February 15 / 14.40 Haydock

14.40

Good To Soft

WKD Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £34170
  • 3m 0f 58y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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WKD Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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Form: P5-083 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
With these blinkers back on he returned to form with a creditable Grade 2 third at Cheltenham (3m, soft); his two visits to Haydock have yielded wins in a competitive C&D handicap (soft) and this race last year (heavy); has won a Grade 2 on good to soft; he could play a leading role now back here.
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6th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

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11st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

10yo who's not the force of old; down the weights and this race is a drop in class, but he needs to improve on this season's form nevertheless.

12/1

3rd

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 1

14:50 Fontwell

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11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-2 here, including when gamely holding Brewin'upastorm in the 2022 edition of this race; also won Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (about 3m, heavy) in February 2024 but hasn't matched that form subsequently and was tailed off in a Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month.

10/1

12th

1

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

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12st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Gained the last of his Grade 2 wins almost two years ago; generally below that form since, most recently returned to handicap level; doesn't look set to end the losing spell.

14/1

Form: 11-F35 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Completed hat-trick with commanding win in big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (3m, good to soft) last April and he's run pretty well in defeat in handicaps the last twice (3m1f/3m, soft); however, he goes up in grade today and has something to find.
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1

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:42 Worcester

Gwennie May Boy

12st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

A smart 3m-winning hurdler for Dan Skelton in 2024/25; only raced twice for Olly Murphy last season and not seen out since being pulled up in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December; has it to prove starting out for another new yard here.

8/1

6th

2

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Gwennie May Boy

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Posted handicap hat-trick at the end of last season and was better than ever when comfortably landing a Grade 2 at Haydock (3m, good to soft) this February; a case can be made on that form but he was tailed off in a Grade 1 at Aintree (3m, good) just three weeks ago and needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 141-P D

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good) last January and he's had wind surgery since being pulled up here in November on his only run this season; he's a lightly raced 7yo who retains potential but a leap of improvement is needed and it's hard to be confident after last time.
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4

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Kerryhill

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good) last January and he's had wind surgery since being pulled up here in November on his only run this season; he's a lightly raced 7yo who retains potential but a leap of improvement is needed and it's hard to be confident after last time.

25/1

Form: 2B/51- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Merely fifth of six in this last year when back from an absence and this 10yo returns from some more time off today; however, he was a Grade 2 chase winner in January 2023 and he won a Listed novice hurdle at Perth (3m, soft) last April; in the mix if bringing his best chase form to the table.
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9

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

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11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has shown his best form over fences, notwithstanding a Listed win in this sphere; well behind Gwennie May Boy at Haydock on sole start this season and is bottom of this pack on hurdles figures; enough to prove.

100/1

9

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

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11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has shown his best form over fences, notwithstanding a Listed win in this sphere; well behind Gwennie May Boy at Haydock on sole start this season and is bottom of this pack on hurdles figures; enough to prove.

100/1

5

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Sounds Russian

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Merely fifth of six in this last year when back from an absence and this 10yo returns from some more time off today; however, he was a Grade 2 chase winner in January 2023 and he won a Listed novice hurdle at Perth (3m, soft) last April; in the mix if bringing his best chase form to the table.

10/1

Form: P1P-13

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 154

Form & Verdict
Has an inconsistent profile over fences but he reappeared with a dominant handicap chase win at Ascot (3m5f, good) in November before a fine third in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle there (3m, good to soft) in December, which was his first hurdle run since April 2022; leading claims on that latest form.
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20

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Beauport

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Took well to these fences in last year's renewal but subsided rapidly after three out, which might have been surprising for one who'd won a 4m2f Midlands National (March 2024) but he seemed to race a bit too zestfully in the front rank; 3lb lower today, having run respectably on reappearance but moderately in two hurdle races since (wind surgery before latest); now tongue tied first time; a bit to prove.

100/1

4th

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

Beauport

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

10yo who was pulled up in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December and conditional Toby McCain-Mitchell is unable to claim today; however, he's had wind surgery since his latest outing, which might help, and he was second in this 12 months ago having finished third in the Long Walk the time before; it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this prominent-racer.

10/1

12th

12

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Beauport

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Jumped and hung badly right in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, heavy) last March but nevertheless battled back to win, the clear highlight among seven chases going this way round; scoring by 31l at Ascot (3m5f, good; 12lb higher today) was a good way to start this season and he's run with credit over hurdles since; going left-handed is a concern but there are lots of positives otherwise.

22/1

Form: /1/1-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts (including a maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins); then absent until Windsor last month, when pulled up on his stable debut in a hot conditions chase; this very lightly raced 7yo may have needed the run and now wears a tongue-tie, but others have far less to prove.
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1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Indiana Dream

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

towards rear early, soon midfield, not fluent 4th, dropped to rear before 7th, pulled up before 8th

40/1

1

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

15:07 Chepstow

Indiana Dream

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Unexposed 7yo who created a very good impression when winning easily on chasing debut for Willie Mullins at Navan (2m4f, heavy) in December 2023; struggled to get competitive in valuable Windsor conditions chase (2m6f) when reappearing for new stable last month and is tricky to weigh up at present but will find this race easier and may be aided by the new tongue-tie.

7/1

7

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Indiana Dream

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first three starts (including a maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins); then absent until Windsor last month, when pulled up on his stable debut in a hot conditions chase; this very lightly raced 7yo may have needed the run and now wears a tongue-tie, but others have far less to prove.

20/1

Form: 21P-P4 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins in 2021-22 novice campaign and he landed a Listed chase at Kelso last March; he's of interest on that form but hasn't shone over hurdles on his two runs this season and needs to raise his game.
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16th

21

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Thunder Rock

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Very talented in his prime; this 10yo isn't the force of old and today's race is much tougher than the hunter chases he's won easily on his last two starts (2m4f, good to soft/good) but if he can tap further into his back-class he may well be in the mix; James King has won this twice.

16/1

1st

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton

Thunder Rock

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Listed winner in his prime and has made a solid start to hunter chasing, namely a close second and easy success at Wincanton; should follow up.

1/10

1st

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Thunder Rock

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Olly Murphy

Powers were on the decline when confined to hurdling last season but he was a classy chaser back in the day and nearly won his first hunter chase over 3m1f here a month ago (heavy); may need that longer trip now but strong claims otherwise.

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