February 25 / 17.20 Kempton

17.20

Good

Coral Get Closer To The Action Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Coral Get Closer To The Action Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£45,000 3yo; brother to the stable's useful Surrey Quest, who was second in a bumper before winning his first two starts over hurdles; probably has a future but Nico De Boinville rides the yard's other one.
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1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

East India Express

12st 0lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Nicky Henderson

Disappointing favourite back at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f); otherwise a useful sort and had returned to form with close second at Windsor the time before; not written off, albeit has stamina to prove back up in distance.

5/1

17th

10

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

East India Express

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid.

8/1

1

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

East India Express

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Drew 6l clear of Whatsupwithyou on New course here (2m4f, good) at end of last season and is now 4-8 over hurdles; subsequent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him but further progress is possible.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled clear of the rest when going close in a 3m Irish point last April; he's the first of the top three to be seen since but the distant fourth won a recent Newbury bumper for Jamie Snowden; stable won this 12 months ago with a newcomer; interesting.
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6th

9

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Support Act

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here.

10/1

6th

9

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Support Act

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here.

10/1

3

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:45 Wetherby

Support Act

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Bumper and novice hurdle winner with low mileage; back from a break and wind surgery when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury (2m7f, soft); made the odd mistake there but entitled to be all the wiser this time; considered.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,500euros yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Gallant John Joe (useful 2m-2m6f hurdle), Space Cadet (useful bumper/2m & 3m4f chase), Jot'Em Down (bumper/3m & 3m2f chase) and Farrants Way (3m1f hurdle); dam bumper/2m3f hurdle winner; stable does well in bumpers; respected.
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5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Highway One O Five

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer.

2/1

3rd

1

17th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:01 Uttoxeter

Highway One O Five

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise.

11/10

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably on good ground at Huntingdon (1m5f) and then held his own in a Listed event at Cheltenham when the ground was soft; that effort sets the bar here and returning to drier ground is probably a plus.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:50 Stratford

Dancing In Brazil

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

disputed lead, lost ground after 3rd, headway before 4 out, pressed leader 3 out

11/4

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Dancing In Brazil

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

led

9/2

3rd

3

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Dancing In Brazil

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

led

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished alone in his Irish point but would have won regardless and fetched £200,000 at the sales not long after; rare bumper runner for his Flat-oriented yard but has to be of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

1st

7

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Classic Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a subsequent winning hurdler back in third when justifying favouritism by more than 7l in a good-ground bumper at Newbury in early November; penalised accordingly but could be useful.
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6th

3

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Made all for a narrow verdict at Warwick in May of last year; neither run since has been quite so good and current wellbeing is an issue.

14/1

6th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Got off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m, good) last May off 6lb lower; may need the run following 11 months off.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£150,000 3yo; 12th foal; half-brother to winners Charbel (Listed bumper/very smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Ajero (1m1f; 104/2m hurdles); dam a useful 1m4f AW winner; interesting newcomer from a trainer who has taken this in recent times with his smart inmates Danny Kirwan and Enrilo.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Emailandy

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Dual hurdle winner at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) two winters ago but disappointments have come thick and fast since pulling up on his latest two runs at 3m; goes chasing with inevitable question marks.

25/1

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:02 Wincanton

Emailandy

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Running well in good handicaps two years ago but he's had a couple of lengthy absences in the meantime and achieved nothing in his last six races.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner, sister to winners Pressies Girl (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase) and Burndown (2m4f hurdle); stable has occasional success in bumpers but probably best watched on this occasion.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

17:20 Newton Abbot

Berlais Du George

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Seamus Mullins

Low-mileage 5yo; soundly beaten on chasing debut in May but shaped with more promise when keeping on steadily from the rear for fourth at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, having been hampered by a faller and made two notable jumping errors; moves up in trip today; may have more to offer.

20/1

4th

9

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Berlais Du George

10st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Six-race maiden; well-beaten last of four on chase debut at Fontwell last time (2m2f, good to soft); down 4lb; bit to prove.

16/1

4th

6

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Berlais Du George

10st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

raced in second, went third 2nd, dropped to last 8th, mistake when outpaced and detached 4 out, no chance but stayed on from 2 out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of his Irish point success has yet to undergo a thorough testing but he won convincingly at odds of 4-7 and has since changed hands for £380,000; everything would suggest that he should be above average.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
31,000euros foal; brother to bumper and useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Hatcher, who represents the same connections; dam unraced half-sister to high-class jumper China Rock; stable only 1-19 with its bumper runners at this track in recent seasons but one to note in the market.
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1

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Thorpeness

11st 12lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

Left Dan Skelton after last summer's very disappointing handicap debut and has been pulled up (with various issues cited) on all three starts for current stable; has too much to prove.

40/1

7

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:00 Hereford

Thorpeness

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

Went backwards for Dan Skelton; offered little for his new yard last time, back from a second round of wind surgery, when said to have suffered with his breathing and been unsuited by soft ground; is hard to recommend.

100/1

7

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:00 Hereford

Thorpeness

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

Went backwards for Dan Skelton; offered little for his new yard last time, back from a second round of wind surgery, when said to have suffered with his breathing and been unsuited by soft ground; is hard to recommend.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£41,000 3yo; second foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner My Little Toni; dam twice-raced sister to bumper/useful 2m jump winner Stephanie Frances; stable only 2-50 in bumpers the last five seasons and makes sense to look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

9

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Master Hobbs

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Paul Webber

held up in rear

100/1

11th

12

25th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Kempton

Master Hobbs

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Webber

£41,000 3yo; second foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner My Little Toni; dam twice-raced sister to bumper/useful 2m jump winner Stephanie Frances; stable only 2-50 in bumpers the last five seasons and makes sense to look elsewhere.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling out of a 14-race maiden under both codes; stable 0-18 in these races recent seasons but must have presumably shown something at home to be kicking off here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Freddies Song

11st 6lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: David Bridgwater

16,000euros yearling out of a 14-race maiden under both codes; stable 0-18 in these races in recent seasons, but he was due to make his debut on a big card at Kempton card last month so must have shown something at home.

50/1

5

25th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Kempton

Freddies Song

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

16,000euros yearling out of a 14-race maiden under both codes; stable 0-18 in these races recent seasons but must have presumably shown something at home to be kicking off here.

33/1

Non-runners

Freddie's Song

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £132.00
Straight Forecast £121.54
Trifecta £1706.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing In Brazil

WEST COUNTRY:

Brook Bay

LAMBOURN:

Iolaos Du Mou

D Express:

Emailandy

The Times:

Classic Anthem

RP Ratings:

Dancing In Brazil

POSTDATA:

Dancing In Brazil

The Guardian:

Dancing In Brazil

The Star:

Dancing In Brazil

Daily Record:

Dancing In Brazil

Daily Mail:

Iolaos Du Mou

Telegraph:

Brook Bay

Daily Mirror:

Brook Bay