14.40

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Philip Hobbs

20/1

Form: 44-1U4

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict

Switch to chasing has not gone well the last twice; largely progressive over hurdles and won a competitive handicap at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) on last attempt in this sphere; 10lb higher mark demands more.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
0 1	4th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2	15:15 Ascot Camprond 12st 0lb J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in March, 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; 4lb higher today but chief concern is that the Coral Cup is the only time he really fired last season.	20/1
15th 3	14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1	14:20 Aintree Camprond 11st 11lb J: Aidan Coleman T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Returned to form with close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) last month, where he was 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; close second of 22 at this meeting in 2021 (2m, good to soft) and he's a strong contender despite a 5lb rise since last time.	11/2
3rd 18	15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1	14:50 Cheltenham Camprond 11st 1lb J: Aidan Coleman T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Fourth in two major handicaps here last term, including this race when soft ground might not have been ideal; won well in a good handicap at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) next time; failed to shine this winter, chasing initially, but he is 2lb lower than this time last year; headed the recent betting.	9/1

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0

1

4th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

12st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

Close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in March, 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; 4lb higher today but chief concern is that the Coral Cup is the only time he really fired last season.

20/1

15th

3

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

11st 11lb

J: Aidan Coleman

Returned to form with close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) last month, where he was 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; close second of 22 at this meeting in 2021 (2m, good to soft) and he's a strong contender despite a 5lb rise since last time.

11/2

3rd

18

15th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Cheltenham

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

11st 1lb

J: Aidan Coleman

Fourth in two major handicaps here last term, including this race when soft ground might not have been ideal; won well in a good handicap at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) next time; failed to shine this winter, chasing initially, but he is 2lb lower than this time last year; headed the recent betting.

9/1

2

Pentland Hills

J: Nathan Brennan

T: Nicky Henderson

25/1

Form: 29/14F

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict

Reverts to hurdles having hit the deck on latest chase start (2m5f); smart on his day (won the 2019 Triumph) but not seen in this sphere since 2020 and still has something to prove beyond 2m1f.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15th 1	17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2	14:05 Cheltenham Pentland Hills 12st 0lb J: Nico de Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	in rear throughout, outpaced 7th	12/1
15th 1	17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2	14:05 Cheltenham Pentland Hills 12st 0lb J: Nico de Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	in rear throughout, outpaced 7th	12/1
2	2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2	13:42 Kelso Pentland Hills 11st 9lb J: Nico de Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	Lightly raced, with mixed fortunes, since winning the Triumph Hurdle in March 2019; however, he returned from latest layoff with good second to Serious Operator at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and may be able to build on that; one to consider.	6/1

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15th

1

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

12st 0lb

in rear throughout, outpaced 7th

12/1

15th

1

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

12st 0lb

in rear throughout, outpaced 7th

12/1

2

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

11st 9lb

Lightly raced, with mixed fortunes, since winning the Triumph Hurdle in March 2019; however, he returned from latest layoff with good second to Serious Operator at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and may be able to build on that; one to consider.

6/1

4

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

11/1

Form: 11P-32

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict

Couple of sound efforts upped to 2m4f in the autumn, latest at Newbury (good) behind Red Risk; 3-3 on soft or worse; has low mileage and may do better still for his major connections; one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 17	30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y	16:50 Punchestown Petit Tonnerre 11st 2lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Out of form since his 16-1 win in this race last year; possibly back on a competitive mark now, only 3lb higher than 12 months ago; however, needs to step up on the form of his Aintree run.	10/1
7th 10	9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1	16:40 Aintree Petit Tonnerre 10st 12lb J: Kevin Brogan T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Soundly beaten ninth in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and tailed off on his last three starts; however, the return to better ground can help and he won a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) last May; on a handy mark judged on that Irish form and he's not discounted.	20/1
5th 2	21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2	15:40 Chepstow Petit Tonnerre 11st 8lb J: Kevin Brogan T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Beat 22 rivals to win at Punchestown festival (2m, yielding) last May but looked out of sorts on both appearances since returning from a break in November and needs to turn a corner.	10/1

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13th

17

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Out of form since his 16-1 win in this race last year; possibly back on a competitive mark now, only 3lb higher than 12 months ago; however, needs to step up on the form of his Aintree run.

10/1

7th

10

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Soundly beaten ninth in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and tailed off on his last three starts; however, the return to better ground can help and he won a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) last May; on a handy mark judged on that Irish form and he's not discounted.

20/1

5th

2

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 2

15:40 Chepstow

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beat 22 rivals to win at Punchestown festival (2m, yielding) last May but looked out of sorts on both appearances since returning from a break in November and needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5

Cobblers Dream

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

12/1

Form: 120-22 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Well-held second in two chase runs this term; mostly progressive as a novice hurdler last season, including a comfortable win (off 10lb lower) in this race on soft; removal of usual hood is the question mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
0 5	2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2	13:40 Newbury Cobblers Dream 11st 5lb J: Jack Quinlan T: Ben Case	prominent	12/1
3rd 3	13th Nov 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2	15:00 Kempton Cobblers Dream 11st 3lb J: Jonathan Burke T: Ben Case	Won Lanzarote over C&D (soft) in good style in January 2022 and began last season with two very respectable chase runs, but absent since pulled up in gruelling Lanzarote this year; hard to tell where we are with him at the moment.	7/1

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0

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

11st 5lb

prominent

12/1

3rd

3

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

11st 3lb

Won Lanzarote over C&D (soft) in good style in January 2022 and began last season with two very respectable chase runs, but absent since pulled up in gruelling Lanzarote this year; hard to tell where we are with him at the moment.

7/1

6

Quinta Do Mar

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

12/1

Form: F00-51

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict

All out to win at Fontwell (2m1f, good) two months ago; performing respectably (disputing third) when a final-flight faller in this contest last year; holds frame possibilities off same mark, barring a mishap.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2	7th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3	14:50 Ludlow Quinta Do Mar 12st 0lb J: David Bass T: Ben Pauling	Has run here just the once and it was a win, over hurdles in 2021; 1-4 over fences last term and ran well (after wind surgery) back over hurdles on reappearance this season, before a heavy defeat in hot race last month; back chasing today, probably in need of a career best.	7/1
16th 6	13th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2	14:42 Kempton Quinta Do Mar 11st 6lb J: Beau Morgan T: Ben Pauling	Ran respectably at Exeter on seasonal debut; disputing third place when final-flight faller in this race in 2022 but folded tamely in it last year; more exposed than many of these rivals.	16/1
3rd 1	21st Dec 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 3	14:25 Exeter Quinta Do Mar 12st 0lb J: Kielan Woods T: Ben Pauling	Mixed hurdling with chasing last season, winning in both disciplines; had wind operation during his break but he's on a tough mark and would prefer good ground.	10/1

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2

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

12st 0lb

Has run here just the once and it was a win, over hurdles in 2021; 1-4 over fences last term and ran well (after wind surgery) back over hurdles on reappearance this season, before a heavy defeat in hot race last month; back chasing today, probably in need of a career best.

7/1

16th

6

13th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

11st 6lb

Ran respectably at Exeter on seasonal debut; disputing third place when final-flight faller in this race in 2022 but folded tamely in it last year; more exposed than many of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

1

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

12st 0lb

Mixed hurdling with chasing last season, winning in both disciplines; had wind operation during his break but he's on a tough mark and would prefer good ground.

10/1

7

Stag Horn

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

16/1

Form: 11P8- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict

Won the Leamington at Warwick on this day 12 months ago, taking hurdles record to 2-2; exposed in a couple of 3m Grade 1 races subsequently; drops in class but lacks recent match practice (absent for nine months).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2	18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3	13:50 Uttoxeter Stag Horn 11st 12lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Archie Watson	disputed lead, led before 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed and weakened approaching last	9/1
2nd 3	28th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 3	14:15 Catterick Stag Horn 11st 0lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Archie Watson	Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick last season and predictably struggled in Grade 1 company afterwards; didn't run much of a race on his reappearance in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f handicap) but he's clearly a strong contender at this level if taking to fences; has won on fast ground.	2/1
7	14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2	14:40 Kempton Stag Horn 11st 2lb J: Nick Scholfield T: Archie Watson	Won the Leamington at Warwick on this day 12 months ago, taking hurdles record to 2-2; exposed in a couple of 3m Grade 1 races subsequently; drops in class but lacks recent match practice (absent for nine months).	16/1

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Starting price

4th

2

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

11st 12lb

disputed lead, led before 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed and weakened approaching last

9/1

2nd

3

28th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 3

11st 0lb

Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick last season and predictably struggled in Grade 1 company afterwards; didn't run much of a race on his reappearance in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f handicap) but he's clearly a strong contender at this level if taking to fences; has won on fast ground.

2/1

7

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

11st 2lb

Won the Leamington at Warwick on this day 12 months ago, taking hurdles record to 2-2; exposed in a couple of 3m Grade 1 races subsequently; drops in class but lacks recent match practice (absent for nine months).

16/1

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8

Harbour Lake

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alan King

12/1

Form: B1-134 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict

Solid record in handicaps this term, winning at Market Rasen (2m4f) then making the frame twice, including in the Greatwood despite 2m looking too sharp; acts on soft; not fully exposed; remains of interest.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 2	9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	12:45 Haydock Harbour Lake 11st 10lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Alan King	Won by a neck in this race (good) last year off 1lb lower, having been third in it the year before; 33-1 sixth at Aintree last month suggested he's working his way back to that level, so has to be considered seriously.	8/1
6th 4	11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1	13:20 Aintree Harbour Lake 11st 9lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Alan King	Won a good prize at Haydock (3m, good) last May; pulled up on return to action there in November but better when fourth of seven to Ma Shantou at Cheltenham (3m, good) on New Year's Day; being eased another 2lb can only help this C&D scorer but he requires a big career best as a 10yo.	28/1
1st 1	10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2	13:00 Haydock Harbour Lake 12st 0lb J: Tom Cannon T: Alan King	Pulled up (bled from the nose) at Cheltenham Festival in March but quickly bounced back with creditable second to Long Draw there (3m, good) last month; on a tough mark now but was placed in this race last year and probably won't be far away.	9/1

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Starting price

13th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

11st 10lb

Won by a neck in this race (good) last year off 1lb lower, having been third in it the year before; 33-1 sixth at Aintree last month suggested he's working his way back to that level, so has to be considered seriously.

8/1

6th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

11st 9lb

Won a good prize at Haydock (3m, good) last May; pulled up on return to action there in November but better when fourth of seven to Ma Shantou at Cheltenham (3m, good) on New Year's Day; being eased another 2lb can only help this C&D scorer but he requires a big career best as a 10yo.

28/1

1st

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12st 0lb

Pulled up (bled from the nose) at Cheltenham Festival in March but quickly bounced back with creditable second to Long Draw there (3m, good) last month; on a tough mark now but was placed in this race last year and probably won't be far away.

9/1

9

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Kim Bailey

50/1

Form: 123F35 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict

Ran well for a long way at Cheltenham (3m) last month when returned to hurdles following a brief spell back over fences; however, appears to have a tough task off current mark in this major prize.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 4	25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4	15:47 Uttoxeter Shantou Express 11st 13lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	Five-time hurdle winner; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when very respectable third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) this month but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.	12/1
3rd 5	1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4	19:48 Stratford Shantou Express 11st 8lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	5-32 over hurdles (2m-3m2f), including on good to firm; first run back from a break in April was encouraging but he's gone backwards since and has to be forgiven a poor effort latest; on a fair mark if first-time cheekpieces help.	14/1
7th 1	7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4	17:25 Worcester Shantou Express 12st 2lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	Possible to say he's been temptingly handicapped for a while now, but dropping into a 0-110 here for just the second time; some hope if getting a less contested lead than last time (C&D), which isn't a given.	12/1

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10th

4

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

Five-time hurdle winner; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when very respectable third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) this month but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.

12/1

3rd

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:48 Stratford

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

5-32 over hurdles (2m-3m2f), including on good to firm; first run back from a break in April was encouraging but he's gone backwards since and has to be forgiven a poor effort latest; on a fair mark if first-time cheekpieces help.

14/1

7th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester