November 16 / 12.35 Cheltenham

12.35

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JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £45560
  • 2m 0f 87y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slow burner on the Flat but developed into a useful stayer for James Fanshawe; looks a nice prospect for juvenile hurdles after winning without much fuss at Wincanton (1m7f, good; up with the pace) and the runner-up was of similar Flat ability; half-brother to Burdett Road who won this last year for the same connections.
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1

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

East India Dock

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; respectable efforts off 8lb higher when sixth of 20 in the Ascot Stakes and Northumberland Plate in June; freshened up since; needs improvement to win at this level.

5/1

6th

4

(14)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

East India Dock

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; sixth off this 8lb higher mark at Royal Ascot (2m4f) was right up with that form and he's a player if this AW surface (sole race on one was as 2yo, finished last) proves suitable.

6/1

6th

7

(18)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

East India Dock

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat in 15-runner Chester Cup (2m2f, good) over five weeks ago, never far away before strength of stamina took him to the front inside the final 1f; below-form outsider last April/June on his only two starts on good to firm (one at this meeting); up 8lb since Chester but may well be capable of another advance if the ground is okay.

9/2

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11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 13S1O2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles at Auteuil (very soft) and made a positive start for this yard when going down narrowly to a stablemate of East India Dock in a good-ground Listed race at Wetherby where Torrent was back in third; again has a penalty he could do without but has each-way claims.
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5th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Static

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won at about 2m3f at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) and the combination of a deep race and the drop back to 2m found him out at Aintree; better expected here off what should still be a realistic mark.

10/1

11th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Static

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

On a hat-trick after 2m3f wins at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) under Charlie Maggs last month but the fact he failed to win at around 2m on his first ten starts in Britain hardly boosts confidence in him for this drop back in trip.

18/1

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Static

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

It was a Class 4 he won at Haydock (good to soft; raced prominently) but that was his first time over this far since arriving from France and he's a willing partner; Charlie Maggs rides again off a 5lb higher mark.

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 12123 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Likeably consistent in five runs over hurdles but limitations seemingly exposed the last twice, latterly finishing 3.5l behind Static; will do well to beat him and others in here unless cheekpieces trigger something.
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5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Torrent

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024; has drawn a blank since but he's on a reduced mark and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) three weeks; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Torrent

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024 but has been unable to get his head in front since; his mark continues to drop and cheekpieces are back on replacing a visor; best watched.

12/1

6th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Torrent

11st 8lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

2-15 over hurdles; winless this campaign but it started quite well and the third at Sandown in December was in a first-time visor that now returns having been missing the last twice; on a fair mark if factoring in Murray Dodd's claim; could stage a revival.

20/1

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two low-grade Flat handicaps (1m/1m4f) for Gavin Cromwell and finished runner-up in a big field on hurdling debut at Galway (yielding to soft; good ground won't be a problem); perhaps a negative that Cromwell let him go (fetched 21,000euros at a recent sale) but, on Flat form, he's of similar ability to Prairie Angel.
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2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 12lb

J: Sgt Nick Oliver

T: Syd Hosie

Won two juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton last season but largely disappointing in handicaps for new stable this term, albeit not running badly when fifth at Taunton (2m, good) this month; needs to up his game.

7/1

5th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Moutarde

12st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

On a losing run but was perhaps ridden too aggressively (in a visor) when pulled up in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle in January; yard is going really well so this C&D winner could bounce back off a reduced mark with headgear now dispensed with.

25/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; didn't run too badly in a first-time visor at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) but may have been flattered by how that race panned out (soon led); others perhaps safer.

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Serious improver on Flat for Michael Bell in 2024, winning four of five handicaps at up to 1m5f; the form of his hurdle win at Chepstow (good to soft; first run in these colours) is already looking dodgy but he jumped well and would probably have benefited from a truer gallop; JP McManus recruits well and this one is by no means dismissed despite a stiffer assignment.
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8th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

My Noble Lord

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Back down in grade with blinkers tried he registered a second chase win when 6l to the good at Bangor (2m4f, good); 6lb rise has elevated him to a career-high mark but it was comfortable last time.

6/1

1st

3

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

My Noble Lord

11st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) and subsequent defeats have come in better races than this; didn't run at all badly in the latest at Kelso (2m5f); back down in grade and with blinkers given a go, he's feared.

9/2

6th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

My Noble Lord

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) on his third chase start; disappointing since but this 5yo isn't written off today; won on good to soft ground on the Flat.

7/1

Form: 83-43

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to win on Flat (0-3) in Europe and 0-4 over hurdles in France, yet did chase home respected opposition in a Grade 3 at Auteuil when last seen in May and that run entitles her to a second look having changed hands for 80,000euros; runner-up in a Flat race on sole previous start on good ground.
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6th

4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Irisante

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Opening mark looked harsh but she's tumbled down the weights; hasn't been able to capitalise on that, however, and was tailed off on her chase debut at Wetherby (about 2m3f, soft) in December; drop in trip and return to hurdles might help but she's risky.

16/1

6th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Worcester

Irisante

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Third of six in Grade 3 for 3yo fillies in France in May 2024; however, unable to tap into that promise in Britain subsequently and now 0-12; makes handicap debut and others have more compelling claims.

15/2

3

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Irisante

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Made the frame in a Grade 3 fillies' hurdle in France last spring (2m1f, very soft) but last season's British form was underwhelming (albeit she was placed twice), and she suffered a heavy defeat in February on latest outing; not an easy one to predict here.

4/1

Form: 311F D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Competitive Flat form at up to 1m4f; improved on hurdle debut when winning his next two starts and was just 11-4 for a Listed race at Wetherby two weeks ago only to come down at the fourth; jumps well in the main and has a nice level of experience behind him.
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3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Model Approach

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Beaten a combined 70l in two soft-ground starts over fences but he won his third hurdle race when picking up a 12-runner Ffos Las handicap (2m, good) off this mark nine days ago; 5lb well in on handicap marks if he can transfer that form to chasing and there should be no ground excuses this time.

3/1

1st

11

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well treated if going back far enough but achieved little for current yard, over hurdles and fences; finished last of three on final run.

25/1

3rd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on best hurdles form but his record for current yard leaves a lot to be desired; switch to fences made no difference last time; the weakest contender.

8/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inferior to some of these on the Flat and it was a ropey maiden hurdle that he took apart at Sedgefield (good; long odds-on); others may have his measure unless able to raise his game further.
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4th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Continuance

12st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time winner over hurdles and nothing wrong with his most recent efforts in handicaps at top tracks; every chance provided he's straight enough after a lengthy break.

5/1

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:10 Plumpton

Continuance

12st 1lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Fair Flat racer who was 3-6 during first season over hurdles, the last two wins gained from the front in handicaps (2m/2m1f); well beaten when upped in grade at Cheltenham in April and absent since but may still have more to offer.

13/2

Form: P4

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor Flat form and on hurdle debut (pulled up) for Joseph O'Brien; did shape better on first run for this stable when a 9l fourth at Listowel but that's no real advertisement for today's prospects.
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3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

11-race maiden who has yet to make the frame under either code; hasn't progressed from a respectable second run over hurdles (beaten 9l) but handicaps are now a more feasible option; the market may guide.

20/1

7th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

My Mate Tony

11st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

towards rear, some headway on inner before 2 out, soon no impression

28/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only defeat in her last five races came when third to Moutarde (who received 2lb) over 1m4f in September; followed that with two 1m4f wins (modest races) before doubling her hurdling tally when justifying favouritism at Down Royal (good to yielding); that was winnable but it was straightforward; only one filly has won this race in the last decade but has claims.
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6th

8

(4)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Prairie Angel

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sister to the trainer's useful and versatile seven-time winner Prairie Dancer; stable has made an excellent start to 2024 at this venue; merits respect.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £7.73
Tricast £126.04
Trifecta £73.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

East India Dock

The Guardian:

Prairie Angel

D Express:

My Noble Lord

WEST COUNTRY:

Continuance

Daily Mail:

Prairie Angel

Daily Record:

Prairie Angel

RP RATINGS:

East India Dock

TOPSPEED:

East India Dock

POSTDATA:

East India Dock

The Times:

East India Dock

Telegraph:

East India Dock

Daily Mirror:

East India Dock

The Sun:

East India Dock

The Star:

East India Dock