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- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: /16-23 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
In touch and still going okay when falling three out in this race last year but it's difficult to ascertain where he'd have finished with a clear round; overall record at Cheltenham is 121FU, both wins in handicaps on the New course; ran creditably, one place behind Saint Segal, in the Game Spirit most recently; at the age of ten he's unlikely to find the major improvement that's needed on ratings. |
66/1 |
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3rd 5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Acts on heavy ground; continued his progress with a good second to Master Chewy in this contest 12 months ago and he meets the winner on better terms in this rematch; subsequent form comprises two non-completions at Cheltenham and a remote fourth, albeit facing stiff assignment, in the Tingle Creek; return to this scenario puts him in calculations. |
7/1 |
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5 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has form figures of 112312 in completed chase starts and 121 (three handicaps) at Cheltenham; good second in the Grand Annual on this card 12 months ago and filled the same position in the Game Spirit at Newbury most recently; progressive but has the lowest rating of the field. |
33/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3-1 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Exploited reduced hurdle mark when winning narrowly over about 2m6f (if additional yardage is included) at Market Rasen (good) in May and remains very well handicapped on older chase form but he's not as good as he was and others have more appealing profiles. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Got up in final stride in second-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) most recently; remains well treated on peak form and this return to further is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime; well below best during a fairly light campaign last season (four hurdle runs; cheekpieces added last time) but will appreciate this ease in grade and has slipped to a dangerous mark. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1/2-
Last run: 439 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 115y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 115y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
0-7 over fences but ran big race in defeat at Wetherby (2m5f, good to soft) last month, after a break, and remains well handicapped on some of last season's form; likely contender. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 33
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Can make mistakes but he was runner-up twice in a row prior to winning a quality handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January, when clear with subsequent Ultima runner-up Jagwar; a 5lb rise for that career-best performance isn't harsh and he's entitled to respect. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Hard to knock in terms of consistency and he again ran creditably when second of seven at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) on Welsh National day; however, he's prone to the odd mistake and may not get away with them on his first run over fences at Cheltenham. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Struck form over fences at start of this year, winning over 2m3f on soft ground at Exeter and Chepstow; subsequent 261-day break may have checked his momentum but further progress is possible this season. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 34/7-0
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Outran 40-1 odds when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f soft) in December but was generally very disappointing for Emma Lavelle last season; well beaten when 66-1 for stable debut six weeks ago and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; tongue-tie added. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: P0
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ran very poorly on chasing debut in December and now reverts to hurdling after a 191-day break; on a good mark (even from 2lb out of the weights) but is not the force of old and others have much less to prove. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
3rd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won three handicap hurdles on the trot on good/good to soft in February 2023; mainly disappointing since; hard to know what to expect now going over fences for the first time (fell in two of her three starts pointing in Ireland). |
13/2 |
|
6 |
3rd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won three handicap hurdles on the trot on good/good to soft in February 2023; mainly disappointing since; hard to know what to expect now going over fences for the first time (fell in two of her three starts pointing in Ireland). |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 10P D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
2nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Bumper winner; far from solid on hurdles form, latterly pulled up in both runs this term; however, the switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement for this southern raider; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
0 8 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Unexposed 5yo who won a Hexham bumper last year and kept on for respectable third here (2m4f, soft) on handicap hurdle debut in March; open to improvement over today's longer trip but needs to bounce back from last month's poor seasonal debut (first-time cheekpieces; retained) and is 2lb out of the weights. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 264
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Chasing record reads 3-6 following this month's 5l defeat of Loup De Maulde at Wincanton (3m1f, good; RPR 128), and although taking him to a new career-high mark the 4lb rise for that doesn't look an overreaction; no track or going issues, and case looks solid once more. |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made it 2-4 over fences when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) on Boxing Day; flopped at Doncaster (pulled up) last time but that was in the Grimthorpe and he could resume his progress on this drop back in grade; needs a close look. |
7/2 |
|
11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Both chase wins have come in small fields over similar trips to this; he's a strong stayer who might have more to give after only four runs over fences, so commands respect on that alone despite this rise in class. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 334-77
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Made an encouraging handicap debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in February but he didn't get very far at Fontwell next time and was pulled up at Wincanton (15-8 favourite) in March; should still have potential but he needs to get back on track after a short break. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
27th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, ridden and hung right then jockey looked down to see if something was amiss before 2 out, pulled up just after 2 out |
2/1 |
|
6 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon unseated rider |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 0/78
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Back on top of his game and a 4lb rise for his half-length win in the Summer Cup over C&D isn't the end of the world; solid chance. |
5/1 |
|
1st 13 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Back in top form this season; justified favouritism at Stratford (3m3f, good to firm) last time, taking chase record to 5-19; however, the memory of his dismal effort in this contest two years ago (when bidding for a four-timer) tempers enthusiasm. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Four-times winning chaser over around 3m; returned to his best when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (3m, good) 25 days ago with 15l back to the third; nudged up 4lb but holds claims if he gets home over this marathon trip. |
7/4 |
16/1
Form: 253
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Several good runs in defeat for Nigel Twiston-Davies and might come on for his latest place effort at Southwell; bought for £15,000 and starts out for new yard; likely to be involved from career low mark. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ten-race maiden; placed on all three starts over fences, notably when third to a subsequent winner at Hereford in November (2m5f, good); back after a break; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ten-race maiden; placed on all three starts over fences, notably when third to a subsequent winner at Hereford in November (2m5f, good); back after a break; one to consider. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
15th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has failed to complete in four of his five chases and was beaten 34l when he did complete; well out of the weights in new headgear. |
100/1 |
|
0 13 |
21st Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo but he's failed to complete in three of his four chase runs and was beaten 34l on the other; has had wind surgery but he's 5lb out of the weights here and needs a transformation after a short break. |
33/1 |
|
0 9 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced, with a whiff of ability but this is a tough task from 11lb out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
200/1
Form: 8P-7PU
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
led, headed but prominent 2nd, reminder after 4th |
50/1 |
|
13th 2 |
8th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Two pieces of low-level form and three non-completions; ducked right and unseated rider early on latest start; tongue tied first time. |
200/1 |
|
2 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No threat in three bumpers and was soon in trouble when pulled up on last month's hurdling debut; wind surgery since. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 1-60 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who returned from long absence with good second on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March; fell mid-race there last month but still has potential and remains very much of interest. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, edged left from 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
15/8 |
9/2
Form: 13- D BF
Last run: 350 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Couldn't hold on when attempting to make all at Market Rasen (extended 2m5f, good) in June but that was still a solid effort, only narrowly denied second by Little Ledgend late on; should go well again, with Luke Scott able to claim 3lb this time. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
No win for three years but, in all fairness, he hasn't seen a massive amount of action, and he's handily weighted from this 6lb lower mark; bumped into the thriving Ice Jet at Worcester (2m4f; runner-up, beaten over 1l) latest, and a repeat of that should see him on the premises. |
4/1 |
200/1
Form: 095P-
Last run: 368 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very low-level form so far and while she should have more chance now handicapping she is so far out of the weights that she can't be considered well treated; now given a go in cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
7th 2 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten at huge odds on all three hurdling starts, most recently in 2m3f course maiden three weeks ago. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
No worthwhile form in any of her five starts and she's swiftly opposed. |
100/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.14 |
| Trifecta | £18.90 |
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