13.30

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

6/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Won Irish point (3m, soft to heavy) in February and a novice hurdle at Fakenham (2m, good) in October; lost his unbeaten record at the hands of a talented Flat horse in a four-finisher race at Wetherby (2m, good) seven weeks ago, which sets the standard here on form but there should be dangers lurking.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1	18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1	13:10 Ayr Matata 12st 0lb J: J J Slevin T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences.	14/1
2	10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1	16:05 Aintree Matata 11st 13lb J: J J Slevin T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track.	25/1
5th 9	12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1	16:00 Cheltenham Matata 11st 10lb J: J J Slevin T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here.	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences.

14/1

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track.

25/1

5th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here.

33/1

3rd

7

Roccovango

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

8/1

Place: £7.90

Form: 32-0

Last run: 228 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Third and second in his first two Irish bumpers but tailed off in a third; has left Martin Lynch; market can guide on this British/hurdle debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3	13th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3	15:05 Sandown Roccovango 12st 5lb J: Miss Brodie Hampson T: Olly Murphy	9yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it four wins from his last five starts, and 2-3 over fences, when scoring at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; has a progressive profile and could play another leading role.	2/1

Place /
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Starting price

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Roccovango

12st 5lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Olly Murphy

9yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it four wins from his last five starts, and 2-3 over fences, when scoring at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; has a progressive profile and could play another leading role.

2/1

4th

6

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

25/1

Form: 69

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Showed some ability in a point and Warwick bumper but others have accomplished much more and he tailed off on hurdle debut at Hereford.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 3	21st May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4	17:25 Warwick Playtogetaway 11st 13lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.	9/1
3rd 3	21st May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4	17:25 Warwick Playtogetaway 11st 13lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.	9/1
2	20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4	14:45 Huntingdon Playtogetaway 12st 0lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Hurdles winner here in 2023; well held in two chases this autumn but reverted to hurdling with a win at Southwell (2m4f) in November, travelling best before asserting close home; off since and 6lb higher today, and he's unraced beyond 2m5f under rules, but keeping away from soft ground is seemingly a help.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

3

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.

9/1

3rd

3

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.

9/1

2

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Hurdles winner here in 2023; well held in two chases this autumn but reverted to hurdling with a win at Southwell (2m4f) in November, travelling best before asserting close home; off since and 6lb higher today, and he's unraced beyond 2m5f under rules, but keeping away from soft ground is seemingly a help.

4/1

5th

3

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Sue Smith

20/1

Form: 45-

Last run: 386 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Useful pedigree; ran in two bumpers last year, improving when about 4l fifth of 16 to War Soldier at Newcastle (2m, good to soft); unraced since and had wind surgery in October; should have more to offer.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 11	4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3	17:05 Haydock Cerendipity 11st 2lb J: Peter Kavanagh T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Well treated on his best form, now 9lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March 2025, but he has been struggling, including with his jumping; cheekpieces off, tongue-strap on.	12/1
9th 4	22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2	16:27 Carlisle Cerendipity 11st 9lb J: Gavin Sheehan T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Has lacked fluency at times this season; otherwise an interesting type as he's on a very handy mark and this looks the time to catch him (gained last two wins in spring months).	9/1
5th 12	14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3	13:28 Haydock Cerendipity 10st 13lb J: Gavin Sheehan T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Yet to score this term but he arrives in decent nick, scuppered by a bad error when sixth over C&D last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

Well treated on his best form, now 9lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March 2025, but he has been struggling, including with his jumping; cheekpieces off, tongue-strap on.

12/1

9th

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

Has lacked fluency at times this season; otherwise an interesting type as he's on a very handy mark and this looks the time to catch him (gained last two wins in spring months).

9/1

5th

12

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

Yet to score this term but he arrives in decent nick, scuppered by a bad error when sixth over C&D last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

6th

8

Sleeping Satellite

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

7/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Won an Irish maiden point in February, with a £85,000 sale four days later; 5-4 favourite when emerging from the fog narrowly in front in a five-runner bumper at Catterick (1m7f, soft) one month ago; nothing special in that but he brings potential to this hurdle debut, for a trainer who won two of the last three runnings of this race.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5	23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4	17:02 Warwick Sleeping Satellite 11st 11lb J: Jack Hogan T: Fergal O’Brien	Leads or races prominently; twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) and latest fifth at Kelso was a good run as he only weakened late on in a higher grade; respected in the new cheekpieces.	16/1
5th 6	21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2	14:40 Kelso Sleeping Satellite 11st 1lb J: Jack Hogan T: Fergal O’Brien	Twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) but his progress has stalled on his last two outings and he needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today.	12/1
4th 3	21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4	14:10 Newcastle Sleeping Satellite 11st 6lb J: Jonathan Burke T: Fergal O’Brien	Winner on good ground over 2m3f at Stratford and Catterick this season; another fair effort when third of four at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft) where he jumped left on occasions; return to a left-handed track should suit and he can go well (won a bumper on soft ground).	13/2

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

11st 11lb

Leads or races prominently; twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) and latest fifth at Kelso was a good run as he only weakened late on in a higher grade; respected in the new cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

11st 1lb

Twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) but his progress has stalled on his last two outings and he needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today.

12/1

4th

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

11st 6lb

Winner on good ground over 2m3f at Stratford and Catterick this season; another fair effort when third of four at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft) where he jumped left on occasions; return to a left-handed track should suit and he can go well (won a bumper on soft ground).

13/2

7th

5

Claras Soldier

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

33/1

Form: 90

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Showed some ability at Ascot (good) but tailed off in another bumper at Chepstow (good to soft); well related but best watched for now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1	9th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5	15:40 Stratford Claras Soldier 12st 0lb J: Daire Davis T: Fergal O’Brien	Unplaced all five hurdling starts; seemed to be travelling okay when brought down on handicap debut in March but was well beaten here the following month; switches to chasing after 169-day break.	8/1
7th 8	23rd Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5	16:45 Stratford Claras Soldier 11st 1lb J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O’Brien	Might well have shown improvement at Southwell (2m4f; handicap debut) last month but for being brought down on the final bend (was going nicely at the time); could be dangerous granted better luck.	10/1
4	6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5	16:10 Southwell Claras Soldier 11st 6lb J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O’Brien	Five-race maiden; in good hands; holds weak claims on form but looks a possible improver now handicapping over a new trip and in first-time tongue-tie; market support should be heeded.	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

1

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

12st 0lb

Unplaced all five hurdling starts; seemed to be travelling okay when brought down on handicap debut in March but was well beaten here the following month; switches to chasing after 169-day break.

8/1

7th

8

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

11st 1lb

Might well have shown improvement at Southwell (2m4f; handicap debut) last month but for being brought down on the final bend (was going nicely at the time); could be dangerous granted better luck.

10/1

4

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

11st 6lb

Five-race maiden; in good hands; holds weak claims on form but looks a possible improver now handicapping over a new trip and in first-time tongue-tie; market support should be heeded.

8/1

8th

9

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

7/1

Form: 48F-2

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Promise in debut bumper at Chepstow but tailed off in his second; fell early on hurdling debut at Southwell but finishing second of eight at Ffos Las (2m, soft) next time gives him something to build on.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 4	27th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5	17:20 Taunton Sonnemoser 11st 11lb J: Luke Scott T: Dr Richard Newland	Hit and miss in five runs for Evan Williams but he's gone close in two handicaps (2m/2m4f, soft) for new yard this year; on same mark as for his clear second at Huntingdon 11 days ago and another bold bid can be expected.	11/4
2nd 4	16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5	13:35 Huntingdon Sonnemoser 11st 10lb J: Luke Scott T: Dr Richard Newland	prominent, went second 7th, every chance from 3 out, soon ridden, not clear run 2 out, carried right run-in, kept on	3/1
2nd 1	21st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5	13:40 Wetherby Sonnemoser 12st 0lb J: Cillin Leonard T: Dr Richard Newland	Mixed form in bumpers and novice hurdles during light career for Evan Williams and well beaten in December when last seen; sold for £11,000 the following month; however, he now goes handicapping for a trainer enjoying a productive March and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting.	4/1

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Verdict

Starting price

2nd

4

27th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Hit and miss in five runs for Evan Williams but he's gone close in two handicaps (2m/2m4f, soft) for new yard this year; on same mark as for his clear second at Huntingdon 11 days ago and another bold bid can be expected.

11/4

2nd

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:35 Huntingdon

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent, went second 7th, every chance from 3 out, soon ridden, not clear run 2 out, carried right run-in, kept on

3/1

2nd

1

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Wetherby