November 21 / 15.58 Wincanton

15.58

Good To Soft

RCA Awards Warmest Welcome – Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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RCA Awards Warmest Welcome – Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 79-3P1

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap and chase debut here last month but bounced back to win conditionals' handicap hurdle at Taunton (2m, good to firm; also has form on soft) last Thursday; did it comfortably and escapes a penalty this afternoon, so he's the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:45 Fontwell

American Land

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Record of 5-15 over hurdles and his last win was off 7lb higher; unexposed over fences and he shaped as though he needed the run on his C&D reappearance last month (first run after another wind operation); was a well-backed favourite in that race and he's a player if he can build on that.

9/2

4th

4

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:47 Fontwell

American Land

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Ran as though something was amiss on chasing debut in October 2024 and has not run over fences again since; however, he's made good progress over hurdles in the meantime, winning five times; ran poorly when last in action (June) but was given another wind op (his third) soon afterwards and is on a good mark if all goes to plan; interesting.

7/2

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

American Land

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Prolific between November 2024 and June 2025, with his four wins in that spell including two here; his progress seemed to stall subsequently but he ran well when second of five to a progressive winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last time and could be in the mix; effective on good to soft.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3082P5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 20 starts and he's inconsistent; however, he went very close in a big field on his stable debut at Exeter (2m, good) last month and looked to be stretched by an extended 2m3f at Huntingdon last time; not discounted now back down in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here.

25/1

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

5th

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

Form: 050-0P

Last run: 175 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a novice hurdle at Exeter in February 2023 but he's hard to fancy on what he's shown in handicaps subsequently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

13

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Prince Rhinegold

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

Only win came in a novice back in 2023; nearly added a handicap in March (good to soft) but he has his share of off days.

12/1

4th

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Prince Rhinegold

10st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Linda Blackford

Had Ugo Bingo behind when second over C&D last month but his run here 11 days ago was pretty miserable and he can be up and down.

9/1

9th

9

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Prince Rhinegold

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Linda Blackford

Just one win from starts over hurdles but he returned after a short break with a close second here (1m7f, good to soft) last month; up 2lb but he seems effective at this trip and he's on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 832950

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
This 4yo represents an in-form yard and he showed some promise in novice hurdles in June; however, he's been soundly beaten in all three handicaps subsequently and needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 9-44

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Some useful Flat form in 2023 (including on soft ground) and he's been a fair fourth in novice hurdles the last twice (2m1f, good); has potential off his opening jumps mark and could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Demilion

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 905-24

Last run: 172 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in two maiden hurdles in May/June (2m, good); Harry Cobden rides and he's on a good mark for this handicap debut if tapping back into the promise shown when a Listed bumper runner-up in January (1m6f, heavy).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

Form: 756-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in France in September 2023 but he's struggled to get competitive in Britain, including in handicaps on last three starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kauto Kawai

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Michael Blake

Regressive over hurdles, tailed off in both runs for new yard this autumn; not an obvious winner now his attentions are switched to the Flat.

50/1

10th

4

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kauto Kawai

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Michael Blake

midfield, weakened over 1f out

50/1

7th

4

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:58 Wincanton

Kauto Kawai

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on debut in France in September 2023 but he's struggled to get competitive in Britain, including in handicaps on last three starts.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £4.02
Trifecta £44.50

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