October 13 / 14.48 Chepstow

14.48

Good

Chepstow Plant International Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Chepstow Plant International Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3343-

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers (one here) towards end of 2022 and made the frame on both hurdling starts after the turn of the year; should have more to offer this season; considered each-way.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:30 Ayr

Donnacha

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Can make mistakes but he was runner-up twice in a row prior to winning a quality handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January, when clear with subsequent Ultima runner-up Jagwar; a 5lb rise for that career-best performance isn't harsh and he's entitled to respect.

5/2

1st

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Donnacha

10st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Hard to knock in terms of consistency and he again ran creditably when second of seven at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) on Welsh National day; however, he's prone to the odd mistake and may not get away with them on his first run over fences at Cheltenham.

12/1

3rd

1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Donnacha

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Struck form over fences at start of this year, winning over 2m3f on soft ground at Exeter and Chepstow; subsequent 261-day break may have checked his momentum but further progress is possible this season.

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 5-2

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon mildly encouraging debut when close second at Plumpton (2m, good) in May but that form isn't anything to get excited about and he'll need to take another big step forward here.
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2nd

1

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Artistic Endeavour

12st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

took keen hold, disputed lead, good jump 4 out, going best when not fluent 3 out, soon led clearly, faced challenge 2 out, headed last, kept on run-in

9/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros 3yo; brother to useful hurdler Martator and half-brother to a French Grade 2 hurdle winner; dam French Listed hurdle winner from good jumping family; entitled to learn from this debut outing but, with that pedigree, he's one to keep an eye on.
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15

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Warwick

Zonda

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent

3/1

15

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Warwick

Zonda

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent

3/1

2nd

6

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Warwick

Zonda

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Unexposed 6yo who bumped into a revitalised opponent when clear second on handicap debut at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) three weeks ago; could still be on a good mark despite going up 4lb; strongly respected.

5/2

Form: O-4

Last run: 153 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won maiden point in February but ran out on bumper debut in April and was well held when fourth at Haydock the following month (raced too freely); makes hurdle debut today; may still be a work in progress.
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1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Diamond Dealer

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won in the autumn on first two chase starts (2m7f, good/good to soft; including here) then failed to stay 4m here in the Borders National; bounced back with short-head defeat at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month and there can be optimism he'll be fine at this shorter distance; major player.

3/1

2nd

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Diamond Dealer

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Failed to settle and reportedly made a respiratory noise at Kelso (4m, soft) in December, when he ran well for a very long way before weakening (pulled up); 2-2 over fences previously (2m7f, good/good to soft) and there could still be mileage in his mark now back down in trip.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart Flat-racer when trained in Germany, winning two Listed races (1m4f/1m2f); with top stable for British hurdling career and needs to be taken very seriously.
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14th

1

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions.

12/1

14th

1

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions.

12/1

1st

1

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:15 Ffos Las

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

travelled strongly, pressed leader, disputed lead 3rd, led narrowly 3 out, went clear run-in, easily

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two Irish points towards end of 2022 and evidently has some ability but this rules debut comes after a 287-day absence and others in the line-up have more pressing claims.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.

7/1

6th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire.

6/1

4th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Illogical Logic

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in form since pulling up twice earlier in the season, reaching the frame on his last three starts, most recently at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in January when third of seven, beaten just under 6l; place claims off an unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 2100- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who caused 40-1 surprise in soft-ground Ludlow bumper on stable debut in January; well down the field in two stronger bumpers afterwards (albeit with excuses on first occasion); now makes hurdling debut.
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1st

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Inion Tiogair

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

9yo who is exposed over hurdles but she scored over C&D (soft/good to soft) in two of her last three starts; 3lb higher than for her last win two weeks ago but she remains feasibly treated and should get a decent tow into this race; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

10

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Inion Tiogair

10st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Drew clear to win by over 9l over C&D (soft) in February, opening her hurdling account at the 16th attempt; not sure to be ideally suited by today's forecast quicker ground but her 5lb higher mark ought to be manageable, and she certainly didn't run badly on heavy going at Ffos Las this month.

5/1

Form: 900-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a bumper and two novice hurdles last season; can't be recommended.
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3rd

5

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Little Pi

11st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Sam Allwood

Tended to hang when failing favourite backers off this mark here (2m5f) last month but that was another solid enough run; should be heavily involved.

5/1

3rd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:52 Ludlow

Little Pi

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Sam Allwood

Resurgent 8yo who kept on well to score at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) three weeks ago; recent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip; major player.

11/4

1st

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Little Pi

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Sam Allwood

Has proved resurgent with a pair of second-place finishes and the latest effort, over C&D, is a solid piece of form; back up 5lb but has won off this mark; respected.

6/4

Form: 55-

Last run: 319 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising bumper debut here (good) for Fergal O'Brien a year ago but was last of five at Catterick (soft) the following month; now in the care of his owner-trainer; hood for today's hurdle debut.
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4th

6

30th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:08 Ffos Las

Thatza Dazzler

11st 8lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

12lb lower when winning over fences in February but has posted three good runs on the bounce now, the last two over hurdles (2m, good to soft); sure to be involved if holding his form.

11/4

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

Form: 0-40

Last run: 123 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut in May (2m) but was always behind when upped to 2m4f the following month; significant improvement required.
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4th

11

8th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Jimmy Boum

10st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

midfield

10/1

10th

13

13th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:48 Chepstow

Jimmy Boum

10st 13lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

towards rear

66/1

11th

9

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell

Jimmy Boum

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Finished down the field in his sole bumper and was well held again on his hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) last month; has lots of stamina in his pedigree but he needs plenty of progress on this step up in trip; stablemate of Faded Fantasy.

25/1

66/1

Form: 6-6

Last run: 153 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed only minor promise when last of six finishers in run-of-the-mill Warwick maiden in May; not the obvious answer here.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Uttoxeter

Dexperado

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

0-10 and has been off for 14 months since coming in a below-par sixth in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle; not easy to warm to.

14/1

6th

3

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Dexperado

11st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nick Kent

Launched handicap career with two close seconds at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft/heavy) last spring but has not been in the same form on his three outings this season, most recently when upped to 3m in January; needs to up his game.

13/2

5th

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Dexperado

11st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

midfield, some headway when not fluent 3 out, kept on, never on terms

8/1

Form:

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Christian Williams after Irish point win in March; well-beaten 66-1 shot in Uttoxeter maiden hurdle on rules debut on Sunday.
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9

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Blagthebookies

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Iola Sankey

T: N Gittins

Double between the flags in early 2025, but tougher tasks on last two starts; lots to find with these on their respective rules bests.

25/1

9

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Blagthebookies

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Iola Sankey

T: N Gittins

Beaten off lowly mark on chase/handicap debut for Harry Derham on latest rules start one year ago but came good for new stable with two recent point wins and evidently a better horse now; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

9

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Blagthebookies

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Iola Sankey

T: N Gittins

Beaten off lowly mark on chase/handicap debut for Harry Derham on latest rules start one year ago but came good for new stable with two recent point wins and evidently a better horse now; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

Non-runners

Classic King, Pyffo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.30
Straight Forecast £74.79
Trifecta £270.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Panjari

Daily Mail:

Zonda

TOPSPEED:

Donnacha

The Guardian:

Classic King

The Star:

Zonda

The Sun:

Donnacha

POSTDATA:

Panjari

WEST COUNTRY:

Panjari

The Times:

Panjari

Telegraph:

Panjari

D Express:

Panjari

Daily Mirror:

Panjari

Daily Record:

Panjari