March 19 / 14.40 Chepstow

14.40

Soft

Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4465.72
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Cazoo Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 216-2

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable sixth in Aintree Grade 2 bumper last April having dotted up at Hereford the time before; went very close in maiden hurdle back at Hereford (2m3f, soft) on sole outing this term; leading player provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree).
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1st

3

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Shomen Uchi

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

prominent, led before 8th, not fluent and faced challenge 2 out, soon ridden, pushed along and led clearly run-in, pricked ears towards finish

7/2

1st

7

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:40 Chepstow

Shomen Uchi

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Sam Thomas

Creditable sixth in Aintree Grade 2 bumper last April having dotted up at Hereford the time before; went very close in maiden hurdle back at Hereford (2m3f, soft) on sole outing this term; leading player provided he stays this new trip (mixed messages in pedigree).

2/1

6

9th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

13:23 Ffos Las

Shomen Uchi

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Sam Thomas

Useful in bumpers last season and lost out only by a head in 15-runner Hereford maiden (2m3f, soft) on hurdle debut in December; that form aready sets a good standard here, and he ought to have a fair bit more to offer.

4/7

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 032

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; placed in both attempts over hurdles, latest at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) behind an improving sort who subsequently performed well in Grade 2 event; holds solid form claims.
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5th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

13:03 Uttoxeter

Great Name That

11st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Simon Hodgson

Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture.

40/1

5th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

13:03 Uttoxeter

Great Name That

11st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Simon Hodgson

Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture.

40/1

Form: 54

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good-ground Irish point winner; not disgraced in two attempts over hurdles (2m3f/2m5f) and the way he finished last time suggests this 2m7f trip will suit; remains open to progress under rules.
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8

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

16:35 Ffos Las

Wideeyedandlegless

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Good-ground Irish point winner who has run pretty well on all three hurdle starts (2m3f-2m7f, good-soft); his form reads well in this line-up and it could be a good opportunity to get off the mark under rules.

2/1

3rd

9

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:40 Chepstow

Wideeyedandlegless

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Good-ground Irish point winner; not disgraced in two attempts over hurdles (2m3f/2m5f) and the way he finished last time suggests this 2m7f trip will suit; remains open to progress under rules.

9/1

4th

4

1st Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:10 Wincanton

Wideeyedandlegless

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

took keen hold, not fluent 1st, midfield, headway 3 out, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on run-in, eyecatcher

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise in Irish point last May; suffered a heavy defeat in Uttoxeter novice hurdle (2m4f) on the switch to rules and needs to leave that bare form well behind.
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No Results Found

Form: 62-24

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo; twice raced in Britain, keeping on for second over 2m4f at Ffos Las then looking a non-stayer over 3m1f at Hereford (both on soft ground); this 2m7f trip may prove just the right fit; shortlisted.
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1st

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Inflexible

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Right back to form on last month's second start after 16 months out, just holding on in a Uttoxeter Class 4 (3m, good to soft); form of that win remains untested, but 4lb rise probably fair; effective on good also.

7/2

1st

5

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Inflexible

11st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won over fences at Wincanton (3m1f, good) in April 2024 but he's had only two runs since and was pulled up back from a long absence on recent stable debut at Haydock; overall record is now 1-14 and others are preferred.

20/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Inflexible

11st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made the breakthrough when scoring over fences at Wincanton (3m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in April 2024 but not seen since falling two out (was second and closing) over that C&D six months later; has since switched stables (same owners) and market might help on this reversion to hurdles after 504 days away.

12/1

Form: 8434U

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well (66-1 fourth) in 2m4f maiden hurdle at Cheltenham on New Year's Day; unseated rider mid-race at Exeter (2m5f) last time; frame possibilities granted a clear round.
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1

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible.

5/2

1

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible.

5/2

1st

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

in touch with leaders, lost position after 7th, headway after 9th, led after 2 out, kept on well, ridden out

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 3222-2 BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow having been a beaten favourite in four of his five runs since bumper win, latest on chase debut four months ago; somewhat risky but first-time cheekpieces may do the trick and he certainly has the ability to win a race of this nature (hurdles form stacks up well).
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1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Kyntara

12st 2lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

Useful staying handicap hurdler in his prime; fair run at Cheltenham on first two starts this season but not been at his best on last three starts.

12/1

5th

4

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:13 Warwick

Kyntara

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Big improver during the 2023-24 season but chasing didn't go well last campaign; this one started well back over hurdles but he's been back in the doldrums in his last two races.

10/1

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Kyntara

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Highly progressive staying hurdler in the 2023-24 campaign, including on heavy ground, and chasing didn't work out for him last season; ran pretty well over hurdles on first two starts this term but needs to bounce back from a poor show at Haydock three weeks ago; player if he does.

13/2

Form: 037P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Wincanton (2m5f) the last twice; ran well over C&D (good to soft) in December, finishing third to a stablemate who has since bagged Grade 2 honours; interesting on that best effort.
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1

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:40 Chepstow

De Wanted Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Disappointing at Wincanton (2m5f) the last twice; ran well over C&D (good to soft) in December, finishing third to a stablemate who has since bagged Grade 2 honours; interesting on that best effort.

12/1

1

18th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

17:20 Wincanton

De Wanted Warrior

12st 1lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

held up in last, some headway after 7th, weakened quickly 3 out, soon pulled up

5/1

7th

5

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

12:20 Wincanton

De Wanted Warrior

11st 2lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leaders, led narrowly or disputed lead and increased tempo from 8th, ridden home turn, weakened quickly when headed before 2 out

7/2

Form: 43-52 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reasonably consistent form in four runs, finishing second when the market leader at Wetherby (2m3f, good) latest; pedigree suggests he may improve for this longer distance; not without a chance.
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15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Technology

10st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: John C McConnell

0-14 over hurdles but has run well at Wexford the last twice at 3m on good and good to yielding ground; has struggled in previous starts on softer than good so may need the forecast rain to miss.

6/1

2nd

3

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Technology

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has run well recently without really threatening to get that breakthrough success; beaten over 8l when fourth at this venue on latest; now tried in a hood; yard won a division of this last year.

11/4

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Key Instinct

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Payout
Exacta £5.50
Straight Forecast £5.84
Trifecta £30.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Shomen Uchi

POSTDATA:

Kyntara

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Name That

The Star:

Wideeyedandlegless

Telegraph:

Great Name That

TOPSPEED:

Shomen Uchi

D Express:

Shomen Uchi

Daily Mirror:

Shomen Uchi

The Sun:

Shomen Uchi

Daily Record:

Shomen Uchi

WEST COUNTRY:

Kyntara

The Times:

Kyntara