April 21 / 16.37 Wincanton

16.37

Good

Season Close Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Season Close Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressed when a clearcut winner at Ascot (soft) on debut in November and returned there the following month to finish third in a good Listed race (good to soft); withdrawn from the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham due to soft ground; must have a major chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

15:17 Chepstow

Celtic Dino

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

A very useful novice hurdler last season and ran big race when third of 17 on handicap debut at Aintree festival (2m, good) in April, having been badly hampered in early stages and made up considerable ground from the rear; 5lb higher here but still has more to offer.

15/8

3rd

4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Celtic Dino

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds

15/2

3rd

4

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Celtic Dino

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds

15/2

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros 3yo who was all the rage in the betting at Hereford in November (good) and duly won as he liked, beating one who has since finished runner-up over hurdles; seems to be held in high regard and could be anything.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Taunton

Jackpot Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, not fluent 6th, lost second 3 out, soon struggling, went second before 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

10/11

2nd

2

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Taunton

Jackpot Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, not fluent 6th, lost second 3 out, soon struggling, went second before 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

10/11

4th

9

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

14:05 Newbury

Jackpot Des Bordes

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won a good-ground bumper in November last season and a novice at Taunton (2m, good to soft) one year later on his second start over hurdles; turned over when 4-6 back at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in December but he mostly jumped better and it was creditable form; needs extra for this handicap debut but early days and he has first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unplaced 5f-7f at 2yrs (RPR 49), is granddaughter of unraced sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Mujadil; the sire instils some stamina into the pedigree and he represents a good yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Washington Singer

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

Hadn't always looked straightforward so the new cheekpieces were probably a factor in his narrow defeat of an in-form rival at Plumpton (2m4f, good); still nicely treated off 3lb higher.

9/4

1st

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Washington Singer

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Maiden who has hinted at winning potential but last run at Taunton (3m, good) was a backward step as he didn't look straightforward; if the cheekpieces can focus his mind then the ability is there to take a hand.

6/1

5th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Washington Singer

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Chris Gordon

Still a maiden over hurdles but he came in a respectable fourth of 11 in 2m5f Kempton handicap 35 days ago; that form is working out well so he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark.

12/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,500euros yearling; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Bracepeth Belle; partnered by a 7lb claimer and likely best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Atowndown

10st 10lb

J: Cian Chester

T: Tom Weston

in touch with leaders, went fourth over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

100/1

4th

7

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Atowndown

10st 10lb

J: Cian Chester

T: Tom Weston

in touch with leaders, went fourth over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros foal; fourth foal; half-brother to winners El Champo (2m/2m3f hurdle) and Fia Fuinidh (2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Knockfierna; one of two newcomers for the yard and the booking of Sean Bowen bodes well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

9th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Kilos Kelos

10st 12lb

J: Cian Chester

T: Tom Weston

Ought to find his level in 2m hurdles if the pedigree is any guide, but didn't last home when fifth on last month's Wincanton bumper debut (1m7f, good) and might appreciate a little more time.

40/1

6th

5

9th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Kilos Kelos

10st 12lb

J: Cian Chester

T: Tom Weston

Ought to find his level in 2m hurdles if the pedigree is any guide, but didn't last home when fifth on last month's Wincanton bumper debut (1m7f, good) and might appreciate a little more time.

40/1

5th

9

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Kilos Kelos

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Weston

held up in rear, headway 5f out, briefly went fourth 3f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam point winner, half-sister to useful winners Tudor City (1m-1m4f Flat/2m hurdle) and Our Monty (2m1f Flat/2m1f-3m4f jumps); with a yard that does well in bumpers and needs checking in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:25 Plumpton

Steel Dancer

10st 11lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

midfield, bad mistake 1st, soon lost ground, in rear and struggling before 10th, pulled up before 3 out

12/1

9

11th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:25 Plumpton

Steel Dancer

10st 11lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

midfield, bad mistake 1st, soon lost ground, in rear and struggling before 10th, pulled up before 3 out

12/1

6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:50 Plumpton

Steel Dancer

11st 3lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Very little to latch on to so far, in a bumper and three qualifying events; handicaps should offer more scope, especially if fitting a tongue-tie helps.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-4

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 10l at Chepstow last April but was only eighth in a field of nine and he didn't really improve on that at Fontwell (heavy).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Holy Legend

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Just four starts over fences and, after finishing tailed off in the first and refusing in the second, he showed he might be getting the hang of things when sixth of ten at Exeter (2m3f, good; weakened) last month; needs to take another step forward but that's not out of the question.

20/1

6th

6

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Holy Legend

10st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Maiden hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences, refusing two runs back; opposable.

25/1

5th

5

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Holy Legend

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Alexandra Dunn

Maiden hurdler who has failed to take to chasing, refusing at the second fence in 2m2f handicap here last month; best left alone.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 131 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on heavy ground here in December but went off at only 4-1 and encounters very different conditions this time; interesting to see if backers return, especially with the yard doubly represented.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Dark Material

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out

25/1

6th

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Dark Material

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out

25/1

5th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:50 Taunton

Dark Material

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

chased clear leader, headway and in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out

100/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when tailed off on good to soft at Kempton a month ago and headgear is soon turned to.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Diamond Deceiver

10st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Harriet Brown

always behind

100/1

9th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Diamond Deceiver

10st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Harriet Brown

always behind

100/1

15th

14

16th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton

Diamond Deceiver

10st 7lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

£5,500 2yo; first foal of a 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner; stable is 0-10 in bumpers; others preferred.

100/1

Form: B

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brought down on the home turn at Taunton last month when an 11-1 chance; probably best watched after that unfortunate debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Exmoor Plum

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

always behind

14/1

10th

6

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:37 Wincanton

Exmoor Plum

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

always behind

14/1

8

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Exmoor Plum

10st 9lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

took keen hold, held up in rear on inner

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.67
Trifecta £18.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Dino

WEST COUNTRY:

Jackpot Des Bordes

Telegraph:

Jackpot Des Bordes

D Express:

Jackpot Des Bordes

Daily Record:

Jackpot Des Bordes

RP RATINGS:

Celtic Dino

POSTDATA:

Celtic Dino

The Times:

Celtic Dino

Daily Mirror:

Celtic Dino

The Star:

Celtic Dino