December 12 / 15.45 Wincanton

15.45

Soft

White Cross “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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White Cross “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£45,000 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to 2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Allo Allo, half-brother to winners Ebonello (bumper/2m hurdle) and Pour Les Filles (bumper); dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; some appeal on pedigree; one of four entered for a trainer who is 21% in bumpers (five seasons).
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Crest Of Fortune

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Third in the Grade 1 Sefton at this meeting last year but that wasn't the strongest renewal; promising second of 14 on chase debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October hasn't been built on and he bled when tailed off in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas; didn't impress with his jumping in February when last seen and needs to get back on track.

40/1

3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Crest Of Fortune

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Perhaps best to forgive his heavy defeat, behind Thomas Mor, at Kempton last time (bled from nose); has largely progressive RPRs otherwise and has Graded form; first chase win is not implausible.

7/2

2nd

1

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Crest Of Fortune

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f, good to soft/soft) who showed improved form in a first-time tongue-tie when third in Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April; tongue-tie absent for chase/seasonal debut but he's one to consider for a yard among the winners.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 42

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had one start each for Milton Harris and Syd Hosie (both around 1m5f), showing promise in defeat; half-brother to a 2m1f bumper winner so this longer trip may help elicit some improvement; not ruled out.
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2

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 1

14:30 Exeter

Dodger Long

11st 5lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Made it two wins in a row when scoring on handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October and improved form in defeat the next twice, most recently third in 4yo Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in November; others may have greater potential but he might not be far away.

13/2

2

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 1

14:30 Exeter

Dodger Long

11st 5lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in last but in touch with leaders, going okay when stumbled badly and lost action 3 out, soon pulled up

13/2

3rd

4

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Fairyhouse

Dodger Long

11st 3lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Drew nicely clear to make winning handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; took a giant leap forward when splitting Givemefive and Bottler'secret at Cheltenham; had the fitness edge that day but is worth his place in the field.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros foal, 55,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to three winners, including Special Tiara (2m-2m1f hurdle and top-class chase); dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle and chase winner Royal Choice; another interesting runner representing this trainer; market check.
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4th

7

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

Oakleys Way

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Solid record in 2m3f-2m5f attempts comprises an account-opening success at Taunton (good to firm) in November and second-place finishes, including at Plumpton, in last two starts; may do better still at this sort of distance; solid claims.

9/2

2nd

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Oakleys Way

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

2m3f winner at Taunton in November (good to firm) and possibly better again when beaten by his market rival with the pair clear at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) this month; up 3lb but looks a strong candidate today.

3/1

2nd

7

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Oakleys Way

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Scored in first-time tongue tie at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November, his second handicap, and also ran well when placed at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) on next outing; found 0-130 company slightly too hot at Kempton last time but remains unexposed over this sort of trip and may still have more to offer.

4/1

Form: 32 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a positive debut at Huntingdon (1m5f, good to soft) in October and improved on that when second to a useful opponent at Newcastle (1m6f, good to soft) last month; prominent racer who looks capable of picking up one of these but will again find this competitive.
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5th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Hill Spirit

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paula Smith

Won against own age-group for Archie Watson on hurdle debut in January but his next two runs were underwhelming and his subsequent Flat record is very mixed; recently changed hands for 10,000gns; not the percentage call on this stable debut.

14/1

6th

7

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Hill Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, headed 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

2nd

10

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Hill Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

A fair 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to show that form in this sphere, tried in cheekpieces when beating only one in 11.5f Bath handicap 22 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit but others still appeal more.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to bumper winner Montenay; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 88), half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner Sergeant Cecil and 2m7f-3m1f chase winner Graduation Night; trainer 0-9 in bumpers over five seasons.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Grenadier Jed

10st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Upwardly mobile 6yo; won three handicaps in 2025 and posted another personal best when beaten a head at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month, pulling well clear of the third; strong candidate off just 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

9

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Grenadier Jed

11st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Progressive 6yo who made it 3-3 in handicaps when keeping on strongly to lead close home on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell mid-race last month but remains very much of interest.

4/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Grenadier Jed

11st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Displayed big jolt of improvement on handicap debut 23 days ago, winning readily over C&D (soft); went up 8lb for that but could still have a lot more to offer; good chance.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling, 8,000gns 3yo; first foal; dam French 9.5f winner (including AW; RPR 90); trainer's only bumper runner of the past five years was second twice.
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13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantryman

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Pat Murphy

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

33/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£13,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 1m3f AW winner Ring Fenced (RPR 80); dam 1m2f winner (88), half-sister to 2m Listed winner Ranch Hand; trainer 0-15 in bumpers (five seasons); tongue-tie fitted for his debut.
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6

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Ffos Las

Sea Victory

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jo Davis

Hurdles debutant who is far from solid on bumper form and lacks recent match practice having been absent since Ffos Las defeat 14 months ago.

66/1

5th

3

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:45 Ffos Las

Sea Victory

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

led, ran green 8f out, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

66/1

5th

3

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:45 Ffos Las

Sea Victory

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

led, ran green 8f out, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 yearling; second foal; half-brother to dual bumper winner The Kemble Brewery; dam point winner/unplaced in bumpers and over hurdles, sister to smart 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Warriors Tale; another of the trainer's four entrants who looks worth a market check.
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6th

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Dark Material

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out

25/1

6th

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Dark Material

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out

25/1

5th

4

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:50 Taunton

Dark Material

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

chased clear leader, headway and in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-2 on debut in a Ludlow bumper last month (good to soft), when he made most for a ready success; 7lb claimer negates his penalty and he looks a big player again.
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Dance And Glance

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Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £65.27
Trifecta £214.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hill Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightning Flash

RP RATINGS:

Dodger Long

The Times:

Dark Material

WEST COUNTRY:

Crest Of Fortune

LAMBOURN:

Infantryman

The Sun:

Dodger Long

Telegraph:

Lightning Flash

The Star:

Lightning Flash

D Express:

Dark Material

Daily Mail:

Hill Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Hill Spirit

Daily Record:

Hill Spirit

The Guardian:

Crest Of Fortune