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Cambion, Jewel In The Peaks Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Cambion, Jewel In The Peaks Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: /0P8-2

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stuck to his task pretty well when second at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in June, his latest hurdling start, but his overall record is very mixed and he needs to rebound quickly from last month's poor Flat run.
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7th

3

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Mind Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Modest form in two minor handicap hurdles this year; not easily recommended back on the Flat.

9/1

6th

12

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ffos Las

Mind Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Hasn't won for ages but latest 9l defeat over C&D was after a lengthy break; each-way claims.

10/1

4th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:12 Ffos Las

Mind Hunter

10st 3lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Bernard Llewellyn

It's now 12 starts since his last success (2022) and he came in a below-par fifth of seven in 2m4f handicap at Leicester in November; others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 998-47 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three outings since returning from a layoff this spring and 4lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.
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9th

13

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Dakota Beat

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Norton

Soundly beaten on all three outings since returning from a layoff this spring and 4lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Dakota Beat

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Norton

Soundly beaten on both outings since returning from a layoff this spring (2m4f/2m7f) and 2lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

8

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Dakota Beat

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: John Norton

These conditions suit but he has been well beaten on his three runs since returning from a 230-day break and is hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: -36333

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Scored at Stratford (2m6f, good) in March and placed three consecutive times (all 2m7f, good) since blinkers were fitted this summer; respected on that evidence but will have something to prove if the ground softens.
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6th

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:40 Fakenham

Tropical Speed

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Andy Irvine

Consistent and progressive 7yo who made all to score by 6l at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing; has fitness to prove after 137-day break but could plausibly be seen to even better effect on the forecast faster ground here.

7/2

Form: 4-4787 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly in a tactical race last month and is now 3lb his last winning mark but has not been firing on all cylinders this season and needs to up his game; seems best on good/good to soft ground.
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6th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Prince De Juilley

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned to form in the autumn, landing a deserved C&D success in October and running well in defeat on two subsequent starts up to around 3m; remains on a tough mark but should be all the sharper for this month's reappearance.

8/1

4th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Prince De Juilley

12st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Came back to form in the autumn and gained a deserved success at Stratford (2m6f) in October, following that with two solid placed efforts off higher marks, latest at Hereford (3m2f) in November off 2lb lower and all on good ground; has a career-high mark to defy but is reliable and has gone well off a similar break before.

9/2

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Prince De Juilley

12st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Landed Alastair Ralph a fourth win from his last six runners when powering home in the debuted visor (replaced) at Stratford latest (2m6f, good); player, though he has never yet managed to follow up a win, and the penalty takes him 7lb above the mark defied in this race last year.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 27/5-F

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on the Flat on latest appearance in July but was very much in contention before last-flight fall at Stratford (2m6f, good) two starts ago, and that form has worked out very well since; handles soft ground.
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3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Scudamore

11st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Winless since scoring over 2m2f here in April 2023; failed to build on earlier promise when sixth of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap last month but could bounce back in different headgear now.

6/1

6th

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Scudamore

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-17 over hurdles but runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month after a break and his lesser effort at Warwick 16 days later can be excused by the soft ground; conditions set to suit today; firmly in calculations.

4/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Scudamore

11st 4lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-16 over hurdles and the forecast soft ground poses a question, but he returned to form when second at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and can be in the mix if backing up that performance.

100/30

Form: 1-6565

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Now back on same mark as for narrow win at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; recent chase/hurdle form has been underwhelming but he's unexposed over this sort of trip under rules and might be boosted by new cheekpieces.
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11th

7

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Wild Nephin

11st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Point/hurdle winner who has tried fences, including on his last two runs; it's now 12 months since his last effort of any note.

25/1

Form: 2/4456 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Launched chasing career with two very respectable runs in June and again ran okay when sixth of ten on last month's hurdling return at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); continues to edge down the weights and won't mind if the ground softens; could have a say.
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2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

5

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Karavomylos

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Launched chasing career with two very respectable runs in June and again ran okay when sixth of ten on last month's hurdling return at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); continues to edge down the weights and won't mind if the ground softens; could have a say.

8/1

Form: 5P-515 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Back in prime form at Southwell (3m, good) in May, gamely fending off the warm favourite, but did not get home after racing too freely at Worcester in July and the forecast rain here is probably not in his favour.
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6th

4

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Indian Sunbird

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Three wins on good ground at about 3m; good run at Southwell last time as the winner got first run; went up 3lb but he's in the mix.

7/1

2nd

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Indian Sunbird

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won twice last year on good ground (once over C&D) and is entitled to have benefited from last month's reappearance run but may find others in this field better handicapped.

8/1

3rd

5

7th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Huntingdon

Indian Sunbird

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Dual hurdle winner last year, latterly over C&D (good) in October; absent since lesser effort here in November, though, and will need to resume in prime form to have a chance off his current mark.

5/1

Form: 4P-331 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Rallied to regain lead on run-in at Worcester (2m7f, good; front pair clear) in July, opening his hurdling account at the fifth attempt; not proven on ground slower than good but may have more improvement to come.
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3rd

5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Jungle Wood

11st 1lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Still 4lb above the mark for last July's Worcester win (2m7f, good) without progressing further; 19l behind Cinderello on recent Fontwell return, and have to hope cheekpieces help tease out his resources longer.

25/1

5th

4

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Jungle Wood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Rallied well to open account at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer and was placed off today's mark on next outing; not yet fully exposed but absent since disappointing run in October.

15/2

7th

5

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

15:42 Hereford

Jungle Wood

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Has found his level in handicaps, winning at Worcester and then digging deep for a close third at Uttoxeter (again at about 2m7f on good); respected.

9/4

Form: 11-223

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice in early part of last season (3m2f/2m6f, good) and returned from layoff with three placed runs this term (2m7f-3m2f, good/good to soft); major player if recent wind op makes any positive difference.
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8

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Hammer Dan

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won twice in early part of last season (3m2f/2m6f, good) and returned from layoff with three placed runs this term (2m7f-3m2f, good/good to soft); major player if recent wind op makes any positive difference.

6/1

3rd

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Hammer Dan

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won twice on good ground in early part of last season (3m2f/2m6f) and returned from 11-month layoff with two good seconds this term, the latter over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; not yet fully exposed; obvious contender.

9/2

11

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Hammer Dan

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won twice last summer and made a solid return when second of seven at Newton Abbot (3m3f, good to soft) last month; entitled to improve for that run and cannot be left out of calculations.

2/1

Form: P6/22/ D

Last run: 1212 days

W: 10st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Absent since going close on consecutive outings in May 2022 (2m4f/3m) and now well into the veteran stage but won't mind if there's significant rain about and has been given a chance by the handicapper.
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6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

High Grounds

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to demonstrate much ability remains since returning from well over three years out; unimproved by cheekpieces latest (retained).

40/1

15

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

High Grounds

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

2m7f hurdle winner (soft) who has plenty to prove on the evidence of two starts since a lengthy absence; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

15

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

High Grounds

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Ryan Potter

2m7f hurdle winner (soft) who has plenty to prove on the evidence of two starts since a lengthy absence; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: /4315/ D

Last run: 658 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 11yo who gained her win at Hexham (2m7f heavy) in November 2023; only 1lb higher today but absent since a lesser effort a fortnight later.
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12

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Solway Primrose

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Very lightly raced 11yo who gained her win at Hexham (2m7f heavy) in November 2023; only 1lb higher today but absent since a lesser effort a fortnight later.

25/1

5th

10

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

13:15 Newcastle

Solway Primrose

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Came from off the pace to open account at Hexham (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago, her first start since a wind op; remains very lightly raced for her age and features prominently in calculations here.

5/1

Non-runners

Lord Warburton

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.80
Straight Forecast £47.56
Tricast £181.41
Trifecta £278.00

Selections

The Times:

Hammer Dan

POSTDATA:

Tropical Speed

RP RATINGS:

Jungle Wood

D Express:

Karavomylos

SPOTLIGHT:

Scudamore

Telegraph:

Tropical Speed

The Guardian:

Tropical Speed

Daily Mirror:

Jungle Wood

Daily Record:

Jungle Wood

Daily Mail:

Hammer Dan

The Sun:

Hammer Dan

The Star:

Hammer Dan