Cheltenham

12:10

Runners: 10 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having made it 4-4 over hurdles with a Grade 2 win here last month, ONE HORSE TOWN can maintain his unbeaten record over jumps.

One Horse Town

Jockey: Paul O'Brien Trainer: Harry Derham Age/Wt: 3/11-7 F: 1111 OR: 131

6 tips

5/6

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 11 to date) and has won his last four starts; won a Grade 2 hurdle by just under 4l four weeks ago; can make a decent bid with lower class a definite positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	1 / 8	10/3	123
19/10/25	Kempton / Unknown / H	3	1 / 5	1/6	-
13/07/25	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	1 / 8	4/11	-
07/06/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	1 / 5	6/4	-
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	11/2	73
05/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	9/4	73

Minella Study

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Adam Nicol Age/Wt: 3/11-7 F: 11 OR: 127

5 tips

11/2

Comment: Got the job done in a Listed hurdle by three-quarters of a length at Wetherby 43 days ago; now dropping in class and one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/25	Wetherby / Listed / H	1	1 / 8	8/1	-
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	13/8	67
21/07/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	2 / 9	5/2	69
03/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	1 / 14	9/4	-
27/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	6 / 12	16/1	72
19/04/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	6 / 6	33/1	-

Winston Junior

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Faye Bramley Age/Wt: 3/11-0 F: 2

13/2

Comment: A narrow runner-up at 6-4 over 2m1½f at Fontwell (unknown hurdle) 48 days ago on debut for this trainer; looks likely to be involved if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/25	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	2 / 5	6/4	-
06/09/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	9/1	89
07/08/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	3	2 / 12	9/2	86
20/07/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	2 / 9	11/2	81
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	2 / 6	20/1	80
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	5/1	76

Macshadow Des Crai

Jockey: N de Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 3/11-0 F: 4

2 tips

8/1

Comment: Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; not beaten too far (4l) in a conditions hurdle (Dieppe) in June; returns from a break today; makes debut for stable; latest speed figures are none too inspiring so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	4 / 9	27/5	-
25/05/25	Vichy / Conditions / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
05/04/25	Moulins / Conditions / F	-	3 / 12	14/1	-

Cinammon Coco

Jockey: R Deegan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/11-4 F: 4314

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Narrow success in a maiden at Dundalk (dropped back to 1m4f) last month; sent over for this contest by trainer Joseph Patrick O'brien; he can be taken on as his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 14	6/4	71
14/10/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 8	11/8	-
29/08/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
11/08/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	3 / 13	11/4	-
18/07/25	Killarney / Unknown / H	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
27/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 16	10/3	73

Arnolphe

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 3/11-0

16/1

Comment: Stable can ready one first time out; sole newcomer in the field; shares a dam with Avenue Kennedy, a 1m2½f winner; French bred; he shouldn't be far away.

Matiwo

Jockey: C Gethings Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams Age/Wt: 3/11-0 F: 3

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Creditable debut third over 2m at Chepstow at 40-1 two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/25	Chepstow / Unknown / H		4	3 / 10	40/1	-

Crooked Path

Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: Denis G. Hogan Age/Wt: 3/11-0 F: 6243

33/1

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (third of 11, beaten 6l) over 2m½f at Galway (unknown hurdle) 49 days ago; recent form has a decent look to it; sent over for this contest by trainer Denis Gerard Hogan; latest speed figures are none too inspiring so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/25	Galway / Unknown / H	-	3 / 9	10/3	-
12/10/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
04/10/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	2 / 12	25/1	-
21/09/25	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	6 / 10	12/1	-
09/09/25	Galway / Handicap / F	-	10 / 18	20/1	69
24/08/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	12 / 16	33/1	72

Wolf Rayet

Jockey: R T Dunne Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater Age/Wt: 3/11-0 F: 2

33/1

Comment: Second of 13 when sent off 40-1 over 2m at Chepstow (unknown hurdle), finished ahead of Matiwo in October on debut for this trainer; is passed over as his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/25	Chepstow / Unknown / H	4	2 / 10	40/1	-
07/10/24	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
01/09/24	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
15/07/24	Killarney / Unknown / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-

Westlain

Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Jack Jones Age/Wt: 3/11-4 F: 01

40/1

Comment: Surprise winner (66-1) by 12l over 2m1½f at Fontwell (unknown hurdle), opening his account at the eighth time of asking four weeks ago; his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	1 / 7	66/1	-
04/11/25	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	11 / 14	10/1	-
10/07/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	4/1	69
07/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	12/1	66
06/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	33/1	68
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	16/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

12:40

Runners: 8 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Topweight THE JUKEBOX KID created an excellent impression on his chase debut at Carlisle last month and he can make it 2-2 over fences.

The Jukebox Kid

Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Ben Pauling Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 13-1 OR: 131

9 tips

11/5

Comment: A winner in both previous codes he has run in; has made an impressive start to his career with three wins from five starts; successful by 4l at Carlisle over 2m5f (handicap chase) last month; handicap mark is rising so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	3	1 / 12	5/2	122
12/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	2	3 / 3	3/1	-
15/03/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	3	1 / 9	4/1	-
18/02/24	Tinahely / / P	-	1 / 5	4/5	-

First Confession

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 71P-33 OR: 128

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Winner over hurdles; beaten into third when evens at Kempton over 3m (handicap chase) last month; stable going well a plus; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/11/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	1/1	128
02/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	3	3 / 12	15/2	129
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	P / 20	50/1	129
15/02/25	Ascot / Unknown / H	2	1 / 4	2/1	126
28/12/24	Newbury / Grade 1 / H	1	7 / 7	14/1	126
22/11/24	Ascot / Unknown / H	3	1 / 3	10/11	-

Zertakt

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams Age/Wt: 7/10-9 F: 3342-2 OR: 116

3 tips

9/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-14); beaten just over 2l when second at Newcastle 14 days ago upped to 3m6f; edging up the ratings; latest speed figures are none too inspiring so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	3	2 / 9	2/1	114
01/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / C	3	2 / 5	9/4	114
19/01/25	Windsor / Handicap / C	3	4 / 11	9/2	114
28/12/24	Newbury / Handicap / C	3	3 / 8	10/1	115
15/12/24	Windsor / Handicap / C	4	3 / 9	11/2	112
21/03/24	Ludlow / Handicap / C	4	3 / 4	11/2	119

Risk De Pluie

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy Trainer: Ben Clarke Age/Wt: 6/10-9 F: 4/322-2 OR: 116

13/2

Comment: Winning form when hurdling although yet to open his account over fences; turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when second (Lingfield) upped to 2m6f; knocking at the door recently; others have posted better speed figures recently so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/11/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	4	2 / 10	5/1	116
15/02/25	Wincanton / Handicap / C	4	2 / 6	5/2	114
01/01/25	Exeter / Handicap / C	4	2 / 5	5/2	112
06/12/24	Exeter / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	12/1	115
16/04/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	4 / 7	20/1	116
22/03/24	Newbury / Unknown / H	3	5 / 8	11/2	117

As The Fella Says

Jockey: N de Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 6/10-9 F: 224F-2 OR: 116

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Third favourite and only narrowly beaten at Southwell over 2m4½f (handicap chase) four weeks ago; been raised a little in the ratings; holds major claims if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Southwell / Handicap / C	4	2 / 6	5/2	114
21/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / H	2	F / 10	3/1	114
09/02/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	2	4 / 6	9/4	116
13/01/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	4	2 / 14	4/5	-
12/12/24	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	2 / 11	6/5	-
12/05/24	Loughrea / / P	-	1 / 10	6/1	-

Holokea

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 22-212 OR: 118

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Won over hurdles and over fences; generally consistent and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-20); finished second when 9-4 over 3m2f at Uttoxeter (handicap chase) last month; now competes off a higher mark; handicapper increases the burden so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	2 / 8	9/4	117
28/10/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / C	4	1 / 13	6/1	112
06/05/25	Worcester / Handicap / C	4	2 / 8	11/10	110
21/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / H	4	2 / 14	6/1	108
04/03/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	4	2 / 6	9/4	108
07/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / H	4	4 / 13	14/1	109

Doughmore Bay

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Emma Lavelle Age/Wt: 7/11-7 F: 7227/3 OR: 128

12/1

Comment: A hurdles winner; third, beaten 12l, (Windsor) last month in a handicap hurdle; making second start over fences today; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/25	Windsor / Handicap / H	3	3 / 5	5/1	128
20/04/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	3	7 / 10	8/1	132
30/03/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	2	2 / 12	5/1	127
29/01/24	Plumpton / Handicap / H	3	2 / 7	9/4	124
17/11/23	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	7 / 20	13/2	124
12/10/23	Worcester / Unknown / H	3	2 / 7	11/8	-

Hillcrest

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Henry Daly Age/Wt: 10/11-6 F: 4PU3-3 OR: 127

28/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; a course winner; comfortably beaten despite finishing third over 3m at Warwick (handicap chase) last month; recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/11/25	Warwick / Handicap / C	2	3 / 5	7/2	130
21/02/25	Warwick / Unknown / C	3	3 / 3	7/2	135
11/01/25	Ffos Las / Grade 2 / C	1	U / 6	16/1	140
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	P / 9	22/1	142
23/11/24	Haydock / Unknown / C	2	4 / 6	6/1	144
18/03/22	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	P / 16	9/4	148

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

13:15

Runners: 15 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: The experienced THEONEWEDREAMOF has hit new heights for her new stable and scored in taking style last time. Ruby Island is next.

She Is For Me Boys

Jockey: G Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 2-111 OR: 111

4 tips

10/3

Comment: Winner over hurdles; she accounted for three of these rivals (Kempton) last month, getting the job done by 6l; winner of three of her five career runs and looking to land a four-timer; entitled to respect as may well be able to cope with hefty hike in the weights and there is room to improve in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	1/1	104
10/06/25	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	1 / 8	11/10	96
15/05/25	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	1 / 9	6/5	-
20/04/25	Plumpton / Unknown / H	3	2 / 5	5/1	-
05/10/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	1 / 5	9/4	-

Theonewedreamof

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 45-421 OR: 117

5 tips

13/2

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a handicap chase at Exeter last month upped to 3m; edging up the ratings; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/25	Exeter / Handicap / C	3	1 / 8	3/1	112
10/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	2 / 7	11/2	112
25/04/25	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	4 / 15	4/1	105
04/04/25	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	5 / 10	8/1	112
01/03/25	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	4 / 9	11/2	114
03/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / C	-	1 / 8	9/4	107

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 6/11-9 F: 8-35U96 OR: 120

7/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; finished sixth but only beaten 9l over 2m4f at Naas (handicap chase) last month; off a higher mark; looks likely to go well for trainer Gavin Cromwell and jockey Keith Donoghue and her recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/25	Naas / Handicap / C	-	6 / 9	20/1	117
25/10/25	Galway / Unknown / C	-	9 / 10	25/1	-
04/10/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / C	-	U / 11	28/1	-
24/09/25	Listowel / Unknown / C	-	5 / 7	5/1	-
11/05/25	Killarney / Unknown / C	-	3 / 5	9/4	-
31/07/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	8 / 19	8/1	125

Realta Liath

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Warren Greatrex Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 4424-1 OR: 112

3 tips

8/1

Comment: Got the job done by 7l over 2m3½f at Fontwell (handicap chase) last month; deserves respect as rude health of trainer is a big plus and open to improvement in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/25	Fontwell / Handicap / C	5	1 / 10	17/2	104
06/04/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	9/2	104
18/03/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	2 / 12	7/2	105
18/02/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	8/1	107
31/12/24	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	4 / 16	7/2	-
05/12/24	Wincanton / Unknown / H	4	3 / 13	16/1	-

Kalista Love

Jockey: Benjamin Poste Trainer: Tom Symonds Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 251-51 OR: 107

10/1

Comment: Won over hurdles and over fences; scored by a slim margin in a handicap chase (Warwick) last month; competing off a higher mark; others have posted better speed figures recently so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/11/25	Warwick / Handicap / C	4	1 / 8	7/1	104
28/10/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	5 / 13	5/1	104
06/04/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	9/2	99
01/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	3	5 / 7	5/1	101
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	12/1	-
20/11/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	5 / 12	17/2	-

Greyval

Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: Fergal O'Brien Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 511-52 OR: 123

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; has won here; slightly disappointing, second beaten 17l, in an unknown chase at Huntingdon last month; open to improvement in this code and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / C	3	2 / 4	6/4	125
11/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	5 / 14	12/1	125
19/09/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	14/1	70
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	1 / 16	13/2	118
16/03/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	3	1 / 7	5/1	114
15/02/25	Ascot / Handicap / H	3	5 / 17	10/1	115

Party Vibes

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Henry Daly Age/Wt: 7/11-11 F: P314-3 OR: 122

12/1

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-16); well held when third last month (Bangor-On-Dee) in a handicap hurdle; back over fences; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/11/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	2	3 / 11	8/1	120
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	4 / 7	7/2	123
07/03/25	Leicester / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	7/2	120
13/02/25	Leicester / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	7/1	123
17/01/25	Windsor / Handicap / C	2	P / 7	7/2	125
19/12/24	Exeter / Unknown / C	3	1 / 4	1/3	125

Ruby Island

Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: Nicky Richards Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 16-214 OR: 125

14/1

Comment: A chase winner; was a shade disappointing when fourth (11-4) over 1m7f at Wetherby (handicap chase) 28 days ago; admirable career strike-rate (five from 17 to date).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	4 / 5	11/4	125
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	1 / 5	7/4	118
16/10/25	Carlisle / Unknown / C	3	2 / 4	9/2	118
12/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	2	6 / 9	7/2	118
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 11	10/3	112
17/02/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	2 / 5	9/2	112

Batwomen

Jockey: C O'Farrell Trainer: Neil Mulholland Age/Wt: 7/11-5 F: 331-33 OR: 116

14/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; produced a string of consistent efforts; third, beaten 10l, over 2m4f at Lingfield (handicap chase) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	4	3 / 8	11/1	117
26/10/25	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	3 / 6	5/1	118
11/04/25	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	1 / 4	11/4	113
23/02/25	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	3 / 6	4/1	114
05/02/25	Ludlow / Handicap / H	3	3 / 8	6/1	113
02/12/24	Plumpton / Handicap / H	4	2 / 11	8/1	109

Ilovethenightlife

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 7/11-13 F: 54U-22 OR: 124

16/1

Comment: Behind It's Easy (Bangor-On-Dee) when second, comfortably beaten by 40l last month; the trainer is going well; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	3	2 / 4	3/1	124
10/11/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	2 / 6	4/1	124
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	U / 7	9/2	124
21/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / C	3	4 / 7	15/2	125
21/02/25	Exeter / Listed / C	1	5 / 5	10/1	126
17/01/25	Windsor / Handicap / C	2	5 / 7	5/1	127

Sainte Doctor

Jockey: R P McLernon Trainer: Neil Mulholland Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 1112-3 OR: 123

1 tip

Comment: Ran well to finish third (beaten just over 4l) over 2m4f at Aintree (handicap chase) in May; has managed eight wins from 27 career runs; returns from a break today; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Aintree / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	3/1	123
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	2 / 13	13/2	123
02/04/25	Ludlow / Handicap / C	4	1 / 4	5/6	117
10/03/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	8/1	113
14/02/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	4	1 / 4	4/1	110
26/12/24	Wincanton / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	11/4	112

Georgi Girl

Jockey: Callum Pritchard Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Age/Wt: 6/11-13 F: 3533-4 OR: 124

18/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19); has been fairly consistent of late; was fourth of eight, beaten 34l, at Kempton five weeks ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	4 / 6	5/1	125
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 7	15/2	126
29/03/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	3	3 / 4	10/3	127
08/03/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	5 / 6	5/1	128
09/02/25	Exeter / Listed / C	1	3 / 5	12/1	128
18/01/25	Ascot / Handicap / H	2	9 / 11	14/1	129

Ostrava Du Berlais

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams Age/Wt: 7/10-10 F: 3224-3 OR: 107

18/1

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; displayed a fair level of form when 13l third last month at Carlisle upped to 2m4f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	3 / 8	11/2	108
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	4 / 6	16/1	109
20/03/25	Ludlow / Handicap / C	4	2 / 4	9/2	109
09/03/25	Warwick / Handicap / C	3	2 / 3	5/4	109
19/02/25	Ludlow / Handicap / C	3	3 / 8	9/2	110
19/01/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	2	7 / 11	9/1	113

Sunday Soldier

Jockey: James Best Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPhe Age/Wt: 7/11-1 F: 65-344 OR: 112

33/1

Comment: Winning hurdler; wins-runs record of 5-24; producing fairly consistent form; could not compete with Kalista Love when fourth at Warwick over 2m4f (handicap chase) last month; others have posted better speed figures recently so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/11/25	Warwick / Handicap / C	4	4 / 8	9/2	114
27/10/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	4	4 / 11	12/1	115
16/05/25	Aintree / Handicap / H	4	3 / 9	8/1	117
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	5 / 12	17/2	119
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	6 / 11	8/1	121
08/02/25	Warwick / Listed / H	1	2 / 6	50/1	120

Lady Jago

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald McCain Age/Wt: 6/11-3 F: 134338 OR: 114

60/1

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); held when eighth of 22 over 2m3½f at Bangor-On-Dee (handicap hurdle) 47 days ago; passed over with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	4	8 / 8	10/1	105
10/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	3 / 7	22/1	115
16/07/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	3 / 9	9/1	115
29/06/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	3	4 / 6	6/1	116
05/06/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	11/2	116
11/05/25	Ludlow / Handicap / C	4	1 / 3	3/1	114

Sainte Doctor

Jockey: R P McLernon Trainer: Neil Mulholland Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 1112-3 OR: 123

1 tip

Comment: Ran well to finish third (beaten just over 4l) over 2m4f at Aintree (handicap chase) in May; has managed eight wins from 27 career runs; returns from a break today; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Aintree / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	3/1	123
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	2 / 13	13/2	123
02/04/25	Ludlow / Handicap / C	4	1 / 4	5/6	117
10/03/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	8/1	113
14/02/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	4	1 / 4	4/1	110
26/12/24	Wincanton / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	11/4	112

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

13:50

Runners: 10 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The impressive novice campaign of JAGWAR (nap) culminated in a win at the Festival here in March and he can make a winning comeback.

Jagwar

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 11311- OR: 148

2 tips

10/3

Comment: Winning hurdler; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; won the Plate Hcap Chase by just under 3l in March; returns from a layoff; his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	1 / 20	3/1	139
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	1 / 7	4/1	132
10/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	11/8	132
13/11/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	3	1 / 15	5/2	123
16/10/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	1 / 8	1/1	118
19/04/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	2	5 / 14	9/2	118

Kim Roque

Jockey: R Deegan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 6-1F422 OR: 125

1 tip

10/3

Comment: One from five over fences; third favourite when second over 2m4f here (handicap chase) last month on debut for this trainer; often been there or thereabouts lately; has never won a race of this value; overseas raider for the Joseph Patrick O'brien operation; now competes off a higher mark; his recent speed figures are down on several rivals here so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	2 / 6	7/2	123
28/06/25	Dieppe / Handicap, Listed / C	-	2 / 11	18/5	-
27/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	4 / 16	16/1	-
17/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / C	-	F / 16	39/5	-
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	1 / 15	2/1	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	6 / 11	9/1	-

Vincenzo

Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Sam Thomas Age/Wt: 7/10-13 F: 1212-2 OR: 139

6 tips

9/2

Comment: Impressive strike-rate over fences; nothing wrong with his effort when second, beaten 4l, in the Paddy Power Gold Cup with three of these rivals behind him four weeks ago; has never won a race of this value; competing off a higher mark but trainer going well a plus; in with a shout with the stable excelling with their chase runners and open to improvement in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	2 / 12	10/3	137
01/03/25	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	2 / 14	5/1	134
24/01/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	1 / 7	7/2	129
01/01/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	2 / 3	3/1	129
15/12/24	Windsor / Handicap / C	3	1 / 5	9/2	125
10/11/24	Sandown / Handicap / H	3	6 / 9	4/1	126

Hoe Joly Smoke

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 7/10-5 F: 51-P33 OR: 131

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Produced a good effort in the Paddy Power Gold Cup to finish third back down to 2m4f last month; successful three times from 13 career runs; encouraging jockey booking; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 12	9/1	131
25/10/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	3 / 18	12/1	129
26/04/25	Sandown / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 19	16/1	142
08/03/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	9/4	127
28/12/24	Newbury / Handicap / C	2	5 / 9	5/2	127
06/12/24	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	9/4	120

Colonel Harry

Jockey: G Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: 4/20F-1 OR: 148

3 tips

10/1

Comment: Last seen landing the Grand Sefton at Aintree last month, returning to winning ways; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-17); a rise in the ratings to contend with; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/25	Aintree / Handicap / C	2	1 / 17	6/1	144
01/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	F / 8	5/1	146
30/11/24	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	11 / 13	10/1	148
03/11/24	Carlisle / Listed / C	1	2 / 4	11/8	145
11/04/24	Aintree / Grade 1 / C	1	4 / 5	22/1	147
14/03/24	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / C	1	6 / 11	28/1	147

Imperial Saint

Jockey: Sean Houlihan Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Age/Wt: 7/11-3 F: 1342-5 OR: 143

12/1

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); fifth of ten in the Grade 2 handicap chase Old Roan Chase when dropped down to 2m4f at Aintree 48 days ago; capable of making an impact as might be able to capitalise on his reduced mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/25	Aintree / Grade 2, Handicap / C	1	5 / 7	2/1	144
05/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	2 / 12	11/4	144
22/02/25	Kempton / Grade 2 / C	1	4 / 6	9/4	145
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 11	9/2	144
26/12/24	Aintree / Handicap / C	2	1 / 5	11/4	137
30/11/24	Newbury / Handicap / C	2	7 / 9	5/2	138

Il Ridoto

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls Age/Wt: 8/11-1 F: 807-28 OR: 141

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Has won previously at this course; finished eighth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last month; strong claims as he finished second in October and the handicapper has given him a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	8 / 12	8/1	142
12/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / C	2	2 / 4	3/1	142
16/04/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2, Handicap / C	1	7 / 10	12/1	144
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	12 / 20	25/1	145
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	8 / 11	12/1	147
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	6 / 11	8/1	149

Martator

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams Age/Wt: 8/11-1 F: 608-52 OR: 141

20/1

Comment: Missed out by just over 2l in a handicap chase at Ascot three weeks ago; edging up the ratings; his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/25	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	2 / 10	11/1	139
07/11/25	Exeter / Grade 2, Handicap / C	1	5 / 6	9/1	141
21/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / C	2	8 / 10	40/1	144
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	10 / 20	50/1	147
01/02/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	2	6 / 6	8/1	150
18/01/25	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	7 / 10	4/1	151

Glengouly

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Faye Bramley Age/Wt: 9/10-2 F: 7PP034 OR: 121

20/1

Comment: Wins achieved at a lower level; came up a bit short, beaten just over 4l when second favourite, over 2m here (handicap chase) four weeks ago; recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	4 / 11	4/1	121
08/11/25	Aintree / Handicap / C	3	3 / 9	28/1	119
17/10/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	2	10 / 10	100/1	124
06/07/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	3	P / 8	80/1	129
20/06/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	3	P / 6	100/1	135
25/05/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	2	7 / 8	80/1	139

Es Perfecto

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy Trainer: Alan King Age/Wt: 10/10-7 F: 6415-P OR: 133

25/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied last month; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19) but wins achieved at a lower level; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 12	16/1	134
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	1	5 / 19	33/1	134
13/02/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	10/1	125
17/01/25	Windsor / Handicap / C	3	4 / 14	18/1	126
26/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	6 / 8	13/2	126
25/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	1 / 7	11/4	121

Ga Law

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder Trainer: Jamie Snowden Age/Wt: 9/12-0 F: 5PP-33 OR: 154

Comment: 22l third over 3m at Wetherby (Grade 2 chase) six weeks ago; this C&D holds no fears.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/25	Wetherby / Grade 2 / C	1	3 / 5	13/2	155
26/04/25	Sandown / Grade 2 / C	1	3 / 9	28/1	152
04/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 30	25/1	152
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 1 / H	1	P / 13	50/1	142
08/02/25	Newbury / Grade 2 / C	1	5 / 7	8/1	154
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	9 / 11	8/1	156

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

14:25

Runners: 7 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: The novice COUNTRY MILE was looming large until a bad mistake two out here in October and is taken to make amends today.

David's Well

Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Chris Gordon Age/Wt: 6/10-3 F: 8/11-1 OR: 128

7 tips

6/4

Comment: Winner over hurdles; narrow winner of a handicap chase (Haydock) last month; admirable career strike-rate (four from ten to date) and completed hat-trick last time; looks likely to go well as steep rise in the weights may not be enough to stop him and there is room to improve in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/25	Haydock / Handicap / C	3	1 / 7	11/4	122
27/12/24	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	1 / 8	5/2	113
05/12/24	Leicester / Handicap / C	4	1 / 5	8/11	106
22/03/24	Newbury / Handicap / H	3	8 / 14	4/1	108
26/02/24	Plumpton / Unknown / H	4	1 / 12	1/2	-
10/02/24	Newbury / Unknown / H	3	5 / 13	25/1	-

Triple Trade

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 9/10-3 F: 4724-1 OR: 128

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a handicap chase when back to 2m last month; now competes off a higher mark; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	1 / 11	7/1	123
08/03/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	4 / 8	10/3	124
07/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	2 / 10	11/1	124
11/01/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / C	3	7 / 8	4/1	127
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	4 / 6	7/1	130
23/11/24	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	4 / 8	9/1	132

Jpr One

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 405-33 OR: 153

9/2

Comment: Successful six times from 19 career runs; beaten 2½l when third at Ascot over 2m1f (handicap chase) last month; slightly higher rating to contend with; hard enough to fancy as rising up the ratings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/25	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	3 / 10	10/3	151
07/11/25	Exeter / Grade 2, Handicap / C	1	3 / 6	10/3	153
21/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / C	2	5 / 10	6/1	155
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	12 / 20	8/1	156
08/02/25	Newbury / Grade 2 / C	1	4 / 5	9/2	156
07/12/24	Sandown / Grade 1 / C	1	3 / 6	11/1	154

Sans Bruit

Jockey: Jay Tidball Trainer: Paul Nicholls Age/Wt: 7/11-2 F: 411-66 OR: 141

17/2

Comment: Red Rum G3 Hcap Chase winner; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a ninth career win); not beaten too far when sixth at Ascot (behind Jpr One) over 2m1f (handicap chase) 21 days ago; a lot on his plate here and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/25	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	6 / 10	11/1	143
01/11/25	Ascot / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	6 / 10	7/2	144
21/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / C	2	1 / 10	8/1	139
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	1 / 14	5/1	130
22/02/25	Chepstow / Handicap / C	2	4 / 7	8/1	134
07/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	P / 10	9/1	136

Gunsight Ridge

Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy Age/Wt: 10/11-5 F: FP14-4 OR: 144

1 tip

9/1

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 23l, four weeks ago upped to 2m4f; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-23); shown some respite by handicapper and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	4 / 8	7/2	145
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	4 / 14	28/1	145
01/02/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	2	1 / 6	11/1	142
08/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	2	P / 7	4/1	142
17/11/24	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	F / 4	5/1	139
24/04/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	1 / 5	6/4	134

Joker De Mai

Jockey: Richard Patrick Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks Age/Wt: 6/10-3 F: 2/31F-P OR: 128

16/1

Comment: Healthy strike-rate over fences; pulled up when favourite over 2m1f at Stratford (unknown chase) in May; returns from a layoff here; starts out for new trainer; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	P / 6	8/15	129
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	F / 29	7/1	129
07/03/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 6	8/11	129
08/01/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 9	9/4	129
22/04/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	4/9	129
26/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	3	2 / 6	15/8	129

Dr T J Eckleburg

Jockey: Conor Ring Trainer: Evan Williams Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 15-068 OR: 126

28/1

Comment: Behind Triple Trade when eighth 27 days ago over 2m (handicap chase); meeting some horses in good form and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	8 / 11	16/1	128
24/10/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	2	6 / 9	40/1	134
10/05/25	Haydock / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	15 / 16	28/1	125
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	5 / 14	28/1	130
22/02/25	Chepstow / Handicap / C	2	1 / 7	6/1	125
01/02/25	Sandown / Handicap / C	2	2 / 6	8/1	124

Country Mile

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 215-23 OR: 137

2 tips

Comment: Winning hurdler; has winning track form; shade disappointing to finish only third when 9-4 in an unknown chase 50 days ago; there could be more to come in this code so warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / C	2	3 / 7	9/4	137
05/10/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / C	3	2 / 3	3/1	137
26/12/24	Aintree / Grade 1 / H	1	5 / 7	11/2	138
13/12/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	3	1 / 4	5/1	131
23/11/24	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 6	5/1	-
28/10/24	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	1 / 7	30/100	-

Excelero

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams Age/Wt: 5/10-3 F: 116-41 OR: 128

2 tips

Comment: Winner over hurdles; successful four times from ten career runs; ready success when dropped down to this trip at Warwick last month; his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/11/25	Warwick / Handicap / C	3	1 / 3	7/4	121
22/10/25	Worcester / Unknown / C	3	4 / 5	14/1	122
21/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / H	2	6 / 10	6/1	123
09/02/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	2	1 / 6	4/1	120
13/12/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / H	4	1 / 7	1/2	117
30/11/24	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	9 / 13	11/1	120

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

15:00

Runners: 7 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: While CONMAN JOHN does not have a monopoly on potential, he made much the strongest impression with his 3m win here in October.

Conman John

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 2-511 OR: 135

6 tips

7/5

Comment: Bids for hat-trick and has made a pleasing start to his career with two wins from six starts; got the job done by 3l in an unknown hurdle 49 days ago upped to this trip; in with a shout as the trainer excels with hurdles runners and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	1 / 13	4/1	-
05/10/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	1 / 9	4/11	-
02/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 22	14/1	-
13/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 9	11/8	-
03/11/24	Damma House / / P	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
06/05/24	Dawstown / Unknown / P	-	3 / 9	4/1	-

They Call Me Hugo

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 1

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Registered first success at the second time of asking at Ffos Las over 2m4f (unknown hurdle) when winning by just over 2l on debut for this handler last month; more on his plate this time but is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/25	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	1 / 10	13/8	-
16/02/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
08/12/24	Wadebridge / / P	-	2 / 6	7/4	-
18/02/24	Tinahely / / P	-	3 / 4	7/2	-

Carlenrig

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 2

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Runner-up at Chepstow on his debut whenthird favourite at 11-2 last month; remains far from exposed; this represents a step up in class so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/25	Chepstow / Unknown / H		4	2 / 10	11/2	-
01/12/24	Hexham P-T-P Course / / P		-	1 / 12	1/1	-

Reckless Spending

Jockey: N de Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 33

3 tips

6/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third in an unknown hurdle at Ascot three weeks ago; has to be taken seriously despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/25	Ascot / Unknown / H	3	3 / 4	9/2	-
13/05/25	Worcester / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 10	9/4	-
20/10/24	Umma House / / P	-	2 / 10	5/1	-

Kasino Des Mottes

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 51

2 tips

7/1

Comment: Gained narrow success in an unknown hurdle when opening his account at the third time of asking at Kempton last month; stable is ticking along nicely; his recent speed figures are down on several rivals here so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/25	Kempton / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	6/5	-
25/10/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	5 / 13	12/1	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	1 / 14	3/1	-
28/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	4 / 7	5/2	-

Big Cadillac

Jockey: C Gethings Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 1-6

33/1

Comment: Solid effort (Ffos Las) 46 days ago in an unknown hurdle; is two from four; others appeal more as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/25	Ffos Las / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	9/2	-
28/01/25	Chepstow / Unknown / HF	4	1 / 7	9/2	-
18/02/24	Nenagh / / P	-	1 / 5	1/1	-

Intosomethinggood

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Age/Wt: 4/10-13 F: 121528 OR: 125

1 tip

33/1

Comment: Successful three times from 12 career runs but has never won a race of this value; beaten a long way over 2m5f here (Grade 2 hurdle) 29 days ago; meeting some horses in good form and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	8 / 9	16/1	125
02/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	3	2 / 12	6/1	125
11/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	5 / 13	10/3	127
05/09/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / H	4	1 / 5	4/6	122
19/07/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	3	2 / 6	11/2	117
02/07/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	1 / 4	13/8	-

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15:35

Runners: 9 Going: GOOD TO SOFT

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Fergal O'Brien's SIOG GEAL can battle her way to the win ahead of Jubilee Alpha. Lagoon Nebula could be a surprise package.

Jubilee Alpha

Jockey: H Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 1181-2 OR: 141

6 tips

21/10

Comment: Was a close runner-up over 2m5½f at Wincanton (handicap hurdle) behind Sweet Caryline five weeks ago; winning form over C&D; looks for a fifth career victory; a rise in the ratings to contend with; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/25	Wincanton / Handicap / H	2	2 / 7	5/4	137
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Listed / H	1	1 / 10	4/1	127
13/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	8 / 23	15/2	128
19/01/25	Windsor / Unknown / H	2	1 / 7	8/13	128
30/12/24	Taunton / Listed / H	1	1 / 7	15/8	-
30/11/24	Newbury / Listed / H	1	3 / 9	7/2	-

Siog Geal

Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: Fergal O'Brien Age/Wt: 6/10-10 F: 1421-3 OR: 123

5 tips

23/10

Comment: Generally consistent; beaten 1½l over 2m4f at Carlisle (handicap hurdle) six weeks ago; a rise in the ratings to contend with; cannot be ignored as there could be more to come in this code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	2	3 / 11	13/2	122
22/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / H	1	1 / 15	5/2	116
18/02/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	3	2 / 5	1/1	116
19/01/25	Windsor / Unknown / H	2	4 / 7	13/2	-
28/12/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	1 / 11	4/9	-
16/11/24	Cheltenham / Listed / HF	1	2 / 12	7/1	-

Nurse Susan

Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 8/11-0 F: 1/09-9 OR: 127

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Behind Siog Geal over 2m4f at Carlisle (handicap hurdle) when beaten 25l (ninth of 28) last month; has scored over C&D; this is competitive and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	2	9 / 11	11/1	130
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	2	9 / 10	10/3	132
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	11 / 24	16/1	133
21/01/24	Lingfield / Handicap / H	2	1 / 10	6/4	129
16/12/23	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	1 / 10	11/2	125
20/11/23	Exeter / Listed / C	1	7 / 9	3/1	127

Sweet Caryline

Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard Age/Wt: 7/10-3 F: 23-111 OR: 116

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Bidding for a four-timer and wins-runs record of 4-12; narrow success in a handicap hurdle upped to 2m5½f at Wincanton last month; edging up the ratings but stable is ticking along nicely; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/25	Wincanton / Handicap / H	2	1 / 7	11/2	111
10/10/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	7/2	104
07/05/25	Newton Abbot / Handicap / H	5	1 / 7	6/4	99
07/03/25	Exeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	3/1	100
07/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / H	4	2 / 7	4/1	101
17/12/24	Wincanton / Handicap / H	4	4 / 11	9/2	101

Game Colours

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Ben Clarke Age/Wt: 7/10-4 F: 3132-3 OR: 117

17/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; well held when third over 2m1½f at Fontwell (handicap hurdle) last month; has slipped to an attractive mark so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/25	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	3 / 6	9/2	118
16/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	3	2 / 16	11/2	116
22/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	3 / 12	7/1	116
20/02/25	Lingfield / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	5/4	112
19/01/25	Fakenham / Handicap / H	3	3 / 10	11/1	112
05/12/24	Wincanton / Unknown / H	4	2 / 13	10/1	104

Pretending

Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Lucy Wadham Age/Wt: 6/10-6 F: 54P3-5 OR: 119

14/1

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 18l over 2m5f at Kempton (Listed hurdle) last month; this C&D holds no fears; warrants respect as didn't get much luck in running when last seen and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/11/25	Kempton / Listed / H	1	5 / 6	11/1	119
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	8 / 8	12/1	79
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	3 / 16	13/2	117
01/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / H	2	P / 7	7/2	119
19/01/25	Fakenham / Handicap / H	3	4 / 10	11/4	118
01/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	2	5 / 8	9/1	120

Lagoon Nebula

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Andrew Kinirons Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 5961- OR: 113

1 tip

20/1

Comment: A previous winner here; held when tenth of 22 in a handicap back down to 1m4f at Curragh in October; sent over for this contest by Andrew Kinirons; now returns to this sphere and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/10/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 15	17/2	71
21/08/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	14/1	72
01/08/25	Galway / Handicap / F	-	3 / 16	14/1	70
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	11/4	70
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	11/2	69
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	1 / 9	28/1	108

Pismo Beach

Jockey: Murray Dodd Trainer: Stuart Edmunds Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 243-15 OR: 108

22/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth at Warwick over 2m5f (handicap hurdle) three weeks ago; this looks a fair heat so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/11/25	Warwick / Handicap / H	3	5 / 6	4/1	108
11/10/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	4/9	108
22/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / H	1	3 / 15	14/1	105
20/02/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	4 / 15	15/2	-
20/01/25	Warwick / Unknown / H	4	2 / 10	11/1	-
11/10/24	Chepstow / Unknown / H	4	6 / 16	100/1	-

Mermaids Cave

Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 0-12310 OR: 124

80/1

Comment: Beaten 55l (tenth) last month at Ascot upped to 2m7½f; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-24); not hard to turn elsewhere with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/25	Ascot / Handicap / H	3	10 / 12	18/1	124
02/11/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	1 / 6	13/2	122
07/06/25	Worcester / Handicap / C	4	3 / 4	10/3	122
24/05/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	3	2 / 7	15/8	120
08/05/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	4	1 / 6	5/2	115
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	13 / 16	11/1	115

Kingston Sunflower

Jockey: Fern O'Brien Trainer: Fergal O'Brien Age/Wt: 8/10-8 F: P5/113 OR: 121

Comment: Second favourite but came up short over 2m at Ludlow (handicap hurdle) last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/25	Ludlow / Handicap / H	2	3 / 6	5/2	121
11/11/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	4	1 / 8	9/4	117
08/10/25	Ludlow / Handicap / H	4	1 / 6	4/1	110
16/09/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	9/1	47
24/06/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	9/2	48
01/05/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	7/2	49

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