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Family Day “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £14237.5
  • 1m 5f 209y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Family Day “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
One of the leaders throughout and came nicely clear to collect by 3l at Exeter in October (1m5f, good to soft; 16-1); had Sorceleur back in third and a formline through the runner-up gives him similar claims to Carved In Stone; respected.
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5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Kel Du Large

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Listed bumper winner who scored at Hereford (2m3f, heavy) in February on his third handicap start and was a close second to Mount Anglesby (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this 6yo could continue to progress now things are starting to click; possible contender in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

2nd

4

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kel Du Large

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Prevailed narrowly in a duel with the runner-up, pair clear, at Hereford (2m3f, heavy) last time; Listed bumper winner in unbeaten 2023-24 campaign and remains open to further progress over hurdles; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

6

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:33 Hereford

Kel Du Large

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Won heavy-ground Listed bumper at the start of 2024 and soft-ground junior hurdle here (2m) the following month; looked ready for the step up in trip so it was a disappointing seventh of nine in Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) last month, when his trainer blamed the track and testing ground; question to answer now but still warrants consideration.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 12 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much too good for Dodger Long at Huntingdon (1m5f, good) but couldn't live with the favourite at Hereford and he has something to find on that form; on the plus side, he promises to be suited by going left-handed here (hung that way last time) and the hood might give him a lift.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-1 at Exeter (1m5f, good to soft; October) and after racing prominently he was outpaced in going down by just over 3l to Kel Du Large; could strip fitter for that and be all the wiser.
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9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Sorceleur

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Two novice wins in November and generally consistent otherwise; ties in with some of these rivals on Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Southwell form the last twice; solid contender who should give his running.

6/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Sorceleur

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Two novice wins in November and generally consistent otherwise; ties in with some of these rivals on Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Southwell form the last twice; solid contender who should give his running.

6/1

3rd

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell

Sorceleur

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, lost ground when not fluent last, weakened and lost position run-in

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£85,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Presenting Nelly (2m1f/2m4f hurdle), Kay Tara Tara (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and Moonamacaroona (bumper); dam bumper winner/placed 2m2f and 2m5f hurdles; one of two newcomers for an in-form trainer and looks his main hope according to jockey bookings.
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1st

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Authentic Legacy

11st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only 3lb higher than for sole career win in Newbury handicap hurdle 13 months ago (2m, soft; fine on good ground), which was only three starts back; didn't run too badly on his chase debut on reappearance after a break of 337 days; ran just okay when cheekpieces were tried once before but hard to rule out.

8/1

6th

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Authentic Legacy

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Chase debutant who badly lacks recent match practice (absent for 337 days) but is otherwise interesting, having gained his sole hurdles success on this card last year; market may offer further guidance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 51

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat trainer doesn't have many bumper runners and this Flat-bred 4yo came home strongly to win with a bit in hand at Doncaster (2m, good); beat Caustic, who was a similar distance behind Kel Du Large the time before; softer conditions this time are a nagging cause for concern (Ludlow was good to soft on debut).
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No Results Found

Form: 422

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in races won by Kel Du Large and Dirty Den before raising his game to finish runner-up on heavy ground at Wincanton; could handle these conditions better than some and has each-way claims in the new cheekpieces.
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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

Form: 1

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
French-bred filly and a half-sister to Mister Policeman who is well regarded at the Willie Mullins yard; made all before skipping clear at Stratford (2m, soft) and the runner-up was a clearcut winner at Ludlow just before Christmas; interesting.
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8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

La Marquise

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Lightly raced since winning hurdle debut in October 2024 but has performed well on both outings this year, latterly when close second in small-field Plumpton handicap (2m2f, good to soft) last month; considered.

7/1

2nd

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 169y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

La Marquise

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Dual soft-ground bumper winner who finished third in an Aintree Grade 2 in April 2024; yet to replicate that level over hurdles, but she showed marked improvement after wind surgery when a 5.75l third at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) 18 days ago, following a break; likely to build on that and, with Joe Anderson's useful 3lb claim, she looks set for a big run.

2/1

3rd

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

La Marquise

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Two-time soft-ground bumper winner who has been disappointing on her three starts since winning on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in October 2024; however, she returns from a break having had wind surgery and her Lambourn trainer does well here; not written off.

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had subsequent winner Carved In Stone behind when third at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 17-2) and he only backed out of it late on (beaten under 4l); has to step up in this deeper race.
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1st

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

Night Stalker

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

0-7 over hurdles; ran well when third (albeit safely held) in higher-grade event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November but two lesser efforts have followed and the ground here is likely to be slower than he prefers.

10/1

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Night Stalker

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible

12/1

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Night Stalker

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible

12/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
68,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to French 2m1f/2m3f chase winner Jafar D'Airy; dam French 2m1f/2m2f chase winner, half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/smart chase winner Ofarel D'Airy and French 2m1f hurdle winner Quefir D'Airy; stable also runs Authentic Legacy.
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4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Kalif DAiry

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-10 overall but he's finished a close second in four of his last five runs including in a maiden here (2m1f, good) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's a big player again back in a handicap.

11/4

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Kalif DAiry

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-10 overall but he's finished a close second in four of his last five runs including in a maiden here (2m1f, good) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's a big player again back in a handicap.

11/4

2nd

4

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Kalif DAiry

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-9 overall but second on a variety of ground at Fontwell (2m3f), Fakenham (2m) and Sandown (2m4f) in three consecutive starts this winter; flop in first-time cheekpieces here (extended 2m5f) last time is the big worry but he has a huge shout on those earlier performances.

11/4

Form: 4

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
By a Kentucky Derby winner out of a French 10.5f Listed winner; had one run for John Butler at Aintree, where he moved well for a long way before not getting home on soft ground (beaten about 20l); may prefer drier conditions but today's shorter trip will help.
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1st

7

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Don Rafael

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Fortunate to register a second 2m3f win here in November but has held his form since and he clearly likes it here; the concern is this trip as he's unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

4/1

3rd

8

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:33 Hereford

Don Rafael

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over C&D (good to soft) in late 2024 but was lucky to score when repeating that feat on stable debut (good) in November; respectable third at Southwell (about 2m4f, good to soft) in December on his only subsequent start; unproven on heavy but can't be dismissed.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; brother to German 1m1f 2yo/1m2f Flat and GB 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Sergeant; dam Italian 7f/1m winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Cool Creek; market informative as his trainer runs two others with form claims.
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3rd

16

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Staff Sergeant Len

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Neil Mulholland

Held every chance when unseating late on in a chase at Wincanton on Boxing Day (2m4f); again let down by his jumping at Ludlow; sold for £19,500 since; likely best watched after a change of yard, especially back over hurdles with stamina to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Giddyupadingdong, Kids Say Lastgojoe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.60
Straight Forecast £20.77
Trifecta £124.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

La Marquise

RP RATINGS:

Kel Du Large

TOPSPEED:

Dodger Long

D Express:

Carved In Stone

WEST COUNTRY:

Dirty Den

Telegraph:

Kel Du Large

The Guardian:

Kel Du Large

Daily Mail:

Kel Du Large

Daily Mirror:

Kel Du Large

POSTDATA:

Dodger Long

LAMBOURN:

La Marquise

The Times:

La Marquise

The Sun:

La Marquise

The Star:

La Marquise

Daily Record:

La Marquise