January 16 / 16.15 Wincanton

16.15

Good To Soft

Afternoon Tea Available For March Fixtures ‘Newcomers’ National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Afternoon Tea Available For March Fixtures ‘Newcomers’ National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 3yo; eighth foal; Jack Hobbs half-brother to four winners including Gidleigh Park (useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle), St Barts (useful 2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase) and John Barbour (bumper); dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner from family of Gold Cup winner Denman; lots to like on pedigree and in a top yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Bossman Jack

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Three wins from first four starts and he was keeping on well and disputing third when making a bad mistake at the final flight in the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month, ultimately finishing sixth; leading claims on the back of that very promising performance.

11/4

6th

3

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Bossman Jack

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who was off the mark on his second attempt over hurdles when winning a Ffos Las novice in January; heavy odds-on but he still impressed when easily defying a penalty at Chepstow (also 2m, soft) last month; dam won over this trip in a light hurdling career; not far away on the figures for last year's winning stable and he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

1st

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Bossman Jack

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Placed in strong Warwick maiden (2m, good to soft) on seasonal/hurdle debut in November and built on that performance when beating useful rival to score at Ffos Las (2m, soft; front pair well clear of Emerald Breeze) last month; the one to beat.

8/13

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£200,000 4yo; first foal; by Blue Bresil; dam unraced half-sister to winners Polly Peachum (bumper/smart 2m-2m6f hurdle) and Some Man (2m3f/2m4f hunter chase), out of unraced sister to Gold Cup winner Denman; purchase price catches the eye and stable is strong in the bumper division.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Necronaut

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/4

4th

5

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Necronaut

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

£200,000 purchase who shaped well when second of 12 on his Wincanton debut (1m7f, good to soft) in January; the third and sixth from that race won next time; leading claims for in-form stable.

7/4

2nd

5

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Necronaut

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, outpaced from over 3f out, soon rallied, went second inside final furlong, kept on

2/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Order Of St George; half-brother to 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner Apples Moon; dam unraced half-sister to high-class jumper Finian's Oscar; trainer-owned newcomer and likely best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Constantinian

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

Lightly raced 6yo who is a bumper winner; respectable third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; handicap debut) in latest hurdles attempt; may show progress, provided he stays this new trip.

5/1

3rd

3

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Constantinian

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Good-ground bumper winner last March and has made the frame in two novice hurdles this season; this nicely bred 6yo is open to progress in handicaps; interesting contender.

4/1

4th

2

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

12:53 Market Rasen

Constantinian

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

Won three-runner course bumper (good; runner-up has done well over hurdles since) last March and made quite promising seasonal/hurdle debut when second (no match for winner) at Hereford (2m, good) in November; moves up in trip today and has a big role to play.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000euros foal; fourth foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m6f (RPR 43), out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group/Grade 1 winner Powerscourt and to 5f/6f Listed winner Kind (dam of Frankel); trainer has occasional success in these races and Sean Bowen is booked.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:40 Exeter

Ink Black Heart

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fourth on debut at Wincanton (good to soft) last January and second of 15 at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December on first run for Dan Skelton, behind A Likeable Rogue who followed up in a Listed race; leading claims.

5/4

4th

10

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Ink Black Heart

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Weston

took keen hold, midfield, steady headway home turn, prominent 2f out, kept on

14/1

4th

10

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Ink Black Heart

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Weston

took keen hold, midfield, steady headway home turn, prominent 2f out, kept on

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros 2yo; closely related to bumper, 1m4f/2m AW Flat (RPR 109) and useful 2m1f-2m4f jumps winner Earlofthecotswolds, and half-brother to three winners including the stable's smart bumper/jumps winner Good Risk At All; trainer's bumper runners are always respected.
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Verdict Starting price

8

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:57 Chepstow

Kop Land

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

90,000euros 2yo; probably needed the experience when fifth in a Wincanton bumper (good to soft) in January and didn't appear to be unfancied at 100-30; now hooded; stable won a division of this 12 months ago.

6/1

5th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Kop Land

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

prominent

11/4

5th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Kop Land

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

prominent

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Scarlet O'Tara; dam bumper and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Westerners Son; yard 1-7 in bumpers; partnered by 10lb claimer Oliver Boyden.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:37 Ludlow

Celestron Star

11st 7lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Jumped stickily and hung left on June's hurdling debut, but back on track with a facile Worcester win latest (2m, good), over 7l ahead of La Lolita eased down; no shortage of encouragement for longer trips in pedigree (half-sister won three 2m4f-3m hurdles for these connections).

4/7

3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Celestron Star

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual good-ground bumper winner, latterly at Hexham in May; lacked fluency and was very disappointing when switched to hurdling in early June but it won't be a surprise if she fares considerably better here.

4/1

2

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Celestron Star

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Outclassed in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April but won her two bumpers either side of that, last time making all at Hexham; obvious claims on hurdling debut.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; by Telescope out of a mare who won a bumper and progressed to be smart over hurdles/fences; stable gets first-time bumper winners.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:15 Fontwell

Neon Madonna

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 2nd, headway 3 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off

12/1

6th

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:15 Fontwell

Neon Madonna

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 2nd, headway 3 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to point winner Bruce Gobbler; dam 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner, sister to 3m2f chase winner Broome Lane; from a yard that's 0-27 in bumpers the last five seasons so easy to oppose, for all that she's a 4yo filly getting all the allowances.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Lydeard Girl

11st 10lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Runner-up on handicap debut at Hereford (2m6f, heavy) in February but she was beaten when she unseated there (2m3f, good) two weeks ago; bit to prove again after that and she needs improvement at this new trip.

7/1

1

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Lydeard Girl

12st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Stuck on for second on her handicap debut over 2m5f here a month ago (heavy) and showed promise on good ground in her qualifying races; likely to run well.

7/2

2nd

4

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Lydeard Girl

11st 8lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

All three qualifying runs around 2m on good ground at Taunton and she was backed at big odds before finishing 42l adrift last month; switch to handicaps will help, while new trip and much softer ground are other variables that might prompt improvement.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; by Kayf Tara out of a 1m/1m4f winner (RPR 83) from the family of Ascot Gold Cup winners Enzeli and Estimate; interesting newcomer for a yard that wins plenty of bumpers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Bara Tara

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Struggled to get competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles for Fergal O'Brien in the spring; makes stable/handicap debut from a lowly mark but still needs last month's wind op to have made a big difference.

40/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Bara Tara

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat-bred 5yo who was well beaten in a bumper and two hurdles (1m7f/2m3f) last season; needs addition of tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

25/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Bara Tara

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat-bred 5yo who was well beaten in a bumper and two hurdles (1m7f/2m3f) last season; needs addition of tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Pagera (German 1m3f Group 3), Validor (French 10.5f/1m4f Listed) and Pakora (useful 9.5f/1m4f Flat and 2m hurdle); stable 0-5 in bumpers recent seasons.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Petit Galet

10st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

in touch with leaders

50/1

10th

11

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

Petit Galet

10st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

in touch with leaders

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners including Amadeon (prolific Czech jumps up to 3m2f) and Good Good News (Singapore 7f); dam 1m4f winner; tongue tied for debut and likely to be outclassed in what's probably a useful bumper.
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8th

8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

She That Shares

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.

200/1

8th

8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

She That Shares

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.

200/1

11th

9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

She That Shares

11st 1lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

in touch with leaders

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000euros foal; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Sauce Of Life (bumper/2m3f hurdle) and Le Brave (point/3m hurdle); dam unplaced 6f-11.7f Flat/2m hurdles; wouldn't be the obvious answer here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was well beaten when 40-1 for recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, good); drops back in trip with tongue-tie and blinkers added here.

25/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Has got better with each of his four runs, finishing a 22l fifth in a Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) four weeks ago, and this handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity; however, improvement is still needed.

25/1

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Rockbeare

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Gordon Treacy

Has got better with each of his four runs, finishing a 22l fifth in a Newton Abbot novice (2m1f, good) four weeks ago, and this handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity; however, improvement is still needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £25.55
Trifecta £163.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Necronaut

LAMBOURN:

Constantinian

The Star:

Kop Land

POSTDATA:

Bara Tara

The Guardian:

Neon Madonna

The Times:

Bossman Jack

WEST COUNTRY:

Necronaut

Telegraph:

Necronaut

Daily Mail:

Necronaut

D Express:

Necronaut

Daily Mirror:

Necronaut

The Sun:

Necronaut

Daily Record:

Necronaut