April 10 / 16.55 Chepstow

16.55

Good To Soft

First Cafes Daniel Lewis Litter Champion Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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First Cafes Daniel Lewis Litter Champion Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper-winning sister to high-class jumper Time For Rupert; shaped with significant promise before weakening into fifth of 15 on debut at Warwick (soft; 2-1 favourite) in December but his stablemate Isaac Des Obeaux appeals more here.
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4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Dont Tell Su

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

On workable mark if judged on last season's hurdling form at around 2m4f for Paul Nicholls but his chasing debut last March was underwhelming and his finishing effort on seasonal/stable debut in December (favourite) was very disappointing; upped in trip here; has a point to prove.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to two French jumps winners (one useful) but failed to justify his prominence in the betting when well-held fourth on debut at Bangor (good to soft) and needs to take a big step forward here.
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5th

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Vincenzo

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved.

11/4

1st

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Vincenzo

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again.

2/1

2nd

8

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Vincenzo

10st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made winning Irish point debut in November (yielding ground) and was bought for £80,000 the following month; new stable has good strike-rate in bumpers (17%); no surprise if he features.
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3rd

2

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

3m 3f 208y

Class 4

17:13 Ffos Las

Yes Day

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Capitalised on a reduced mark when ending a losing run in 3m2f handicap chase at Fontwell last month; up 5lb but form has been franked so he's a player for yard among the winners.

7/4

1st

1

22nd Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

16:32 Fontwell

Yes Day

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Not firing on all cylinders this season but was second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (about 3m1f, good) in July and should find this easier than the 0-120 race he contested at Worcester last month; continues to slip down the weights; probably won't be far away.

5/2

4th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Worcester

Yes Day

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's on a reduced mark and has been in pretty good heart since these blinkers went on; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win since March 2025, and a longer trip is probably preference.

13/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when rallying to win soft-ground Irish point in October, after which he changed hands for £80,000; has Flat winners in his pedigree and his new trainer has a good strike-rate in bumpers (17%), so he looks a very good candidate for this type of race.
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2nd

2

1st Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Law Of Supply

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Successful on his first two starts over fences at Worcester (2m7f) and Ascot (3m) late in 2024; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since but not disgraced when second of five at Wincanton (3m1f) in April; needs to hit the ground running on his return.

3/1

2nd

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Law Of Supply

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Dual chase winner (2m7f/3m) in autumn of 2024; lightly raced since but he was disputing third when he fell at the last at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December; returns after another break but conditions should be fine and he's now 1lb lower than for his last win; respected.

2/1

Form: 3

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a family Emma Lavelle knows very well and made promising debut when third of nine at Fontwell (good) six weeks ago; probably needs to better that performance here, but has potential.
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7

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

15:26 Stratford

Two To Tango

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Emma Lavelle

Not yet proven over this far but ran quite well when third (albeit well held in the end) at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in August and is now back on same mark as for narrow course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; no surprise if he features.

13/2

3rd

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 4

19:00 Fontwell

Two To Tango

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Emma Lavelle

Needs to rebound from a poor run in June but has largely consistent record since switched to fences last autumn and seems versatile regarding trip; raced mainly on good ground but handles good to soft; could have a say.

8/1

4th

3

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Two To Tango

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Emma Lavelle

In the frame all six starts since switch to chasing in the autumn, including course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; ran big race when second (albeit well held in the end) over 2m5f here last month; strong claims if stamina holds out over this longer trip.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made low-key start to rules career when beaten about 34l at Warwick (soft) last month but last spring's Irish point debut was quite promising and his top stable generally does very well in bumpers.
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1

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Jemura

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Placed on handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m5f soft) in January but his subsequent chasing debut was underwhelming and he was pulled up when switched back to hurdles and tried in cheekpieces this month; now back over fences with blinkers fitted; remains unexposed but has a point to prove.

8/1

1

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Jemura

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Placed on handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m5f soft) in January but his subsequent chasing debut was underwhelming and he was pulled up when switched back to hurdles and tried in cheekpieces this month; now back over fences with blinkers fitted; remains unexposed but has a point to prove.

8/1

5

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

15:00 Exeter

Jemura

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was placed on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in January; rather disappointing when upped to 3m1f for chasing debut the following month and now sports cheekpieces but could still have potential.

7/1

Form: 13 CD BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to the stable's top-class staying chaser Clan Des Obeaux and displayed a good attitude to make winning debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; raced too freely and was shade disappointing when well-held third here on Boxing Day (soft) but still considered.
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4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Made a bad mistake on penultimate outing but he won starts either side and latest was the 4m2f Midlands National at Uttoxeter (soft) in which he was always prominent and asserted by 8l on run-in, with Git Maker in third; up 7lb but his only attempt at a marathon trip brought a clear career best.

9/1

1st

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Beat none other than Haiti Couleurs over hurdles; their respective careers have headed in very different directions and this 8yo is only 1-7 over fences, the win coming in a small field at Exeter two runs back (3m, heavy); since then he lost his position after a bad mistake at Wincanton (3m2f); may yet have more to offer over an extreme distance such as this but he certainly needs it.

11/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second living foal; dam fourth in a bumper, half-sister to bumper and high-class jumps winner Midnight Shadow; stable 0-21 in bumpers during last five seasons.
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1st

7

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:04 Fontwell

Holy Legend

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Maiden prior to his marked improvement over fences (on good ground) this May-September, including three wins and the first was at this track; he didn't fare so well at Uttoxeter 11 days ago but that was still up with his best form; not dismissed.

5/1

4th

5

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Holy Legend

11st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1211 (on good ground) this term, the last two wins at Worcester (2m4f/2m); climbing the weights but possibly has further improvement in him.

100/30

1st

2

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:03 Worcester

Holy Legend

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Justified good support when off the mark over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in May and, after a solid second next time, doubled his tally over 2m4f here last time despite meeting interference; up 6lb and comes back in trip but he's open to further progress and this looks a good opportunity.

Evs

10/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper winner and a brother to another; found one just too strong when warm favourite for modest four-runner race at Exeter (good) in February and appears to have more on his plate here.
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5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:13 Newton Abbot

Hour Star

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky.

10/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:13 Newton Abbot

Hour Star

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky.

10/1

3rd

4

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:10 Chepstow

Hour Star

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

With a good stable but has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle, the last twice in low-grade handicaps; remains a risky option.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £33.41
Trifecta £172.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Two To Tango

WEST COUNTRY:

Isaac Des Obeaux

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Of Supply

POSTDATA:

Two To Tango

The Times:

Two To Tango

The Guardian:

Two To Tango

Daily Mirror:

Two To Tango

Daily Mail:

Isaac Des Obeaux

D Express:

Isaac Des Obeaux

The Sun:

Isaac Des Obeaux

Daily Record:

Isaac Des Obeaux

Telegraph:

Law Of Supply

The Star:

Law Of Supply