17.15

3rd

4

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Melon

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Last seen on the Flat when landing 1m6f Haydock handicap (soft) in September 2024; has since made up into a very useful hurdler, scoring at Aintree (2m) in the spring; very much one to be interested in off a handy-looking mark.

2/1

2nd

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Melon

11st 3lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two juvenile hurdle wins last winter; reappeared with a good third of 11 in handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort at Windsor when chasing home the reopposing Rubber Ball at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February.

16/1

2nd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Melon

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

2-4 in juvenile hurdles (including a win on soft) and reappeared with a good third of 11 in handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) in December; claimer ridden when disappointing at Windsor six weeks ago but could bounce back.

7/1

5th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Captain Ryan Matt

11st 11lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second Tramore success when easily seeing off nine rivals in a 2m1f handicap (soft; first win was on good) on New Year's Day; the handicapper hasn't missed him but there may be more to come for his leading Irish stable.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Afadil

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Without a win since February 2024 but gave good account when sixth (promoted to fifth) at last month's Aintree festival; 2lb lower here and well worth another crack at 2m4f; considered.

14/1

6th

22

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Afadil

10st 13lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

18 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; below par over 2m5f at Ascot only 12 days ago but his peak form has come at around 2m (third in this in 2024).

22/1

7th

5

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Afadil

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

17 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; big majority of his career has been at about 2m (he last went over further in October 2024) and he's never been this far.

9/2

4th

3

(4)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:59 Ffos Las

No Ordinary Joe

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Robert Stephens

10yo who was still a pretty useful hurdler on his day for Faye Bramley last season; modest form when well held in this three novice events for new yard this summer on switch to Flat, but going handicapping over this longer trip, with a tongue-tie restored, should see him get more competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 3

13:55 Bath

No Ordinary Joe

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Robert Stephens

He's shown this year that he still retains considerable ability over hurdles at the age of ten but he's been well beaten at triple-figure odds recently on his first two Flat starts.

40/1

4th

3

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

No Ordinary Joe

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson and Faye Bramley, but this veteran was tailed off at a huge price on his Flat/stable debut over C&D last month.

200/1

6th

2

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Star Of Guiting

11st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Two wins at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January and some respectable runs in defeat in the spring; drops back down in grade in a first-time hood on his reappearance, following wind surgery, and he could have a part to play if conditions suit (best form thus far is on good to soft).

15/2

7th

13

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Star Of Guiting

10st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in the winter and has had excuses since, making late headway after a slow start when eighth of 21 at Aintree four weeks ago; probably in much better heart than recent form-figures suggest, and he's an interesting each-way proposition.

25/1

9th

19

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Star Of Guiting

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Two 1m7f Musselburgh wins this winter; bounced back from a poor run in the Imperial Cup when fifth of 14 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago but that effort suggests the handicapper is winning the argument for now.

28/1

4th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ffos Las

Wandering Ego

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Bumper winner; hooded when off the mark over hurdles at the second time of asking at Stratford (2m) in October and doubled his tally in 2m Huntingdon handicap in March; hood goes back on, and he's another chasing newcomer to command respect.

5/1

10th

14

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Wandering Ego

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Second 2m novice hurdle success when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals at Huntingdon 23 days ago; third in a 2m Kempton race (again on good) which has worked out well in his sole handicap; respected for a stable which has had a few run well in this in recent years.

9/1

1st

2

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Wandering Ego

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in October on second hurdle start and, unlike Dream Diamond, has kept his form in his three starts since, including on good ground; leading form claims.

8/11

2nd

5

16th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Static

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won at Haydock and Bangor in March at around 2m3f; found out in more competitive contests at Aintree subsequently but is only 1lb higher than when last successful and holds claims if ready to roll following a break.

5/1

5th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Static

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won at about 2m3f at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) and the combination of a deep race and the drop back to 2m found him out at Aintree; better expected here off what should still be a realistic mark.

10/1

11th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Static

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

On a hat-trick after 2m3f wins at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) under Charlie Maggs last month but the fact he failed to win at around 2m on his first ten starts in Britain hardly boosts confidence in him for this drop back in trip.

18/1

13th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Sherminator

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Harry Fry

Has won all four completed starts over hurdles (trained by Emma Lavelle for first win); came 6l clear on handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last time in the style of one who can keep on improving; considered under Patrick Mullins.

13/2

1st

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Sherminator

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Juvenile hurdle winner for Emma Lavelle and had a wind op after his successful debut for this yard; hadn't been asked too many questions when falling at Cheltenham (race won by Supreme favourite Old Park Star) and he then won his novice quite nicely at Ludlow; brings potential into handicaps and plenty of it.

4/1

1st

8

4th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:23 Ludlow

Sherminator

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Left Emma Lavelle after winning a soft-ground juvenile hurdle at Newbury; comfortably defied a penalty at Taunton (good) and, following wind surgery and a break, hadn't been asked any serious questions when suffering a heavy fall two out at Cheltenham in December in a race won by the Supreme favourite Old Park Star; retains plenty of potential.

2/1

2nd

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Rubber Ball

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Not at his best in competitive handicap hurdles at Sandown in March and Aintree in April, but he'd previously won well at Newbury (2m, good to soft; probably stays 2m4f); began his career in points (1-1) and has a jumps pedigree so there's a reasonable chance he'll make a chaser; respected in first-time headgear.

3/1

14th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Rubber Ball

11st 7lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Neil King

Returned to form with a bang when seeing off the reopposing Melon at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; has a quick turnaround as an excuse for a lesser effort in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) one week later, while his trainer reported to the stewards that he'll be suited by a flatter track and a quicker surface, both of which he should get today; not dismissed.

12/1

8th

7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Rubber Ball

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Returned to form with a bang when dropped back in trip and a well-backed winner at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last Saturday; now 8lb higher in a much hotter race but he's unexposed at this sort of distance and his stable is in tremendous form; has also won on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

2

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Gooloogong

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Landed a gamble when strolling home by 11l at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; subsequently raised a pound for every one of those lengths but he'll stay this trip and ran well on faster ground the time before; must be considered.

5/2

1st

7

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Gooloogong

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Yet to win a handicap on turf but won over hurdles (good to soft) and on AW earlier this year and did very well to finish third of 15 in the big 2m4f handicap at the Glorious meeting when 5lb out of the weights; just 1lb lower this time and balance of form suggests he'll need more back at 1m6f.

10/1

3rd

17

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Gooloogong

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: George Baker

14th at 100-1 in this race in 2024; won at Kempton this year over hurdles and on AW Flat, and similar Flat form over that 2m on last two runs, but much better is needed from 5lb out of the handicap today; 7lb claimer is called up.

66/1

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Ehteyat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy here last year; posted some good efforts in maiden hurdles last season but didn't appear to stay 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap on latest; down slightly in trip here and handicapper giving him a chance.

16/1

12th

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Ehteyat

11st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; posted some good efforts over hurdles last season, notably when third to El Cairos at Thurles; pulled up on last hurdle outing, but not discounted on return to this sphere after a break.

16/1

11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

19:07 Chepstow

Wreckless Eric

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

For two years in a row now he's followed a second in the Imperial Cup with a disappointing effort at Aintree, second-time cheekpieces presumably not to blame latest as they're retained here; record of 1F12 in handicaps of Class 3 or below, and ought not mind any dryout (2-4 on good).

2/1

17th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Wreckless Eric

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) for the second year in succession; 12 months ago he followed up with a disappointing effort at this meeting but that was over 2m4f and this is more his trip.

12/1

2nd

14

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Wreckless Eric

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's been a long way below his best on his three starts this season and arrives with something to prove; however, there have been possible excuses on each occasion, namely the lack of a recent run, then the step up to 2m5f, and most recently heavy ground; now 3lb lower than when second in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and he's not written off in first-time headgear.

13/2

6th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Last Kingdom

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

A useful 2m winner for Willie Mullins in 2025; yet to show anything like that form in a handful of runs for his current yard, beating only one in 2m4f Aintreee handicap in May; tumbling in the weights but still needs to step forward.

12/1

9th

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Last Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Both hurdles wins when trained by Willie Mullins; has shown little in four starts for current yard and hard to be at all confident.

25/1

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Hamsiyann

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either.

16/1

16th

1

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Hamsiyann

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: A J Martin

Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup.

6/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Hamsiyann

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A J Martin

Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since.

16/1

4th

3

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:06 Worcester

Charlus

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has faced stiff tasks since arriving in Britain but has been disappointing even so and failed to improve for the drop to this level when a remote last of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f) last time; has come a long way down the weights but for good reason; plenty to prove at present.

14/1

5th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

16:52 Newton Abbot

Charlus

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Mostly stiff tasks since arrival in Britain but disappointing even so, posing zero threat in the Summer Hurdle latest; hard to entertain despite this easier grade, and winless on sound turf surfaces also.

20/1

10th

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Charlus

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Useful Flat form in France; after winning a maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins he was essentially disappointing under both codes and has got nothing going for Dan Skelton, with his latest run after wind surgery at Newton Abbot thoroughly underwhelming (8-1 and weak in the betting); very much the stable second string.

14/1