15.20
SoftWilliam Hill Radio Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 23 runners
Runners: 23 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 1 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Two bumpers wins in late 2023 (good to soft/soft) and mid-division in the Champion Bumper later that season; then absent until December 2025, when pulled up on hurdle debut; however, he was sent off favourite and may have needed that outing; wears first-time cheekpieces; not written off. |
11/1 |
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9th 19 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Edged home at Kelso (good to soft) and Aintree (soft) before coming up short in a Listed race won by Royal Infantry on heavy ground at Newbury; perhaps a future flagbearer for the yard but an unlikely winner of this. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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4 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip. |
8/1 |
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4 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip. |
8/1 |
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5th 1 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, lost position 8th, weakened on turn before last |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Soundly beaten on last two starts but those were Class 2 contests at Cheltenham and Kempton and this is a drop back in grade; this lightly raced 7yo had previously made a promising start to his chasing career, including a 2m4f win at Kempton, and he remains one to be interested in. |
3/1 |
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3rd 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Encouraging chase debut at Exeter then a convincing if narrow C&D win (good; has won on soft) in November, sealing the race between the last two; much lesser run at Cheltenham since (well behind Califet En Vol); may do much better back here. |
8/1 |
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8th 6 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Ridden out to win the novice handicap chase at Kempton (2m4f, good) on Boxing Day, building on his promising reappearance effort; appears to handle soft ground; this low-mileage 7yo looks likely to improve further over fences; enters calculations. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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5 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who comfortably won Wetherby novice hurdle (2m, soft) in December; just a respectable fourth of six on recent chase/handicap debut at Carlisle (2m, soft) but today's longer trip is likely to suit him and he probably still has potential. |
7/1 |
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4th 5 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
towards rear but went clear with winner on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out |
7/1 |
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4th 5 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 77-
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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3 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened quickly 2 out, pulled up approaching last |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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5th 9 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Two good-ground novice wins in 2024-25 (2m, 2m5f); stamina for 2m7f still about to be put to the test when unseating at Worcester exactly a year ago, but two runs after didn't advertise his staying credentials. |
20/1 |
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3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims. |
11/4 |
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3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Suffered two flops in his last three races but the latest was in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; both wins since December have been here (3m1f/3m4f), latterly in the 11-runner Grand National Trial that always takes some winning; if on a going day then he would have strong claims, for all that softer ground would be preferred. |
2/1 |
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8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Impressive in a useful handicap at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft) and, following a Doncaster flop, even better when he emerged on top in the Grand National Trial back at Haydock (extended 3m4f, good to soft); up another 6lb but little to prove regarding stamina and should have more to give. |
14/1 |
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1st 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Impressive when winning the Tommy Whittle here (extended 3m1f, soft) in December and on that evidence today's 10lb higher mark may not be beyond this unexposed 7yo; he's a lot better than he showed at Doncaster (3m, soft) three weeks ago but has something to prove following that flop. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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4th 6 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Gained his bumper and maiden hurdle wins at this time of year but doesn't obviously arrive in much form having pulled up in a handicap hurdle and chase since reappearing after wind surgery. |
16/1 |
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7 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Point/bumper/2m maiden hurdle winner; remains lightly raced but ran poorly on last month's seasonal/handicap hurdle debut (2m3f) and it's hard to know what to expect from him over this much longer trip on chase debut. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6th 4 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
1-5 over hurdles, the win gained in course maiden (2m4f, heavy) in January; flopped when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut the following month but could still have a good future over fences. |
3/1 |
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3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month; his respected trainer sends him straight over fences for his handicap debut and this unexposed 7yo could have a part to play. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Yet to finish out of the frame; below-par fourth at Windsor on reappearance but gave impression the outing was needed; one of the main players on peak form, which includes a C&D effort. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Showed promise on his first four starts (including on soft) then got off the mark when making all in a Market Rasen novice (2m, good to soft); on a line through the runner-up he's making his handicap debut off a fair mark, and this unexposed 6yo is open to improvement for his good yard. |
3/1 |
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23 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb
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23 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb
|
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Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Finished 18l behind Lulamba in the Arkle but may fare better in this rematch, with the return to further a likely plus; readily bagged Grade 2 honours at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the time before, enhancing his good strike-rate when racing beyond 2m. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Bled from nose when well held behind Steel Ally at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning a handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) and Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) on last two starts; needs a chunk of improvement to trouble the principals but he's straightforward, tactically versatile and a sound jumper. |
20/1 |
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1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Bled from the nose at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; just as effective at 2m4f and sets the standard for the others to aim at. |
4/6 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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1 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in April but has failed to complete twice since; needs to get back on track. |
11/2 |
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1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) in April but soon struggling when pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
9/1 |
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1 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler; got off the mark when overcoming some trouble in running to make a winning chase debut at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); up 4lb; should go well again. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7 (5) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way. |
16/1 |
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8th 5 (12) |
1st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different. |
20/1 |
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12th 11 (10) |
27th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences at third attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in December, and posted another good effort when third at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) last month; respected. |
10/11 |
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3rd 1 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 2-5 since wearing cheekpieces, the wins over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last April and over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) latest start; may show further improvement in this sphere; respected in the retained headgear. |
7/4 |
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4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Helped by cheekpieces when second and first in handicap and maiden company respectively over hurdles in the spring; drops in distance for chase debut and that's a concern. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 2 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
led, cajoled along before halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
100/30 |
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1st 4 |
30th Dec 2023 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
made all, set steady pace, pushed along over 2f out, went clear over 1f out, kept on well and went further clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, unchallenged |
10/11 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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4th 4 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
7/4 |
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4th 4 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
7/4 |
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1st 1 |
11th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, carried right 1st |
6/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
He could do with settling better now up in trip on his handicap debut and second stable start, and he wasn't at his best last time, but there was promise previously at up to 2m and he's a half-brother to useful 2m4f/3m winner Youcantcallherthat; interesting contender. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
He could do with settling better now up in trip on his handicap debut and second stable start, and he wasn't at his best last time, but there was promise previously at up to 2m and he's a half-brother to useful 2m4f/3m winner Youcantcallherthat; interesting contender. |
6/1 |
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6th 5 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 5th |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
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2nd 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
12/1 |
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2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in 2023; has yet to fulfil initial bumper promise and was pulled up a year ago on handicap debut (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on final start for Nicky Henderson; interesting to see what the new stable can do with him; market can guide. |
13/2 |
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3rd 3 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Irish maiden point winner in May 2023; with a top yard but came up short under Ben Sutton in his two bumpers and two hurdle races (both over an extended 2m4f) so he looks one of their lesser lights; unraced on soft. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Uttoxeter; yet to show the same level of form over fences in four starts but has come down in the weights and is dropped in grade; no forlorn hope. |
13/2 |
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3rd 1 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles at Uttoxeter, on good and good to soft; has mostly steered clear of slower ground and he's been no closer than 17l in three runs over fences. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Both hurdle wins at Uttoxeter, the latest a 2m4f handicap which never looked in doubt; raised 6lb and a 7lb claimer rode last time, but his trainer sees him as more of a chaser; considered. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6th 3 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Two wins at Carlisle in November 2024 (2m1f, soft/good to soft); mixed form since, including over fences; sound run back hurdling at Carlisle in March (2m1f, soft), but poor next time and has since had wind surgery; bit to prove. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 0st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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11th 8 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear, reminders and struggling 5f out, tailed off from over 3f out |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 0st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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8th 12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Went chasing last summer and he's won four times from 3m to 3m2f; now high in the ratings but still ran very well from the front at Carlisle last month (3m); unproven over this far and he does race up with the pace. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Perhaps in the grip of the assessor since the last of his four wins this term; Paddy Hanlon's 5lb claim may offer some help but this assignment looks difficult. |
14/1 |
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5th 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Made very good progress in second half of last year, with the last two of his four wins gained over C&D (soft; also suited by good); returned from ten-week break with very respectable effort in 0-130 grade at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month and might still be on the upgrade. |
11/4 |
Verdict
Paul Nicholls and Bryony Frost combined to win this 12 months ago and in the nicely bred SUPER SAINT they have another attractive candidate. The main danger could be The Northernlights who made a pleasing rules debut in a well-contested event at Cheltenham. Barlovento, Barrabooka and Western Harmony, representing the powerful stables of Murphy, McCain and Henderson respectively, are others to consider in an interesting contest.[Richard O’Brien]
Selections
LAMBOURN:
Western HarmonySPOTLIGHT:
Super SaintPOSTDATA:
BarloventoThe Guardian:
The NorthernlightsThe Times:
BarrabookaTelegraph:
Western HarmonyD Express:
Western HarmonyDaily Mirror:
Western HarmonyThe Sun:
Western HarmonyDaily Record:
Western HarmonyDaily Mail:
Super SaintThe Star:
Super Saint