16.53

J: Oisin Orr

9/1

Place: £2.60

Form: -79844 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Promise on AW on last two starts, looking better than the bare results; thrown in judged on two AW runs last March/April and he is probably ready for this step back up in trip, with more to prove on today's surface given he tailed off in a soft-ground race last April but that preceded an eight-month absence; cheekpieces (tried once, ran okay) return and he's tongue tied for the first time; not dismissed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 8 (7)	29th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5	17:25 Newcastle (AW) Chantico 9st 6lb J: Cieren Fallon T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.	14/1
4th 1	8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4	13:40 Bangor-on-Dee Chantico 11st 2lb J: Dylan Johnston T: Adrian Paul Keatley	Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.	7/2
6th 6 (7)	12th May 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4	16:52 Newcastle (AW) Chantico 9st 5lb J: Kyle McHugh T: Adrian Paul Keatley	slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Verdict

Starting price

7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

3rd

8 (10)

Big Bear Hug

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Adam West

5/1

Place: £1.70

Form: 6317-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Both wins 1m last year, on soft and heavy; second of 11 to Destinado in apprentice event at Doncaster (soft) on last month's reappearance confirmed that she stays 1m2f; cheekpieces (worn on last two starts last season, winning the first) return; up 1lb and another big run should be on its way.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 3 (7)	19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5	14:10 Lingfield Big Bear Hug 9st 7lb J: Pat Cosgrave T: Jim Boyle	Made a winning stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) last June but she's now 12lb lower following some lesser efforts; better is needed but any rain will suit.	14/1
9th 9 (8)	4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5	16:55 Kempton (AW) Big Bear Hug 9st 5lb J: Luke Catton T: Jim Boyle	Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.	14/1
5th 7 (6)	8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4	19:00 Kempton (AW) Big Bear Hug 8st 12lb J: Pat Cosgrave T: Jim Boyle	Made a successful stable debut after seven months off at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but is now 7lb lower for a reason; others stronger.	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Verdict

Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Made a winning stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) last June but she's now 12lb lower following some lesser efforts; better is needed but any rain will suit.

14/1

9th

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

9st 5lb

Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

8st 12lb

Made a successful stable debut after seven months off at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but is now 7lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

33/1

4th

12 (14)

Destinado

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

9/2

Form: 414213 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Held up; five AW wins and his first on turf came at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last month, going away at the finish from runner-up Big Bear Hug; had this 7lb higher mark when good third at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last Sunday; withdrawn due to heavy ground on Tuesday but he has to be on the shortlist.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3 (4)	13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5	13:25 Lingfield (AW) Destinado 9st 10lb J: Pat Cosgrave T: James Owen	Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.	7/2
9 (11)	4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5	14:00 Haydock Destinado 10st 13lb J: Miss Teagan Padgett T: James Owen	Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.	12/1

Place /
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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

9st 10lb

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

5th

4 (1)

Raintown

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

14/1

Form: 46-219 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Got up on the line at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in January off 3lb lower; however, well beaten 11 days later and the lack of impact in his five turf races (all last year, none on worse than good to soft) is a concern.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2 (1)	12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6	15:50 Bath Raintown 9st 9lb J: David Probert T: J S Moore	Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.	3/1
3rd 1 (3)	27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6	14:30 Bath Raintown 9st 9lb J: Taylor Fisher T: J S Moore	Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.	8/1
8th 6 (3)	29th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5	15:20 Lingfield (AW) Raintown 9st 7lb J: Taylor Fisher T: J S Moore	Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

6th

2 (6)

Expressionless

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

12/1

Form: 9067-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Started last season with two wins at about 1m on soft ground in the spring; not so good afterwards, including one run on heavy, and he weakened right out of it when reappearing in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, soft; 12-1) 15 days ago; cheekpieces last three outings; question to answer.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7 (3)	15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5	16:18 Newmarket Expressionless 9st 7lb J: Ashley Lewis T: Dylan Cunha	Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip.	8/1
10th 7 (11)	8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4	17:10 Ascot Expressionless 9st 7lb J: Harry Vigors T: Dylan Cunha	Three wins at 1m6f and it was his sixth win in total when beating four others over 1m4f at Leicester (good) last month; has won off this mark before and 2m looks worth a go; respected.	6/1
1st 1 (1)	13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5	14:52 Leicester Expressionless 9st 9lb J: Ray Dawson T: Dylan Cunha	Mostly ran with credit last term and did so again when third of 15 at Doncaster (1m2f) on 2025 reappearance; this step back up in trip should suit (1m6f winner last October); strong candidate.	11/4

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Three wins at 1m6f and it was his sixth win in total when beating four others over 1m4f at Leicester (good) last month; has won off this mark before and 2m looks worth a go; respected.

6/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

9st 9lb

Mostly ran with credit last term and did so again when third of 15 at Doncaster (1m2f) on 2025 reappearance; this step back up in trip should suit (1m6f winner last October); strong candidate.

11/4

7th

5 (3)

Abu Royal

J: Adam Farragher

T: Heather Main

10/1

Form: 0-7423

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

1-5 for Charlie Johnston; 0-6 for current stable but he's been on the premises with blinkers enlisted on last three outings, all over 1m2f on Lingfield AW; went close in a soft-ground race last April, so one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 13 (5)	2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6	20:45 Newcastle (AW) Abu Royal 9st 0lb J: Aiden Brookes T: L J Morgan	1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.	28/1
10th 8 (6)	28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6	19:30 Southwell (AW) Abu Royal 9st 1lb J: Cam Hardie T: L J Morgan	Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.	12/1
8th 6 (9)	13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6	20:20 Southwell (AW) Abu Royal 9st 4lb J: Amie Waugh T: L J Morgan	1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.	9/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

9st 0lb

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

9st 1lb

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

9st 4lb

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

8th

13 (13)

Taritino

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Tickle

20/1

Form: 06680-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

1-14 on the Flat and fourth since in his three hurdle races; last two of those were his only two runs on soft, but probably a bit below his Flat level; 10lb lower than this time last year.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 7	14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4	18:10 Fontwell Taritino 11st 7lb J: Bryan Carver T: Joe Tickle	Looked as good as ever when winning readily by 7l at favourite track Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and is now 3-19 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but still respected in current mood.	5/1
1st 8	22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4	18:00 Taunton Taritino 10st 12lb J: Bryan Carver T: Joe Tickle	Landed a 'hands and heels' event over C&D in March and respectable efforts in two subsequent starts, latterly when second off this mark at Exeter (about 2m2f, also good; Green Sky tailed off) on Friday; on the premises again if this doesn't come too soon.	5/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

11st 7lb

Looked as good as ever when winning readily by 7l at favourite track Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and is now 3-19 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but still respected in current mood.

5/1

1st

8

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

10st 12lb

Landed a 'hands and heels' event over C&D in March and respectable efforts in two subsequent starts, latterly when second off this mark at Exeter (about 2m2f, also good; Green Sky tailed off) on Friday; on the premises again if this doesn't come too soon.

5/1

9th

14 (5)

Chester Tonik

J: Joe Leavy

T: Alexandra Dunn

16/1

Form: 53182- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

1m2f winner on good to soft last May and a good second on soft ground in July, both from the front; left Peter Chapple-Hyam for 12,000gns in October and tailed off in January (2m, soft; when 200-1 for hurdles debut) on his only run since, which raises a doubt.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 7	22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5	14:30 Fontwell Chester Tonik 10st 11lb J: Toby Wynne T: Alexandra Dunn	0-8 over hurdles and no improvement in refitted cheekpieces (retained) when fifth of ten finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month; needs to show more.	16/1
5th 10	29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5	18:48 Fontwell Chester Tonik 10st 4lb J: Adam Wedge T: Alexandra Dunn	Fair on the Flat at his best; generally very disappointing over hurdles but his third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in March was a big step forward; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say if tuned up after 171-day break.	9/1
3rd 6	11th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5	15:38 Sedgefield Chester Tonik 10st 2lb J: Adam Wedge T: Alexandra Dunn	led, wandered on approach 1st	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

5th

7

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

10st 11lb

0-8 over hurdles and no improvement in refitted cheekpieces (retained) when fifth of ten finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

10st 4lb

Fair on the Flat at his best; generally very disappointing over hurdles but his third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in March was a big step forward; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say if tuned up after 171-day break.

9/1

3rd

6

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

10st 2lb

led, wandered on approach 1st

20/1

10th

10 (8)

Measured Moments

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

12/1

Form: 424-34 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Runner-up on soft and heavy last term, her only two outings on softer than good; reliable sort, over 1m lately but she also did well at 1m2f last term; major each-way contender.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7 (1)	12th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6	20:20 Chelmsford (AW) Measured Moments 9st 7lb J: Daniel Muscutt T: John Butler	Losing run now up to 15 and she has slid down the weights during an inconsistent season; capable still at this level but she's odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late, so isn't without risk.	16/1
5th 10 (10)	10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4	16:14 Leicester Measured Moments 9st 0lb J: Lewis Edmunds T: John Butler	slowly away, took keen hold	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

7

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Measured Moments

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Losing run now up to 15 and she has slid down the weights during an inconsistent season; capable still at this level but she's odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late, so isn't without risk.

16/1

5th

10

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

9st 0lb

slowly away, took keen hold

8/1

11th

3 (11)

J: Dougie Costello

T: Deborah Faulkner

33/1

Form: /5556-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Sole win came on soft and below form sole start on heavy, both as 2yo; no serious impact last year and left George Boughey for 6,500gns in September; had wind surgery before penultimate start and wore tongue-tie last two runs, plus cheekpieces latest; down the weights but something to prove.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 8 (11)	30th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4	18:30 Wolverhampton (AW) Serious Look 9st 1lb J: Robert Havlin T: Thomas Faulkner	It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.	7/1
1st 6 (4)	2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5	18:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Serious Look 9st 3lb J: Robert Havlin T: Thomas Faulkner	Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.	6/1
5 (10)	27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5	20:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Serious Look 9st 7lb J: Dougie Costello T: Thomas Faulkner	Three C&D wins this year, the latest from off the pace in amateur riders' race three weeks ago; 4b higher tonight, though, and this contest may not pan as favourably for him.	5/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

5

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)