12.45

J: Micheal Nolan

11/10 (Won)

Win: £1.37
Place: £1.02

Form: 2-1214 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict

Bumper winner who made it second-time lucky over hurdles when beating a clear second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November; held in fourth of six at Newbury last time but he wasn't beaten far and that was a creditable effort behind subsequent Grade 1 winner The New Lion; sets a good standard back in much calmer waters and he's a strong contender.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6	25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 1	16:02 Sandown French Ship 11st 4lb J: Ben Jones T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Form has gone rather awry in last three outings but he has been progressive otherwise, culminating in 2m4f handicap wins at Cheltenham and Newbury in the autumn; may rebound and run a good race.	14/1
15th 1	14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2	14:25 Uttoxeter French Ship 12st 0lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Largely progressive but came up short off top weight in the Lanzarote when bidding for a handicap hat-trick and needs to prove current mark isn't beyond him; unseated rider three out in 3m Grade 2 last time.	8/1
4	14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1	14:05 Haydock French Ship 11st 2lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Won big-field handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) and Newbury (2m4f, soft) in the autumn; having gone up the weights he was merely mid-division at Kempton (2m5f, good) last month and is untested at today's trip, but this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer and is not discounted.	11/2

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3rd

6

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

16:02 Sandown

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

Form has gone rather awry in last three outings but he has been progressive otherwise, culminating in 2m4f handicap wins at Cheltenham and Newbury in the autumn; may rebound and run a good race.

14/1

15th

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

Largely progressive but came up short off top weight in the Lanzarote when bidding for a handicap hat-trick and needs to prove current mark isn't beyond him; unseated rider three out in 3m Grade 2 last time.

8/1

4

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Williams

Won big-field handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) and Newbury (2m4f, soft) in the autumn; having gone up the weights he was merely mid-division at Kempton (2m5f, good) last month and is untested at today's trip, but this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer and is not discounted.

11/2

3rd

11

The Final Word

J: Harry Cobden

5/1

Place: £2.90

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Bought for £70,000 soon after his winning Irish point debut (yielding ground) in February; disappointing when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but he now switches to hurdling over this longer trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he left that latest form well behind; stablemate of George Henry.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8	18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4	15:05 Taunton The Final Word 11st 6lb J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	Won Irish point in early 2024; he dropped right out when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but showed his true colours when a taking third to a smart one on C&D hurdle debut (soft) last month; said to have made a respiratory noise there and now tongue tied; looks promising.	9/4
3rd 11	8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4	12:45 Taunton The Final Word 11st 5lb J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	Bought for £70,000 soon after his winning Irish point debut (yielding ground) in February; disappointing when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but he now switches to hurdling over this longer trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he left that latest form well behind; stablemate of George Henry.	5/1
3rd 11	8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4	12:45 Taunton The Final Word 11st 5lb J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	prominent	5/1

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8

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

11st 6lb

Won Irish point in early 2024; he dropped right out when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but showed his true colours when a taking third to a smart one on C&D hurdle debut (soft) last month; said to have made a respiratory noise there and now tongue tied; looks promising.

9/4

3rd

11

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

11st 5lb

Bought for £70,000 soon after his winning Irish point debut (yielding ground) in February; disappointing when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but he now switches to hurdling over this longer trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he left that latest form well behind; stablemate of George Henry.

5/1

3rd

11

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

11st 5lb

prominent

5/1

4th

8

Lokis Mischief

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

10/1

Form: 2742

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Runner-up in the first of his two Worcester bumpers during the summer; had two hurdle runs in the autumn and he went close here (2m, good to firm) in November, but this is a much tougher race and he has different conditions to deal with this time; others preferred.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 3	20th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4	16:20 Ffos Las Lokis Mischief 11st 12lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Chester Williams	Placed over hurdles; only his second run over fences when doing it fairly comfortably here two weeks ago (2m5f, good; fine on softer) and he promises to stay this far; every chance off a 6lb higher mark.	6/4
1st 1	5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5	17:22 Ffos Las Lokis Mischief 12st 0lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Chester Williams	Placed over hurdles and again on his chase debut at Exeter when fitted in a first-time hood; that aid is missing here but stepping up from 2m3f looks favourable.	2/1

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1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

11st 12lb

Placed over hurdles; only his second run over fences when doing it fairly comfortably here two weeks ago (2m5f, good; fine on softer) and he promises to stay this far; every chance off a 6lb higher mark.

6/4

1st

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

12st 0lb

Placed over hurdles and again on his chase debut at Exeter when fitted in a first-time hood; that aid is missing here but stepping up from 2m3f looks favourable.

2/1

5th

6

20/1

Form: 93

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Point winner last May but he's been beaten 23l in two hurdle runs (2m4f) this winter, most recently when third at Wincanton (good to soft) last month; has plenty to find with his stablemate French Ship and handicaps will be more like it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8	28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5	15:58 Ffos Las Kingston Gent 11st 11lb J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground.	7/1
8	28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5	15:58 Ffos Las Kingston Gent 11st 11lb J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground.	7/1
11	10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4	16:55 Chepstow Kingston Gent 11st 5lb J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	0-5 over hurdles; not seen to best effect when making handicap debut on heavy ground but his subsequent Fontwell second (2m5f, good) was a good effort; could have a say here if tuned up after 168-day break.	12/1

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8

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

11st 11lb

Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground.

7/1

8

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Ffos Las

11st 11lb

Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground.

7/1

11

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

11st 5lb

0-5 over hurdles; not seen to best effect when making handicap debut on heavy ground but his subsequent Fontwell second (2m5f, good) was a good effort; could have a say here if tuned up after 168-day break.

12/1

6th

3

Champagne Chic

J: Bryan Carver

T: Jeremy Scott

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

10,000euros yearling, 1,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m2f hurdle winner Go Go Chicago, closely related to bumper winner Windswept Girl, half-brother to point winner Wetbehindtheears; dam useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner; this looks a tough starting point and he's probably best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
22th 6	30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y	16:15 Punchestown Champagne Chic 10st 11lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Jeremy Scott	The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today.	14/1
12th 18	12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1	16:40 Cheltenham Champagne Chic 10st 7lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Jeremy Scott	Made debut in January last year and has won three of eight starts, including over about 3m at Wincanton (heavy) and Haydock (good to soft) on last two; 7lb rise since latest demands better still but he keeps finding for pressure and ended up just over 5l ahead last time, stretching on further from Minella Emperor on the run-in; better still could easily be on its way.	20/1
1st 11	14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2	15:50 Haydock Champagne Chic 10st 12lb J: Lorcan Williams T: Jeremy Scott	Has improved for the step up to about 3m and cheekpieces this season, building on his Chepstow second when going one better at Wincanton (heavy) last month; pulled clear with a progressive sort and a 6lb rise may underestimate this low-mileage 6yo.	7/1

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22th

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

10st 11lb

The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today.

14/1

12th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

10st 7lb

Made debut in January last year and has won three of eight starts, including over about 3m at Wincanton (heavy) and Haydock (good to soft) on last two; 7lb rise since latest demands better still but he keeps finding for pressure and ended up just over 5l ahead last time, stretching on further from Minella Emperor on the run-in; better still could easily be on its way.

20/1

1st

11

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

10st 12lb

Has improved for the step up to about 3m and cheekpieces this season, building on his Chepstow second when going one better at Wincanton (heavy) last month; pulled clear with a progressive sort and a 6lb rise may underestimate this low-mileage 6yo.

7/1

7th

4

George Henry

J: Freddie Gingell

12/1

Form: 93-65

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Placed in the second of his two bumpers and he ran well for a long way when a 7l sixth on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; didn't build on that when fifth at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last time but it's still early days and he should have more to offer; one of two runners for Paul Nicholls.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 7	17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4	14:55 Exeter George Henry 11st 6lb J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: Paul Nicholls	Tailed off at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December on sole outing this season; something to prove on that back of that but this very lightly raced 7yo is with a good yard and has shown promise previously; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's not written off.	14/1
2	24th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4	15:00 Wincanton George Henry 11st 11lb J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: Paul Nicholls	Unexposed 6yo who was placed in a soft-ground bumper last spring and has also shown promise in three novice hurdles this season (2m-2m4f); untested on ground quicker than good to soft but should have some improvement to come in handicaps.	11/4
7th 4	8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4	12:45 Taunton George Henry 11st 5lb J: Freddie Gingell T: Paul Nicholls	Placed in the second of his two bumpers and he ran well for a long way when a 7l sixth on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; didn't build on that when fifth at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last time but it's still early days and he should have more to offer; one of two runners for Paul Nicholls.	12/1

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8th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

George Henry

11st 6lb

Tailed off at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December on sole outing this season; something to prove on that back of that but this very lightly raced 7yo is with a good yard and has shown promise previously; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's not written off.

14/1

2

24th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

15:00 Wincanton

George Henry

11st 11lb

Unexposed 6yo who was placed in a soft-ground bumper last spring and has also shown promise in three novice hurdles this season (2m-2m4f); untested on ground quicker than good to soft but should have some improvement to come in handicaps.

11/4

7th

4

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

11st 5lb

Placed in the second of his two bumpers and he ran well for a long way when a 7l sixth on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; didn't build on that when fifth at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last time but it's still early days and he should have more to offer; one of two runners for Paul Nicholls.

12/1

8th

7

Kykorock

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Clearcut winner of a 2m4f maiden point (good to soft) last February; didn't live up to market expectations in sole bumper last month but hood is now added and he could show a lot more upped to this trip on hurdling debut; one to keep an eye on for top yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7	14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2	15:35 Uttoxeter Kykorock 10st 9lb J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	Has posted two wins and a placed effort, all at about 2m, since switched to chasing; may still have more to offer but goes into unknown territory upped a mile in distance; tongue-tie added.	4/1
3rd 8	17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3	15:45 Haydock Kykorock 10st 11lb J: Tristan Durrell T: Dan Skelton	Point winner who left his bumper/novice hurdle form behind to score on handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in November, and followed up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; did it cosily last time and he could still be well treated for his top yard now 7lb higher.	3/1

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1st

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

10st 9lb

Has posted two wins and a placed effort, all at about 2m, since switched to chasing; may still have more to offer but goes into unknown territory upped a mile in distance; tongue-tie added.

4/1

3rd

8

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

10st 11lb

Point winner who left his bumper/novice hurdle form behind to score on handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in November, and followed up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; did it cosily last time and he could still be well treated for his top yard now 7lb higher.

3/1

9th

5

I Aint Your Mate

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

9/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Went close in an Irish point last April before being sold for £120,000 the following month; half-brother to a fairly useful 2m4f hurdle winner and he needs watching in the market on rules debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15	10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4	16:55 Chepstow I Aint Your Mate 11st 3lb J: Adam Wedge T: Christian Williams	Placed in two Irish points in spring 2024 and displayed improvement over hurdles when fourth at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) in February; makes handicap debut after 237-day break but the move back up in trip should suit.	10/1

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15

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

I Aint Your Mate

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

Placed in two Irish points in spring 2024 and displayed improvement over hurdles when fourth at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) in February; makes handicap debut after 237-day break but the move back up in trip should suit.

10/1

10th

13

J: Finn Lambert

40/1

Form: 83529

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has shown ability in bumpers and over hurdles, but she was soundly beaten at Wincanton (2m5f, soft) last month and this is a tough assignment.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10	27th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5	14:07 Uttoxeter Remember Moi 10st 11lb J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: Georgina Nicholls	Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.	33/1
11th 6	7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5	17:30 Worcester Remember Moi 11st 3lb J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: Georgina Nicholls	Nine-race maiden who was well held in her first two handicaps and she unseated at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last time; still only a 5yo but she needs overall improvement to get involved.	16/1
3	24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5	19:27 Newton Abbot Remember Moi 11st 7lb J: Miss Olive Nicholls T: Georgina Nicholls	0-5 over hurdles; arguably ran better than eventual 22l defeat suggests when fourth of six at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip but others appeal more.	8/1

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10

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

10st 11lb

Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.

33/1

11th

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

11st 3lb

Nine-race maiden who was well held in her first two handicaps and she unseated at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last time; still only a 5yo but she needs overall improvement to get involved.

16/1

3

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:27 Newton Abbot

11st 7lb