December 12 / 15.35 Warwick

15.35

Soft

Wrights Of Campden Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Wrights Of Campden Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros 3yo; half-brother to French 11.7f winner Levia; dam French 13.5f/15.5f AW winner (RPR 79); interesting newcomer, especially as his yard won this in 2014 with Barters Hill and the following year with Willoughby Court (both smart).
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13th

14

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Legal Weapon

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ben Pauling

Reasonably consistent but is 0-5 over hurdles, finishing fourth to Wilstar at Warwick most recently; chance of finding the necessary progress largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Warwick

Legal Weapon

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Gained his bumper success at Warwick; consistent elsewhere since switched to hurdles, making the frame each time; ran particularly well at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start; solid chance back here.

7/2

4th

8

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:45 Doncaster

Legal Weapon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who tapped back into that promise when runner-up at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month on his third hurdle start, coming clear with the winner; unproven on soft ground; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

9/4

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam very well related; 3-1, he came from well off the pace to win on soft ground at Worcester and the runner-up had shown ability beforehand; has the penalty though and this could be a good bumper.
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2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 1

14:40 Perth

Tormund Giantsbane

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

No match for the winner No Drama This End when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in December; however, he showed improved form when easily making all in Doncaster novice (3m, good to soft) in February and can give a good account in his rematch; has also won on soft.

7/2

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Tormund Giantsbane

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade.

11/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 9

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 100,000euros as a 3yo; in these colours for his only Irish start when beaten 40l into ninth (17 ran) on yielding ground at Punchestown in April; now with Nicky Henderson who applies a hood; market informative.
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7th

5

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Sutherland

11st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Beaten 22l and 12l since the cheekpieces went on and has only dropped 3lb; opposable.

12/1

3rd

1

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:02 Bangor-on-Dee

Sutherland

12st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Made mistakes when third in a Newbury handicap (2m, good to soft) but his Southwell run over 2m4f (good) was disappointing when tried in cheekpieces (persevered with); already looking hard to predict.

8/1

5th

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Sutherland

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: T Ellis

Placed in a maiden here and again on handicap debut at Newbury (2m) despite making some mistakes; a combination of this longer trip and first-time headgear could help him in that respect; can go well.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f/3m chase winner A Definite Getaway; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Wenyerreadyfreddie and useful bumper/2m-3m hurdle winner Shewearsitwell; likely contender.
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3

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:02 Market Rasen

Forward Thinking

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

32,000euros 3yo; half-brother to a 2m4f/3m chase winner; did best work late when fourth of 12 on Warwick debut two months ago; that form remains largely untested but trainer has a 27% bumper strike-rate here (8-30) over the last five years; of clear interest.

2/1

4th

5

12th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Warwick

Forward Thinking

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

32,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f/3m chase winner A Definite Getaway; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Wenyerreadyfreddie and useful bumper/2m-3m hurdle winner Shewearsitwell; likely contender.

5/1

4th

5

12th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Warwick

Forward Thinking

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

32,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f/3m chase winner A Definite Getaway; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Wenyerreadyfreddie and useful bumper/2m-3m hurdle winner Shewearsitwell; likely contender.

5/1

Form: 3

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam from a good jumping family; it didn't look a strong bumper in which he was beaten 8l at Uttoxeter (good; 14-1).
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4th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Surrey Lord

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Having an excellent season, winning at Ffos Las and Kempton (both 2m) in the autumn and finding further improvement when upped to 2m5f back at Kempton on Boxing Day; raised another 6lb for latest win but he may not have reached his limit just yet.

7/2

3

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Surrey Lord

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Unexposed 6yo who made a very encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when sixth of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, good) three weeks ago; could be better suited by the slower ground here and that run might have brought him on.

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £55,000 after an improved run in his final point; dictated a modest pace at Newbury (good) but dropped away late on to beat one home; opposable on the back of that, though can probably do better.
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6

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Claim The Throne

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler.

11/1

6

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Claim The Throne

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler.

11/1

6

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Claim The Throne

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000euros 3yo; dam French 1m3f winner, sister to French 1m1f/9.5f winner Seven Even, half-sister to useful winners Regina Ejina (6f/6.5f 2yo) and Petite Parisienne (10.5f Flat/2m hurdle); market perhaps the best guide to his prospects on debut.
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5th

5

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mr Griffiths

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won two of his four handicaps over hurdles and wasn't beaten far when fifth two months ago (over 3m on good); may prefer softer ground but brings potential to his chase career.

13/2

5th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Mr Griffiths

11st 10lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Launched handicap career with two soft-ground wins over 3m2f this year (one under Freddie Robson); fell when last in action and needs to prove he's fully effective on good ground but could still have significant further improvement to come.

5/2

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Mr Griffiths

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well-backed winner when upped in trip on handicap debut at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January and easily followed up in conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last Friday; in a more competitive race today but escapes a penalty for last time and he could be tough to beat.

4/5

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros 3yo; closely related to French 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase winner Hawai Tree; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner; has to be of interest for leading stable.
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5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

Jeriko Place

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Both bumper runs were on good to soft, showing promise at Warwick (beaten 8.5l) before a heavier defeat at Exeter; cost 100,000euros and no doubt capable of a lot better.

12/1

5th

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Jeriko Place

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten about 9l when eighth of 12 at 9-2 on debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement needed but it's very early days for this 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands; no surprise to see a good run.

16/1

5th

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Jeriko Place

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten about 9l when eighth of 12 at 9-2 on debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement needed but it's very early days for this 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands; no surprise to see a good run.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Monthyne (2m4f hurdle), Overtougeorge (2m hurdle) and Wellntyne (bumper); dam unplaced in 2m3f/2m4f hurdles; stable has success in bumpers.
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4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:27 Warwick

Tuscany

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

There have been glimmers of promise in his three races (2m-2m5f) but he needs to raise his game to trouble the best of these.

16/1

6th

9

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Warwick

Tuscany

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Hinted at some ability in a bumper at Warwick and novice hurdle at Hereford (2m6f, soft; 33-1) but others have much more solid claims.

16/1

5th

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

14:15 Hereford

Tuscany

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Warren Greatrex

Hinted at some ability in a Warwick bumper, trailing the winner by 12l come the line (good to soft; 16-1).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in Irish points (well held when third) and was bought for £5,000; look elsewhere.
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3rd

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:37 Wincanton

A Great Excuse

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Early casualty behind Touquet two runs ago and 2m3f looked too far for him last time out, but he appeared value for a greater rise than 5lb for his Lingfield success (2m, good to soft; Touquet over 1l third) before all of that; remains of interest.

4/1

3rd

3

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

A Great Excuse

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on third chase start when scoring at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; fair run over this trip at Ffos Las on previous start but he fell last time out; a possible on earlier form.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred and got outpaced when a 7.4l fourth of seven on good to soft at Uttoxeter; that was a promising start but this could be deeper.
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3rd

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Keep On Cobbling

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Henry Daly

Well served by sharp left-handed tracks and good ground, winning at Stratford (2m maiden) and Sedgefield (2m5f handicap) last year; impression given when second at Warwick latest (2m5f) was that she'll stay further and that is partly backed up by pedigree.

5/1

2nd

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Keep On Cobbling

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Henry Daly

Maiden winner who made a successful handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) but hasn't advanced her form from there; however, soft ground perhaps not ideal the last time and this 6yo is bred to improve with her racing.

20/1

3rd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Keep On Cobbling

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Henry Daly

2-5 over hurdles, the latter win gained on seasonal/handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in November; not seen since lesser effort later than month and not yet tested on ground slower than good to soft but may still have potential.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished well for a close second in a 3m Irish point in January and the winner has since triumphed over hurdles; probably has a future; had wind operation.
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1st

3

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Duffry Trixs

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden winner and up to winning a handicap off this mark as he was a clear second last time at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft); thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

2

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Duffry Trixs

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Battled well to win Taunton maiden (2m3f, good to soft) last season but has not been in the same form in any of his four handicaps this term (2m4f-3m); drops back in trip here; needs to up his game.

10/1

6th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Duffry Trixs

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden winner; only six ran when a 10l third in his first handicap (2m7f, good to soft) but should really have run better since then, for all that he was back over 2m4f.

16/1

Non-runners

Hairy Potter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £12.74
Trifecta £58.70

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Jeriko Place

RP RATINGS:

Tormund Giantsbane

SPOTLIGHT:

Legal Weapon

LAMBOURN:

Sutherland

Daily Mail:

Legal Weapon

The Star:

Legal Weapon

POSTDATA:

Tormund Giantsbane

The Times:

Tormund Giantsbane

The Guardian:

Tormund Giantsbane

Telegraph:

Jeriko Place

D Express:

Jeriko Place

Daily Mirror:

Jeriko Place

The Sun:

Jeriko Place

Daily Record:

Jeriko Place