April 10 / 13.45 Aintree

13.45

Good To Soft

William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £42202.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 22 runners
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William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-3921 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 2m4f event at Uttoxeter (soft) on Midlands National day, going one better than 12 months earlier and setting himself up perfectly for an attempt to win this prize for the second year running; current mark reflects his advancement; again a big player.
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1st

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Wellington Arch

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Justified favouritism in 2m4f event at Uttoxeter (soft) on Midlands National day, going one better than 12 months earlier and setting himself up perfectly for an attempt to win this prize for the second year running; current mark reflects his advancement; again a big player.

9/1

1st

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Wellington Arch

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in this race last year off 12lb lower, he went on to win at the Aintree Festival last April; confirmed his wellbeing when second in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury five weeks ago and should run well.

4/1

26

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Wellington Arch

10st 4lb

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Reserve; won 2m4f handicap at last season's Aintree Grand National meeting (good to soft) before third at Punchestown; disappointing when favourite on Windsor reappearance but back on his game when best of the rest behind Tutti Quanti in valuable 2m Newbury handicap (heavy) last month.

28/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 052669 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably in this race 12 months ago (fifth off 3lb higher) and Cheltenham Festival handicap (3m) latest start; otherwise an exposed 8yo who is on a two-year losing spell; unlikely to come out on top.
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1st

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 4lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Ran quite well in the Pertemps Final and then runner-up in a big field handicap here in April (2m4f, good to soft; in this new headgear combination), improving on his fifth place the previous season; also ran second to Fingal's Hill in this 12 months ago; has nothing in hand off his mark but every chance of being involved.

11/4

2nd

21

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Ran respectably in this race 12 months ago (fifth off 3lb higher) and Cheltenham Festival handicap (3m) latest start; otherwise an exposed 8yo who is on a two-year losing spell; unlikely to come out on top.

14/1

9th

24

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ike Sport

10st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Last won in April 2024; well beaten in the 2m5f handicap here last March; second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) at Christmas was best effort this term; ran creditably in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f) next time, before a modest show at Plumpton latest; others look more solid.

50/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6403-6

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; successful in major handicap at Ayr two years ago; his two attempts at Aintree were good efforts in the 2023 Formby (second to highly notable rival) and this race last year (finished third); each-way claims back here with Kempton reappearance under his belt.
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5th

1

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Favour And Fortune

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Seen only twice this season but posted career-best performance when close third of 22 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, despite Tom Bellamy's saddle slipping after the last; respected.

6/1

3rd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Favour And Fortune

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Acts on any going; successful in major handicap at Ayr two years ago; his two attempts at Aintree were good efforts in the 2023 Formby (second to highly notable rival) and this race last year (finished third); each-way claims back here with Kempton reappearance under his belt.

11/1

6th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Favour And Fortune

12st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Won the Scottish Champion Hurdle (2m, soft) in April 2024 and showed he stays 2m4f when a good third of 20 at Aintree last spring; not ruled out but he'll need a career best to defy topweight after 11 months off.

13/2

Form: -P0562 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Better over fences; stays 2m5f; had wind surgery prior to the latest Cheltenham Festival (2m, good) where he very nearly recorded a second success in the Grand Annual; not guaranteed to transfer the form back to hurdles but he is attractively treated off a much lower mark in this sphere.
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5th

16

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Jazzy Matty

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Better over fences; stays 2m5f; had wind surgery prior to the latest Cheltenham Festival (2m, good) where he very nearly recorded a second success in the Grand Annual; not guaranteed to transfer the form back to hurdles but he is attractively treated off a much lower mark in this sphere.

9/1

2nd

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Jazzy Matty

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

8lb higher than when winning this last year (good to soft) and his subsequent form (chiefly over hurdles) hasn't been at the same level; however, he's had a wind op since last time and his 2-2 record at the Cheltenham Festival (also won the Fred Winter in 2023) means he's firmly in calculations.

7/1

6th

2

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Jazzy Matty

11st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winner, including wins in the Fred Winter and last season's Grand Annual; generally below since, beaten 26l in the Galway Plate; respectable effort back over hurdles at Cheltenham last time when a 12.5l fifth of 20; took the runner-up spot in this race last year from 1lb lower, so not ruled out.

5/1

Form: 4-2268

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Returned to hurdles (from fences) with a below-par effort last time in the 2m Morebattle at Kelso, where he had won a 2m2f Grade 2 novice event 12 months earlier; bit to prove in another warm handicap.
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11

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Jet To Vegas

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuccessful in three chase runs in first half of the season, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m5f, good to soft, 9-4 favourite); reverted to hurdles with a poor effort in the Morebattle after wind surgery but better effort when sixth at Aintree last time (2m4f, good to soft); returns to chasing now.

25/1

6th

11

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Jet To Vegas

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Returned to hurdles (from fences) with a below-par effort last time in the 2m Morebattle at Kelso, where he had won a 2m2f Grade 2 novice event 12 months earlier; bit to prove in another warm handicap.

28/1

8th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Jet To Vegas

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Finished held over fences at Musselburgh on New Year's Day on his handicap debut, but didn't run badly and has had wind surgery since; won the Grade 2 Premier Novices' Hurdle on this cards 12 months ago (2m2f, good to soft) and is not ruled out now back in this sphere.

10/1

Form: 114320 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.
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16th

13

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballykinlar

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.

28/1

7th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.

33/1

11th

19

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent form in Ireland this season for Donncha Duggan features three summer wins; absent since finishing second in Listed novice event at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) five months ago; appears to have a stiffer task on debut for new connections but market support should be noted.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 131-21 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Absent and had further wind surgery since his ready win over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day when proving well suited by the step up from 2m and taking record to 4-7; progressive and remains particularly unexposed at this trip; looks an ideal type for this assignment.
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8th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Indeevar Bleu

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Absent and had further wind surgery since his ready win over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day when proving well suited by the step up from 2m and taking record to 4-7; progressive and remains particularly unexposed at this trip; looks an ideal type for this assignment.

4/1

1st

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:45 Ffos Las

Indeevar Bleu

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

held up in last, smooth headway 2 out, challenging last, pushed along to lead run-in, edged left but went clear final 110yds, readily

9/4

1st

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:45 Ffos Las

Indeevar Bleu

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

held up in last, smooth headway 2 out, challenging last, pushed along to lead run-in, edged left but went clear final 110yds, readily

9/4

Form: -43485 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear.
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9th

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Act Of Authority

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear.

16/1

5th

13

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Act Of Authority

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear.

14/1

8th

4

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Act Of Authority

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

Form: -1132F D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Novice hurdler who was let down by his jumping and eventually fell in the Imperial Cup when dropped back to 2m at Sandown most recently; has a solid record otherwise and some strong 2m4f form behind very notable rivals; may resume improvement, provided errors are avoided.
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10th

19

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Top Jimmy

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Novice hurdler who was let down by his jumping and eventually fell in the Imperial Cup when dropped back to 2m at Sandown most recently; has a solid record otherwise and some strong 2m4f form behind very notable rivals; may resume improvement, provided errors are avoided.

14/1

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Top Jimmy

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Front-runner; won at Uttoxeter (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) in October on first two hurdle starts before third of five in Grade 2 here (2m4f, soft); again ran well when runner-up on handicap debut at Windsor (2m4f, soft) in January, when clear with Scorpio Rising who is declared for the EBF Final at 1:50, and this unexposed 6yo may benefit from the return to 2m; big player.

16/1

2nd

1

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

12:50 Windsor

Top Jimmy

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won two minor races at Uttoxeter before a credible third to top novice No Drama This End in a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft); racing keenly up front ultimately told late on but he remains open to significant improvement and this mark might not be beyond him.

6/1

66/1

Form: 319800 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Landed a notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f, good; off just 1lb lower) in the autumn; not in anything like the same form since, always behind at the Cheltenham Festival (2m5f) most recently; other preferred.
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6th

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Rambo T

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

It's been a struggle in some competitive handicaps but he ran well enough here at the National meeting (behind Ike Sport) to merit some attention; others still preferred.

16/1

11th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Rambo T

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Landed a notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f, good; off just 1lb lower) in the autumn; not in anything like the same form since, always behind at the Cheltenham Festival (2m5f) most recently; other preferred.

66/1

19th

17

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Rambo T

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Landed a notable prize at Chepstow (near 2m4f, good; 3lb higher today) in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since; Sean Bowen rides him for the first time since Chepstow; he'd still be a surprise winner.

50/1

Form: 3-2130

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this return to further; furthermore, he suffered a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival most recently and this is another difficult task.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Bowmore

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m but over this far he ran well for a 125-1 chance to be beaten about 10l in a big-field handicap at the Grand National meeting (under Daire McConville; finished ahead of Sir Galahad); this is not quite so demanding.

12/1

12th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Bowmore

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this return to further; furthermore, he suffered a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival most recently and this is another difficult task.

66/1

21th

20

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Bowmore

10st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Front-runner; convincing Newbury win (2m) under Daire McConville in November before 11l third off this 10lb higher mark behind two well-handicapped rivals at Doncaster (2m, good to soft again) in December; off since; needs better.

40/1

Form: P-5010 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time.
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13th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiercely Proud

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time.

25/1

12th

9

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Fiercely Proud

11st 8lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success.

16/1

1st

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Fiercely Proud

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring.

12/1

13/2

Form: 6241P2

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.
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14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

Form: /83873 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Has lots of form in major handicaps, generally at about 2m, but losing spell goes back three years and he looks unlikely to land this hot contest at the age of 11; remote third at Newbury most recently.
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15th

14

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Faivoir

11st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Has lots of form in major handicaps, generally at about 2m, but losing spell goes back three years and he looks unlikely to land this hot contest at the age of 11; remote third at Newbury most recently.

40/1

3rd

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Faivoir

11st 8lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Missed last term; useful on his day (County winner) but is into the veteran stage and not particularly solid on this season's form, for all that he was placed in the Greatwood; beaten twice in this contest (pulled up in 2023, fifth in 2024).

33/1

Form: 111426

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Solid novice hurdler at 2m from last spring to autumn, completing a four-timer (on good ground) prior to holding his form, running-on sixth in Grade 2 at Cheltenham the final occasion; attractively weighed and has possibilities with this new trip worth exploring.
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1st

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Completed a four-timer on his first four starts in this sphere at around 2m; held his form in defeat until weakening right out of it when 40-1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month; the same distance is being persevered with but he's down in class and not out of this.

4/1

16th

22

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Sir Galahad

11st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Solid novice hurdler at 2m from last spring to autumn, completing a four-timer (on good ground) prior to holding his form, running-on sixth in Grade 2 at Cheltenham the final occasion; attractively weighed and has possibilities with this new trip worth exploring.

20/1

14/1

Form: 1-1112

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who has form figures of 11112, all at about 2m, since racing on good ground; ran well in a Kempton handicap at Christmas when last seen; improving but goes into unknown territory trip-wise and his chance also perhaps partly depends on the weather.
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17th

20

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Trustintimes

11st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Low-mileage 5yo who has form figures of 11112, all at about 2m, since racing on good ground; ran well in a Kempton handicap at Christmas when last seen; improving but goes into unknown territory trip-wise and his chance also perhaps partly depends on the weather.

14/1

Form: -31310 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Weakened late on (shaped better than bare result) in the 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival; won with plenty to spare at Newbury (soft) the time before, taking 2m4f record under rules to 311, and may have more to offer over this distance; interesting handicap debutant.
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18th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Swindon Village

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Weakened late on (shaped better than bare result) in the 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival; won with plenty to spare at Newbury (soft) the time before, taking 2m4f record under rules to 311, and may have more to offer over this distance; interesting handicap debutant.

25/1

11th

16

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Swindon Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

This 6yo is a big lad with a bright future ahead of him; it's unlikely that Windsor played to his strengths when well behind Moneygarrow and he then stayed on much the best in a Newbury novice last month (extended 2m4f, soft); however, that latest race had no depth and the odds-on favourite wasn't on his game; this is a huge hike in class.

66/1

1st

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

15:20 Newbury

Swindon Village

11st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper winner; made all at Leicester (2m4f, soft) and didn't appear to get home over 3m in a useful novice at Windsor; again has the penalty but this looks more suitable; holds the 2m5f/3m novice entries at Cheltenham.

13/8

Form: -22943

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Useful mare whose handicap form at about 2m features a prestigious win last term and respectable third, with cheekpieces fitted, at the latest Cheltenham Festival (soft); ran well behind a very notable rival in one of her 2m4f attempts; likely player in the retained headgear and back up in trip.
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19th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Joyeuse

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful mare whose handicap form at about 2m features a prestigious win last term and respectable third, with cheekpieces fitted, at the latest Cheltenham Festival (soft); ran well behind a very notable rival in one of her 2m4f attempts; likely player in the retained headgear and back up in trip.

7/1

3rd

16

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Joyeuse

10st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Impressive winner of top handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m, soft) last February; her progress has stalled since (including beaten favourite over fences in first two runs this season) but she was better than latest last of four to reopposing Ooh Betty in Ascot Grade 2 mares' hurdle (1m7f, soft) suggests, challenging when making a hash of the last; dropped another 3lb on the back of that and could have a say if reacting well to first-time headgear.

11/1

4th

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 157y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Joyeuse

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Impressive winner of major handicap at Newbury (2m, soft) last February; beaten favourite over fences first two outings this season and a bit disappointing in warm C&D handicap back over hurdles last month, but it's far too soon to be writing her off and she'd be very dangerous on last season's form.

7/2

Form: 1P65P0

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.
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8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiveonefive

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.

66/1

Form: -21320 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has failed to maintain an unbeaten hurdles record since returned this sphere, sweating and well beaten in the Imperial Cup (2m) last time; penultimate effort (2m5f) wasn't bad but this is a stiffer task.
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21th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fingle Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Olly Murphy

Has failed to maintain an unbeaten hurdles record since returned this sphere, sweating and well beaten in the Imperial Cup (2m) last time; penultimate effort (2m5f) wasn't bad but this is a stiffer task.

25/1

14th

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Fingle Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

3-3 over hurdles last season, including a Listed novice win at Exeter (2m, good to soft), and following a stint over fences he reverted to this sphere with a promising second at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) four weeks ago; travelled strongly on that latest start and not ruled out now back down in trip.

20/1

2nd

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Fingle Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Chasing this season; eyecatching behind Lulamba first time out before finishing alone after Phantomofthepoints had come down at Uttoxeter; wasn't overly fluent that day, nor when third at Ayr, and now defends an unbeaten record over hurdles (3-3); his novice form has worked out well and potentially on a good mark for this handicap debut; unraced over this far but should stay.

7/4

Form: /14-P6 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Has perhaps needed his two runs since a lengthy layoff, sixth to Fiercely Proud at Ascot latest; may be ready to hit top form and accordingly looks interesting off current mark when considering his back class (Grade 1 novice winner over 2m4f in December 2023).
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9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Captain Teague

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has perhaps needed his two runs since a lengthy layoff, sixth to Fiercely Proud at Ascot latest; may be ready to hit top form and accordingly looks interesting off current mark when considering his back class (Grade 1 novice winner over 2m4f in December 2023).

20/1

6th

3

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Captain Teague

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Seemed to need latest run when back from a lengthy layoff; interesting off current mark assuming he's still capable of peak form, which includes a success in the 2023 Challow on soft ground.

5/1

2

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Captain Teague

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Absent since finishing lame at Newbury in November 2024, truncating a novice chase campaign; smart previously and has Grade 1 form, including a success in the Challow (2m4f, soft) as a novice hurdler; 2-4 in this sphere; on a workable mark provided he retains ability.

14/1

Form: 124-71

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner in France, prevailing narrowly in Pau handicap (2m1f, very soft) last time; has joined the Skelton team and may be capable of significant further progress; intriguing contender, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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Payout
Exacta £91.80
Straight Forecast £83.85
Tricast £795.79
Trifecta £909.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Wellington Arch

SPOTLIGHT:

Indeevar Bleu

D Express:

Top Jimmy

The Guardian:

Emid'io Pepe

The Times:

Jet To Vegas

The Sun:

Joyeuse

LAMBOURN:

Hot Fuss

Daily Record:

Jazzy Matty

RP RATINGS:

Act Of Authority

Daily Mirror:

Top Jimmy

POSTDATA:

Wellington Arch

The Star:

Wellington Arch

Telegraph:

Indeevar Bleu

Daily Mail:

Indeevar Bleu