February 01 / 16.10 Ayr

16.10

Good To Soft

We’re Racing Next On 14th February Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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We’re Racing Next On 14th February Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal, 34,000euros 3yo; fifth foal from a lightly raced mare who is a half-sister to various winners, including the bumper scorers Keller and Penyfan Dawn; trainer is operating a 23% bumper strike-rate this term.
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13th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Booster Bob

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Held by Madara and Will The Wise but running well when falling at final fence in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; two wins during a progressive 2025 (2m4f/2m6f, soft/good to soft); each-way shout.

16/1

10

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Booster Bob

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has a useful jumps strike-rate and a Newbury chase win (about 2m6f, good to soft) in November showed he was still improving; a 9lb rise appeared beyond him on the New course since but he travelled strongly for a long way and may yet show he hasn't exhausted the handicapping options.

14/1

5th

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Booster Bob

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tends to finish strongly from off the pace and posted another personal best when winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) at the end of November; a 9lb rise means he'll need another leap forward but he keeps progressing and it's certainly possible.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 63 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Contested the valuable Goffs Land Rover Bumper at last year's Punchestown Festival (sixth); well backed but came up short when third (beaten about 8l) to a decisive Lucinda Russell-trained winner over C&D three weeks ago; it's possible that he'll be sharper for that comeback run; chance.
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20th

11

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Fair form in bumpers but beaten a long way in first two hurdle starts.

100/1

9th

14

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Promise in bumpers, including fair sixth on debut in 2022 Goffs Land Rover event; placed twice at Ayr early in the year; struggled over 2m4f here three weeks ago on hurdling debut.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 23-

Last run: 305 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Listed winning (2m-2m1f hurdle) half-sister to the useful staying chaser Vieux Lion Rouge; has shown promise in a pair of bumpers (Aintree and Ayr) despite failing to settle; can't be dismissed despite returning from a 305-day absence; stablemate of Greenhill Gardens.
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20

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Idem

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Another in this field who took in the Pertemps at Cheltenham, finishing a good fifth of 24 to Supremely West; should be competitive again but nothing in his record suggests he has enough in hand to win a race as hot as this.

25/1

5th

23

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Idem

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Never-dangerous tenth in this race last year; ran creditably on three of his four starts this season, second in the Musselburgh qualifier last time, but he's an exposed 8yo who needs to show something new.

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted a degree of market support when finishing an encouraging third on C&D debut (soft; 9-1); could take the required step forward with the benefit of that experience; trainer is 3-52 (6%) in bumpers over the last five seasons.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros 3yo; tanked through the contest before lacking the nous of a more experienced winner at Newcastle (2m1f, soft; 100-30; pair well clear) on Boxing Day; this half-sister to the smart Born Survivor (2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner) makes significant appeal in receipt of her 7lb sex allowance.
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8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

4

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Chalk That Down

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal from a point winner (also placed in a 2m4f hurdle) who is a half-sister to Nick Alexander's chaser Up Helly Aa King; receives plenty of weight as the sole 4yo in the field (and is claimer ridden); stablemate of Idem.
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6th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Greenhill Gardens

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker.

13/2

6th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Greenhill Gardens

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker.

13/2

6th

12

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Greenhill Gardens

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal from a 2m1f hurdle (and 11.4f Flat) winner; closely related to a point-to-point winner; trainer is 4-64 (6%) in bumpers over the last five seasons, albeit 0-11 in bumpers so far this term.
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3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:30 Ayr

Hombre De Guerra

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Hasn't got competitive this term and beaten 18l when sixth of eight on stable debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, he shaped as though this step up in trip might be a good move and his three wins, including two over fences last January (2m, soft), have all come at Ayr.

14/1

6th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Hombre De Guerra

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made fine start to chasing career last term, winning twice at Ayr (2m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; faced tough task on reappearance in November but well beaten in C&D handicap (soft) subsequently on final run for Nick Alexander; can be in the mix on stable debut if rediscovering last season's promise; remains in same ownership.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros 3yo; tenth foal from an unraced dam; closely related to the bumper/2m6f chase winner Bemo Two and a half-brother to the useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle and chase winner One Term; trainer is operating an 11% bumper strike-rate this season.
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1

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Edgewell

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Landed back-to-back wins at Hereford over 3m1f on good this spring; found out in a higher grade twice since but back at his winning level and should run his race.

13/2

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Edgewell

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Record of 3-13 over fences; 2-2 over C&D, namely good-ground wins this spring; below par at Fontwell in hat-trick attempt but has possibilities back here; admittedly yet to score above Class 5.

13/2

4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Edgewell

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

8yo who has been resurgent with wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in his last two starts; 3lb higher than last time but he stayed on strongly to beat a clear second and remains well handicapped on his best form; key player.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ninth foal from a moderate sister to the bumper winner Western Kid; half-brother to the bumper scorer Miracle Way and the 2m5f chaser Miraculous Getaway; looks to be to clear pick of the Mike Smith duo.
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10th

9

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Wetherby

Spanish Lariat

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: R Mike Smith

100-1, tailed off on last month's debut at Ayr (2m, soft).

100/1

10th

9

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ayr

Spanish Lariat

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Ninth foal from a moderate sister to the bumper winner Western Kid; half-brother to the bumper scorer Miracle Way and the 2m5f chaser Miraculous Getaway; looks to be to clear pick of the Mike Smith duo.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 75-9

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Alnwick point bumper winner; unplaced in two starts for Nicky Richards; tailed off on debut for Catch Bissett at Perth (22-1) in September; hood applied.
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5th

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Bray Dale

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Encouraging handicap debut when third at Ayr (2m, soft) last March but soundly beaten or pulled up in the meantime and no improvement for cheekpieces at Ayr last time out; visored this time; all uphill on these terms.

66/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 475 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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4th

2

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:43 Southwell

Sea Prince

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders, good jump 6th, not fluent 9th, outpaced after 4 out, dropped to last and lost touch 3 out

10/1

6th

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

15:30 Huntingdon

Sea Prince

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Ended a losing run back hurdling at Worcester (2m) in June but pulled up there 41 days ago; he reverts to fences now with a bit to prove.

25/1

5

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Sea Prince

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Belated return to hurdling when scoring by a short head over C&D in June but failed to back that up when behind a couple of these at Uttoxeter; others appeal more.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.00
Straight Forecast £7.46
Trifecta £46.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chalk That Down

Telegraph:

Booster Bob

The Guardian:

Isenay

D Express:

Booster Bob

RP Ratings:

Chalk That Down

TOPSPEED:

Chalk That Down

POSTDATA:

Chalk That Down

The Times:

Chalk That Down

Daily Mail:

Chalk That Down

Daily Mirror:

Chalk That Down

The Sun:

Chalk That Down

The Star:

Chalk That Down

Daily Record:

Chalk That Down