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Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 3f 58y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1-4P

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Taunton bumper winner who was a 15l fourth of 14 there on his hurdling debut, again on good to soft; presumably resented the heavy ground when pulled up at Exeter; open to improvement but he'll need some to beat the best of these.
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1st

8

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Geezer Rockstar

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Lightly raced; improved on previous efforts last season when winning over 2m5f at Wincanton last month (good; trainer said he seems to run better at this time of year); quite interesting back up in trip.

3/1

1st

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Geezer Rockstar

11st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Returned after wind surgery with a near-miss at Chepstow (2m3f, good) last April but he's had only two runs since and has struggled in both of them; hurdles record is now 1-10 and he needs to get back on track after another break.

14/1

7th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Geezer Rockstar

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Very mixed hurdle form, best efforts when winning an Ascot maiden nearly two years ago and, following wind surgery, when going close at Chepstow (also 2m3f, good) last April; form plunged again at Plumpton in November, though, and now has cheekpieces added; risky.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 745-02

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Four Flat wins in France; yet to get his head in front for current stable but the best of his five hurdling efforts was last time at Musselburgh (good to soft) when making up late ground to finish close behind last week's County Hurdle fifth Afadil; gives the impression there's more to come and brings strong form claims back into a maiden; regularly wears the tongue-tie.
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8th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Zanndabad

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: A J Martin

An unlucky, strong-finishing third in this race in 2024 (good to firm; his only run here) and has a 1lb lower mark today; flickers of that ability on occasions since, though had to have his sights lowered for two hurdle wins last autumn; tailed off at 40-1 in a Grade 1 novice hurdle four weeks ago, after a winter break, and could be more interesting this time.

12/1

10th

11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Zanndabad

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Won four-runner handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last October and followed up in a warm Newcastle novice (2m6f, good to soft), again with plenty in hand; he's useful on the Flat and could have more to offer in this code now things have started to click, but such improvement is necessary.

33/1

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:41 Sedgefield

Zanndabad

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: A J Martin

No win since 2022 in his French days but some good runs in defeat in big Flat handicaps, including last year's Chester Cup and a 1m4f race at York this August; he's a rather frustrating 0-9 over hurdles, with four seconds including on three of his last four attempts, but this is a drop in class.

15/8

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 42-324

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in all three hurdles, bumping into a smart one at Warwick (2m3f, soft) and it was a strong novice in which he finished an 8l fourth over C&D last month; the winner nearly won the valuable EBF Final at Sandown next time; this could be his best opportunity yet; had wind surgery and now tongue tied.
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5th

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Vincenzo

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved.

11/4

1st

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Vincenzo

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again.

2/1

2nd

8

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Vincenzo

10st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of three finishers in his Irish point but he was only 12l behind Mahon's Way who last time out finished runner-up in a Grade 3 hurdle for Henry De Bromhead; rules debut has been a while coming but he's in top hands and should have a future.
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9

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Old Time Chaser

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

raced wide, in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, soon towards rear, struggling after 3 out

8/1

9

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Old Time Chaser

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

towards rear

8/1

4th

9

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Windsor

Old Time Chaser

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Represents major stable; has failed to show progress in three races under rules but could be capable of significantly better now handicapping and is one to consider.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two Irish points, on the first occasion chasing home his current stablemate Johnnywho who is now a very smart novice hurdler; has been off a long time but interesting to see what the market makes of him.
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5th

2

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 3

13:35 Ascot

Bare Meadows

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up in two Irish points, on the first occasion chasing home his current stablemate Johnnywho who is now a very smart novice hurdler; has been off a long time but interesting to see what the market makes of him.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner, including a successful debut for this yard over 1m6f on the AW last month (then well held next time); however, he plied his trade at a modest level and wouldn't be the obvious answer to this now switching codes.
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6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Easter Icon

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; has had some struggles in a light campaign this season but he showed signs of a revival at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month and has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/1

4th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Easter Icon

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; Fontwell win over nearly 2m6f started that sequence but this season's three runs over hurdles were heavy defeats.

16/1

5th

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Easter Icon

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Gary Brown

Productive campaign last season over hurdles and on the Flat; however, tailed off towards the end of last year on last two hurdle starts and he wasn't at his best back on the Flat early this month.

14/1

Form: 8-420

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded for all runs bar his debut; encouraging efforts on two visits to Newbury (bumper/maiden hurdle) before stopping very quickly at Huntingdon two months ago; even if back on song he's probably up against it, and Nico De Boinville rides stablemate Old Time Chaser.
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8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Strutter

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Winner of his last two handicap hurdle races seven months apart, at Uttoxeter for Nicky Henderson in May 2024 and on first run for Willie Mullins at Limerick in December that year; ought to be capable of much better than at Leopardstown on chasing; far too keen then, and dropped away very quickly before the last; tongue-tie now in addition to hood.

5/2

7th

9

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Strutter

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Winner of his last two handicap hurdle races seven months apart, at Uttoxeter for Nicky Henderson in May 2024 and on first run for Willie Mullins at Limerick in December that year; has a lengthy absence to overcome on chase debut.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £65,000 after finishing second in his final Irish point; tongue-tie added for his hurdling debut over C&D in November (good) and he ran well for a long way, only weakening out of the places late on; subsequent absence is a concern but he's clearly useful.
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4th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Ballyfinn

12st 7lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Made the breakthrough on his fifth start over fences when scoring here (3m2f, good) last Wednesday; back down in trip under 7lb penalty but not fully exposed and looks a key player.

2/1

1st

2

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Ballyfinn

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lengthy breaks are a feature in his profile; beaten at least 10l in all four runs over fences (2m5f-3m1f) and brought up the rear last time at Plumpton; unconvincing.

8/1

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Ballyfinn

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lightly raced and lengthy breaks are a feature in his profile; beaten at least 10l in all three runs over fences (2m5f-3m1f) and he needs to find a bit from somewhere to defy this sort of mark, for all that it's dropped.

11/2

Form: 5-4

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of about 10l in a Bangor bumper and Hereford maiden hurdle (good); there's ability there but whether he's up to winning an Ascot maiden is debatable.
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4

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:50 Ludlow

The Winslow Boy

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Lightly raced 7yo who landed a Chepstow novice hurdle (good to soft) in November 2024 and it was a respectable start over fences when third back there (also 2m, good; mistake last) just over one year later; pulled up after he sprawled on landing around halfway at Hereford next time; still has stamina to prove but a clear round should see him competitive.

4/1

4

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

16:30 Chepstow

The Winslow Boy

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Inconsistent, lightly raced 7yo who was pulled up at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January when last seen; however, his sole hurdle win came here (2m, good to soft) and he was an encouraging third over C&D (good) in November on his chase debut; interesting now back here and back down in trip, provided the ground suits (effective on good/good to soft, unproven on soft).

9/2

Form: 0PP

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in his bumper and pulled up at huge odds in both runs over hurdles; no appeal in first-time cheekpieces.
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7

9th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Rum Cove

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

raced in last, lost ground after 11th, struggling and pulled up back straight

14/1

7

9th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Rum Cove

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

raced in last, lost ground after 11th, struggling and pulled up back straight

14/1

6th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Plumpton

Rum Cove

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

midfield

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000euros 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Unwin VC (bumper/useful 2m7f hurdle) and Pay The Pilot (2m4f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 3m/3m1f hurdle winner Lord Generous out of top hurdler Lady Rebecca; nice pedigree and kicks off at a top track, so needs a market check.
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17

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Catch Catchfire

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Record of 2-8 over fences; his narrow defeat by Aworkinprogress at Lingfield (3m5f, soft) puts him in the mix and there were excuses last time at Exeter where he was kicked at the start, made the odd mistake and lost a shoe; can put a line through that; hard to rule out.

16/1

5

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Catch Catchfire

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Fifth in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft; unraced on heavy) in December was up with his best at the time; suffered an early mishap next time but raised his game when rallying strongly for a close second in the Surrey National at Lingfield (3m5f, soft; jumped to his right) on latest start, which puts him firmly in the mix despite this 5lb higher mark and going this way round could help; he should have a big shout.

7/2

2nd

14

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Catch Catchfire

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Very close third over hurdles on seasonal debut in November and not beaten far from out of the weights in Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft) when back over fences last month; suffered early mishap last time and is 1lb wrong today but, after only six chase runs, he's not fully exposed.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced before making some late headway into midfield in an AW bumper in December (11-1); this should reveal more.
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7

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jasper Boy

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

in rear, reminders when hit 3rd, soon lost ground quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 5th

100/1

7

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Jasper Boy

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Midfield in an AW bumper and then pulled up in an Ascot maiden for which he was 150-1; cheekpieces added.

100/1

7

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 3

13:35 Ascot

Jasper Boy

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Outpaced before making some late headway into midfield in an AW bumper in December (11-1); this should reveal more.

66/1

Form: 1-75 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won by just over 3l on his bumper debut at Chepstow (good to soft) and again ran to a fair level when mid-division in a Listed bumper here in December; needs to rebound from a disappointing hurdling debut back at Chepstow but he did go off odds-on and didn't appear to handle the heavy ground; remains promising; cheekpieces added.
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8

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 3

13:35 Ascot

Marvellous Mick

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won by just over 3l on his bumper debut at Chepstow (good to soft) and again ran to a fair level when mid-division in a Listed bumper here in December; needs to rebound from a disappointing hurdling debut back at Chepstow but he did go off odds-on and didn't appear to handle the heavy ground; remains promising; cheekpieces added.

5/1

Non-runners

Idefix De Ciergues, Vision De Maine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.70
Straight Forecast £56.50
Trifecta £206.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vincenzo

Daily Mirror:

Zanndabad

LAMBOURN:

Old Time Chaser

The Times:

Ballyfinn

WEST COUNTRY:

Marvellous Mick

Telegraph:

Old Time Chaser

RP RATINGS:

Vincenzo

TOPSPEED:

Vincenzo

POSTDATA:

Vincenzo

D Express:

Ballyfinn

The Sun:

Zanndabad

The Star:

Zanndabad

Daily Record:

Zanndabad