December 22 / 14.30 Ascot

14.30

Good To Soft

WB Wealth Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8264.76
  • 1m 7f 152y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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WB Wealth Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.70
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 22-42

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both bumpers (good to firm/heavy) and again showed ability when second at Taunton (2m, good to soft) on his second hurdle start; he was no match for the odds-on winner last time but this very lightly raced 5yo begins handicap life on a fair mark and is open to improvement.
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1st

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 3

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Titan Discovery

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Ran rather flat in a good Sandown handicap last time but won a Class 2 the time before at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft), his fourth win over hurdles; once had the pace for this trip but may need further now ideally, so will do well to lower the colours of Mirabad.

2/1

3

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Titan Discovery

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Second and first in handicaps in 2024 on his only two starts at this track, with the win on soft ground (runner-up early on in a heavy-ground bumper); won his second start (3m, soft) last season and the same happened this term, when he battled on well at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in December despite wandering; up 5lb but respected.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 460321 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who built upon last month's stable debut second at Warwick (2m, soft) when winning at Wetherby (2m, soft) most recently; his opening mark could underestimate him and he's respected.
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1st

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:45 Fakenham

Toonagh Warrior

12st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Stuart Edmunds

Twice a runner-up late last year and came back to some form after some lesser efforts when just over a 3l second to Jongleur d'Etoiles at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last month; remains competitively treated if backing that up.

7/2

1st

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:45 Fakenham

Toonagh Warrior

12st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Stuart Edmunds

raced in fourth, headway before 2 out, ridden and pressed leader approaching last, led towards finish, just did enough

7/2

2nd

3

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

16:50 Wincanton

Toonagh Warrior

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up twice in a row at Southwell (2m4f/3m, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, he's gone off the boil on his last three runs and has to raise his game.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 106-32

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
French heavy-ground hurdle winner who has improved with each of his four British starts, most recently finished second at Newbury (2m, good to soft); this 4yo could continue to progress and he's one to consider.
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8th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Bad

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field.

20/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Bad

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all.

9/4

2nd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Bad

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: F67-97 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle in April 2022 for Gordon Elliott but he hasn't been at his best in various disciplines in the second half of this year, and he may be best watched on today's stable debut.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

Form: 32-672

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Placed in bumpers and tapped back into that promise when second at 40-1 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago on his third hurdle start, behind the exciting Jeriko Du Reponet; he could have more to offer and is a possible contender on his handicap debut.
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5

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

King William Rufus

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Two wins last season, the latter when holding on gamely in 16-runner handicap on New course here (2m1f, good) in April; needs another career-best performance today but still enters calculations.

5/1

1st

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

King William Rufus

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Gordon

Ascot winner in December off 7lb lower (1m7f, good to soft); this represents a welcome drop in grade after contesting two high-profile handicaps and he's not out of it.

8/1

Form: 86231-

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Below par on the Flat seven weeks ago on latest start but fair effort in that code in October; on his last handicap hurdle start he was third in a 4yo race over C&D (good to soft) in April and, with that form having worked out nicely, he appeals as being well treated off this 2lb higher mark.
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1st

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker.

9/2

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Havaila

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride.

9/2

1st

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back.

5/1

16/1

Form: 216F-F D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on handicap debut at Newbury in March and has fallen the next twice; however, he was in contention when exiting two out over C&D last month on his reappearance and this 5yo remains lightly raced; not discounted.
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5

(1)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Poncho

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Minor honours in his last four AW races (1m5f/2m) but well beaten in his only two turf starts this term and absent since June; he has won twice but is not straightforward and does not look the percentage call; yard runs four.

12/1

10

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Goodwood

Poncho

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Strong traveller who's far from easy and has hung both ways (normally to the left); arrives in good form for a yard among the winners, though, and is on a mark off which he can win when things fall right.

7/1

2

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Poncho

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner who got off the mark on the Flat over C&D in December; couple of creditable thirds here since then but he flopped at Ascot (last of eight) last month and needs to bounce back after that 13l defeat; stablemate of Donald Llewellyn.

5/1

Form: 22-3 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Beaten at 5-2, 10-11 and 13-8 on his three starts, and no match for the first two when third on last month's handicap debut here (2m3f, soft); however, he's in top hands and things may click in a big way at some point.
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0

5

25th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:50 Huntingdon

Immortal

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, not fluent 6th, pulled up quickly after 7th

5/2

8th

8

22nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 152y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Immortal

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Beaten at 5-2, 10-11 and 13-8 on his three starts, and no match for the first two when third on last month's handicap debut here (2m3f, soft); however, he's in top hands and things may click in a big way at some point.

3/1

Form: 3031-P

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Made all at Sedgefield (2m4f, good; also effective on good to soft) and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark may not be beyond him; however, he struggled over hurdles and on the Flat on his last two outings in May/June and needs to get back on track following a break.
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5th

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Jaramillo

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago; still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form.

8/1

4

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Jaramillo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Came good over fences with easy win in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April and stuck to his task pretty well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June; a possible.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Uttoxeter

Jaramillo

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The outsider of three when off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in April (2m5f, good) and comfortably beat a course specialist; 7lb rise fair given the authority with which he won.

7/2

Form: 13846-

Last run: 245 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Easy win off this mark at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last December and also on the scoresheet on the Flat this June; however, his 2023 form in both codes has been patchy, and he's been well beaten on the Flat the last twice.
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10th

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

7th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February and there was nothing wrong with his sixth at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; has undergone wind surgery since finishing a distant last of ten back on the Flat in May but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

5

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Rays The One

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February but three lesser performances since then; both Flat wins have come on the AW and a good while back now.

16/1

Form: 346620

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in October on second handicap start, but down the field at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) subsequently and he needs to raise his game this afternoon.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Redbridge Rambler

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two good runs behind subsequent winners at Hereford and Catterick (both 3m1f, good) in late 2025; always struggling over an inadequate 1m7f at Wincanton (no headgear; cheekpieces return) in April and perhaps fortunate to get dropped 2lb; fair chance of another win.

7/2

5th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

Redbridge Rambler

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Martin Keighley

Suited by good or quicker ground; similar sort of form in his last four races in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m1f; this trip is on the tight side but he's in a weak race and might be ridden forcefully.

15/8

25/1

Form: /4161- D

Last run: 260 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
11yo who won over fences on two of his final three runs last season; he's on a competitive mark on that form but chasing is his game and he was tailed off in January on his last hurdle outing; others make greater appeal.
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7th

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:30 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Ali Stronge

Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it.

10/1

7th

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:30 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Ali Stronge

Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it.

10/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Ardmayle

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ali Stronge

Won this race last year and is now 2lb lower; however, this 12yo has plenty to prove having struggled on his three runs this season.

12/1

Form: 351P8- D

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) in January for Alan King but struggled in this code the next twice; failed to threaten on the Flat in June on first two runs for this yard and he has something to prove.
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7th

9

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Plumpton

Tying The Knot

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Daniel O’Brien

prominent

40/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Plumpton

Tying The Knot

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Daniel O’Brien

prominent

40/1

7th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tying The Knot

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Daniel O’Brien

Hurdle winner for Alan King in early 2023 but he had mixed form for that yard and has been rather down on his luck for this one so far, on the AW and over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 33213- D BF

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Some good performances during last season's novice hurdle campaign, the highlight his easy maiden win at Taunton (2m, good to soft) in March; needs to prove he can cut it off this handicap debut mark, but not discounted.
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6th

4

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Mardoof

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mitchell Hunt

Out of form during light campaign over hurdles last season and struggled on the Flat on Tuesday; arrives here with quite a bit to prove but the drying ground ought to be in his favour.

10/1

6th

4

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:13 Newton Abbot

Mardoof

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mitchell Hunt

Out of form during light campaign over hurdles last season and struggled on the Flat on Tuesday; arrives here with quite a bit to prove but the drying ground ought to be in his favour.

10/1

7th

10

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Mardoof

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Mitchell Hunt

in touch with leaders, outpaced from over 5f out

33/1

Non-runners

Jagwar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £164.70
Straight Forecast £110.41
Tricast £336.16
Trifecta £643.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bad

TOPSPEED:

Immortal

Daily Mirror:

Toonagh Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Jagwar

POSTDATA:

Immortal

LAMBOURN:

Immortal

Daily Mail:

Immortal

D Express:

Immortal

WEST COUNTRY:

Bad

The Times:

Bad

Telegraph:

Bad

The Guardian:

Bad

The Sun:

Bad

The Star:

Bad

Daily Record:

Bad