October 27 / 14.12 Wincanton

14.12

Good

Dan Skelton Supports Wincanton Charity Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3432.65
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Dan Skelton Supports Wincanton Charity Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well held when fourth over C&D (good) on recent stable/hurdle debut but was a useful Flat racer for the Gosden stable and that recent outing might well have brought him on; good chance.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Vaguely Royal

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Vaguely Royal

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian Williams

Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed.

10/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Vaguely Royal

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful over middle-distance trips on the Flat for James Fanshawe, albeit with only one win from 13 starts, and shaped well before fading into fifth on recent stable/hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, soft); ought to be better suited by the faster ground here; high on the list.
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2nd

6

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

12:10 Exeter

Tuxedo Junction

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders

7/2

2nd

6

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

12:10 Exeter

Tuxedo Junction

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

11

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Tuxedo Junction

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fairly useful on Flat for previous yard; respectable second in big field at Wincanton (1m7f, good) on the latest of two attempts over hurdles; now goes in tongue-tie; should be capable of better still under this code and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful Flat racer at up to 1m4f; returned from break with two below-par runs this autumn but the latter was on heavy ground and he does not have a daunting standard to reach on this hurdling debut.
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5th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

High Fibre

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

At his best as a hurdler when gaining his second win in this sphere, at Kempton (2m, good) in March; touched off at Ludlow next time but below his best up in trip at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month; ridden on four of last five starts by Ciaran O'Shea; back to 2m and needs to return to form.

5/1

5th

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

High Fibre

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Began to look exposed in the second half of last year but he showed improved form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on March 23 and was short-headed at Ludlow (2m, good) last Monday; he should be fine now back up in trip and could again be thereabouts.

11/2

2nd

6

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:27 Ludlow

High Fibre

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Classy on the Flat back in the day; it had been a struggle in handicaps this season but, back from a break and dropped in grade, he won readily enough under Ciaran O'Shea at Kempton (2m, good) last week; escapes a penalty.

15/8

Form: F

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner, most recently at Ripon (1m2f; RPR 83) in August; 40-1 for recent hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) but was in contention for a place before falling heavily at penultimate flight.
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7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

1

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

3-36 and has suffered heavy defeats on turf in two his last three starts, but he went down by just a head at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in between; perhaps not the most reliable, but would be a player on that form.

4/1

1

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

3-36 and has suffered heavy defeats on turf in two his last three starts, but he went down by just a head at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in between; perhaps not the most reliable, but would be a player on that form.

4/1

Form: /34P-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Went very close on debut in France in March 2023 but yet to make an impact in Britain after four starts; never dangerous when fifth on recent seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (ride attracted stewards' attention) and comes here with quite a bit to prove.
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6th

1

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Karaktere DEnfer

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

held up in rear

7/1

1

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Karaktere DEnfer

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

0-8 over hurdles but shaped very well before fading into fifth in soft-ground C&D maiden last month (first run after a wind op); has better chance at the weights now back in a handicap and should be fine on the faster ground; interesting.

7/1

5th

5

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Karaktere DEnfer

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Has shown significant hurdling ability but was well beaten in his first two handicaps (chase/hurdles), having bled from the nose on both occasions; had wind op during 81-day break; has a fighting chance if all goes well but comes with obvious risk.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected mare but showed no significant promise in three point bumpers in the spring; makes rules debut today.
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5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Sain Et Sauf

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unplaced all nine runs in points and over hurdles but she has shown a glimmer of ability, and she finished ahead of two of today's rivals when fifth at Plumpton four weeks ago on her first outing for Fergal O'Brien, beaten only after a mistake two out; has since had wind surgery; quite interesting in first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

5th

8

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

Sain Et Sauf

11st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles when trained by Barry Brennan but the first of her two handicap runs this season was fairly respectable and it will be interesting to see what new trainer Fergal O'Brien can do with her.

11/1

4th

5

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Sain Et Sauf

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

Last month's 11l Worcester fifth (2m, good) represents her closest finish to date, but she didn't hit the line sufficiently hard to suggest further is required yet; tongue tie debuted there is retained.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has modest strike-rate on the Flat (2-34) but has been fairly consistent in run-of-the-mill middle-distance handicaps this year; can be competitive at this level if she takes well to hurdling; hooded for first time.
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1

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Golden Dove

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dan Horsford

Not at best on the Flat the last twice, but her previous effort over hurdles at Bangor (2m, good) in September was encouraging, given she made a costly late error; unexposed in this discipline after just the five runs and not out of this.

12/1

1

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Golden Dove

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dan Horsford

Not at best on the Flat the last twice, but her previous effort over hurdles at Bangor (2m, good) in September was encouraging, given she made a costly late error; unexposed in this discipline after just the five runs and not out of this.

12/1

1

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Golden Dove

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Dan Horsford

Record of 2-42 and her last win was in March 2023; didn't fire as favourite when back on the Flat here (1m3f) last month but that race wasn't run to suit and she looks interesting on some placed efforts on Polytrack (1m4f) in the spring; not ruled out off dangerous mark.

15/2

Form: 4

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer (albeit a maiden) who made fairly encouraging hurdle debut when fourth of 11 at Worcester (2m, good) in July; needs to build on that performance here but not ruled out each-way.
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3rd

22

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Moab

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

British challenger; dual-purpose; has won on the AW on the Flat but is 0-10 over hurdles; went close off 1lb lower at Huntingdon (20.5f, soft) in January; ground may have been too lively at Southwell latest; could outrun his odds back on easier ground.

28/1

4th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Moab

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

No match for the winner in his last two races over hurdles but both were well handicapped and returning to a longer trip looks the right move; on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Moab

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Flattered by close proximity to one who hacked up at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) but still ran well; fine over this shorter trip and didn't run too badly on the AW last time.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer at up to 1m4f in Ireland (albeit a maiden) but has become disappointing this year and managed only seventh of nine against own sex on recent stable/hurdle debut at Exeter; hood added today.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Joined David Pipe after finishing second in big-field Irish point in the spring but was a well-beaten 50-1 shot on recent hurdling debut; stable has more obvious chance with Tuxedo Junction here.
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6th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Missy Mole

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

always behind, still plenty to do when slightly hampered after 9th, tailed off

12/1

6th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Missy Mole

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Runner-up in a point on good going last April and she's yet to tackle such ground in a handicap; could be a lively one.

12/1

Form: 59432-

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Improved with experience last season and showed fair form when placed oer C&D (soft) and at Exeter (2m, good) in the spring; probably won't be far away if ready to roll after 191-day layoff.
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1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Warwick

Rangatira Jack

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Linda Blackford

Sole success came at Exeter off 7lb higher in April last year; has slipped down the weights but placed for the first time since when second of six finishers at Ffos Las (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; cannot dismiss.

5/1

2nd

7

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Rangatira Jack

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

1-19 overall, though the win did come over fences; however, hasn't fired for a while, despite attracting market support on his return to hurdles last time.

14/1

4th

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Rangatira Jack

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

2m3f chase winner here (good) 12 months ago; 0-6 over hurdles; well beaten over fences on his last four starts; bit to prove back hurdling.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in three maiden points in the spring (good/good to soft) but made just a mildly encouraging hurdling debut when sixth at Chepstow (2m, soft; about 14l behind Tuxedo Junction) this month.
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1st

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Badbury Rings

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Off the mark over hurdles at sixth attempt, coming from the rear and doing it very comfortably under confident Conor O'Farrell ride at Wincanton (3m, soft) 12 days ago; 9lb higher here but still commands respect.

6/4

2nd

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Badbury Rings

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Seen in a much more positive light last time when stepped up from 2m to 3m for handicap debut here (good; 25-1) and finishing 9l third of 15 from off the pace; has the same mark today and seemingly needs to find a bit more but this looks a weak race.

11/2

2nd

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Badbury Rings

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Seen in a much more positive light last time when stepped up from 2m to 3m for handicap debut here (good; 25-1) and finishing 9l third of 15 from off the pace; has the same mark today and seemingly needs to find a bit more but this looks a weak race.

11/2

Form: 45-7

Last run: 173 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on bumper debut in March but posed no threat in mares' maiden hurdle on latest outing in May.
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8

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Lakes Aventurine

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Kept on well to beat Clover Pass and open account at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month, her eighth start over hurdles; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but further progress is possible over the longer trip here.

7/1

1st

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Lakes Aventurine

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Encouraging run when 5l fifth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month; however, she needs to build on that performance if she's to get off the mark today and her profile isn't overly convincing.

8/1

1st

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Lakes Aventurine

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Encouraging run when 5l fifth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month; however, she needs to build on that performance if she's to get off the mark today and her profile isn't overly convincing.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
50,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam fair 2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart jumper Gold Present; probably best watched on debut.
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9th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Frenelope

10st 13lb

T: Neil Mulholland

Well related but beaten over 40l in two hurdle races at Wincanton.

200/1

9th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Frenelope

10st 13lb

T: Neil Mulholland

Well related but beaten over 40l in two hurdle races at Wincanton.

200/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled when 100-1 for recent debut at Uttoxeter and can't be recommended here.
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5

27th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:12 Wincanton

Yourawizardharry

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Struggled when 100-1 for recent debut at Uttoxeter and can't be recommended here.

100/1

10th

10

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Yourawizardharry

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Debutant; £6,000 4yo; first foal; dam pulled up in point, sister to bumper/2m and 2m6f hurdle winner Ardnahoe, half-sister to three winners; market informative.

40/1

Form: 558

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Safely held when fifth in two run-of-the-mill bumpers this season and struggled when a big-priced outsider for hurdling debut in July.
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11th

15

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Till You Cant

10st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers but he's been well beaten on all four hurdle starts (handicap debut last time); wears first-time headgear.

50/1

11th

15

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Till You Cant

10st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers but he's been well beaten on all four hurdle starts (handicap debut last time); wears first-time headgear.

50/1

8th

10

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

12:15 Taunton

Till You Cant

10st 6lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers and makes handicap debut off lowly mark; takes a big step up in trip but he's shown little over hurdles (2m/1m7f) and was pulled up in a 3m point; claims hardly compelling.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £27.34
Trifecta £175.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vaguely Royal

D Express:

Tuxedo Junction

WEST COUNTRY:

High Fibre

TOPSPEED:

Rangatira Jack

RP RATINGS:

Vaguely Royal

POSTDATA:

Vaguely Royal

The Times:

Vaguely Royal

Daily Mirror:

Vaguely Royal

Daily Record:

Vaguely Royal

The Sun:

Tuxedo Junction

The Star:

Tuxedo Junction

Telegraph:

High Fibre