third over 2m3f at Catterick last time; consistent at 2m otherwise in bumpers and over hurdles; holds solid and leading claims back down in distance.

2/1

3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Pioneer Pete

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Close up in good-ground bumpers at Warwick and posted respectable RPRs in the context of today's company; thereabouts.

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promising third of seven at Doncaster; the first two give mixed messages as regards that form but he's open to improvement and Harry Cobden is a positive booking.
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7th

8

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Roll Tide

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Heather Main

took keen hold, pressed leader

10/1

8

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Roll Tide

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Heather Main

Promising third of seven at Doncaster; the first two give mixed messages as regards that form but he's open to improvement and Harry Cobden is a positive booking.

10/1

3rd

5

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Roll Tide

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Heather Main

By Telescope; half-brother to useful 1m7f-2m4f chase winner Numitor; dam unplaced in bumpers; stable's newcomers usually come on for a run.

33/1

Form: 75

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Twice-raced mare who has ordinary figures and needs a boost from physical tweak (had wind surgery since last run).
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1st

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Crystal Days

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner; has missed the frame on only one occasion over hurdles, when highly tried at Kelso on handicap debut following wind surgery; better judged on latest Hereford second (2m, good) when back in maiden company; respected at this level against her own sex.

7/2

2nd

8

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Crystal Days

10st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner; 0-4 as a hurdler but placed on two occasions and was highly tried last time (after wind surgery); respected at this level.

3/1

15

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Crystal Days

10st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper winner who has run well in defeat on two of her three hurdle starts, most recently runner-up at Catterick (1m7f, good) in December; has had wind op since; makes handicap debut off workable mark and she's the sole runner here today for her in-form southern trainer; interesting.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having achieved little at Hereford.
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11th

10

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Everlasting Pearl

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Alex Hales

midfield, outpaced and pushed along before halfway

100/1

10

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Everlasting Pearl

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Alex Hales

Brings the worst form, having achieved little at Hereford.

100/1

10th

5

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:55 Hereford

Everlasting Pearl

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Fourth foal; half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Ceara Be; dam fair Flat/hurdle hurdle winner, half-sister to four 2yo sprint winners; has the right type of pedigree for bumpers and her stable does fairly well in these races (10% strike-rate).

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
4,000euros 3yo; dam point winner, half-sister to three winners over jumps; unlikely type on breeding and stable has a low strike-rate in bumpers.
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12th

12

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Conkers N Bonkers

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

took keen hold, prominent, lost position over 4f out, dropped to rear over 3f out, soon lost touch

100/1

12

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Conkers N Bonkers

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

4,000euros 3yo; dam point winner, half-sister to three winners over jumps; unlikely type on breeding and stable has a low strike-rate in bumpers.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
20,000euros 3yo; dam 2m1f/2m2f chase winner, sister to a point winner and half-sister to 1m winner Levantine, out of 5f Group 2 winner; others preferred.
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7th

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Golly Gosh

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Modest form in five runs over hurdles, pulled up in handicaps on last two; first-time tongue-tie worn last time is persevered with, joined by first-time blinkers; hard to fancy.

20/1

8

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Golly Gosh

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Billy Aprahamian

Modest form in four starts over hurdles, latest when pulled up at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March on handicap debut; first-time tongue-tie is now fitted on this step up in trip; hard to fancy.

50/1

8

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:38 Huntingdon

Golly Gosh

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Billy Aprahamian

Yet to make the frame in a trio of runs over hurdles, seventh in 2m Hereford novice four weeks ago; needs this switch to handicaps to spark some progress.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Sibling to three point/chase winners for his connections, notably useful Latenightpass; looks one for further down the line.
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9th

14

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Latenightstory

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

held up in rear

25/1

14

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Latenightstory

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Sibling to three point/chase winners for his connections, notably useful Latenightpass; looks one for further down the line.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dam failed to finish in five French jumps races, sister to prolific French cross-country chase winner Pouf De Rire; not an obvious type.
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15

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Loubard

10st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Tom Weston

midfield, ran green after 3f, dropped to rear 5f out, soon lost touch, pulled up over 3f out

33/1

15

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:47 Warwick

Loubard

10st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Tom Weston

Dam failed to finish in five French jumps races, sister to prolific French cross-country chase winner Pouf De Rire; not an obvious type.

33/1

Form: 8 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
One of two runners for Nicky Henderson; Flat bred; didn't live up to market expectations in Kempton contest but may improve with that effort under his belt.
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7th

12

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:58 Huntingdon

Night Ride Home

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

The RPR of 104 for November's 13l Newcastle fifth (2m1f, good to soft; weakened last) is a bit of an outlier, and his Sandown second since was a remote one; others are that bit more persuasive.

20/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:55 Uttoxeter

Night Ride Home

10st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Has good Flat pedigree and represents a top stable but made underwhelming start to career when midfield in two bumpers towards end of last season and needs to take a big step forward on this hurding debut.

4/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:55 Uttoxeter

Night Ride Home

10st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Has good Flat pedigree and represents a top stable but made underwhelming start to career when midfield in two bumpers towards end of last season and needs to take a big step forward on this hurding debut.

4/1

Non-runners

Hairy Potter, Jollie Dame, Orderoftheday, Queensworthy

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Boy Barney

POSTDATA:

Pioneer Pete

Telegraph:

Jollie Dame

LAMBOURN:

Night Ride Home

The Times:

Orderoftheday

Daily Mirror:

Ice In The Veins

The Star:

Jollie Dame

D Express:

Pioneer Pete

Daily Record:

Pioneer Pete

Daily Mail:

Night Ride Home

RP RATINGS:

Big Boy Barney

WEST COUNTRY:

Big Boy Barney

The Sun:

Big Boy Barney

The Guardian:

Orderoftheday