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- Prize money: £4683.56
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.80
- Place: £4.30
Form: 765470
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Strike-rate of 6-17 over hurdles and the latest of those wins was off a 3lb higher mark; however, there's been pretty much nothing to take from his last five appearances and would appear to be going chasing under a cloud. |
12/1 |
|
0 8 |
25th Jan 2024 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Six wins between November 2022 and May 2023 included one over C&D (good); back to within 1lb of the final winning mark in that sequence, but too far below par the last four times to expect him to capitalise. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
16th Dec 2023 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Between November of last year and this May he won six times in seven starts (2m3f-2m4f); however, shot up the weights as a consequence and he's beaten only one finisher in his last three appearances; has stamina to prove. |
12/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 07739-
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Reappeared with a win at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and 8l second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) since behind a rejuvenated winner; has won on soft/heavy ground; could give another good account. |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Gained second win over fences when scoring at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) last time; up 5lb but has won on testing ground so further rain would suit and one to consider. |
7/4 |
20/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 6/805-
Last run: 332 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Made it a remarkable nine wins (heavy-good to soft) from his last ten starts when scoring at Chepstow (2m7f) last December; pulled up on his only outing since but that was a tough ask in a hot handicap here four weeks ago, after an absence of nearly a year, and he's not written off. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Made it a remarkable nine wins (heavy-good to soft) from his last ten starts when scoring at Chepstow (2m7f) last December; pulled up on his only outing since but that was a tough ask in a hot handicap here four weeks ago, after an absence of nearly a year, and he's not written off. |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: 81986- C
Last run: 249 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual course winner on slow ground last season (2m5f/3m2f); not quite at best on two starts this term and was behind Record High when fourth here on Boxing Day but has possibilities if perked up by change of headgear. |
11/2 |
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5th 5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual course winner on slow ground last season (2m5f/3m2f); not quite at best on two starts this term and was behind Record High when fourth here on Boxing Day but has possibilities if perked up by change of headgear. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 4036-7
Last run: 157 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won three on the trot over 2m/2m1f last summer (good/good to soft); may have needed the race after a break and wind surgery when last of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last time; better ground should suit as well. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Completed a hat-trick when pipping Karannelle in this race a year ago and looked back in good form when close fourth over C&D (good); slightly disappointing later in June on latest outing but seems quite versatile regarding ground and features prominently in calculations; had wind op in July. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-4465
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Front-runner; having his 40th career start but a first over 3m when successful at Taunton and he followed up at Plumpton (3m1f; again good to soft); subsequent defeat, again under Murray Dodd, suggests others in here might be better treated. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Showed improved form when stepping up to 3m to land his sixth success over hurdles, over C&D (good to soft) in February and followed up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; remains unexposed as a stayer and holds strong claims to land a three-timer. |
4/5 |
|
1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Front-runner who has been consistent this season and ended a long losing streak at Taunton (3m, good to soft) 11 days ago; went up 5lb for that but this track also suits him and he remains unexposed as a stayer. |
11/4 |
7/2
Form: -34052
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Last win came in December 2024 off 6lb higher; hasn't been firing on all cylinders recently but is down to a career-low mark and cannot dismiss. |
7/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Returned from three-month break with respectable fourth here (2m3f, soft) in March last time and will be fine over this longer trip, but he's not really been firing on all cylinders since last summer; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly aided by addition of cheekpieces when making the frame three consecutive times (2m7f-3m) towards end of last year but still wasn't really firing on all cylinders; should be fine over this shorter trip but the headgear is missing today and he needs to have been refreshed by his three-month break. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 545-9
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
AW winner but 0-12 over hurdles and he's not bred for chasing; this looks a big ask from out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
AW winner over 1m4f but 0-11 over hurdles; respectable efforts off low marks in handicaps at Ludlow (3m, good) and Newton Abbot (2m2f, soft) but up against it on these terms. |
50/1 |
9/2
Form: P46
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Third in a decent Irish point last March (3m, yielding to soft); disappointing over hurdles for current yard (pulled up on soft ground last twice) and needs first-time cheekpieces to bring about significant improvement. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
No more than minor promise in his novices and off what looked a tough mark he was pulled up here on his handicap debut (2m4f); this longer trip may help but he's a risky one for now. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
6th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Promise in his second point run; has shown some aptitude for hurdling, including over C&D a fortnight ago when keeping on in the straight; couldn't say he was thrown in for this handicap debut on racecourse achievement but he brings untapped potential. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: /0-P4P
Last run: 115 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
24th Nov 2022 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has shown very little across her seven starts and she was pulled up at 125-1 on her recent handicap debut at Ffos Las. |
100/1 |
|
7 |
6th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Her best effort came over C&D in June but it is just modest form and she has something to prove now handicapping on the slowest ground she will have faced. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £113.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £89.12 |
| Tricast | £1037.45 |
| Trifecta | £1401.00 |
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