13.45

2nd

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Race To Base

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Had wind surgery since failing to convince over 2m4f in the EBF Final on this track last time on stable debut; return to 2m looks a plus but he's still seeking first rules win away from Hereford.

33/1

11

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 178y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Race To Base

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nick Scholfield

Hasn't progressed as expected since Hereford win (2m, good) in the autumn and finished only fourth in handicap there in January; hopes rest on a change of trainer (same ownership) and the fitting of a tongue-strap.

16/1

1st

7

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Race To Base

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Irish point winner; beaten about 7l at Aintree and then only a length here (good to soft) behind his market rival who had shown ability in points; has the best form and the benefit of course experience, so clear claims.

2/1

3rd

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Bespoke Tailor

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Has consistent hurdles form; however, his chance of gaining a first success in this sphere largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

25/1

7th

13

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Bespoke Tailor

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner has finished in the first three in his four maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m1f, good to soft/soft); wears first-time tongue-tie on handicap debut and improvement is possible, but necessary in this hot race.

16/1

2nd

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Bespoke Tailor

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Consistent record includes a bumper success on final outing for previous yard; placed in three maiden hurdles since, clear second at Wincanton (1m7f) most recently; holds solid and leading claims.

11/4

4th

4

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Kocktail Bleu

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Proving consistent and, following a good effort in a Grade 2, he made all at Newbury (2m, good to soft) back down in class last time; far from sure to get an easy lead in this bigger field, however.

10/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Kocktail Bleu

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has built up a solid record when racing at about 2m under rules, as form figures of 222 this year help to demonstrate; ran well in the Dovecote at Kempton (good to soft) most recently; leading player back down in class.

5/4

2nd

6

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Kocktail Bleu

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Beaten favourite at Kelso (2m, heavy) last Friday but he'd previously run well when second over C&D (good); should be thereabouts but others appeal more for the win.

12/1

5th

5

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Minella Yoga

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Improving 4yo whose record is 3-4; bought for £360,000 after sole Irish hurdles start; ran well in Grade 2 for sole defeat; easily justified favouritism at Taunton (2m, good) last time; major player.

5/1

1st

7

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Minella Yoga

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Bought for £360,000 after scoring over hurdles at Fairyhouse in November; has created a very good impression for his new yard, following up in Newbury novice (2m) before finishing third of ten in Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January; the one to beat back after a break here.

4/6

3rd

6

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

12:40 Cheltenham

Minella Yoga

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Sufficiently impressive in an Irish academy hurdle (soft/heavy) to make £360,000 at the sales; received 20lb off the long odds-on favourite when flooring him at Newbury (2m, good) but that was a notable scalp he took and he's in against his own age group this time; Paul Nicholls considers him one of his brightest young talents; clearly very promising.

2/1

6th

12

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Dutch Corner

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Posted consistent efforts prior to ready win in Newton Abbot maiden (2m2f, good to soft) last time; may improve further and can't be dismissed, even though Harry Skelton prefers Kadastral.

16/1

1st

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:00 Newton Abbot

Dutch Corner

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Third against useful rivals on first two hurdling starts and he ran another promising race when second of 14 at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last month; looked a bit tricky last time but that form puts him firmly in the picture and he would have finished closer but for a bad mistake two out.

11/4

2nd

5

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:45 Exeter

Dutch Corner

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Third against useful rivals on both hurdling starts, latterly behind recent Supreme Novices' runner-up Sober Glory at Newbury (2m, good to soft) two months ago; ideally needs to learn to settle better but he's in calmer waters here; leading contender.

7/4

8th

2

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Ambiente Friendly

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

His second in the 2024 Derby is feeling pretty distant now and on latest outing he was second of four in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham; hooded throughout that hurdles campaign and sometimes on Flat, but that is now replaced by cheekpieces; this is also his first ever Flat handicap.

33/1

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:07 Fakenham

Ambiente Friendly

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Smart 3yo on the Flat; just 1-5 over hurdles, and his habit of racing far too freely remains a worry, but he wasn't beaten far in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) last month and is in much calmer waters here.

11/10

8th

13

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Ambiente Friendly

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Showed smart Flat form as a 3yo; managed to win in December but has otherwise broadly been too free for his own good since switched to hurdles; ideally needs to settle better.

33/1

9th

17

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Secret Sniper

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Hughie Morrison

No match for Minella Yoga at Taunton, taking record to 0-6; however, he's related to several winners for his connections and may have potential off his opening mark; one to consider.

12/1

2nd

6

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Secret Sniper

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Hughie Morrison

A fair bumper performer who shaped well when a clear second of 12 in 2m Huntingdon novice hurdle 22 days ago; this brother to the stable's useful winner Secret Squirrel has more to offer and shouldn't be underestimated.

3/1

2nd

7

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Secret Sniper

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Placed in the first two of three bumpers; brother to useful hurdler Secret Squirrel and although his own hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 9-1) three weeks ago showed significant ability, he needs to build on that.

14/1

11th

10

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Kapitein Kool

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Seamus Mullins

Dual novice winner but came up well short at Newbury (2m3f) on handicap debut most recently and can be opposed in this competitive field.

40/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Kapitein Kool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Seamus Mullins

0-3 in bumpers but he's won two of his four hurdle races and been runner-up in the others; second at Taunton (good) on penultimate start showed he stays 2m3f, before his narrow win at Exeter (2m, heavy) on latest; makes handicap debut on a reasonable mark.

14/1

1st

2

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:14 Exeter

Kapitein Kool

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Seamus Mullins

Made a winning hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in October and has bettered that form twice since under a penalty, most recently when a 3l second at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; should be competitive again back in trip if coping with more testing ground.

11/4

12th

18

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Way Of Stars

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Prevailed in second-time hood at Taunton (2m, good) most recently, adding to his Flat win, and may have more to offer in the retained headgear; in deeper waters today but could go well.

16/1

1st

11

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Way Of Stars

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won a Goodwood maiden for Andrew Balding in June (1m6f, good to firm); improved on first hurdles run when neck second over C&D last time (heavy; hood tried); headgear retained; this faster is ground likely to suit; one with a chance.

2/1

2nd

10

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:05 Taunton

Way Of Stars

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Useful peak RPR of 94 on the Flat for Andrew Balding; ran to a fair level when last of three finishers on Exeter hurdle debut (heavy) eight weeks ago and should prove capable of better, particularly if a first-time hood helps him to settle better through the early stages than he did on that occasion.

100/30

13th

14

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Legal Weapon

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ben Pauling

Reasonably consistent but is 0-5 over hurdles, finishing fourth to Wilstar at Warwick most recently; chance of finding the necessary progress largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Warwick

Legal Weapon

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Gained his bumper success at Warwick; consistent elsewhere since switched to hurdles, making the frame each time; ran particularly well at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start; solid chance back here.

7/2

4th

8

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:45 Doncaster

Legal Weapon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who tapped back into that promise when runner-up at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month on his third hurdle start, coming clear with the winner; unproven on soft ground; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

9/4

3rd

5

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 100y

15:15 Navan

Last Round

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway when switched right and went third before last, steadied last, no match for first two

6/1

19

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Love You Back

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flat winner whose hurdles form comprises a couple of second-place finishes and a late fall (beaten at the time); even off bottom weight, this looks a difficult task upped in class.

33/1

6

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Love You Back

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on the Flat at Brighton in September; has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up on both starts, latest when beaten a neck at Newbury (2m, good to soft; 5-2) ten days ago; looks a matter of time before he gets his head in front in this sphere.

2/1

2nd

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Love You Back

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

No great shakes on the Flat (1-11) but he did win his final run in that scene over 1m4f at Brighton in September (good to firm; also runner-up on soft); failed favourite backers when second on hurdling debut (Warwick; 2m, good) but the winner has since progressed to better things; absent since November but his yard has won two of the last four renewals of this; player.

5/2