January 18 / 13.55 Haydock

13.55

Heavy

Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £42712.5
  • 1m 7f 144y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 31-131 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who won easily at Kelso (2m, soft) last month on his second hurdle start; today is a tougher test of his credentials but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; a possible.
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1st

9

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Dedicated Hero

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Following wind surgery he returned to form to win in a small field at Kelso (2m5f, good) recently, and he's fine on slow ground and at this trip; however, from out of the handicap he's 10lb higher today and his profile suggests he'll be vulnerable back up in grade.

11/1

1st

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Dedicated Hero

12st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Pulled up in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February but he's had wind surgery since and this is a significant drop in grade; he's dropped down the weights and could bounce back with a big run for his in-form yard.

11/4

12

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Dedicated Hero

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Won C&D maiden hurdle and substandard Haydock Grade 2 in winter 2024-25; mixed form since but he was a good second on his chase debut at Ayr last month; first-fence unseat next time (hampered); he's dropped down the weights over hurdles and is not ruled out each-way in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1342

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Point and soft-ground maiden hurdle winner who returned to form when second of 19 on last month's handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); has a handy 7lb mares' allowance and might not be far away.
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5th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Cloonainra

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Has done most of her racing over fences since a creditable fifth behind Thanksforthehelp in this race last season; led at the last then, faded in the closing stages; chase form disappointing since Listowel festival win.

20/1

4th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

16:13 Down Royal

Cloonainra

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

117 rated hurdler has achieved the same rating over fences; 1-3 in this sphere, the win coming over 19.5f (yielding) at Listowel in a mares' novice; heavy defeats thrice since (two over fences); cheekpieces now tried.

14/1

Form: 22-41

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Two-time heavy-ground bumper runner-up who won at Exeter (2m, soft) on New Year's Day on his second hurdle start; on a line through the runner-up he has something to find with Royal Infantry but the Exeter form still reads well and this likeable prospect is open to further improvement.
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3rd

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

Peacenik

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Progressed again on last three starts, winning two of them (good to soft); moving up to 3m at this track proved an excellent fit three weeks ago when he mostly had a clear lead before striding on again smoothly in closing stages; up another 9lb but could also prove too hot for today's rivals.

15/8

1st

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Peacenik

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Low-mileage 7yo who left low-key seasonal debut behind when scoring by just over 5l at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and again ran well when placed here (2m4f, good) later that month; open to improvement on first attempt at 3m; must be considered seriously.

11/2

5th

8

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

16:45 Sandown

Peacenik

11st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

pressed leader, not fluent 1st, not fluent but led 3rd

14/1

Form: 118-11 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground Listed bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when comfortably winning an 'introductory' race over C&D (soft) last month; carries 3lb penalty but this exciting 6yo still stands out as the one to beat.
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5th

1

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Royal Infantry

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Skelton runner on a losing run of nine; up and down over hurdles this season and tried chasing the once in December; latest Kempton run when behind some of these wasn't overly encouraging and his trainer now turns to cheekpieces; still couldn't put a line through him.

11/2

9th

1

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Royal Infantry

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has won maiden and introductory hurdles; running well either side of one chase run and he was the only one to pose any threat to a progressive type over C&D (good to soft; Fasol fourth and held) last month; up 2lb to a career-high mark but still early days in handicaps; not far away.

8/1

2nd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Royal Infantry

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Chasing was shelved after just one attempt, and he returned to hurdling with a creditable run in conditions event at Windsor last month, although finishing last of five; will have no problem with trip or ground and looks the pick of Dan Skelton's three on jockey bookings.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8426F5

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
1-6 in points and went close in novice hurdle at Hexham last June; however, unable to replicate that form since and he'd be a shock winner here.
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6th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Famous Liss

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting.

9/2

6th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Famous Liss

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting.

9/2

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Famous Liss

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, mistake and unseated 4th

7/1

Form: 517-46 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground bumper winner who was a fair seventh in the Grade 2 at Aintree last April; drops back in trip for his third hurdle start, which could help, but he's hard to fancy on what he's shown in this sphere thus far.
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1st

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Got A Dream

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Nicky Martin

Bagged a pair of handicaps (around 2m4f) at Chepstow and Warwick before Christmas and wasn't disgraced after five months off when sixth in 2m7f handicap here 26 days ago; considered.

7/2

6th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Got A Dream

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Signed off last season in a Graded race and has gone 2-2 switched to handicaps this term, with good-ground wins in the autumn; good value for the narrow winning margin last time (2m5f) and only went up 5lb; goes well fresh so the break is of no concern.

3/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Three-time 3m point runner-up who filled the same position on his hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) before going one better there (2m, soft) 16 days ago; he's in good hands to progress and a test of stamina on the ground will play to his strengths, but others have stronger form.
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2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Walking On A Dream

11st 3lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Clear second to highly progressive winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in December and returned to form for 9l win in three-runner race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; up in grade today but he's in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

4/1

1st

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Ayr

Walking On A Dream

12st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage 7yo who won a 2m maiden hurdle here last season; disappointed when upped to 2m7f at Newcastle in January but remains just 1lb higher than when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in December.

2/1

8th

2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Walking On A Dream

12st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2m maiden hurdle winner who was a clear second behind a highly progressive winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month on his second chase start; also effective on good to soft ground; finished second in three 3m points and he's open to improvement now up in trip; firmly in calculations.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.60
Straight Forecast £47.71
Trifecta £139.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Infantry

TOPSPEED:

Cloonainra

Daily Mirror:

Dedicated Hero

RP RATINGS:

Royal Infantry

POSTDATA:

Royal Infantry

The Times:

Royal Infantry

Telegraph:

Royal Infantry

The Guardian:

Royal Infantry

Daily Mail:

Royal Infantry

D Express:

Royal Infantry

The Sun:

Royal Infantry

The Star:

Royal Infantry

Daily Record:

Royal Infantry