14.50

J: Ryan Mania

9/1

Place: £2.90

Form: 2-6317 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Won at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last March and back on the scoresheet over this C&D (good) in November; not ruled out but he's unpredictable and was well beaten over C&D (good) last month.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2	13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5	15:30 Hexham I See The Sea 11st 11lb J: Ryan Mania T: Christopher Kellett	Inconsistent this season and well beaten at Bangor a fortnight ago; however, he won off this mark at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November and was a good second over C&D (good to soft) last March; shouldn't be written off.	16/1
7th 1	31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5	16:20 Bangor-on-Dee I See The Sea 12st 0lb J: James Davies T: Christopher Kellett	Only 1lb higher than for his Catterick win in November (3m1f, good) and went close back there in January; does have his off days (finished last when third on final run) but there's a big run in him if he fancies it.	8/1
3rd 1	13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 1y Class 5	15:39 Doncaster I See The Sea 12st 0lb J: Brian Hughes T: Christopher Kellett	Capable on his day as he showed when winning at Catterick in November (3m1f, good); poor efforts in two of his three runs since; hard to assess.	4/1

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5th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

Inconsistent this season and well beaten at Bangor a fortnight ago; however, he won off this mark at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November and was a good second over C&D (good to soft) last March; shouldn't be written off.

16/1

7th

1

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

Only 1lb higher than for his Catterick win in November (3m1f, good) and went close back there in January; does have his off days (finished last when third on final run) but there's a big run in him if he fancies it.

8/1

3rd

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

Capable on his day as he showed when winning at Catterick in November (3m1f, good); poor efforts in two of his three runs since; hard to assess.

4/1

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3rd

2

Wolfburg

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

7/2

Place: £1.60

Form: P0-P71 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Won maiden hurdle here (1m7f, soft) in February 2024 and, following a spell in the doldrums, he returned to form to win by nearly 10l in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day on his second chase start; new trip today but there's some stamina in his pedigree and he could take a 6lb rise in his stride if the headgear maintains its effect.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7	20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3	15:30 Kelso Wolfburg 10st 6lb J: Patrick Wadge T: Sandy Thomson	Readily drew clear to win valuable series final by 9l at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 2-5 over fences; went up 11lb for that but could have untapped potential over this longer trip; respected.	6/4
1st 10	22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2	16:27 Carlisle Wolfburg 10st 5lb J: Craig Nichol T: Sandy Thomson	Record of 132 since wearing tongue-tie and cheekpieces, beaten only narrowly by Trac over C&D most recently; raced just four times over fences and may do better still; possibilities in the retained headgear.	6/1

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1st

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

10st 6lb

Readily drew clear to win valuable series final by 9l at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 2-5 over fences; went up 11lb for that but could have untapped potential over this longer trip; respected.

6/4

1st

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

10st 5lb

Record of 132 since wearing tongue-tie and cheekpieces, beaten only narrowly by Trac over C&D most recently; raced just four times over fences and may do better still; possibilities in the retained headgear.

6/1

4th

6

J: Danny McMenamin

11/2

Form: 3-0351 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

12yo whose form can be up and down but he's won on his last two visits to Catterick (soft/good), the latest over C&D last month when beating Mersey Street by a short head; he's a player if backing up that effort.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 8	19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5	16:40 Sedgefield Valence DAumont 10st 12lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	12yo who is inconsistent and has been well below his best on his last two starts; however, before those he won at Catterick (3m1f, good) and he's won here twice in the past; not discounted.	13/2
5th 7	3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4	16:05 Newcastle Valence DAumont 10st 5lb J: Callum Bewley T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Winner at Catterick in December (3m1f, good) but a well-beaten fourth on softer ground over same C&D last time; could bounce back.	15/2
4th 6	21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5	14:50 Catterick Valence DAumont 11st 2lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	12yo whose form can be up and down but he's won on his last two visits to Catterick (soft/good), the latest over C&D last month when beating Mersey Street by a short head; he's a player if backing up that effort.	11/2

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1st

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

12yo who is inconsistent and has been well below his best on his last two starts; however, before those he won at Catterick (3m1f, good) and he's won here twice in the past; not discounted.

13/2

5th

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

10st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

Winner at Catterick in December (3m1f, good) but a well-beaten fourth on softer ground over same C&D last time; could bounce back.

15/2

4th

6

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

12yo whose form can be up and down but he's won on his last two visits to Catterick (soft/good), the latest over C&D last month when beating Mersey Street by a short head; he's a player if backing up that effort.

11/2

5th

12

Derracrin

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Barry Murtagh

50/1

Form: -8U44U

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Won at Hexham in May 2023 and he's 4lb lower today; however, that remains his sole success (from 24 attempts) and he hasn't shaped of late as though he's about to return to winning ways.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 12	21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5	14:50 Catterick Derracrin 10st 4lb J: Shane Fenelon T: Barry Murtagh	Won at Hexham in May 2023 and he's 4lb lower today; however, that remains his sole success (from 24 attempts) and he hasn't shaped of late as though he's about to return to winning ways.	50/1
4th 6	27th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 15y Class 5	19:15 Hexham Derracrin 10st 2lb J: Lorcan Murtagh T: Barry Murtagh	Returned from long absence with some disappointing runs this year but had made significant headway from the rear before his last-fence unseat over C&D (good to soft) last month; out of the weights again but that last run offers some renewed hope.	5/1

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5th

12

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

10st 4lb

Won at Hexham in May 2023 and he's 4lb lower today; however, that remains his sole success (from 24 attempts) and he hasn't shaped of late as though he's about to return to winning ways.

50/1

4th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

10st 2lb

Returned from long absence with some disappointing runs this year but had made significant headway from the rear before his last-fence unseat over C&D (good to soft) last month; out of the weights again but that last run offers some renewed hope.

5/1

6th

11

Whispering Dancer

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

16/1

Form: 05-995

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

One from six in points (won over 3m on heavy) and very lightly raced under rules; from a long way out of the handicap he showed some promise when 15l fifth of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) this month on his second chase start and he runs off an 8lb lower mark this afternoon; not discounted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 4	13:50 Ayr Whispering Dancer 10st 2lb J: Bruce Lynn T: Susan Corbett	Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap over C&D last month on second chase start; the return to Ayr could be a positive but lesser runs have followed at Catterick and Carlisle and he's 10lb wrong at the weights this afternoon; a major turnaround is needed.	25/1
14	3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5	16:04 Carlisle Whispering Dancer 10st 2lb J: Nathan Moscrop T: Susan Corbett	Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month on second chase start; however, a lesser run followed at Catterick, where he ran in snatches; 3lb wrong today; has to raise his game.	33/1
6th 11	21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5	14:50 Catterick Whispering Dancer 10st 6lb J: Conor Rabbitt T: Susan Corbett	One from six in points (won over 3m on heavy) and very lightly raced under rules; from a long way out of the handicap he showed some promise when 15l fifth of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) this month on his second chase start and he runs off an 8lb lower mark this afternoon; not discounted.	16/1

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6

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

10st 2lb

Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap over C&D last month on second chase start; the return to Ayr could be a positive but lesser runs have followed at Catterick and Carlisle and he's 10lb wrong at the weights this afternoon; a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

14

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

10st 2lb

Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month on second chase start; however, a lesser run followed at Catterick, where he ran in snatches; 3lb wrong today; has to raise his game.

33/1

6th

11

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

10st 6lb

One from six in points (won over 3m on heavy) and very lightly raced under rules; from a long way out of the handicap he showed some promise when 15l fifth of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) this month on his second chase start and he runs off an 8lb lower mark this afternoon; not discounted.

16/1

7th

10

12/1

Form: -77914 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Inconsistent sort whose three chase wins (including here) have come over 2m3f/2m4f; however, he was outpaced when a 14l fourth of seven over 2m3f here last month and this step up in trip is worth a go; not ruled out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 5	11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5	13:30 Newcastle Bravethewaves 11st 4lb J: Toby Wynne T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.	5/1
7th 9	24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5	17:00 Southwell Bravethewaves 11st 2lb J: Toby Wynne T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.	6/1
1st 4	27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 5	16:30 Doncaster Bravethewaves 10st 9lb J: Toby Wynne T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Won over slightly further here (good) just over a year ago and was also on target at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; current mark is workable but he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.	7/2

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5th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

11st 4lb

Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.

5/1

7th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

11st 2lb

None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.

6/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

10st 9lb

Won over slightly further here (good) just over a year ago and was also on target at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; current mark is workable but he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.

7/2

8th

3

J: Craig Nichol

7/1

Form: 32372- BF

Last run: 485 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Some solid chase form in 2024; returns from a long absence but he's on a handy mark on his best efforts; the betting may be informative.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 9	16th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5	16:30 Bangor-on-Dee Getaway Glory 10st 8lb J: Charlie Todd T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Placed on both previous C&D starts, including when beaten under 1l by On The Platform in this race (good to soft; headed last); out of sorts this year, however, and needs a positive response to wind surgery.	25/1
10th 10	27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5	16:50 Wetherby Getaway Glory 10st 12lb J: Toby Wynne T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Case can be made on pick of his form over hurdles and fences but it's been miserable stuff in three handicap chases since returning from 485 days off; all headgear removed this time.	10/1
3	11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5	16:55 Huntingdon Getaway Glory 11st 6lb J: Craig Nichol T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Made a winning debut over fences when scoring off this mark over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) in April 2024; some solid efforts followed later that year but both starts since coming back from an absence have been uninspiring; hopes are pinned on his return to this venue and first-time blinkers.	10/1

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9th

9

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

Placed on both previous C&D starts, including when beaten under 1l by On The Platform in this race (good to soft; headed last); out of sorts this year, however, and needs a positive response to wind surgery.

25/1

10th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

10st 12lb

Case can be made on pick of his form over hurdles and fences but it's been miserable stuff in three handicap chases since returning from 485 days off; all headgear removed this time.

10/1

3

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

Made a winning debut over fences when scoring off this mark over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) in April 2024; some solid efforts followed later that year but both starts since coming back from an absence have been uninspiring; hopes are pinned on his return to this venue and first-time blinkers.

10/1

7

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

5/1

Form: -44352

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Just 1-20 under rules but lightly raced over fences and he was short-headed by Valence d'Aumont in a big field over C&D last month (good; led); chiefly kept to good ground but has shown some promise on soft/good to soft; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7	6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5	19:42 Fontwell Mersey Street 10st 13lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.	12/1
7th 13	22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2	16:27 Carlisle Mersey Street 10st 2lb J: Benjamin Macey T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.	10/1
2nd 3	19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5	16:17 Sedgefield Mersey Street 11st 4lb J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise.	13/8

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1st

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.

12/1

7th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.

10/1

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr