14.00

J: William Kennedy

33/1

Form: 2/52-6

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Returned from long absence with three underwhelming runs for new stable last year, on second occasion beaten 17l when runner-up on chasing debut; dropped 15lb as a result of those and the move back up in trip might be a positive.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 8	2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5	14:15 Market Rasen Higgs 10st 2lb J: James Best T: Sarah-Jayne Davies	Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.	14/1
8	2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5	14:15 Market Rasen Higgs 10st 2lb J: James Best T: Sarah-Jayne Davies	Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.	14/1
8	17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5	19:31 Uttoxeter Higgs 10st 2lb J: James Best T: Sarah-Jayne Davies	Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line.	10/1

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2nd

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

10st 2lb

J: James Best

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

10st 2lb

J: James Best

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

10st 2lb

J: James Best

Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line.

10/1

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5th

2

Brulure Noire

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Richard J Bandey

3/1

Form: 7106-1 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Won maiden hurdle with a late bid at Limerick (2m3f, heavy) for Shark Hanlon in December 2021; co-favourite in handicaps for new yard on last two starts, winning an 11-runner race here (2m, soft) two months ago on chase debut; back up 3lb and not proven over this far but he's lightly raced, with potential.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 8	21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4	17:42 Ffos Las Brulure Noire 10st 13lb J: Harry Bannister T: Richard J Bandey	Three-time chase winner (twice here); has form-figures of PU during light campaign this season but is 2lb lower than when clear second over C&D (soft; also suited by good to soft) a year ago; can't be ruled out.	8/1
4	2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4	15:00 Chepstow Brulure Noire 11st 4lb J: Harry Bannister T: Richard J Bandey	3-12 over fences; on a good mark now but returned from a break with a disappointing run in December (first start after wind op) and has not raced since; would probably be better suited by slower ground and/or a longer trip; others preferred.	7/1
2nd 8	16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 4	18:15 Ffos Las Brulure Noire 11st 1lb J: Harry Bannister T: Richard J Bandey	The winner of two handicap chases last season (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft); failed to build on an encouraging return when well held at Uttoxeter in January but couldn't rule him out off a fair mark.	12/1

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3rd

8

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

10st 13lb

Three-time chase winner (twice here); has form-figures of PU during light campaign this season but is 2lb lower than when clear second over C&D (soft; also suited by good to soft) a year ago; can't be ruled out.

8/1

4

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

11st 4lb

3-12 over fences; on a good mark now but returned from a break with a disappointing run in December (first start after wind op) and has not raced since; would probably be better suited by slower ground and/or a longer trip; others preferred.

7/1

2nd

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

11st 1lb

The winner of two handicap chases last season (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft); failed to build on an encouraging return when well held at Uttoxeter in January but couldn't rule him out off a fair mark.

12/1

1

Destin Dajonc

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

6/1

Form: 5143-8

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict

Has sparked only twice in the last two years, when winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) early in 2021 and 2022; tailed off back at Chepstow on his return last month; back to 1lb above his last winning mark and the betting was a very good guide to last season's win.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 4	1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 4	14:45 Exeter Destin Dajonc 11st 12lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo O’Neill	Has sparked only twice in the last two years, when winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) early in 2021 and 2022; this season has seen him tailed off at Chepstow and pulled up at Ffos Las; now 3lb below his last winning mark and the betting was a very good pointer to last season's win.	20/1
1	5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 4	14:00 Ffos Las Destin Dajonc 12st 2lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo O’Neill	Has sparked only twice in the last two years, when winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) early in 2021 and 2022; tailed off back at Chepstow on his return last month; back to 1lb above his last winning mark and the betting was a very good guide to last season's win.	6/1
9	31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4	14:45 Warwick Destin Dajonc 11st 6lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo O’Neill	Won off 1lb lower at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January but he's not matched that form in only three runs since and was tailed off back at Chepstow on his return this month; has something to prove and he needs to get back on track.	16/1

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8th

4

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

11st 12lb

Has sparked only twice in the last two years, when winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) early in 2021 and 2022; this season has seen him tailed off at Chepstow and pulled up at Ffos Las; now 3lb below his last winning mark and the betting was a very good pointer to last season's win.

20/1

1

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

12st 2lb

Has sparked only twice in the last two years, when winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, heavy) early in 2021 and 2022; tailed off back at Chepstow on his return last month; back to 1lb above his last winning mark and the betting was a very good guide to last season's win.

6/1

9

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

11st 6lb

Won off 1lb lower at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January but he's not matched that form in only three runs since and was tailed off back at Chepstow on his return this month; has something to prove and he needs to get back on track.

16/1

5

Great Khan

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Paul Henderson

50/1

Form: PFP-PP

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Failed to complete in Ireland or Britain on last five starts, so has masses to prove; blinkers are enlisted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5	5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 4	14:00 Ffos Las Great Khan 11st 8lb J: Tom O’Brien T: Paul Henderson	Failed to complete in Ireland or Britain on last five starts, so has masses to prove; blinkers are enlisted.	50/1
6	26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4	14:52 Fontwell Great Khan 11st 8lb J: Jack Wildman T: Paul Henderson	Has failed to complete in Ireland and Britain on last four starts and has masses to prove now returned to a staying trip.	66/1

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5

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

11st 8lb

Failed to complete in Ireland or Britain on last five starts, so has masses to prove; blinkers are enlisted.

50/1

6

26th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

11st 8lb

Has failed to complete in Ireland and Britain on last four starts and has masses to prove now returned to a staying trip.

66/1

6

Caswell Bay

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

7/1

Form: 6252-6

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Not easy to predict but runner-up at Chepstow last January over hurdles (near 3m, soft) and last February over fences (2m3f, heavy); may have needed his reappearance six weeks ago and he's a contender if back on song.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 4	14:00 Ffos Las Caswell Bay 11st 8lb J: Conor Ring T: Evan Williams	Not easy to predict but runner-up at Chepstow last January over hurdles (near 3m, soft) and last February over fences (2m3f, heavy); may have needed his reappearance six weeks ago and he's a contender if back on song.	7/1
6th 11	25th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 3	14:05 Ffos Las Caswell Bay 10st 9lb J: Conor Ring T: Evan Williams	7yo who is not easy to predict but he bettered disappointing chase debut when creditable second at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in February; goes back up in grade after 272 days off but that latest form has been well advertised by the third since and he needs watching in the market.	14/1

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6

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

11st 8lb

Not easy to predict but runner-up at Chepstow last January over hurdles (near 3m, soft) and last February over fences (2m3f, heavy); may have needed his reappearance six weeks ago and he's a contender if back on song.

7/1

6th

11

25th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

10st 9lb

7yo who is not easy to predict but he bettered disappointing chase debut when creditable second at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in February; goes back up in grade after 272 days off but that latest form has been well advertised by the third since and he needs watching in the market.

14/1

8

Pilgrims King

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

12/1

Form: -11247 C BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Best finishing positions over hurdles were all over 2m at Ffos Las, including two wins; ran creditably on sole attempt at 2m4f (Perth in August) but this much more testing ground asks a big question on chase debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4	21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5	16:50 Cartmel Pilgrims King 11st 10lb J: Shane Fenelon T: Mickey Bowen	Didn't fire in 3m1f race won by Judicial Review here last month and is not one to rely upon but ran big race when third to Defence Witness over C&D (good to soft) in May and has obvious claims if judged on that form.	8/1
7th 3	29th Jun 2025 Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5	17:05 Cartmel Pilgrims King 11st 6lb J: Shane Fenelon T: Mickey Bowen	Three wins over fences and ran well when beaten just over a length into third of seven behind Defence Witness here (2m5f, good to soft) last time; 2lb better off and has won off 1lb higher, but has been pulled up in all three previous attempts beyond 2m5f; stable also runs Unwanted Attention.	5/1
3rd 3	24th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5	19:08 Cartmel Pilgrims King 11st 7lb J: Shane Fenelon T: Mickey Bowen	Kept on well to collar an idling Beat The Edge and score at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February but it's probably wise to treat that form with a degree of caution, and he managed only fifth when back at Sedgefied (2m5f, good) the following month.	5/1

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4

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

11st 10lb

Didn't fire in 3m1f race won by Judicial Review here last month and is not one to rely upon but ran big race when third to Defence Witness over C&D (good to soft) in May and has obvious claims if judged on that form.

8/1

7th

3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

11st 6lb

Three wins over fences and ran well when beaten just over a length into third of seven behind Defence Witness here (2m5f, good to soft) last time; 2lb better off and has won off 1lb higher, but has been pulled up in all three previous attempts beyond 2m5f; stable also runs Unwanted Attention.

5/1

3rd

3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

11st 7lb

Kept on well to collar an idling Beat The Edge and score at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February but it's probably wise to treat that form with a degree of caution, and he managed only fifth when back at Sedgefied (2m5f, good) the following month.

5/1

10

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Sheppard

20/1

Form: 342-64 C BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Second at Exeter (3m, heavy) on final start last season off today's mark on the first occasion she has worn cheekpieces; beaten more than 30l in her three runs this term, the latest when just 5-1 with the headgear restored at Hereford yesterday.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 1	2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3	15:30 Ludlow Kestrel Valley 12st 0lb J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel Twiston-Davies	Has made excellent progress for Kerry Lee and Nigel Twiston-Davies over the last year, winning four times (twice here); predictably found Grade 2 mares' chase too hot at last month's Cheltenham Festival but has her sights lowered today and could still have further improvement to come.	5/2
2nd 1	2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3	15:30 Ludlow Kestrel Valley 12st 0lb J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel Twiston-Davies	Has made excellent progress for Kerry Lee and Nigel Twiston-Davies over the last year, winning four times (twice here); predictably found Grade 2 mares' chase too hot at last month's Cheltenham Festival but has her sights lowered today and could still have further improvement to come.	5/2
8th 7	15th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1	16:50 Cheltenham Kestrel Valley 11st 2lb J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel Twiston-Davies	Made the running for all four chase wins, at about 3m1f on ground ranging from good to soft; no match for Carole's Pass at Exeter recently and her most recent runs at about this trip, which are very infrequent anyway, give her lots to find.	66/1

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2nd

1

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:30 Ludlow

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has made excellent progress for Kerry Lee and Nigel Twiston-Davies over the last year, winning four times (twice here); predictably found Grade 2 mares' chase too hot at last month's Cheltenham Festival but has her sights lowered today and could still have further improvement to come.

5/2

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:30 Ludlow

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has made excellent progress for Kerry Lee and Nigel Twiston-Davies over the last year, winning four times (twice here); predictably found Grade 2 mares' chase too hot at last month's Cheltenham Festival but has her sights lowered today and could still have further improvement to come.

5/2

8th

7

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham