February 25 / 14.40 Hereford

14.40

Heavy

Daily Racing Specials At PlanetSportBet Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Daily Racing Specials At PlanetSportBet Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 11

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promising sort who bagged Listed honours at Cheltenham (1m6f, heavy) on New Year's Day, taking bumper record to 2-2; bred to do well over jumps and looks likely to win again.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
£32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to several winners notably Viking Blond (useful 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase); major yard; interesting newcomer.
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2nd

1

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Don Virginia

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

£32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to several winners notably Viking Blond (useful 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase); major yard; interesting newcomer.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 93

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Down the field in Cheltenham bumper won by Kel Du Large but may do better in this rematch, having improved when third over hurdles at Newbury (2m, good to soft) since; shortlisted.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 54

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in good-ground bumpers over 2m, better effort when fourth here latest; half-brother to a jumps winner; could go well provided he handles the softer going.
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7th

15

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Gold For Alec

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Tom Symonds

A marked step up in trip saw him emerge from the wilderness to win five-runner handicap at Hereford (extended 3m1f, good) last month and he did it comfortably, but he's 10lb higher today (4lb out of the handicap) against far more daunting opposition.

12/1

1st

5

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Gold For Alec

11st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Both wins were at Huntingdon in winter 2024-25; ran well at Cheltenham (2m) in October but has had a bleak time of it since until something of an upturn at Chepstow (extended 2m3f) two weeks ago; needs to build on that and there was some encouragement last time for stepping up in trip.

3/1

3rd

10

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Gold For Alec

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Ran well in defeat on his reappearance but nowhere near as effective in his last four races; the cheekpieces tried last time are removed.

25/1

Form: 96

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in two runs (bumper/hurdle) for Lucinda Russell; subsequent wind surgery may prompt improvement on debut for new stable; remains with same owner.
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13

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Raise Your Glass

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-6; has failed to get home in both handicaps but subsequent wind op (her second) may prompt a stronger finishing effort; not ruled out.

10/1

13

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Raise Your Glass

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-6; has failed to get home in both handicaps but subsequent wind op (her second) may prompt a stronger finishing effort; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 4337

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Consistent in bumpers until suffering a heavy defeat in Listed grade at Market Rasen last time; finished third at this course on penultimate start; place claims back down in class.
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6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Simply Belle

10st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

prominent

25/1

6th

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Simply Belle

10st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

prominent

25/1

7th

10

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell

Simply Belle

10st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: David Dennis

towards rear, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon lost touch

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
7,000euros yearling, £24,000 2yo; sibling to German winners over 7.5f and 1m2f; dam German 1m scorer; market instructive on debut.
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7

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Wonderful Delight

10st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Beaten 31l, 56l and 90l in three soft-ground hurdles in February/March at around 2m; needs to take a big step forward but has had wind surgery since, a hood is fitted and is in good hands for his handicap debut.

12/1

5th

4

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:30 Market Rasen

Wonderful Delight

11st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

in rear

33/1

7th

7

11th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:10 Taunton

Wonderful Delight

11st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Fourth foal from a German Flat family; beaten about 31l when seventh of ten on recent debut at Hereford (2m, soft) but showed a modicum of promise and had some excuses; with that outing under his belt, he ought to get closer to the target here.

10/1

Form: 80

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two bumpers in November; no form claims.
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11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

Form: 86

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well held in bumpers at Exeter (behind Kel Du Large) and this track; out of a jumps winner but needs major improvement on bare form.
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1st

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Square Du Roule

11st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

C&D winner last November (good to soft; held up), when 15lb lower; also held up when showing marginal improvement to score at Wincanton (3m, good) latest; up another 6lb but looks a leading player.

11/8

1st

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Square Du Roule

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nigel Hawke

Made the breakthrough at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) in November and he had a near-miss at Taunton (3m, good) the following month; looks interesting on that form but he was laboured at Exeter last month and that took his hurdling record to 1-18.

8/1

8th

9

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Square Du Roule

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Came good here (2m5f, good to soft) in November, his 14th hurdling start, and has performed well over 3m at Taunton on all three starts since; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (tailed-off last of six) in Wincanton bumper, albeit seeming green; bred to do much better, being out of a five-time winner for her connections.
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9th

8

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Jewel Eyed Judy

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Opened her account at Leicester (2m4f) in November but well below par subsequently, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Taunton (3m) 26 days ago; tongue-tie is added now.

20/1

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Jewel Eyed Judy

10st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November off 4lb lower but out of form in her three starts since, with the last two over 3m2f/3m; now has headgear on for the first time.

14/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Jewel Eyed Judy

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November but soundly beaten when fourth of five at there (2m4f, heavy) in December and pulled up at Fontwell last month; needs to get back on track.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £5.43
Trifecta £12.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kel Du Large

D Express:

Kalif D'Airy

Daily Record:

Kalif D'Airy

RP RATINGS:

Kel Du Large

POSTDATA:

Kel Du Large

WEST COUNTRY:

Kel Du Large

The Times:

Kel Du Large

Telegraph:

Kel Du Large

Daily Mirror:

Kel Du Large

The Sun:

Kel Du Large

The Star:

Kel Du Large