16.25

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

20/1

Form: —

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Half-brother to useful hurdler Royal Bonsai and things may click at some point, but he was well beaten at 14-1 on debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) and lots of improvement is needed now in a tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15	11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1	14:30 Aintree Josh The Boss 11st 0lb J: Mr Jamie Neild T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Novice chaser who has several pieces of sound form at up to 2m4f this season, including a second at Aintree; however, below that level in major handicaps in two of his last three starts, seeming a non-stayer at Doncaster (soft) in the sole 3m attempt; stamina to prove back up in trip.	16/1
7	28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1	15:45 Newbury Josh The Boss 10st 12lb J: Mr Jamie Neild T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Fairly useful novice chaser who scored easily at Doncaster in November and has performed creditably off current mark twice since, albeit failed to justify favouritism when sent up to Newcastle (2m4f) last time; goes into deeper waters at this level.	11/1
2nd 5	21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3	15:58 Newcastle Josh The Boss 11st 6lb J: Mr Jamie Neild T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Always ridden by Jamie Neild; walked over on his second chase assignment and easily made all in four-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November; another big run from the front when second of five at Aintree (2m4f) next time, before his first attempt at 3m did not work out in a Grade 3 handicap four weeks ago; he should be of renewed interest back at 2m4f.	4/1

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15

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

11st 0lb

Novice chaser who has several pieces of sound form at up to 2m4f this season, including a second at Aintree; however, below that level in major handicaps in two of his last three starts, seeming a non-stayer at Doncaster (soft) in the sole 3m attempt; stamina to prove back up in trip.

16/1

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

10st 12lb

Fairly useful novice chaser who scored easily at Doncaster in November and has performed creditably off current mark twice since, albeit failed to justify favouritism when sent up to Newcastle (2m4f) last time; goes into deeper waters at this level.

11/1

2nd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:58 Newcastle

11st 6lb

Always ridden by Jamie Neild; walked over on his second chase assignment and easily made all in four-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November; another big run from the front when second of five at Aintree (2m4f) next time, before his first attempt at 3m did not work out in a Grade 3 handicap four weeks ago; he should be of renewed interest back at 2m4f.

4/1

5th

2

Beep Beep Burrow

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Third foal; dam unraced half-sister to five winners, notably useful 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Shannon Bridge; his in-form trainer does well in bumpers and he's an interesting contender on debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2	3rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4	13:05 Carlisle Beep Beep Burrow 11st 0lb J: Henry Brooke T: Jedd O’Keeffe	Quite promising bumper debut when fifth of 13 at Doncaster (good) in January but his next two bumper runs were very disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this seasonal/hurdle debut.	14/1
9th 4	24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5	17:07 Hexham Beep Beep Burrow 11st 2lb J: Conor O’Farrell T: Jedd O’Keeffe	Made an encouraging start when fifth of 13 at Doncaster (2m, good) in January but he was pulled up in similar conditions there (2-1 favourite) the following month; was reported to have lost his action in that race and he comes with risks attached after that.	14/1
2	22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5	16:45 Doncaster Beep Beep Burrow 11st 2lb J: Conor O’Farrell T: Jedd O’Keeffe	took keen hold, midfield	5/2

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5th

2

3rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

11st 0lb

Quite promising bumper debut when fifth of 13 at Doncaster (good) in January but his next two bumper runs were very disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this seasonal/hurdle debut.

14/1

9th

4

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

11st 2lb

Made an encouraging start when fifth of 13 at Doncaster (2m, good) in January but he was pulled up in similar conditions there (2-1 favourite) the following month; was reported to have lost his action in that race and he comes with risks attached after that.

14/1

2

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

11st 2lb

took keen hold, midfield

5/2

6th

12

Elusive Enemy

J: Jack Tudor

T: Tom Weston

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

8,000euros foal; first foal; dam placed at 2m-2m3f over hurdles (RPR 108), half-sister to useful hurdle winner; a watching brief is advised on debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4	23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5	18:30 Taunton Elusive Enemy 11st 4lb J: James Turner T: Alexander Gibbons	Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.	33/1
4	23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5	18:30 Taunton Elusive Enemy 11st 4lb J: James Turner T: Alexander Gibbons	Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.	33/1
6	5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5	17:15 Newton Abbot Elusive Enemy 11st 5lb J: Philip Armson T: Alexander Gibbons	0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more.	25/1

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4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

11st 4lb

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

11st 4lb

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

6

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

11st 5lb

0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more.

25/1

7th

14

Just Chasing May

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

15,000euros yearling, £80,000 2yo; second foal; half-brother to Swiss Flat winner, dam unplaced, from talented family; trainer 4-13 (31%) in bumpers this season and he's an interesting newcomer, especially if attracting market support.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 1	5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5	19:00 Worcester Just Chasing May 11st 10lb J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat.	11/10
7	31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4	14:10 Worcester Just Chasing May 11st 7lb J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere.	5/1
1st 10	25th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5	17:05 Worcester Just Chasing May 11st 3lb J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar.	12/1

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Starting price

1st

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

11st 10lb

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat.

11/10

7

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

11st 7lb

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere.

5/1

1st

10

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

11st 3lb

Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar.

12/1

8th

10

Mug Bookies

J: Danny Burton

T: Joe Ponting

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Half-sister to two useful winners and she was a promising fifth of 14 at Wetherby (2m, soft; 20-1) on last month's debut; that looked a warm race and she's open to improvement on this second start; one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 10	28th Jan 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5	16:25 Doncaster Mug Bookies 10st 9lb J: Danny Burton T: Joe Ponting	Half-sister to two useful winners and she was a promising fifth of 14 at Wetherby (2m, soft; 20-1) on last month's debut; that looked a warm race and she's open to improvement on this second start; one to consider.	12/1
5th 16	27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5	15:20 Wetherby Mug Bookies 10st 9lb J: Danny Burton T: Joe Ponting	prominent on inner	50/1

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Starting price

8th

10

28th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

10st 9lb

Half-sister to two useful winners and she was a promising fifth of 14 at Wetherby (2m, soft; 20-1) on last month's debut; that looked a warm race and she's open to improvement on this second start; one to consider.

12/1

5th

16

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

10st 9lb

prominent on inner

50/1

9th

15

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

3,000euros foal, £19,000 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful German/French Flat winner; trainer has very healthy 23% strike-rate here in the past five seasons and the betting could be informative on debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 3	16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3	17:45 Aintree Tedley 11st 4lb J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.	6/1
5th 3	16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3	17:45 Aintree Tedley 11st 4lb J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.	6/1
5th 2	21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3	14:30 Newbury Tedley 11st 9lb J: Jamie Brace T: Nigel Twiston-Davies	Has done well since switched to this discipline (winning twice) and his blowouts have come in strong races, latterly in the 2m4f Greatwood Gold Cup here three weeks ago; more exposed than some in here and he's unraced past 2m5f, but can be competitive off this mark.	6/1

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5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury