17.30
SoftWeatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £45560
- 2m 0f 87y
- Class 1
- 24 runners
Runners: 24 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
Form: 111 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Top-class bumper horse but hasn't had a smooth run since; yet to win over hurdles but put up a decent effort last time at Punchestown; needs more but has won twice at this track and is on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
Top-class bumper performer in 2022-23 season; encouraging enough hurdles debut at Fairyhouse a year ago but let down by jumping on more testing ground at Naas subsequently; switched to Flat this year, notably winning Leopardstown amateur maiden (good), most recently never sighted in Naas premier handicap; back hurdling here with concerns over jumping remaining. |
5/2 |
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4th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
Top-class bumper performer in 2022-23 season; encouraging enough hurdles debut at Fairyhouse a year ago but let down by jumping on more testing ground at Naas subsequently; switched to Flat this year, notably winning Leopardstown amateur maiden (good), most recently never sighted in Naas premier handicap; back hurdling here with concerns over jumping remaining. |
5/2 |
9/2
Form: 12 BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
2024 Brown Advisory winner, 2025 Ryanair winner; won the 2024 John Durkan at this venue, had a hard race when narrowly beaten by Gaelic Warrior in this season's repeat bid; failed to do himself justice in the King George; back to best when readily beating Gaelic Warrior and Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup; fascinating rematch now after bypassing Ryanair. |
5/4 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Four Grade 1 wins, including the 2024 Brown Advisory, and last season's Ryanair; narrowly denied by Gaelic Warrior in the John Durkan Memorial Chase; raced keenly and never looked like imposing his presence in the King George; three-time course winner, just lost second to Grangeclare West here 12 months ago; capable of matching that effort if on back on song. |
8/1 |
28/1
Form: 1
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has perhaps needed his two runs since a lengthy layoff, sixth to Fiercely Proud at Ascot latest; may be ready to hit top form and accordingly looks interesting off current mark when considering his back class (Grade 1 novice winner over 2m4f in December 2023). |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Seemed to need latest run when back from a lengthy layoff; interesting off current mark assuming he's still capable of peak form, which includes a success in the 2023 Challow on soft ground. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Absent since finishing lame at Newbury in November 2024, truncating a novice chase campaign; smart previously and has Grade 1 form, including a success in the Challow (2m4f, soft) as a novice hurdler; 2-4 in this sphere; on a workable mark provided he retains ability. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 2-22
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Unraced beyond 3m2f; came into his own as a novice last term, notably in the 3m Grade 1 at Cheltenham Festival which he won by 4l from Stellar Story; no impact at the top level in Ireland this season and he clambered over the final fence on his way to a heavy defeat behind several of today's rivals in a Grade 3 last time, so current prospects don't look so bright. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Leading novice chaser last season, unbeaten in three completed starts; beat Stellar Story by 4l in the Brown Advisory but fell at the fifth at the Punchestown festival; never sighted in the John Durkan on return and soundly beaten in the Savills (ahead of Stellar Story but behind Grangeclare West); pulled up in the Irish Gold Cup last time; top-weight looks up against it. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
A leading novice chaser last season when unbeaten in three completed starts; took advantage of Ballyburn's failure to beat Stellar Story in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham; fell at the fifth in a 3m1f Grade 1 event won by Champ Kiely at the Punchestown festival; never involved in the John Durkan on reappearance; soundly beaten in the Savills. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led, clear when pulled up before 3rd |
11/4 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led, clear when pulled up before 3rd |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 107y |
11st 12lb |
raced in second, briefly led after 4 out, led again after 2 out, going best approaching last, ridden run-in, kept on well towards finish |
Evs |
66/1
Form: 21 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 11lb |
Last season's 4m Scottish National winner but mixed bag this term however, including early faller in Thyestes and most recently mistakes before unseating four out in Aintree National; hard to be confident in and handicapper not relenting. |
16/1 |
|
21 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Leopardstown seventh to Favori De Champdou at Christmas was a glimpse of what he's capable of; the performance which really gets the juices flowing, however, came in the Scottish National at Ayr (4m, good to soft) last April when very confidently ridden and unleashed to find a tremendous response on the run-in, cutting down the leader; it's very hard to rule him out after that, despite the 12lb higher mark. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season with Scottish National win at Ayr (4m, good to soft); very pleasing return when third to top-class Romeo Coolio in Grade 1 Drinmore here (2m4f, yielding to soft); a shade disappointing in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown when seventh (3m, yielding); well backed to land the Theyestes last time when stable first string but fell at the fifth; Townend abandons ship now but he has ability and likes this track. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 1
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 11lb |
Inconsistent and just one win from his nine chase starts but that came in the Grade 3 Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) in January; weakened when fourth of 14 in a 2m1f DRF handicap, only 3l behind runner-up Golden Joy; Grand Annual faller. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Inconsistent and just one win from his eight chase starts but that came in a Grade 3 novice at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) in January; weakened when fourth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, soft) last month and today's forecast better ground could help; looks the type who may prove well suited by this big-field scenario; not discounted for top Irish stable. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Struggled in his first two handicap chase attempts before getting the hang of things with experience; shaped more encouragingly when third behind Drumgill at Fairyhouse in November, and now on an upward curve following an emphatic defeat of stablemate More Coko at the same venue; fair chance of confirming form with the second on these terms. |
9/2 |
40/1
Form: 31 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 0lb |
Now 0-10 chasing and hasn't progressed from his novice season; looks to have a good bit to find. |
25/1 |
|
21 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
He's on a competitive mark on chase form as recent as last July; however, he hasn't been at his best on either outing this winter and is now 0-9 over fences; needs to raise his game in first-time blinkers (replacing a visor); well beaten in the NH Chase (3m6f) at last season's Festival. |
100/1 |
|
4th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott; 0-8 chasing; well beaten when unseating at the last in the Troytown at Navan (3m, heavy); better effort when 14l behind in the Paddy Power (3m, yielding) at Leopardstown; others preferred. |
10/1 |
22/1
Form: 6-1 D
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
0-3 over fences but has run well in defeat the last twice and this Grade 2 novice hurdle winner is open to further improvement in this discipline, for a top Irish trainer who won this 12 months ago; respected. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles, including a Grade 2 novice over 2m7f at Limerick, rated 140; satisfactory third on chase debut at this venue, 10l behind stablemate High Class Hero; unlikely to reverse that form in view of his failure to make the frame at Navan. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Signed off last season with Listed handicap hurdle success at the Punchestown Festival; finished just in front of Quai De Bourbon on last month's return but Townend seemingly prefers that stablemate again; ground versatile. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Signed off last season with Listed handicap hurdle success at the Punchestown Festival; finished just in front of Quai De Bourbon on last month's return but Townend seemingly prefers that stablemate again; ground versatile. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
11st 12lb |
led, not fluent 6th, pecked on landing 10th |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 11 CD
Last run: 144 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Career peak was in October 2023 on first start for Gavin Cromwell and he was well beaten when runner-up over fences last April and June; unraced beyond 2m4f under rules and now wears a hood for the first time; back with John McConnell, with whom he started his career. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-12 CD BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
A winner at Listed level in bumpers, over hurdles and fences; jumped particularly well when flooring odds-on Bluey here in February (heavy) and again ran well behind a sharp improver at Doncaster six weeks ago (soft; off 1lb higher); has won on good ground; very solid. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Looked hot property in bumpers and has won at Listed level in that scene and over hurdles and fences; appreciated the drop back to 1m7f (heavy; versatile ground-wise) when flooring a talented favourite on her third chase start at Wincanton where her jumping was slick throughout; the close proximity of the third horse (rated way lower) in that Listed race holds the form down, but this mare has shown she can deal with her current mark. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 1m 7f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Dual Listed winner (bumper/hurdle), who is unexposed over fences and ran well for a long way when third of six in a Musselburgh handicap (2m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; wasn't far off her best with that promising effort and she's respected on this drop back in trip. |
7/4 |
40/1
Form: 14 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 10lb |
Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 5lb |
Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Seen only twice this season but posted career-best performance when close third of 22 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, despite Tom Bellamy's saddle slipping after the last; respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on any going; successful in major handicap at Ayr two years ago; his two attempts at Aintree were good efforts in the 2023 Formby (second to highly notable rival) and this race last year (finished third); each-way claims back here with Kempton reappearance under his belt. |
11/1 |
|
6th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Won the Scottish Champion Hurdle (2m, soft) in April 2024 and showed he stays 2m4f when a good third of 20 at Aintree last spring; not ruled out but he'll need a career best to defy topweight after 11 months off. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Front-runner who had a Grade 3 novice at Limerick (3m, yielding to soft; has won on heavy) last March among three chase wins last term; below form both starts (hurdle/chase) this season but latest, in which she did not lead, was a step back in the right direction; the chase form pick even on that result. |
4/6 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings. |
4/5 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
One of two runners for Willie Mullins; useful mare who took her chase record to 2-3 with an easy success in Grade 3 novice at Limerick (upped to 3m) most recently; top on ratings. |
4/5 |
12/1
Form: 21 D
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 90y |
11st 8lb |
Won the 2024 Martin Pipe, then third to Dancing City in 3m Grade 1 at Punchestown; won two small-field Grade 2 chases at this venue last season and finished third in the Brown Advisory; sixth in the Irish Grand National; returned with a satisfactory second behind a shorter-priced stablemate in the Boyne Hurdle here; capable sort is again the stable's number two. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Won the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham two seasons ago, then third to Dancing City in 3m Grade 1 at Punchestown; won two small-field Grade 2 chases at this venue last season and finished third in the Brown Advisory; sixth in the Irish Grand National, running off a mark of 154; hurdles rating of 145 is the lowest of this sextet. |
9/2 |
|
6th 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 12lb |
Won the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last year, then third to Dancing City in 3m Grade 1 at Punchestown; 2-4 over fences, including Grade 2 at Navan over 3m on soft to heavy, when jumped notably well; on better ground, failed to confirm form with Stellar Story when third in the Brown Advisory; big burden for a novice, rider's 7lb claim a major asset. |
11/1 |
50/1
Form: 11 C
Last run: 73 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time. |
25/1 |
|
12th 9 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success. |
16/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
125-rated hurdler was in good form 2024/25 season, winning twice and running well in 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; well below that level in light campaign last season however and now tries fences. |
12/1 |
|
14th 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp. |
22/1 |
50/1
Form: 15
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
11st 8lb |
0-8 over fences and hasn't won since scoring over hurdles at Ayr in April 2024; failed to complete in two of three starts this season and beaten 63l at Leopardstown when he did get around; top yard and mark tumbling but hard to make a case for on form. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 3lb |
Point, bumper and dual hurdles winner has been out of form in final runs of last season and outings in this; pulled up on seasonal debut at Cork and tailed off in a grade 3 handicap at Leopardstown when last seen at 80-1; needs to come back to his best. |
33/1 |
|
16th 14 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 6lb |
Dual hurdle winner is yet to score in six chase starts and was poor the last three times, so isn't easy to make a case for. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 41 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 2lb |
Last win came in 3m Kempton handicap in Christmas of 2024; third to Bill Baxter in this race last year but not at best this season, chasing home a clear winner at Ludlow last time (only two finishers); 7lb lower than last year so don't rule out. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Appeared to get his campaign back on track when third over hurdles at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) and, when a 10l fifth over C&D since, he was softened up by getting competitive a good way out; he doesn't have a convincing profile but his pure ability is respected. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Out of form over fences this season but turned things around with creditable third over hurdles at Musselburgh (3m good to soft) last month and it will be interesting to see whether he can build on that performance on this return to chasing. |
7/1 |
22/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 147y |
11st 1lb |
Smart hurdler, though with an inferior mark to King Of Kingsfield; however, he's already a better chaser and after dominating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe he was runner-up (from the front) in a Grade 3 at Galway; standout claims. |
8/11 |
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2nd 8 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
Decent hurdler is a higher-rated chaser despite just one win from six attempts, unchallenged in beating Itsalladream at Ballinrobe in May (good) on latest; posted higher RPR's in defeat earlier under similar forcing tactics, notably fourth in valuable 2m1f Plumpton handicap; Townend's pick but possibly vulnerable at this level. |
7/2 |
|
10 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Useful hurdler, though won only once from eight starts; 0-5 over fences and appears flattered by an official rating of 140; made a couple of mistakes when beaten favourite (fourth) for a Plumpton handicap five weeks ago; reproduction of neck second to Aspire Tower at Wexford might be enough in this company. |
11/8 |
50/1
Form: 15 D BF
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won three of first five races over fences, including a Grade 3 novice at Punchestown (2m2f, good to yielding) in October, but has made mistakes and run poorly at Cheltenham and Newbury since; perhaps he'll be revived by a break and cheekpieces, but he has plenty to find on the figures. |
40/1 |
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2 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Won two in a row this summer when back over fences (2m2f/2m1f, good) and landed a Grade 3 novice at Punchestown (2m2f, good to yielding) last week; seems versatile ground-wise and he's a key player today. |
9/4 |
50/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top. |
6/1 |
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3 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning. |
11/2 |
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3 (5) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
In rude health last summer, including when second off this mark in competitive handicap at York (2m, good to firm); won over hurdles in January but his form has been mixed since across both codes; below best back on Flat last time. |
20/1 |
150/1
Form: 13 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
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14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
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5th 7 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far. |
15/2 |
Non-runners
King Of Kingsfield, Samui, Shinji
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £13.97 |
| Tricast | £414.09 |
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