October 26 / 16.40 Cheltenham

16.40

Good

Junior Jumpers Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 0f 87y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Junior Jumpers Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat just two other finishers to win his Irish point but the runner-up went in by 20l next time; this 5yo has since been recruited for £28,000; contests a deep race on bumper debut.
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2nd

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Block Rockin Beats

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

1-8 over hurdles, up in trip when winning at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December; with two major backward steps since, a lot seemingly depends on his subsequent wind surgery and today's first tongue-tie.

6/1

8th

9

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:10 Wetherby

Block Rockin Beats

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Listed bumper runner-up who was suited by the step up in trip when winning at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December on his third handicap start; merely mid-division at Newbury (3m, good to soft) since but not written off in view of the promise shown on his penultimate start.

8/1

9th

8

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Block Rockin Beats

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Opened his hurdles account in similar event at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last time; remains unexposed at this sort of distance and bumper form suggests he has the potential to do better still; shortlisted.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Departed early in his first Irish point but got round to finish a 5l second next time out and has since joined a top yard for £105,000; has to be of interest.
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1st

2

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:00 Cheltenham

Fortune De Mer

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a Listed bumper here last season; tends to travel too strongly for his own good (races keenly) and can finish weakly, as was the case when a beaten favourite on recent hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m); however, a first-time hood and the possibility of a solid gallop to chase means he can't be discounted.

11/4

14th

4

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

17:20 Cheltenham

Fortune De Mer

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

It wasn't a strong Listed race that he won here in November (good; coped with softer in points) but he had loads more in hand than the narrow margin would suggest; turned over since at odds-on at Huntingdon but a blind eye can be turned to that as he was far too gassy off tepid fractions; could be seen in a different light here should they crack on at a solid pace and top trainer has been talking up his chances.

18/1

4th

1

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Fortune De Mer

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, held up in rear

4/5

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrow Uttoxeter winner (soft) who went down by only a neck when penalised on stable debut at Sedgefield (good); tongue-tie now added; this is a big step up from those two venues.
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3rd

3

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Cloudy View

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Narrow Uttoxeter winner (soft) who went down by only a neck when penalised on stable debut at Sedgefield (good); tongue-tie now added; this is a big step up from those two venues.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:20 Sedgefield

Cloudy View

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Finished well to record 16-1 success for Paul Collins at Uttoxeter (good) in July; has 7lb penalty to shoulder on this stable debut but still features prominently in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:05 Uttoxeter

Cloudy View

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Collins

First foal; dam maiden Flat/jumps, sister to three winners including Humphrey Bogart (11.4f Listed Flat/hurdle); other newcomers appeal more.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-1 D

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs at Market Rasen, chasing home a well-touted Skelton newcomer on debut and then probably not having to improve in order to go one better (good); that all adds up to a solid start but this race is deeper and he's penalised.
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4th

1

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won over hurdles at Hereford in May and followed up on the Flat over this C&D (good to firm); it's disconcerting he was pulled up on his chase debut at Stratford three weeks ago but he may well bounce back and play a leading role reverting to this code.

10/11

4

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Not So Sobers

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made all over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) last month and followed up on the Flat 17 days ago; not bred for fences but evidently in good nick; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on chasing debut.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Hurdle/bumper winner (won 2m novice handicap hurdle on latest outing), but perhaps not as effective on the Flat, although was beaten only 1.75l when third of seven off a 2lb higher mark at Chelmsford in February (1m6f); a possible.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sluiced through the field to win going away by 4l in a 3m Irish point in April (good to yielding); it's hard to knock that effort and Neil King gets bumper winners.
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2nd

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Rubber Ball

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Not at his best in competitive handicap hurdles at Sandown in March and Aintree in April, but he'd previously won well at Newbury (2m, good to soft; probably stays 2m4f); began his career in points (1-1) and has a jumps pedigree so there's a reasonable chance he'll make a chaser; respected in first-time headgear.

3/1

14th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Rubber Ball

11st 7lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Neil King

Returned to form with a bang when seeing off the reopposing Melon at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; has a quick turnaround as an excuse for a lesser effort in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) one week later, while his trainer reported to the stewards that he'll be suited by a flatter track and a quicker surface, both of which he should get today; not dismissed.

12/1

8th

7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Rubber Ball

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Returned to form with a bang when dropped back in trip and a well-backed winner at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last Saturday; now 8lb higher in a much hotter race but he's unexposed at this sort of distance and his stable is in tremendous form; has also won on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chased home good horses (now in top yards) in his Irish point and comfortably came out on top in a sprint finish to bumper at Limerick (heavy), the form of which has been boosted; one of the standout contenders despite his penalty.
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5

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

17:05 Warwick

The Dancing Tree

11st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Alan Hill

Ex-Gavin Cromwell; likely needed first run since April 2025 when beaten 28l on British/yard debut; middle leg of subsequent five-timer was a 6l defeat of Practice Run in a Howick intermediate (soft); untried over rules fences, but versatile as regards track and going types.

Evs

6th

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

The Dancing Tree

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent behind clear leader, pressed leaders briefly home turn, lost position and weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off

6/4

6th

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

The Dancing Tree

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent behind clear leader, pressed leaders briefly home turn, lost position and weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off

6/4

Form: 2

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam was modest but won over hurdles and on the Flat; couldn't match an Alan King newcomer at Southwell (good to soft) but that was a promising start having travelled well; this race is harder.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Everest

9st 8lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three good runs at Lingfield this year, including a 1m4f classified win; not at her best here three weeks ago (1m6f, good to firm) but this is weak and she is one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Everest

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17 races, finishing well in a 1m4f classified at Lingfield (AW) in March for her only win; second there off today's mark at same track (2m) last time was her best form under Flat rules and she has some turf form in the bumper and hurdle spheres; not entirely ruled out on Flat turf debut.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Everest

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

12/1

Form: 33

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form in his thirds at Southwell and Perth, both on good ground; open to improvement in the tongue-tie but likely to need some.
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6

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Kashchei

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Won non-event over hurdles by a street at Kelso in May, beating only other rival to stand up; still, he just gets in here on the ceiling rating and half-brother and dam won over fences; chase debut.

12/1

1st

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

13:55 Kelso

Kashchei

11st 1lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Irish raider; exposed maiden; two fair runs on soft/heavy this year but well beaten with cheekpieces tried (on again) at Downpatrick last time (2m6f, yielding to soft); bit to prove.

3/1

3rd

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Kashchei

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Moderate form for Declan Queally; has continued in a similar vein of form for new yard, fifth of seven at Punchestown last time; cheekpieces go on but others preferred.

11/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some 16l off the winner when third at Newcastle on heavy ground; needed to show more and a hood is soon turned to.
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4th

5

21st Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:12 Ffos Las

Aeroplane Blonde

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has a tendency to race too freely and is usually held up at the back; struggled to get competitive at Chepstow in February and now 0-6 over hurdles but interesting if judged on some of his form towards the end of last year; not out of this if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

14/1

8th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

16:13 Chepstow

Aeroplane Blonde

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

0-5 over hurdles and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but his fourth of 15 on handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November was a good effort, and he caught the eye making a big forward move from the rear before his effort petered out at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; hood removed; tongue-tie added; shortlisted.

8/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Aeroplane Blonde

11st 0lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Samuel Drinkwater

First-flight unseat on hurdle debut but showed ability in bumpers and did likewise when fourth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May on his second hurdle start; probably needs a bigger run today but not ruled out.

10/1

5/1

Form: 42-

Last run: 319 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two good bumper runs in Ireland, notably the latest when pushing a promising Elliott horse close (point winner) and the third has since won a maiden hurdle; it took £120,000 to take him to Kim Bailey's and the yard won this 12 months ago.
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3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

16:35 Wincanton

Seatoit

12st 1lb

J: Aamilah Aswat

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Yet to get his head in front and he didn't look the easiest of rides when a fair fourth of nine in 3m1f Warwick handicap 22 days ago, hanging left late on; still no forlorn hope off the same mark.

9/2

4th

7

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Seatoit

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

No wins in eight but nearly put that right on soft at Ffos Las (3m) and drier ground put forward as an excuse here on New Year's Eve; with rain about, he has to be feared.

9/1

4th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

Seatoit

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

pressed leaders, led 4th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on to be beaten just over 5l in his Irish point and the winner won a maiden hurdle in Ireland last weekend; stable usually runs a good one in this, having landed three of the last seven runnings.
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1st

4

19th Jul 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

Jager Time

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

3m1f winner who has been running well for a while and would have prevailed in another stride over C&D a month ago; up 4lb so has another career-high mark to deal with, but clear claims.

13/8

2nd

7

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Jager Time

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt, and returned from break with two good efforts this spring, latterly when third (just behind Jafimgoso) at Southwell (3m, good) three weeks ago; another to consider.

6/1

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jager Time

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Opened account over hurdles in 16-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in November, his eighth attempt; will be all the better for his first run since when fourth of ten at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; should run well.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000euros foal; half-brother to 2m5f hurdle/3m1f chase winner Classic Escape; dam unraced half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/smart chase winner Shining Gale; stable has a low strike-rate in races of this nature.
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6th

12

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Osterberg

11st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Displayed improvement to score on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m6f) last month but raced too freely and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Osterberg

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Outpaced when 11l behind second-placed Getaway With You on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before devouring the near-2f longer distance at Ffos Las (heavy); sharper track than either of those isn't necessarily a plus, but this latest step up in trip is and a 6lb rise looks about right.

Evs

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Osterberg

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Well beaten in two 2m hurdles this season; moves up in trip today; cannot be recommended.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £82,000 after going close in a 2m4f Irish point on yielding ground in February; that form has yet to be put under the microscope but he should have a bright future.
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5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Let Me Go Boys

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

No impact over 2m when last seen, so hike back up in trip is no surprise; 7lb lower than when first trying fences, and just a matter of whether this first start since November is needed; blinkers off.

8/1

3

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Let Me Go Boys

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

0-6 over hurdles; stayed on for third here (2m7f, good) in May but two lesser efforts have followed; drops back in trip for chasing debut and needs to up his game.

14/1

5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Let Me Go Boys

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beaten under 4l at Uttoxeter before suffering a heavy defeat over C&D in early July; has a big effort in him off this mark if back on song.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
13th foal; half-brother to winners Bardenstown Lad (bumper/useful 2m6f-3m hurdle), Southern Sam (2m4f hurdle/3m1f chase) and The Big Dipper (3m hurdle); may be one for further down the line over longer trips.
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4

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

Pougie

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Well held at big prices in three bumpers and tailed off in both hurdle runs (1m7f/2m) this spring; has plenty of stamina in his pedigree but he needs a transformation upped to this trip on his return.

33/1

4

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

Pougie

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Well held at big prices in three bumpers and tailed off in both hurdle runs (1m7f/2m) this spring; has plenty of stamina in his pedigree but he needs a transformation upped to this trip on his return.

33/1

10th

6

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Pougie

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

midfield, dropped to rear 5th, weakened before 3 out

66/1

Non-runners

Oniro Olly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.30
Straight Forecast £77.70
Trifecta £1988.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Seatoit

The Times:

The Dancing Tree

The Star:

Fortune De Mer

RP RATINGS:

Seatoit

POSTDATA:

Seatoit

WEST COUNTRY:

Seatoit

D Express:

Seatoit

Daily Mirror:

Seatoit

Telegraph:

The Dancing Tree

The Guardian:

The Dancing Tree

Daily Mail:

The Dancing Tree

The Sun:

The Dancing Tree

Daily Record:

The Dancing Tree