April 25 / 17.30 Warwick

17.30

Good

racingtv.com Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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racingtv.com Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well related; however, at 18-1 he was weak in the betting for a newcomer from this yard and duly struggled at Newbury three months ago (soft); perhaps best watched for now.
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4th

5

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Jafimgoso

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner; took a while to get his act together over hurdles but showed good stamina to lead close home at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and was only beaten 1l when upped to 3m at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; ought to be in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jafimgoso

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who had disappointed over hurdles until a step back up in trip brought about the necessary improvement to get off the mark in this sphere at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; should be suited by this further step up to 3m and is a leading player.

Evs

1st

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Jafimgoso

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor.

7/2

50/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,500 euros foal; ninth foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m1f hurdle winner You're So Vain and useful 2m4f/2m6f hurdle winner Couleur France; would be a surprise winner first time out.
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4th

6

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

12:47 Market Rasen

River Rider

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Sam Allwood

Well beaten in two 2m3f handicaps towards end of last year and has now been unplaced in all six hurdle starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference.

25/1

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

River Rider

11st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Runner-up on debut in bumper in April 2024; no impact on his four starts since, three of them over hurdles, but this handicap debut provides a more realistic opportunity and he's one to watch in the betting.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form:

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 11-1 on debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November but finished a well-beaten last of 13 and may be best watched for now.
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5th

6

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Luwdvig

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, with clearcut success at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; well beaten (albeit in better race than this) last month, though, and may not be ideally suited by this quicker ground.

10/1

5th

8

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Luwdvig

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Looked good in winning at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) but found nothing for pressure when beaten 7l off this 8lb higher mark at Plumpton; that was disappointing.

8/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

Luwdvig

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Had his Lingfield handicap (2m3f, soft) in the bag from a fair way out last time and, still lightly raced, could prove himself worth an 8lb rise; solid contender.

2/1

Form: 5

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt (after three non-completions) in British points; bought for £22,000; looked as though he needs further when an 11l fifth of ten runners at Worcester in October.
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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Just the one blip in five runs since joining Henry Oliver and ran his usual honest race when going down narrowly at Hereford in January (2m, soft; effective on drier); the winner of that race has failed to frank the form but this 7yo could still be in the thick of it here.

6/1

2nd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice for the Newland/Insole stable in the autumn of 2024; creditable efforts in three of his four runs for current yard including when a close second in Market Rasen handicap (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; up 3lb but he went down fighting last time and that was behind a major improver; respected.

9/4

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£8,500 4yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Steal My Sunshine; dam bumper/2m hurdle winner, closely related to dam of smart staying jumper Ronald Pump and half-sister to 1m7f Flat/3m hurdle winner Wild Rhubarb; yard 0-9 in bumpers recent seasons.
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10th

4

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

13:40 Haydock

Ligety

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Eyecatching fifth at Warwick in his sole bumper but was pulled up at 125-1 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces worn last time are now removed.

66/1

10th

4

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

13:40 Haydock

Ligety

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Eyecatching fifth at Warwick in his sole bumper but was pulled up at 125-1 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces worn last time are now removed.

66/1

7

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Ligety

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Toby Bulgin

Possibilities in his pedigree and his running-on fifth of 11 in bumper at Warwick (2m, good) in April showed clear promise; he wandered that day and cheekpieces are now fitted; should improve but he's probably one for later.

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000euros 3yo; ran a pleasing first race at Taunton (soft) and that form could be boosted by the runner-up (and stablemate) Bridie's Beau in the opening division of this bumper; obvious contender.
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4th

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Super Saint

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out

7/4

4th

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

15:25 Exeter

Super Saint

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader, lost ground when not fluent 6th, outpaced before 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out

7/4

1st

1

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Super Saint

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, carried right 1st

6/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Every chance when falling in his middle point and was runner-up in the other two; clearly has some ability but whether he's up to winning a bumper remains to be seen.
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2

7th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Casting Aspersions

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

In excellent form for new stable in the spring, winning three in a row under Fern O'Brien (2m4f-3m) on good ground; has fitness to prove after 116-day break and latest 10lb rise asks quite a lot of him but further progress is possible.

7/4

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:45 Market Rasen

Casting Aspersions

11st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got off the mark over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.5f, good) in April and followed up in a four-runner contest at Ludlow (3m, good) last month with Galway Reel 13l back in second; up 7lb and holds strong claims once again.

8/13

1st

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

17:00 Ludlow

Casting Aspersions

11st 4lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Mid-race unseat over fences on stable debut in March and got up late to win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) three weeks ago when back hurdling; there's every chance the step back up in trip will suit and he could have more to offer for this yard.

10/11

Form: 7

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped out to be tailed off on soft ground here last month but he did go off 9-4 and this 75,000 euros purchase should be capable of much better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Chief Sunday

10st 5lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Dual winner in this sphere but has been operating below his best for a while and is best left alone at present.

40/1

9th

8

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chief Sunday

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Chasing didn't go to plan in the autumn (three attempts) and he's looked out of sorts over hurdles lately; will appreciate this ease in grade but still needs huge boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

13

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Chief Sunday

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Potentially well handicapped but he tried chasing earlier this season and hasn't offered a lot back over hurdles; it looks significant that regular rider Sam Twiston-Davies has turned elsewhere.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal out of a bumper winner who is a half-sister to 1m winner Busy Man; stable does well in these races so the market needs checking.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:10 Market Rasen

Our Jesse Boy

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, not fluent 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no impression before 2 out

20/1

7th

7

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:10 Market Rasen

Our Jesse Boy

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, not fluent 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no impression before 2 out

20/1

6

13th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

14:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Our Jesse Boy

11st 5lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

not fluent 1st

100/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam dual bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle winner (including Listed), half-sister to winners Hasay (useful German/US 7.5f-1m4f) and Satya (French 10.5f); stable 7-29 in bumpers recent seasons so could be a lively one.
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3rd

3

20th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:20 Ffos Las

One Knight

11st 2lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Won his first two bumpers for this yard under Cameron Johnstone-Baker (good to soft/good) before disappointing in a Grade 2 at the Grand National meeting; could easily be up to this on his hurdling debut.

4/6

14th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

One Knight

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Emma Lavelle

2-2 since joining Emma Lavelle; easily saw off eight rivals at Hereford (good ground) last month after a long layoff; well up the pecking order on ratings and should be in the thick of things again.

10/1

1st

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:05 Hereford

One Knight

11st 9lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Left behind an underwhelming debut when making all to win a Southwell (good to soft) bumper for new stable and ridden by Cameron Johnstone-Baker in December 2024, posting a useful RPR; key player if ready to roll after a 477-day absence.

11/10

Form: 56

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 20l in two deep-ground bumpers at Chepstow and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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5th

8

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

16:53 Chepstow

Ocean Frontier

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Richard Price

held up in rear, outpaced 5f out, no impression from 3f out

20/1

Non-runners

Sir Rodney, Doctor Midas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £200.30
Straight Forecast £171.19
Trifecta £4726.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Super Saint

LAMBOURN:

Doctor Midas

Telegraph:

Ligety

Daily Mirror:

Our Jesse Boy

The Times:

Doctor Midas

Daily Mail:

Doctor Midas

D Express:

Doctor Midas

RP RATINGS:

Super Saint

POSTDATA:

Super Saint

WEST COUNTRY:

Super Saint

The Guardian:

Super Saint

The Sun:

Super Saint

The Star:

Super Saint

Daily Record:

Super Saint