17.20
Good To SoftMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39022.5
- 2m 4f 56y
- Class 2
- 26 runners
Runners: 26 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1111-1 CD
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
Has won 10 of her 11 hurdle starts, including this term in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle, Grade 3 mares' contest at Leopardstown over Christmas and 2m5f Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, getting first run on Jade De Grugy going to the last when beating that rival 1l (good); first run here since winning as a 3yo and deserved favourite but could be pushed very close by Jade De Grugy. |
4/6 |
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1st 7 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has won nine of her ten hurdle starts (including last year's Martin Pipe over C&D), with her only defeat coming at the hands of Lossiemouth in the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last spring; has looked every bit as good when landing Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle (2m3f, good to soft) and a 2m4f Grade 3 at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting (gave weight and beat Feet Of A Dancer just over 2l) this season; will be hard to beat. |
4/5 |
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2nd 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, pecked on landing 5th |
6/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.60
Form: -91143 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear. |
16/1 |
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5th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
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8th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 451P-5
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdles winner was soundly beaten in opening three chase runs; well backed when winning a Down Royal rated novice chase last time (2m5f, good to yielding); likely capable of more. |
14/1 |
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1st 5 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 8lb |
1-10 over hurdles and rated 131; soundly beaten in three chase starts, including off 126 in a novices' handicap at Naas on latest; needs to improve plenty on that to figure here. |
7/1 |
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7th 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 29y |
11st 8lb |
Winning hurdler (here) whose standout effort in that sphere was a fine third behind Wodhooh in the 2025 Martin Pipe; no show in midfield in both beginners chases in November but can't be ruled out making an immediate impact in handicaps off 5lb lower chase mark. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 21233 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Started last season with a second placing behind Fleur In The Park in a maiden hurdle at Wexford; easy winner at Tipperary on his next start and showed decent form when raised in class; ended the campaign with a creditable fourth placing in the Martin Pipe; has the makings of a useful chaser. |
9/2 |
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4th 9 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Last two efforts (2m; latest under Mike O'Connor) suggest he'll relish this step back up in distance; solid form in two attempts over 2m4f, winning Tipperary maiden (soft) then good second in Leopardstown handicap (good to yielding); interesting, with a resumption of progress on the cards. |
8/1 |
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2 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 211y |
11st 9lb |
Second in a point-to-point; won a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Tipperary by 9l on second racecourse start; creditable second in a 2m4f Leopardstown handicap after Christmas; 2m trip looked a bit sharp when he finished third at Navan, roughly 3l behind C'Est Ta Chance; similar concern here. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 061022 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year. |
10/1 |
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14th 23 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb
|
First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form. |
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3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles). |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 1-5P20 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Made a good start over fences for new connections, winning at Carlisle (2m, good) in October and second in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft); mistakes crept in when below that level twice since and he now reverts to hurdling; sixth of 17 in this last year off an identical mark. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Made a good start over fences for new connections, winning at Carlisle (2m, good) in October and finishing second in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft); let down by his jumping in competitive handicap at Cheltenham last time but he's in shallower waters here and should be thereabouts. |
6/4 |
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7th 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 122 switched to fences this term for new yard and the form has received a few boosts; ran well on the figures, albeit no match for winner, in Grade 2 at Ascot (2m3f, soft) most recently; brings solid claims back to handicap level. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 42-U11 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointing favourite back at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f); otherwise a useful sort and had returned to form with close second at Windsor the time before; not written off, albeit has stamina to prove back up in distance. |
5/1 |
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17th 10 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Drew 6l clear of Whatsupwithyou on New course here (2m4f, good) at end of last season and is now 4-8 over hurdles; subsequent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him but further progress is possible. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 212120
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdles winner was last seen over timber finishing eighth of 24 in the 2025 Martin Pipe (2m5f, good to soft); kept on Flat since then and added a third win in that sphere when successful at Navan last time (1m6f, heavy); most of his wins came on good ground, so leading contender back over obstacles fit and in form. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Rated 126 over fences and 94 on the Flat, 1m6f win off 87 at Navan latest, leading chance. |
9/4 |
|
1st 8 (6) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Two-time Flat winner scored off 8lb lower at Killarney last May (2m1f, good); solid second in 20.5f handicap at Goodwood (soft) in August; no impact in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket when last seen; not a great record fresh and testing ground another concern. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 3P2315 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
1-6 over fences, the success at Aintree (2m4f) on seasonal debut; seemed a non-stayer in the Welsh National before eventually falling, then ran below form at Cheltenham (2m4f); return to this venue may have a positive effect but he ideally needs assistance from the weather, having gained all wins on soft ground. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Made much of the running when winning in dominant style at Aintree (2m4f, soft) in December; beaten when falling late on in the Welsh National three weeks later, lack of stamina a possible factor; back to a more suitable trip here but now off a career-high mark and others appeal more. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 21620
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
always behind, not fluent 1st |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 4/711- CD
Last run: 418 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Useful mare whose record of 6-12 over hurdles includes two handicap wins over C&D and Listed honours at Sandown; heavy ground possibly contributed to a form-dip last time; faded into midfield in this race last year but was ridden more prominently than usual; on a stiffer mark this time. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced and thriving, better than ever at the age of nine; took hurdles record to 6-11 when staying on strongly to win Listed event at Sandown (2m4f, good; handles soft) early last month; has a 4lb penalty for that but she's very well entered up at the Cheltenham festival next month and commands plenty of respect here. |
3/1 |
11/1
Form: 37-574 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form. |
14/1 |
|
13th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip. |
18/1 |
|
1st 11 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 215197
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (20) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
8st 10lb |
Last year's Royal Bond winner returned to the Flat to get third win in this sphere at Tramore in August (1m4f, good to yielding); midfield finish in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; one of two for trainer, but Sorrentino looks the pick of them. |
18/1 |
|
30 (20) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
8st 10lb |
One of seven for yard; won the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last December; returned to the Flat with a 0.75l win at Tramore (12.5f, gd-yld) last month; 7lb higher here and this is a much tougher race but this 6yo can't be discounted. |
9/1 |
|
3 (10) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Twice a winner over mid-distances in France before joining Willie Mullins and very capable hurdler (rated 139), winning Grade 2 novice, and most recently good fourth of 19 in Galway Hurdle; potentially thrown in here on Flat return. |
Evs |
25/1
Form: -21351
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten here in the Martin Pipe 12 months ago but second of 17 to today's Grade 1 Stayers' hopeful Ma Shantou back here (3m, good) in October; improved to win valuable race in another big field at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in November and should be raring to go today, with major chance. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Dual winner at Fontwell (2m1f/2m3f) as a novice hurdler last season; unable to land any sort of blow when making handicap debut at the Festival here (2m4f) in March and raced rather lazily when seventh (not beaten that far) at Sandown in April but this step up to 3m may unlock improvement; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
raced lazily, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 855-43 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 19 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Respectable strike-rate (Flat/hurdles) during his spell with Fergal O'Brien; encouraging placed effort at Kempton (2m5f; second run for new yard) most recently; won a race of this nature at Aintree (2m, soft; off 2lb lower) two years ago. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, headway after 3 out |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: -2P210 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Impressive over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in December on second chase start; two lesser runs have followed in Grade 3s and there remains a question mark regarding stamina; however, Gordon Elliott and Rob James won this with a 7yo novice in 2020 and he's not ruled out in view of the Fairyhouse promise. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 125y |
11st 0lb |
Dual bumper winner and won once over hurdles; better chaser this term however, running away with 2m5f Fairyhouse novice last month (soft) but came up short upped in class at Punchestown earlier this month; tries a new trip here and possibly vulnerable to some proven stayers. |
11/2 |
|
6th 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, towards rear halfway, not fluent 4 out, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing fourth approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 094600 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Capable of useful form over fences in Ireland for Gordon Elliott but he's still to score in this sphere and has offered little for his new yard, jumping sketchily when pulled up in 3m Doncaster handicap three weeks ago; plenty more is required despite a tumbling mark. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo; last of five finishers at Newbury (2m6f) on debut for new yard, taking chase record to 0-7; needs improvement to defy top weight. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 12123F
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner was just denied in a Naas handicap two starts back; then ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; looks the yard's first-string but needs more. |
22/1 |
|
11th 5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Second here (on good) early as novice but tailed off in the Martin Pipe last March; better over this sort of trip and surged back to form when a close second to Melbourne Shamrock in the Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago in a second-time visor, staying on strongly from off pace; requires better to justify this British mark but needs a second look for trainer who's done well in this race. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
11st 11lb |
Two wins last term on good ground included 2m6f Thurles novice; never sighted on Fairyhouse comeback but did fare a bit better early this month at DRF on unsuitably heavy ground; ground concerns remain. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: -21467 CD BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Useful novice chaser whose form features second-place finishes in 3m Grade 2 events at Sandown and Windsor; came up rather short in Grade 1 at Aintree last time but looks one of the main contenders returned to this level. |
15/8 |
|
4th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Tends to lead; scored at 1-50 on his chase debut at Warwick in May and impressed when winning by 10l at Exeter (3m, also good) in November; put in his place by Salver on last two starts (good to soft/soft) but comes here fresh having skipped Cheltenham and any drying of the ground would be in his favour; could get them all at it. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has won on soft but seems ideally suited by faster ground; record of 2-5 since switched to chasing includes a Class 2 win at Exeter (3m) on penultimate start; not disgraced at Sandown latest but was beaten 12l by Salver; 5lb pull looks insufficient in the rematch. |
11/2 |
9/4
Form: 3211-1
Last run: 310 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 5lb |
Highly touted French recruit has yet to win in four starts for Willie Mullins; flopped when favourite for the 2025 Martin Pipe on stable debut; narrowly denied in premier handicap at Aintree; tailed off when falling on seasonal reappearance in a Navan beginners' chase; midfield in BetMGM Cup latest; 3lb drop not enough to tempt. |
14/1 |
|
10th 9 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Deafening, ex-French talking horse when favourite for the Martin Pipe at this meeting last year on debut for Willie Mullins, only to jump horribly in the early stages and hoist the white flag from two out; quickly proved that was all wrong when beaten a neck in big-field 2m4f handicap at Aintree (9lb higher today) but fell at the last when way off the pace on chase debut in December on his only start since; it's hard to know which version will turn up. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: 35-147 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up when back over fences at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January and this 6yo is of interest on that form; however, three lesser performances have followed and he needs to raise his game if he's to win this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Best of his form chase runs when second at Ayr in January, two moderate runs since then; possibly flattered by an official rating of 120. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Underwhelming at Down Royal last time when cheekpieces were applied (now left off); however, prior to that he ran well in second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his second chase start and has a part to play if rediscovering that form. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: -13121
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Useful over hurdles and even better over fences; found a bit more improvement when coming from behind to beat Be Aware 1l in three-runner Grade 2 novice at Windsor (2m, soft; handles good) in January; well beaten next time in 2m4f handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, lack of stamina probably a factor; this drop back in trip looks a plus and he wears cheekpieces for the first time (has won when hooded); not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
17th 3 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Three hurdle wins at up to 2m1f last season but he was the last to finish in the Martin Pipe here (about 2m4f) last March; has proved his worth in small-field chases since, winning two from four starts, over 2m3f (good) and 2m (soft); he can raise his game further but a strongly run race on a track with a steep uphill finish raises a question. |
14/1 |
|
1st 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won a handicap at Ascot (2m3f, good) in November on chase debut and has continued in good form in Grade 2 chases on next two starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping as though this drop back in trip is well worth a go; could have a big part to play. |
11/4 |
66/1
Form: F/0PP- D
Last run: 321 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Useful sort for Paul Nicholls early in his career; last win was March 2023; tailed off in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in July on stable debut and has missed all three engagements since; completely out of his depth here. |
150/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Useful sort for Paul Nicholls early in his career; last win was March 2023; tailed off in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in July on stable debut and has missed all three engagements since; completely out of his depth here. |
150/1 |
100/1
Form: P60/6- D
Last run: 633 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Lost his way for Dan Skelton after being very smart in his prime; returning from 633 days away when pulled up in last month's Martin Pipe (150-1); can only be watched. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Lost his way for Dan Skelton after being very smart in his prime; returning from 633 days away when pulled up in last month's Martin Pipe (150-1); can only be watched. |
66/1 |
|
24 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Useful for Dan Skelton early in career but became largely disappointing and has been absent since a heavy defeat in France for Rebecca Menzies in June 2023; sold for £20,000 that August; cheekpieces reapplied; best watched. |
100/1 |
40/1
Form: 14-202 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders 3rd |
5/1 |
|
25 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Reserve; record of 3-4 in her first season (2023-24); good second in two of her three starts this term, latest at Ascot (2m3f); chance of going one better in this field partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 58y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
prominent early |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: O/0213 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Joint top-rated in here at 126 but this two-time winner has not gone with any enthusiasm recently and has pulled up on his last three starts; big drop in grade here and blinkers go on; risky proposition. |
3/1 |
|
10 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 8lb |
Hurdle wins at 2m4f but career-best came over this trip when second in Grade 3 Aintree handicap in April (good); briefly tried chasing this term and pulled up on latest two hurdling attempts in testing conditions; hard to be confident in. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £255.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £134.57 |
| Tricast | £2972.04 |
| Trifecta | £6618.90 |
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