16.55
Good To SoftFirst Cafes Daniel Lewis Litter Champion Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1) (GBB) (Div I)
- Prize money: £2614.08
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On workable mark if judged on last season's hurdling form at around 2m4f for Paul Nicholls but his chasing debut last March was underwhelming and his finishing effort on seasonal/stable debut in December (favourite) was very disappointing; upped in trip here; has a point to prove. |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 4
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved. |
11/4 |
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1st 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again. |
2/1 |
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2nd 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 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 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark when ending a losing run in 3m2f handicap chase at Fontwell last month; up 5lb but form has been franked so he's a player for yard among the winners. |
7/4 |
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1st 1 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Not firing on all cylinders this season but was second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (about 3m1f, good) in July and should find this easier than the 0-120 race he contested at Worcester last month; continues to slip down the weights; probably won't be far away. |
5/2 |
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4th 6 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
He's on a reduced mark and has been in pretty good heart since these blinkers went on; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win since March 2025, and a longer trip is probably preference. |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Successful on his first two starts over fences at Worcester (2m7f) and Ascot (3m) late in 2024; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since but not disgraced when second of five at Wincanton (3m1f) in April; needs to hit the ground running on his return. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual chase winner (2m7f/3m) in autumn of 2024; lightly raced since but he was disputing third when he fell at the last at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December; returns after another break but conditions should be fine and he's now 1lb lower than for his last win; respected. |
2/1 |
7/1
Form: 3
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Not yet proven over this far but ran quite well when third (albeit well held in the end) at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in August and is now back on same mark as for narrow course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; no surprise if he features. |
13/2 |
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3rd 4 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Needs to rebound from a poor run in June but has largely consistent record since switched to fences last autumn and seems versatile regarding trip; raced mainly on good ground but handles good to soft; could have a say. |
8/1 |
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4th 3 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
In the frame all six starts since switch to chasing in the autumn, including course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; ran big race when second (albeit well held in the end) over 2m5f here last month; strong claims if stamina holds out over this longer trip. |
7/4 |
10/1
Form: 6
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed on handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m5f soft) in January but his subsequent chasing debut was underwhelming and he was pulled up when switched back to hurdles and tried in cheekpieces this month; now back over fences with blinkers fitted; remains unexposed but has a point to prove. |
8/1 |
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1 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed on handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m5f soft) in January but his subsequent chasing debut was underwhelming and he was pulled up when switched back to hurdles and tried in cheekpieces this month; now back over fences with blinkers fitted; remains unexposed but has a point to prove. |
8/1 |
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5 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who was placed on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in January; rather disappointing when upped to 3m1f for chasing debut the following month and now sports cheekpieces but could still have potential. |
7/1 |
2/1
Form: 13 CD BF
Last run: 104 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Made a bad mistake on penultimate outing but he won starts either side and latest was the 4m2f Midlands National at Uttoxeter (soft) in which he was always prominent and asserted by 8l on run-in, with Git Maker in third; up 7lb but his only attempt at a marathon trip brought a clear career best. |
9/1 |
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1st 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Beat none other than Haiti Couleurs over hurdles; their respective careers have headed in very different directions and this 8yo is only 1-7 over fences, the win coming in a small field at Exeter two runs back (3m, heavy); since then he lost his position after a bad mistake at Wincanton (3m2f); may yet have more to offer over an extreme distance such as this but he certainly needs it. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden prior to his marked improvement over fences (on good ground) this May-September, including three wins and the first was at this track; he didn't fare so well at Uttoxeter 11 days ago but that was still up with his best form; not dismissed. |
5/1 |
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4th 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1211 (on good ground) this term, the last two wins at Worcester (2m4f/2m); climbing the weights but possibly has further improvement in him. |
100/30 |
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1st 2 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Justified good support when off the mark over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in May and, after a solid second next time, doubled his tally over 2m4f here last time despite meeting interference; up 6lb and comes back in trip but he's open to further progress and this looks a good opportunity. |
Evs |
10/1
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
With a good stable but has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle, the last twice in low-grade handicaps; remains a risky option. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.41 |
| Trifecta | £172.10 |
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