Conditions: Left-handed track, 1m 4f round with a 4f straight.
Top Jockey:
Top Trainer:
Draw:
Allowances:
Gross Stake: R382 588 1st R205 389 2nd R94 516 3rd R47 258 4th R23 641 5th R11 785
Preview: MINELLA HOLLOW is the most experienced over hurdles and can cope with a penalty for winning at Listowel on his penultimate hurdles start. Venezuelan, a potentially progressive recruit from the Flat, did well to finish second to an odds-on favourite on his debut over timber at Uttoxeter and could have a big say with a step forward. The stable companions Loopy Mag and St Michael's Well both won point-to-points and merit betting checks starting out under Rules.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 5-6 MINELLA HOLLOW; 4-1 VENEZUELAN; 6-1 MEASURE OF A MAN; 8-1 LOOPY MAG; 10-1 ST MICHAEL'S WELL; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS.
: (2 & 3).
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINELLA HOLLOW | 124 |
| 6 | VENEZUELAN | 106 |
| 2 | LOOPY MAG | 0 |
| 3 | ST MICHAEL'S WELL | 0 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINELLA HOLLOW | |
| 6 | VENEZUELAN | |
| 2 | LOOPY MAG | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINELLA HOLLOW (50%), VENEZUELAN (47%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
3-5-9
6 B g
72.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
J Nallen
6YO.
MR JOHN NALLEN
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-11-2024 | Che | C | 4033121 | Hcp-A-306k | 3200m | 115 | S TWISTON-DAVIES | 71 | 0- 6 | 5-6 | 10-11 | 4 | 6.75 | Fortune De Mer 71 | 239.40 | 31.5 | X | no extra well inside final furlong | |||||
| 20-09-2025 | Nav | N | 4259789 | Hcp--140k | 3200m | 100 | D KING | 75.5 | 0- 16 | 4-1 | 10-3 | 4 | 19.06 | Friary Road 75.5 | 226.70 | 32.5 | X | kept on same pace | |||||
| 19-10-2025 | Lim | L | 4278104 | Hcp--140k | 3200m | 107 | D KING | 75.5 | 0- 10 | 10-3 | 4-1 | 3 | 4.75 | Walks In June 75.5 | 264.10 | 34.2 | X | kept on one pace run-in | |||||
| 04-08-2026 | Ros | R | 4474746 | Hcp--140k | 3100m | 103 | D KING | 75.5 | 0- 13 | 7-4 | 5-2 | 4 | 15.75 | Clay Pigeons 75.5 | 234.40 | 33.9 | X | no impression | |||||
| 22-08-2026 | Kia | K | 4488989 | Hcp--140k | 3300m | 118 | D KING | 75.5 | 0- 16 | 13-2 | 11-2 | 1 | 0.50 | Minella Hollow 75.5 | 240.70 | 29.2 | X | kept on best under pressure closing stag | |||||
| 03-10-2026 | Gow | G | 4520224 | Hcp-A-491k | 3200m | 124 | D KING | 70.5 | 0- 6 | 14-1 | 16-1 | 3 | 10.50 | Witches Familiar 68.5 | 245.04 | 33.1 | X | went 3rd run-in |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
0-0-0
5 Ch g
70
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
D Mcmenamin
J Parkinson & S Smith
5YO.
WEST YORKSHIRE RACING CLUB
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
0-0-0
6 B g
70
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J Hamilton
J Parkinson & S Smith
6YO.
THE ACRE BOTTOMERS
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
0-0-0
4 Ch g
69.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
Ruth Jefferson
4YO.
CLAXBY & CO
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
0-2-8
4 B g
69.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
C O'Farrell
J Bedi
4YO.
PEAK RACING
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-07-2025 | Lim | L | 4212232 | Hcp--140k | 1600m | 67 | D MCDONOGH | 61 | 9- 11 | 50-1 | 100-1 | 5 | 5.62 | Marlborough Place 61 | 102.64 | 26.8 | X | kept on inside final furlong | |||||
| 04-08-2025 | Naa | N | 4227393 | Hcp--152k | 2000m | 70 | A J SLATTERY | 56 | 16- 16 | 25-1 | 28-1 | 2 | 2.75 | Ob La Di 63 | 138.07 | 28.2 | X | kept on well inside final furlong for 2n | |||||
| 13-08-2025 | Gow | G | 4232976 | Hcp--234k | 1900m | 62 | A J SLATTERY | 61 | 1- 10 | 4-1 | 5-1 | 4 | 8.75 | Plaza Athenee 58.5 | 123.73 | 27.8 | X | no extra inside final furlong | |||||
| 20-09-2025 | Gow | G | 4259807 | Hcp--140k | 1900m | 29 | A J SLATTERY | 61 | 7- 16 | 10-1 | 8 | 23.25 | Amplitude 61 | 128.93 | 32.0 | X | soon ridden and kept on one pace from ov | ||||||
| 15-04-2026 | Leo | L | 4385970 | Hcp--175k | 1800m | 35 | MR A CONNAN | 71.5 | 6- 8 | 8-1 | 9-1 | 8 | 16.62 | Star Mind 66.5 | 123.93 | 31.0 | X | never a factor | |||||
| 25-04-2026 | Nav | N | 4394066 | Hcp--140k | 2000m | 6 | S COEN | 60 | 25- 23 | 33-1 | 28-1 | 22 | 27.94 | Obscenity 61.5 | 129.29 | 31.4 | X | weakened |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
1-10-15
4 B g
69.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
S Bowen
G Hanmer
4YO.
LE SOLEIL RACING
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-05-2026 | Chs | C | 4394936 | Hcp-D-182k | 3200m | 53 | G MANGAN | 63 | 7- 9 | 14-1 | 16-1 | 8 | 14.75 | Believitanducan 61.5 | 212.66 | 29.6 | X | ridden and dropped away 2f out | |||||
| 27-06-2026 | Chs | C | 4416493 | Hcp-D-182k | 3200m | 79 | TOBY MOORE | 59 | 3- 7 | 14-1 | 20-1 | 4 | 3.25 | Ruler Legend 55.5 | 208.29 | 26.7 | X | kept on on pace inside final 110yds | |||||
| 11-07-2026 | Chs | C | 4428102 | Hcp-D-182k | 2800m | 63 | ZOE LEWIS | 61 | 1- 6 | 11-2 | 13-2 | 4 | 8.25 | Vaguely Royal 57.5 | 189.84 | 28.8 | X | soon held | |||||
| 24-07-2026 | Yor | Y | 4439253 | Hcp-D-304k | 3200m | 51 | J NICHOLLS | 58 | 1- 13 | 22-1 | 28-1 | 8 | 12.12 | Vaguely Royal 56.5 | 215.26 | 29.4 | X | no response | |||||
| 22-08-2026 | Chs | C | 4462189 | Hcp-D-182k | 3200m | J NICHOLLS | 61 | 8- 9 | 20-1 | 22-1 | 8 | 50.00 | Cranachan 58.5 | 212.10 | 36.6 | X | weakened quickly and hampered over 2f | ||||||
| 04-10-2026 | Utt | U | 4495265 | Hcp-D-128k | 3200m | 106 | J M DAVIES | 71.5 | 0- 8 | 13-2 | 10-3 | 2 | 9.00 | Governors Rock 72 | 236.41 | 31.6 | X | stayed on but no chance with facile winn |
Gross Stake: R463 716 1st R248 946 2nd R114 550 3rd R57 275 4th R28 661 5th R14 283
Preview: PALAMON is a consistent chaser that has thrived on being kept busy of late. A winner at Southwell before suffering a troubled run when second at Plumpton, the Dan Skelton-trained gelding could be tough to overhaul. The hat-trick seeking Tanking Along is an obvious threat, although an 8lb rise for his latest success at Perth demands more of him. Therefore, the class-dropping Kahavari may be a bigger danger off just 3lb above his Sandown winning mark.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 11-4 PALAMON; 10-3 TANKING ALONG; 4-1 KAHAVARI; 7-1 MARTY MCFLY, KOUKEO; 10-1 WILLIAM CODY; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS.
: None.
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | KOUKEO | 138 |
| 1 | PALAMON | 128 |
| 3 | GERYVILLE | 122 |
| 2 | LADRONNE | 121 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALAMON | |
| 5 | TANKING ALONG | |
| 6 | KAHAVARI | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM CODY (83%), TANKING ALONG (83%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-16-41
6 Ch g
73.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
D Skelton
6YO.
THE BLIND SQUIRRELS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-07-2026 | Utt | U | 4439375 | Hcp-D-124k | 4000m | 107 | C J TODD | 77 | 0- 10 | 25-1 | 16-1 | 5 | 19.50 | At The Oche 71 | 297.40 | 34.2 | X | weakened 2 out | |||||
| 19-08-2026 | Wor | W | 4462232 | Hcp-D-111k | 4600m | 101 | T DURRELL | 75.5 | 0- 6 | 18-1 | 22-1 | 5 | 22.00 | King Roly 75 | 345.17 | 35.0 | X | jumped right 3 out and dropped away | |||||
| 29-08-2026 | Crt | C | 4473387 | Hcp-D-134k | 3400m | 114 | H SKELTON | 75.5 | 0- 5 | 15-2 | 7-1 | 3 | 9.75 | Passing Diamond 74.5 | 246.18 | 31.1 | X | no chance with front duo run-in | |||||
| 25-09-2026 | Wor | W | 4495207 | Hcp-B-613k | 4000m | 88 | H SKELTON | 72.5 | 0- 12 | 11-4 | 3-1 | 5 | 32.25 | Pep Talking 73 | 298.65 | 37.2 | X | some headway before 4 out | |||||
| 13-10-2026 | Sth | S | 4505552 | Hcp-D-115k | 4000m | 122 | T DURRELL | 76 | 0- 4 | 7-2 | 11-4 | 1 | 32.00 | Palamon 76 | 306.60 | 30.7 | X | easily | |||||
| 19-10-2026 | Plu | P | 4515767 | Hcp-C-278k | 4000m | 122 | H SKELTON | 75 | 0- 5 | 2-1 | 2 | 1.50 | Tapley 76 | 300.37 | 30.4 | X | no telling impression |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
11-30-55
12 B g
72.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
O Palmer
J Parkinson & S Smith
12YO.
T C RACING SYNDICATE
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-12-2025 | Don | D | 4291940 | Hcp-D-111k | 4800m | 110 | JACK POWER | 68.5 | 0- 6 | 4-1 | 11-4 | 2 | 13.00 | Silver Thorn 71 | 369.00 | 33.8 | X | kept on but no chance with winner toward | |||||
| 29-12-2025 | Don | D | 4308649 | Hcp-C-146k | 4800m | 84 | P J KAVANAGH | 71 | 0- 7 | 12-1 | 8-1 | 4 | 26.00 | Some Scope 72.5 | 361.37 | 36.1 | X | no extra | |||||
| 21-01-2026 | Ctt | C | 4317499 | Hcp-D-124k | 5000m | 118 | O PALMER | 72 | 0- 5 | 2-1 | 6-4 | 1 | 2.75 | Ladronne 74.5 | 402.06 | 32.2 | X | led outright and went clear near finish | |||||
| 27-02-2026 | Don | D | 4339778 | Hcp-C-249k | 4800m | 120 | JACK POWER | 70.5 | 0- 9 | 11-2 | 2 | 4.50 | If Not For Dylan 70.5 | 381.10 | 32.8 | X | stayed on and went second near finish | ||||||
| 17-03-2026 | Wth | W | 4348795 | Hcp-D-87k | 4800m | 106 | O PALMER | 68.5 | 0- 10 | 7-1 | 11-2 | 5 | 6.88 | Imperial Merlin 76.5 | 364.25 | 31.9 | X | never threatened | |||||
| 14-04-2026 | Mar | M | 4366563 | Hcp-D-114k | 4800m | 121 | MISS VENETIA THOMPSON | 72 | 0- 6 | 5-1 | 7-2 | 2 | 1.25 | Mt Fugi Park 75.5 | 382.65 | 32.2 | X | not reach winner |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
7-25-53
10 B g
72.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
C O'Farrell
M Hammond & B Smith
10YO.
MR R M HOWARD
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4274306 | Hcp-C-249k | 3800m | 120 | B HUGHES | 66.5 | 0- 6 | 9-1 | 12-1 | 2 | 1.25 | Issam 73 | 307.10 | 32.6 | X | kept on flat | |||||
| 06-12-2025 | Wth | W | 4291837 | Hcp-C-187k | 4800m | 91 | C BEWLEY | 72.5 | 0- 7 | 13-2 | 6 | 42.75 | Hudson De Grugy 72 | 393.00 | 43.4 | X | soon lost touch | ||||||
| 26-12-2025 | Wth | W | 4300449 | Hcp-C-156k | 3800m | 108 | C BEWLEY | 72 | 0- 9 | 12-1 | 5 | 13.25 | Genois 72.5 | 314.28 | 36.4 | X | weakened 2 out | ||||||
| 22-01-2026 | Wth | W | 4317515 | Hcp-C-187k | 3800m | 121 | B HUGHES | 71 | 0- 9 | 18-1 | 1 | 3.75 | Geryville 71 | 334.56 | 35.2 | X | kept on flat | ||||||
| 17-03-2026 | Wth | W | 4348792 | Hcp-D-149k | 3800m | 122 | C O'FARRELL | 77.5 | 0- 7 | 7-1 | 3 | 4.25 | Rath Gaul Hill 73 | 300.42 | 32.6 | X | no extra and lost second last | ||||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ncs | N | 4366533 | Hcp-C-159k | 4000m | 95 | A STEVENS | 72 | 0- 5 | 4-1 | 5-1 | 5 | 26.00 | Parisencore 74 | 299.54 | 35.9 | X | weakened after 3 out |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
6-7-24
8 B g
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
D Mcmenamin
A M Thomson
8YO.
MRS WILMA DUFFUS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-01-2026 | Mus | M | 4308713 | Hcp-E-101k | 4000m | 99 | B HUGHES | 73.5 | 0- 7 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1 | 12.00 | Marty Mcfly 73.5 | 316.54 | 31.7 | X | ridden out run-in | |||||
| 21-01-2026 | Ctt | C | 4317501 | Hcp-E-100k | 3800m | 105 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 6 | 9-4 | 2-1 | 1 | 4.75 | Marty Mcfly 76.5 | 299.98 | 31.6 | X | kept on well | |||||
| 04-03-2026 | Ctt | C | 4339841 | Hcp-E-101k | 3200m | 112 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 5 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 1 | 5.50 | Marty Mcfly 76.5 | 228.50 | 28.6 | X | went clear run-in | |||||
| 22-03-2026 | Car | C | 4348859 | Hcp-B-485k | 3200m | 119 | D MCMENAMIN | 71.5 | 0- 12 | 9-2 | 5-1 | 1 | 3.00 | Marty Mcfly 71.5 | 242.59 | 30.3 | X | always doing enough | |||||
| 17-04-2026 | Ayr | A | 4366598 | Hcp-C-193k | 3300m | D MCMENAMIN | 72 | 0- 9 | 4-1 | 98 | 36.25 | Pleasington 74.5 | 256.71 | 39.7 | X | pulled up before 4 out | |||||||
| 15-10-2026 | Per | P | 4523278 | Hcp-D-112k | 3200m | 74 | B HUGHES | 72.5 | 0- 9 | 18-1 | 8 | 38.75 | She's Notjoeking 67.5 | 251.97 | 40.8 | X | weakened approaching last |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-7-19
7 B g
71.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
P Neville
7YO.
MR EAMON MCELLIGOTT
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-04-2026 | Ayr | A | 4366598 | Hcp-C-193k | 3300m | 107 | C MAGGS | 64.5 | 0- 9 | 14-1 | 16-1 | 3 | 4.00 | Pleasington 74.5 | 256.71 | 32.1 | X | weakened to third towards finish | |||||
| 06-05-2026 | Kel | K | 4384523 | Hcp-D-187k | 3400m | 107 | C MAGGS | 70 | 0- 7 | 7-2 | 4-1 | 2 | 1.75 | Singapore Trip 72 | 251.06 | 29.9 | X | no extra | |||||
| 14-05-2026 | Per | P | 4384604 | Hcp-E-118k | 4000m | 106 | C MAGGS | 75 | 0- 6 | 5-2 | 9-4 | 2 | 3.25 | Sir Carnegie 72.5 | 356.95 | 36.6 | X | held by winner | |||||
| 29-08-2026 | Crt | C | 4473387 | Hcp-D-134k | 3400m | 73 | B HUGHES | 71 | 0- 5 | 13-2 | 8-1 | 5 | 34.75 | Passing Diamond 74.5 | 246.18 | 36.6 | X | dropped away quickly | |||||
| 29-09-2026 | Sdg | S | 4495228 | Hcp-D-115k | 4200m | 110 | B HUGHES | 75.5 | 0- 4 | 3-1 | 1 | 1.50 | Tanking Along 75.5 | 319.82 | 30.5 | X | always doing enough | ||||||
| 15-10-2026 | Per | P | 4523279 | Hcp-D-124k | 4000m | 118 | B HUGHES | 72 | 0- 8 | 11-2 | 4-1 | 1 | 4.75 | Tanking Along 72 | 319.82 | 32.0 | X | unchallenged |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
2-7-15
6 Gr g
71.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Cobden
O Greenall & J Guerriero
6YO.
MR MALCOLM B JONES
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-12-2025 | Hdo | H | 4308668 | Hcp-C-274k | 4000m | 107 | CRAIG NICHOL | 69 | 0- 6 | 6-1 | 15-2 | 4 | 8.25 | Grain D'Oudairies 76 | 305.77 | 32.5 | X | soon faded | |||||
| 22-01-2026 | Hun | H | 4317506 | Hcp-D-133k | 3300m | 113 | CRAIG NICHOL | 76 | 0- 6 | 11-2 | 6-1 | 2 | 1.50 | Touquet 73 | 260.27 | 31.9 | X | no extra towards finish | |||||
| 10-02-2026 | Ayr | A | 4332255 | Hcp-D-112k | 3300m | 95 | CRAIG NICHOL | 72.5 | 0- 6 | 11-4 | 3-1 | 5 | 25.00 | Big Stage 74.5 | 267.04 | 38.5 | X | beaten from 2 out | |||||
| 08-03-2026 | Car | C | 4339902 | Hcp-D-162k | 4200m | 113 | CRAIG NICHOL | 73 | 0- 4 | 5-1 | 13-2 | 2 | 0.12 | Benmore 74.5 | 335.76 | 32.0 | X | just denied | |||||
| 02-04-2026 | Kel | K | 4357022 | Hcp-D-124k | 4600m | 115 | R T DUNNE | 77.5 | 0- 8 | 15-2 | 17-2 | 2 | 1.75 | My Lady Elektra 70 | 362.03 | 31.9 | X | stayed on but always held run-in | |||||
| 25-04-2026 | San | S | 4375878 | Hcp-B-491k | 4000m | 118 | J TUDOR | 65.5 | 0- 4 | 10-3 | 3-1 | 1 | 1.50 | Kahavari 65.5 | 312.75 | 31.3 | X | ran on strongly to lead run in |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
3-5-15
6 B g
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
J & A O'Neill
6YO.
MRS E J WILLS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-01-2026 | Hdo | H | 4317462 | Hcp-C-230k | 3200m | 123 | JONJO O'NEILL JR | 70.5 | 0- 10 | 10-3 | 9-4 | 1 | 1.25 | Koukeo 70.5 | 244.41 | 30.6 | X | led near finish | |||||
| 01-02-2026 | Mus | M | 4325119 | Hcp-C-249k | 3200m | 124 | JONJO O'NEILL JR | 74.5 | 0- 5 | Evens | 3 | 3.00 | Pure Carbon 71 | 234.64 | 30.0 | X | minor headway run-in | ||||||
| 28-02-2026 | Nbu | N | 4339802 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4000m | 81 | K BROGAN | 65 | 0- 11 | 10-1 | 7 | 50.00 | Heltenham 70 | 301.02 | 41.6 | X | no impression before 2 out | ||||||
| 21-03-2026 | Nbu | N | 4348854 | Hcp-C-274k | 3200m | 74 | R MCLERNON | 71.5 | 0- 5 | 3-1 | 4-1 | 5 | 50.00 | Palacio 73 | 241.41 | 41.7 | X | tailed off | |||||
| 17-04-2026 | Ayr | A | 4366598 | Hcp-C-193k | 3300m | JONJO O'NEILL JR | 72.5 | 0- 9 | 11-1 | 98 | 36.25 | Pleasington 74.5 | 256.71 | 39.7 | X | vet said gelding was lame on his left hi | |||||||
| 15-10-2026 | Fon | F | 4523269 | Hcp-D-124k | 3900m | 107 | JONJO O'NEILL JR | 76.5 | 0- 7 | 15-2 | 13-2 | 4 | 19.00 | Holy Legend 68.5 | 303.60 | 35.6 | X | went modest fourth run-in |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-25-37
9 B g
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J Andrews
Mrs P Sly
9YO.
MR MARTYN ROYSTON DAVIS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-11-2025 | War | W | 4274126 | Hcp-D-128k | 4000m | 99 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 73.5 | 0- 7 | 16-1 | 11-1 | 3 | 21.00 | Tedwin Hills 69.5 | 300.22 | 34.8 | X | weakened last | |||||
| 21-11-2025 | Ctt | C | 4283430 | Hcp-D-124k | 3800m | 114 | J ANDREWS | 72.5 | 0- 6 | 9-2 | 7-2 | 2 | 1.75 | Sleeping Satellite 70.5 | 286.75 | 30.6 | X | kept on but no impression on winner | |||||
| 10-12-2025 | Les | L | 4291899 | Hcp-C-174k | 4000m | 100 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 68 | 0- 6 | 7-2 | 3 | 16.50 | Jet Plane 76.5 | 310.64 | 35.0 | X | weakened run-in | ||||||
| 18-02-2026 | Sth | S | 4332375 | Hcp-D-111k | 4000m | 116 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 72.5 | 0- 7 | 9-1 | 10-1 | 2 | 0.75 | He Knows Better 72.5 | 328.16 | 33.0 | X | headed towards finish | |||||
| 17-03-2026 | Wth | W | 4348792 | Hcp-D-149k | 3800m | 119 | J ANDREWS | 74 | 0- 7 | 4-1 | 10-3 | 2 | 0.25 | Rath Gaul Hill 73 | 300.42 | 31.7 | X | headed final strides | |||||
| 07-05-2026 | Hun | H | 4384533 | Hcp-D-164k | 4000m | 100 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 75.5 | 0- 5 | 3-1 | 10-3 | 4 | 20.00 | Hurricane Bay 75 | 297.32 | 34.3 | X | held before last |
Gross Stake: R686 099 1st R402 693 2nd R151 107 3rd R75 660 4th R37 688 5th R18 950
Preview: KATEIRA fended off the 2025 Champion Hurdle winner, Golden Ace, when she won this race last year and official ratings suggest the Dan Skelton-trained mare has an excellent chance of gaining back-to-back wins. Ooh Betty, who was third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle last time, is feared most, although Watamu has won three of her seven starts over hurdles and that consistency makes the five-year-old pick of the rest.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 11-10 KATEIRA; 7-2 LA CONQUIERE; 5-1 OOH BETTY, WATAMU; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS.
: None.
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | KATEIRA | 137 |
| 1 | OOH BETTY | 134 |
| 3 | LA CONQUIERE | 133 |
| 5 | WATAMU | 126 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | KATEIRA | |
| 1 | OOH BETTY | |
| 5 | WATAMU | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| WATAMU (67%), ST IRENE (67%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
6-12-26
8 B m
72.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B R Jones
Ben Clarke
8YO.
BUTLER, LANGFORD, PATERSON & TORY
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-05-2025 | Hdo | H | 4147262 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 3200m | 103 | B R JONES | 74.5 | 0- 16 | 12-1 | 11-1 | 13 | 25.38 | Our Champ 75 | 218.79 | 32.6 | X | weakened before last | |||||
| 01-11-2025 | Asc | A | 4265138 | Hcp-B-770k | 3200m | 110 | T MCCAIN-MITCHELL | 72 | 0- 11 | 10-1 | 20-1 | 10 | 21.75 | Alexei 72 | 220.25 | 32.1 | X | weakened before last | |||||
| 11-12-2025 | Tau | T | 4291912 | Hcp-C-184k | 3800m | 109 | R DINGLE | 77.5 | 0- 11 | 11-1 | 12-1 | 10 | 22.12 | Celtic Art 68.5 | 281.88 | 34.7 | X | weakened before last | |||||
| 17-01-2026 | Asc | A | 4317451 | Hcp-A-805k | 3200m | 132 | B R JONES | 71 | 0- 4 | 9-1 | 7-1 | 1 | 0.50 | Ooh Betty 71 | 235.32 | 29.4 | X | kept on gamely run-in | |||||
| 13-03-2026 | Che | C | 4339725 | Hcp-A-1 459k | 3400m | 134 | B R JONES | 65.5 | 0- 23 | 40-1 | 9 | 7.12 | Wilful 71 | 246.14 | 30.5 | X | no extra final 110yds | ||||||
| 18-04-2026 | Ayr | A | 4366473 | Hcp-A-1 327k | 3200m | 129 | S TWISTON-DAVIES | 66.5 | 0- 8 | 17-2 | 10-1 | 3 | 6.00 | Dedicated Hero 66.5 | 242.53 | 31.7 | X | no danger |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
7-8-21
9 B m
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
D Skelton
9YO.
MR STEPHEN BOUGH & DAN SKELTON
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-11-2025 | Asc | A | 4283444 | Hcp-A-1 342k | 3800m | 148 | T DURRELL | 68.5 | 0- 8 | 16-1 | 14-1 | 4 | 9.50 | Wodhooh 67 | 280.99 | 31.7 | X | no danger | |||||
| 13-12-2025 | Don | D | 4291948 | Hcp-A-476k | 4800m | 124 | T DURRELL | 72 | 0- 5 | 11-10 | 3 | 7.00 | Lavida Adiva 72 | 370.59 | 32.5 | X | plugged on run-in | ||||||
| 31-01-2026 | Mus | M | 4325090 | Hcp-B-491k | 3200m | 135 | T DURRELL | 76.5 | 0- 10 | 10-1 | 9-1 | 8 | 11.06 | Star Of Guiting 64.5 | 218.54 | 29.6 | X | weakened after last | |||||
| 14-02-2026 | Asc | A | 4332313 | Hcp-B-613k | 3800m | 120 | N DE BOINVILLE | 76.5 | 0- 15 | 16-1 | 9 | 24.31 | Fiercely Proud 72 | 278.29 | 34.7 | X | ridden and no impression before 2 out | ||||||
| 11-03-2026 | Che | C | 4339719 | Hcp-A-1 459k | 4200m | 137 | H SKELTON | 70 | 0- 24 | 9-1 | 15-2 | 6 | 12.25 | Jingko Blue 71.5 | 303.07 | 31.6 | X | no danger | |||||
| 09-10-2026 | Chp | C | 4505530 | Hcp-B-613k | 3200m | 102 | J ANDREWS | 74 | 0- 17 | 50-1 | 12 | 39.56 | Pioneer Pete 67 | 239.11 | 38.9 | X | ridden and no impression before 2 out |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
2-3-7
7 B m
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
G Sheehan
J Snowden
7YO.
SPURRIER, SLEMECK, HENRIQUES & CO
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-04-2025 | Ain | A | 4120890 | Hcp-A-663k | 3400m | 117 | G SHEEHAN | 71 | 0- 20 | 18-1 | 22-1 | 2 | 0.50 | Seo Linn 71 | 247.58 | 29.2 | X | always just held | |||||
| 31-10-2025 | Utt | U | 4265120 | Hcp-D-99k | 3200m | 111 | G SHEEHAN | 72.5 | 0- 11 | 8-11 | 4-5 | 1 | 0.75 | La Conquiere 72.5 | 240.56 | 30.1 | X | strong run flat and led towards finish | |||||
| 29-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4283565 | Hcp-A-630k | 3200m | 130 | G SHEEHAN | 70 | 0- 9 | 2-1 | 7-4 | 1 | 3.50 | La Conquiere 70 | 242.17 | 30.3 | X | stayed on strongly to led 1f out run-in | |||||
| 17-01-2026 | Asc | A | 4317451 | Hcp-A-805k | 3200m | 134 | G SHEEHAN | 72 | 0- 4 | 4-5 | Evens | 2 | 0.50 | Ooh Betty 71 | 235.32 | 29.5 | X | held near finish | |||||
| 12-03-2026 | Che | C | 4332352 | Hcp-A-1 393k | 3400m | 114 | G SHEEHAN | 72 | 0- 22 | 11-1 | 10-1 | 14 | 17.81 | White Noise 72 | 243.59 | 32.5 | X | never involved | |||||
| 10-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4366507 | Hcp-A-1 326k | 3300m | 119 | J J BURKE | 70 | 0- 6 | 14-1 | 6 | 15.75 | Storming George 73 | 236.66 | 32.1 | X | soon beaten |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
3-2-8
6 Gr m
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J Quinlan
Nick Scholfield
6YO.
MR LAURENCE HOLDER
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-12-2024 | Hun | H | 4052995 | Hcp-A-268k | 3200m | 117 | J QUINLAN | 71 | 0- 8 | 11-1 | 17-2 | 3 | 5.50 | Supreme Malinas 71 | 243.27 | 31.7 | X | stayed on one pace | |||||
| 03-04-2025 | Ain | A | 4120890 | Hcp-A-663k | 3400m | 75 | J QUINLAN | 71 | 0- 20 | 40-1 | 28-1 | 17 | 36.31 | Seo Linn 71 | 247.58 | 37.2 | X | weakened over 2f out | |||||
| 06-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4274145 | Hcp-B-257k | 3200m | 119 | J QUINLAN | 70 | 0- 13 | 40-1 | 2 | 2.25 | Jackie Hobbs 70 | 251.80 | 32.0 | X | kept on one pace run in | ||||||
| 20-11-2025 | Wcn | W | 4283414 | Hcp-D-90k | 3000m | 116 | J QUINLAN | 72 | 0- 7 | 1-2 | 4-9 | 1 | 13.00 | St Irene 72 | 218.29 | 29.1 | X | easily | |||||
| 30-12-2025 | Tau | T | 4308676 | Hcp-A-604k | 3300m | 123 | J QUINLAN | 72 | 0- 6 | 2-1 | 6-4 | 1 | 2.50 | St Irene 72 | 242.83 | 29.4 | X | always doing enough | |||||
| 12-03-2026 | Che | C | 4332352 | Hcp-A-1 393k | 3400m | 73 | J QUINLAN | 72 | 0- 22 | 100-1 | 21 | 47.81 | White Noise 72 | 243.59 | 39.1 | X | weakened before last |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-2-8
5 Br m
70
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Cobden
E Lavelle
5YO.
MR PAUL G JACOBS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4283565 | Hcp-A-630k | 3200m | 100 | H COBDEN | 70 | 0- 9 | 18-1 | 14-1 | 5 | 28.25 | La Conquiere 70 | 242.17 | 36.8 | X | no response | |||||
| 22-12-2025 | Hun | H | 4300399 | Hcp-D-87k | 3200m | 114 | H COBDEN | 71 | 0- 15 | 5-1 | 9-2 | 1 | 0.06 | Watamu 71 | 235.95 | 29.5 | X | just prevailed | |||||
| 17-02-2026 | Mar | M | 4332355 | Hcp-D-137k | 3400m | 123 | J TUDOR | 74 | 0- 9 | 7-1 | 13-2 | 3 | 5.25 | Khrisma 74 | 250.34 | 30.6 | X | weakened towards finish | |||||
| 21-03-2026 | Nbu | N | 4348853 | Hcp-A-797k | 4100m | H COBDEN | 73.5 | 0- 15 | 13-2 | 6-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Charisma Cat 75.5 | 297.90 | 40.1 | X | struggling and pulled up after 7th | ||||||
| 28-03-2026 | Str | S | 4356964 | Hcp-D-128k | 3200m | 119 | H COBDEN | 74 | 0- 11 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 1 | 3.25 | Watamu 74 | 238.07 | 29.8 | X | comfortably | |||||
| 17-10-2026 | Str | S | 4505601 | Hcp-D-114k | 3200m | 126 | J J BURKE | 76.5 | 0- 6 | 11-10 | 5-4 | 1 | 2.25 | Watamu 76.5 | 241.00 | 30.1 | X | readily |
Gross Stake: R1 423 251 1st R859 079 2nd R322 367 3rd R161 407 4th R80 397 5th R0
Preview: The prolific Strong Leader is a seven-time winner who won this race last year on his seasonal reappearance. He had TAKE NO CHANCES a neck behind him in second that day, but the runner-up meets him on 4lb better terms this year and has the benefit of a recent run after a Chepstow 12th over a shorter trip earlier in the month. Paggane needs to find more but may have room for improvement as a seven-year-old.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 11-10 STRONG LEADER; 13-8 TAKE NO CHANCES; 15-2 LAVIDA ADIVA; 8-1 PAGGANE
: None.
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | TAKE NO CHANCES | 147 |
| 2 | LAVIDA ADIVA | 138 |
| 1 | STRONG LEADER | 122 |
| 3 | PAGGANE | 0 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRONG LEADER | |
| 4 | TAKE NO CHANCES | |
| 3 | PAGGANE | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| PAGGANE (83%), TAKE NO CHANCES (67%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
7-9-21
9 B g
72.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
S Bowen
O Murphy
9YO.
WELFORDGOLF SYNDICATE
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-04-2025 | Ain | A | 4121017 | Hcp-A-3 307k | 5000m | 156 | S BOWEN | 74.5 | 0- 11 | 5-1 | 2 | 2.75 | Hiddenvalley Lake 74.5 | 364.74 | 29.8 | X | not trouble winner | ||||||
| 01-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4265150 | Hcp-A-849k | 4800m | 156 | S BOWEN | 73.5 | 0- 5 | 7-4 | 15-8 | 1 | 0.25 | Strong Leader 73.5 | 353.75 | 29.5 | X | led towards finish | |||||
| 28-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4283550 | Hcp-A-1 021k | 4800m | 159 | S BOWEN | 73.5 | 0- 7 | 5-2 | 2 | 0.50 | Impose Toi 71 | 381.34 | 31.9 | X | no extra and headed closing stages | ||||||
| 20-12-2025 | Asc | A | 4300377 | Hcp-A-1 678k | 4900m | 158 | S BOWEN | 73 | 0- 11 | 11-2 | 15-2 | 2 | 1.25 | Impose Toi 73 | 358.59 | 29.6 | X | kept on same pace | |||||
| 24-01-2026 | Che | C | 4317539 | Hcp-A-940k | 4800m | 122 | S BOWEN | 73.5 | 0- 6 | 9-2 | 6 | 44.56 | Ma Shantou 71 | 363.08 | 40.5 | X | outpaced and beaten after 2 out | ||||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4366521 | Hcp-A-3 313k | 5000m | S BOWEN | 74.5 | 0- 11 | 8-1 | 9-1 | 98 | 24.75 | Home By The Lee 74.5 | 373.10 | 35.5 | X | pulled up before next |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-13-20
7 B m
67.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
Ruth Jefferson
7YO.
DREW & AILSA RUSSELL
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-11-2025 | Mar | M | 4283502 | Hcp-B-417k | 4600m | 132 | C O'FARRELL | 76 | 0- 8 | 6-1 | 13-2 | 4 | 9.06 | C'Est Different 66.5 | 372.48 | 34.6 | X | weakened and lost two places flat | |||||
| 13-12-2025 | Don | D | 4291948 | Hcp-A-476k | 4800m | 131 | B HUGHES | 72 | 0- 5 | 10-1 | 1 | 3.75 | Lavida Adiva 72 | 370.59 | 30.9 | X | ran on well | ||||||
| 24-01-2026 | Don | D | 4317401 | Hcp-A-805k | 4800m | 131 | B HUGHES | 72.5 | 0- 8 | 15-2 | 6-1 | 4 | 11.50 | Feet Of A Dancer 72.5 | 371.08 | 33.6 | X | weakened after last | |||||
| 14-02-2026 | Hdo | H | 4332320 | Hcp-A-815k | 4800m | 135 | B HUGHES | 69.5 | 0- 5 | 16-1 | 14-1 | 3 | 7.75 | Lud'Or 71 | 371.43 | 32.8 | X | kept on same pace | |||||
| 12-03-2026 | Che | C | 4339723 | Hcp-A-1 459k | 4800m | 138 | B HUGHES | 67.5 | 0- 24 | 22-1 | 2 | 3.50 | Supremely West 68.5 | 353.36 | 30.2 | X | kept on flat but no match for winner | ||||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4366521 | Hcp-A-3 313k | 5000m | 129 | H COBDEN | 71.5 | 0- 11 | 28-1 | 7 | 24.75 | Home By The Lee 74.5 | 373.10 | 35.5 | X | faded approaching last |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
7-15-28
7 B m
67.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Cobden
Faye Bramley
7YO.
R BARTLETT, J CARTHY & MRS P SHANAHAN
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-2025 | Kia | K | 4165904 | Hcp--584k | 5200m | 145 | P TOWNEND | 73 | 0- 14 | 9-4 | 11-4 | 2 | Cadatharla 66.5 | 420.30 | 32.3 | X | just denied at line | ||||||
| 11-10-2025 | Chp | C | 4255424 | Hcp-B-920k | 3900m | 143 | J BOWEN | 72.5 | 0- 14 | 40-1 | 50-1 | 2 | 0.25 | Rambo T 72.5 | 290.00 | 29.8 | X | headed flat | |||||
| 02-11-2025 | Car | C | 4265156 | Hcp-A-537k | 4000m | 148 | H COBDEN | 71 | 0- 5 | 2-1 | 13-8 | 1 | 9.50 | Paggane 71 | 314.80 | 31.5 | X | ridden out and readily cleared away run- | |||||
| 26-11-2025 | Mar | M | 4283503 | Hcp-A-482k | 4800m | 148 | H COBDEN | 72.5 | 0- 5 | 4-5 | Evens | 1 | 8.50 | Paggane 72.5 | 399.71 | 33.3 | X | canter | |||||
| 29-12-2025 | Don | D | 4308650 | Hcp-A-1 007k | 4100m | 131 | J BOWEN | 72.5 | 0- 5 | 5-2 | 3 | 8.50 | Spindleberry 72.5 | 303.36 | 31.5 | X | kept on one pace flat | ||||||
| 05-02-2026 | Hun | H | 4325171 | Hcp-A-544k | 4000m | 124 | H COBDEN | 72.5 | 0- 6 | 11-8 | 5 | 13.00 | Jasmine Bliss 71 | 330.12 | 36.3 | X | weakened last |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
5-15-25
8 B m
67.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
D Skelton
8YO.
MR GARRY WILSON
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4265150 | Hcp-A-849k | 4800m | 149 | H SKELTON | 70.5 | 0- 5 | 10-3 | 9-2 | 2 | 0.25 | Strong Leader 73.5 | 353.75 | 29.5 | X | kept on but headed towards finish | |||||
| 28-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4283550 | Hcp-A-1 021k | 4800m | 149 | H SKELTON | 70.5 | 0- 7 | 7-1 | 3 | 3.75 | Impose Toi 71 | 381.34 | 32.7 | X | never nearer | ||||||
| 16-01-2026 | Wnd | W | 4317446 | Hcp-B-1 226k | 4000m | 146 | H SKELTON | 70.5 | 0- 5 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 3 | 1.50 | Potters Charm 73.5 | 310.85 | 31.4 | X | went third final strides | |||||
| 12-03-2026 | Che | C | 4317408 | Hcp-A-1 661k | 4000m | 133 | H SKELTON | 72.5 | 0- 7 | 14-1 | 12-1 | 4 | 16.00 | Wodhooh 72.5 | 294.95 | 33.1 | X | weakened flat | |||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4366521 | Hcp-A-3 313k | 5000m | 147 | H SKELTON | 71.5 | 0- 11 | 16-1 | 18-1 | 2 | 7.00 | Home By The Lee 74.5 | 373.10 | 31.4 | X | kept on one pace | |||||
| 10-10-2026 | Chp | C | 4495225 | Hcp-A-1 007k | 3900m | 119 | HARRY ATKINS | 74 | 0- 17 | 40-1 | 12 | 33.50 | Daylatedollarshort 67 | 296.61 | 38.2 | X | always behind |
Gross Stake: R2 286 997 1st R1 342 312 2nd R503 691 3rd R252 199 4th R125 628 5th R63 168
Preview: The Real Whacker won this in 2024 so the track and trip obviously hold no fears, and the 10-year-old arrives in fine fettle having scored last time out at Perth. Pic D'Orhy is the best here according to official ratings but his four starts last season failed to yield a success, although his second in this contest last year stands out. With all that in mind, TWINJETS is preferred. Campaigned with plenty of success over shorter of late, he is back up to 3m which will hopefully bring further improvement.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 11-8 PIC D'ORHY; 3-1 HANDSTANDS; 5-1 THE REAL WHACKER; 11-2 TWINJETS; 10-1 HITMAN; 12-1 AND UPWARDS OTHERS.
: (1 & 6); (2 & 4).
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | HANDSTANDS | 168 |
| 4 | PIC D'ORHY | 165 |
| 5 | THE REAL WHACKER | 153 |
| 6 | TWINJETS | 152 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | PIC D'ORHY | |
| 5 | THE REAL WHACKER | |
| 6 | TWINJETS | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| PIC D'ORHY (83%), RISKINTHEGROUND (67%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
5-16-32
10 B g
73.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
F Gingell
P Nicholls
10YO.
MASON, HOGARTH, FERGUSON & DONE
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-04-2025 | Ain | A | 4087375 | Hcp-A-11 785k | 6800m | F GINGELL | 70.5 | 0- 34 | 33-1 | 28-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Nick Rockett 73.5 | 546.14 | 44.4 | X | pulled up before 26th | ||||||
| 26-04-2025 | San | S | 4138907 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4600m | 107 | F GINGELL | 71 | 0- 9 | 25-1 | 28-1 | 7 | 50.00 | Gaelic Warrior 73.5 | 344.11 | 41.3 | X | eased run-in | |||||
| 26-10-2025 | Ain | A | 4265070 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4000m | 157 | F GINGELL | 71.5 | 0- 7 | 10-1 | 9-1 | 1 | 2.00 | Hitman 71.5 | 295.77 | 29.6 | X | ridden out | |||||
| 07-12-2025 | Hun | H | 4291846 | Hcp-A-1 086k | 4000m | 148 | F GINGELL | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 12-1 | 10-1 | 3 | 19.75 | Djelo 74.5 | 302.28 | 34.8 | X | kept on for well held third | |||||
| 17-01-2026 | Asc | A | 4317452 | Hcp-B-1 253k | 4200m | F GINGELL | 76.5 | 0- 9 | 16-1 | 18-1 | 98 | 24.25 | Vincenzo 69.5 | 322.88 | 36.4 | X | soon pulled up | ||||||
| 10-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4356905 | Hcp-A-1 984k | 4200m | F GINGELL | 73 | 0- 27 | 33-1 | 40-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Will The Wise 68.5 | 319.19 | 42.0 | X | struggling when clipped heels and fell j |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
10-12-41
9 B g
73.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
R T Dunne
D Skelton
9YO.
3 SONS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-03-2026 | Che | C | 4339715 | Hcp-A-1 989k | 4000m | 125 | C J TODD | 68.5 | 0- 23 | 50-1 | 80-1 | 11 | 23.06 | Madara 70 | 303.02 | 35.6 | X | not recover | |||||
| 15-04-2026 | Hdo | H | 4380560 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4000m | 140 | H SKELTON | 72 | 0- 11 | 10-3 | 4-1 | 1 | 0.25 | Riskintheground 72 | 304.38 | 30.4 | X | led towards finish | |||||
| 24-05-2026 | Utt | U | 4395030 | Hcp-B-613k | 4000m | 134 | H SKELTON | 74 | 0- 6 | 5-6 | 2 | 11.00 | Glengouly 68.5 | 307.38 | 33.3 | X | kept on but no match for winner | ||||||
| 07-06-2026 | Per | P | 4405594 | Hcp-B-417k | 4800m | 144 | H SKELTON | 72 | 0- 10 | 4-1 | 9-2 | 1 | 0.75 | Riskintheground 72 | 364.23 | 30.4 | X | always doing enough | |||||
| 28-06-2026 | Utt | U | 4416590 | Hcp-B-920k | 4800m | 148 | H SKELTON | 75.5 | 0- 13 | 4-1 | 5-1 | 3 | 0.75 | Imperial Alex 65.5 | 368.71 | 30.9 | X | kept on but lost second final strides | |||||
| 14-10-2026 | Ffl | F | 4505558 | Hcp-B-491k | 3800m | 124 | C J TODD | 72.5 | 0- 8 | 22-1 | 25-1 | 6 | 31.25 | Torneo 64.5 | 321.22 | 41.9 | X | ridden and weakened before 2 out |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
6-3-13
7 Br g
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B R Jones
B Pauling
7YO.
MR T P RADFORD
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-02-2025 | San | S | 4087343 | Hcp-A-1 342k | 4000m | 154 | B R JONES | 73 | 0- 4 | 10-3 | 1 | 0.06 | Handstands 73 | 323.10 | 32.3 | X | just prevailed | ||||||
| 04-04-2025 | Ain | A | 4120892 | Hcp-A-1 685k | 5000m | B R JONES | 73 | 0- 7 | 9-4 | 11-4 | 98 | 23.25 | Caldwell Potter 73 | 378.11 | 35.6 | X | pulled up after 4 out | ||||||
| 02-11-2025 | Car | C | 4265158 | Hcp-A-537k | 4000m | 155 | B R JONES | 74.5 | 0- 4 | 10-11 | 4-5 | 2 | 0.75 | Resplendent Grey 73.5 | 316.32 | 31.8 | X | no extra | |||||
| 22-11-2025 | Hdo | H | 4274223 | Hcp-A-2 684k | 5200m | 155 | B R JONES | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 9-2 | 4-1 | 4 | 14.25 | Grey Dawning 74.5 | 396.98 | 33.9 | X | faded run-in | |||||
| 18-01-2026 | Wnd | W | 4317481 | Hcp-B-2 023k | 4400m | 168 | B R JONES | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 7-2 | 3 | 6.25 | Protektorat 71 | 344.39 | 32.8 | X | no extra and lost second flat | ||||||
| 10-03-2026 | Che | C | 4339714 | Hcp-A-1 989k | 5000m | B R JONES | 75.5 | 0- 22 | 12-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Johnnywho 71.5 | 381.48 | 42.1 | X | pulled up before 2 out |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
15-14-38
11 B g
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
D Skelton
11YO.
MRS JOHNNY DE LA HEY
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-02-2025 | Asc | A | 4095276 | Hcp-A-2 360k | 4200m | 162 | H COBDEN | 74.5 | 0- 6 | 13-8 | 9-5 | 1 | 10.00 | Pic D'Orhy 74.5 | 315.22 | 30.0 | X | unchallenged (first fence in back straig | |||||
| 26-04-2025 | San | S | 4138907 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4600m | H COBDEN | 73.5 | 0- 9 | 3-1 | 4-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Gaelic Warrior 73.5 | 344.11 | 41.3 | X | pulled up after 8th | ||||||
| 01-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4265151 | Hcp-A-1 342k | 4800m | 162 | H COBDEN | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 9-2 | 5-1 | 2 | 1.00 | Djelo 74.5 | 356.81 | 30.0 | X | kept on but headed towards finish | |||||
| 22-11-2025 | Asc | A | 4283442 | Hcp-A-1 086k | 4200m | 127 | H COBDEN | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 7-2 | 3 | 36.00 | Jango Baie 73 | 316.39 | 38.4 | X | outpaced by leaders before last | ||||||
| 14-02-2026 | Asc | A | 4332315 | Hcp-A-2 360k | 4200m | 165 | H COBDEN | 74.5 | 0- 6 | 5-2 | 2 | 1.50 | Jonbon 74.5 | 317.35 | 30.6 | X | kept on but always held near finish | ||||||
| 09-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4366494 | Hcp-A-3 463k | 5000m | 133 | H COBDEN | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 14-1 | 12-1 | 3 | 40.00 | Jango Baie 74.5 | 381.35 | 39.8 | X | left in remote third 2 out |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
6-7-23
10 B g
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
P Neville
10YO.
NEVILLE, MANN, DUFFUS & DENNIS-PRICE
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-09-2025 | Per | P | 4245769 | Hcp-B-280k | 4800m | 147 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 4 | 7-2 | 4-1 | 2 | 3.50 | Chasing Fire 69.5 | 362.47 | 31.0 | X | held but kept on run-in | |||||
| 01-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4265151 | Hcp-A-1 342k | 4800m | 129 | B HUGHES | 74.5 | 0- 5 | 9-2 | 5 | 32.75 | Djelo 74.5 | 356.81 | 37.2 | X | soon beaten | ||||||
| 01-01-2026 | Che | C | 4308703 | Hcp-A-940k | 4000m | 103 | S BOWEN | 70 | 0- 6 | 11-1 | 12-1 | 6 | 39.50 | Kabral Du Mathan 70 | 292.82 | 38.1 | X | pushed along and dropped away 2 out | |||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ain | A | 4332251 | Hcp-A-11 785k | 6800m | G SHEEHAN | 67.5 | 0- 34 | 66-1 | 50-1 | 98 | 50.00 | I Am Maximus 75.5 | 549.68 | 44.7 | X | pulled up before 13th | ||||||
| 07-06-2026 | Per | P | 4405594 | Hcp-B-417k | 4800m | 146 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 10 | 14-1 | 12-1 | 3 | 7.25 | Riskintheground 72 | 364.23 | 32.0 | X | no extra run-in | |||||
| 23-09-2026 | Per | P | 4495195 | Hcp-B-311k | 4800m | 153 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 8 | 5-1 | 9-2 | 1 | 2.25 | The Real Whacker 76.5 | 362.02 | 30.2 | X | stayed on |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
9-5-21
9 B g
72
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Cobden
P Nicholls
9YO.
MR C W RODGERS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-10-2025 | Fon | F | 4284800 | Hcp-B-311k | 3900m | 141 | H COBDEN | 75 | 0- 7 | 9-2 | 4-1 | 1 | 1.75 | Twinjets 75 | 300.03 | 30.8 | X | never seriously challenged | |||||
| 28-11-2025 | Nbu | N | 4283549 | Hcp-B-674k | 4000m | 148 | H COBDEN | 73 | 0- 6 | 10-3 | 3-1 | 1 | 10.00 | Twinjets 73 | 302.43 | 30.2 | X | comfortably | |||||
| 01-01-2026 | Che | C | 4300319 | Hcp-A-1 342k | 4200m | H COBDEN | 72.5 | 0- 9 | 7-2 | 4-1 | 98 | 30.75 | Matata 75.5 | 310.36 | 36.5 | X | bad mistake and unseated rider 7th | ||||||
| 28-02-2026 | Nbu | N | 4339802 | Hcp-A-1 074k | 4000m | H COBDEN | 76.5 | 0- 11 | 6-1 | 11-2 | 98 | 50.00 | Heltenham 70 | 301.02 | 41.6 | X | weakened and pulled up after 11th | ||||||
| 21-03-2026 | Nbu | N | 4348852 | Hcp-B-491k | 4000m | 149 | J TIDBALL | 75 | 0- 7 | 13-2 | 5-1 | 2 | 1.75 | Prairie Wolf 72.5 | 294.67 | 29.9 | X | kept on run-in | |||||
| 17-04-2026 | Ayr | A | 4366600 | Hcp-B-606k | 4100m | 152 | J TIDBALL | 74 | 0- 9 | 7-1 | 6-1 | 1 | 1.50 | Twinjets 76.5 | 336.02 | 32.8 | X | always doing enough towards finish |
Gross Stake: R405 734 1st R217 834 2nd R100 220 3rd R50 110 4th R25 078 5th R12 492
Preview: Filibustering is likely to prove more competitive on this drop in class and merits strong consideration. However, RACE TO BASE ended his last campaign with a fine second in the Novices' Championship Final at Sandown and a similar performance on his return to the fray could make him difficult to beat. Klitschko arrives on the back of a respectable runner-up effort at Sedgefield and he's unlikely to be far away.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 5-4 RACE TO BASE; 5-2 FILIBUSTERING; 3-1 KLITSCHKO; 8-1 BANDERAS
: None.
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FILIBUSTERING | 129 |
| 2 | RACE TO BASE | 122 |
| 4 | BANDERAS | 120 |
| 3 | KLITSCHKO | 116 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | RACE TO BASE | |
| 1 | FILIBUSTERING | |
| 3 | KLITSCHKO | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| FILIBUSTERING (67%), RACE TO BASE (50%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
5-9-26
5 B g
76.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
H Skelton
Harry Derham
5YO.
DR V M G FERGUSON
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-03-2026 | Lud | L | 4356983 | Hcp-D-112k | 3200m | 97 | B J POWELL | 74.5 | 0- 6 | 8-1 | 5 | 18.19 | Jack Hyde 77.5 | 225.40 | 32.1 | X | held from last | ||||||
| 11-04-2026 | Ncs | N | 4366534 | Hcp-D-108k | 3400m | 115 | R MANIA | 72.5 | 0- 6 | 3-1 | 11-4 | 1 | 2.00 | Filibustering 72.5 | 242.87 | 28.6 | X | ran on well | |||||
| 02-05-2026 | Hex | H | 4375856 | Hcp-C-190k | 3200m | 121 | R MANIA | 72.5 | 0- 6 | 5-4 | 11-8 | 1 | 2.75 | Filibustering 72.5 | 255.91 | 32.0 | X | always doing enough towards finish | |||||
| 28-06-2026 | Crt | C | 4416582 | Hcp-B-535k | 3400m | 129 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 71.5 | 0- 9 | 15-2 | 9-1 | 1 | 8.50 | Filibustering 71.5 | 252.10 | 29.7 | X | stayed on well | |||||
| 15-08-2026 | Per | P | 4462229 | Hcp-B-307k | 3200m | 125 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 76.5 | 0- 8 | 11-4 | 3-1 | 3 | 7.75 | Nap Hand 68 | 225.22 | 29.8 | X | ridden and no impression from 2 out | |||||
| 09-10-2026 | Chp | C | 4505530 | Hcp-B-613k | 3200m | 98 | PAUL O'BRIEN | 68.5 | 0- 17 | 18-1 | 14-1 | 8 | 32.50 | Pioneer Pete 67 | 239.11 | 37.3 | X | soon weakened |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
2-5-9
6 B g
73
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J Quinlan
Nick Scholfield
6YO.
MR D M PROOS
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-10-2025 | Utt | U | 4245822 | Hcp-D-99k | 3200m | 99 | K BROGAN | 72 | 0- 10 | 10-3 | 5-2 | 5 | 12.88 | De Temps En Temps 72 | 228.27 | 31.3 | X | ridden and weakened before last | |||||
| 11-11-2025 | Hfo | H | 4274225 | Hcp-D-99k | 3200m | 113 | S TWISTON-DAVIES | 70 | 0- 9 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 1 | 8.50 | Race To Base 70 | 241.15 | 30.1 | X | unextended | |||||
| 06-12-2025 | Ain | A | 4291816 | Hcp-C-215k | 3400m | 125 | S TWISTON-DAVIES | 72.5 | 0- 3 | 11-2 | 8-1 | 3 | 7.50 | Taurus Bay 72.5 | 260.92 | 32.5 | X | weakened towards finish | |||||
| 12-01-2026 | Hfo | H | 4317392 | Hcp-D-128k | 3200m | 119 | S TWISTON-DAVIES | 74.5 | 0- 14 | 3-1 | 4 | 7.00 | Loaded And Locked 71.5 | 241.34 | 31.8 | X | weakened run-in | ||||||
| 07-03-2026 | San | S | 4339893 | Hcp-A-1 061k | 4000m | H COBDEN | 71.5 | 0- 17 | 20-1 | 25-1 | 98 | 35.62 | Scorpio Rising 75 | 316.23 | 40.2 | X | pulled up | ||||||
| 25-04-2026 | San | S | 4375874 | Hcp-B-1 212k | 3200m | 122 | J QUINLAN | 71.5 | 0- 15 | 22-1 | 33-1 | 2 | 3.25 | Cosmic Connection 76.5 | 226.70 | 29.0 | X | stayed on well from last |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
4-10-21
8 B g
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
Lucinda Hughes
8YO.
MRS L HUGHES
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-11-2025 | Don | D | 4283563 | Hcp-D-96k | 3400m | 105 | B HUGHES | 72.5 | 0- 7 | 12-1 | 10-1 | 3 | 12.25 | Le Yacht 74 | 248.63 | 32.0 | X | kept on same pace run-in | |||||
| 21-01-2026 | Ctt | C | 4317502 | Hcp-D-124k | 3800m | 106 | B HUGHES | 77 | 0- 15 | 12-1 | 5 | 8.50 | Bathgate 73.5 | 288.45 | 32.3 | X | lost fourth near finish | ||||||
| 09-02-2026 | Ctt | C | 4332229 | Hcp-D-112k | 3200m | B HUGHES | 72 | 0- 7 | 11-2 | 13-2 | 98 | 50.00 | Comanche Magic 70 | 235.76 | 40.7 | X | not fluent and unseated rider 4th | ||||||
| 19-03-2026 | Sdg | S | 4348822 | Hcp-D-96k | 3400m | 116 | D MCMENAMIN | 76 | 0- 8 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1 | 9.00 | Klitschko 76 | 241.87 | 28.5 | X | readily | |||||
| 04-10-2026 | Kel | K | 4495259 | Hcp-D-112k | 4200m | 106 | B HUGHES | 76.5 | 0- 7 | 11-2 | 9-1 | 4 | 8.25 | Interchangeable 64.5 | 302.80 | 30.7 | X | no extra flat | |||||
| 18-10-2026 | Sdg | S | 4505618 | Hcp-C-149k | 3400m | 114 | B HUGHES | 68.5 | 0- 9 | 11-2 | 6-1 | 2 | 6.50 | Williethebuilder 76.5 | 237.14 | 29.3 | X | no match for winner |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
5-7-26
6 Ch g
69.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J England
S England
6YO.
TEAM ANTONIO
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-06-2025 | Sth | S | 4166858 | Hcp-D-99k | 4000m | 114 | J ENGLAND | 72 | 0- 8 | 15-2 | 9-2 | 1 | 4.75 | Banderas 72 | 315.72 | 31.6 | X | kept up to work run-in | |||||
| 26-09-2025 | Wor | W | 4245775 | Hcp-B-858k | 4000m | 83 | J ENGLAND | 72 | 0- 15 | 16-1 | 28-1 | 8 | 38.25 | Don Virginia 69.5 | 286.30 | 37.0 | X | never in contention | |||||
| 02-05-2026 | Hex | H | 4375856 | Hcp-C-190k | 3200m | 99 | J ENGLAND | 71 | 0- 6 | 11-1 | 9-1 | 5 | 13.75 | Filibustering 72.5 | 255.91 | 35.3 | X | held up in rear but in touch | |||||
| 19-05-2026 | Hex | H | 4394972 | Hcp-D-139k | 4000m | 117 | R MCLERNON | 75 | 0- 10 | 11-1 | 1 | 4.25 | Banderas 75 | 309.85 | 31.0 | X | kept on well flat | ||||||
| 02-10-2026 | Hex | H | 4495246 | Hcp-C-190k | 3200m | 42 | J ENGLAND | 75 | 0- 7 | 7-1 | 13-2 | 7 | 50.00 | Mr Mcloughlan 76 | 245.46 | 42.4 | X | tailed off from 2 out | |||||
| 16-10-2026 | Utt | U | 4505581 | Hcp-B-228k | 4000m | 39 | J ENGLAND | 68 | 0- 6 | 14-1 | 6 | 50.00 | Seamoon Story 73 | 304.37 | 42.0 | X | struggling and tailed off from 3 out |
Gross Stake: R382 588 1st R205 389 2nd R94 516 3rd R47 258 4th R23 641 5th R11 785
Preview: None of these can be ruled out, with SLEDGEHAMMER making most appeal. The six-year-old made a winning stable bow at Hexham with something in hand and looks capable of defying a 6lb rise from the assessor. Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith have their yard in good form, so Paddy O'Mahler has to be of interest. The hat-trick seeking Upfordebate may edge out fellow last-time-out winner Slaney Opera for the bronze medal.
Info: ALL RACES: Commingled Win, Place, Exacta, Swinger, Trifecta, Quartet.
SA pools R1 unit; minimum bet R6. COMMINGLED bets no fractional betting, R1 unit; minimum bet R6 except SWINGER R2. EACHWAY bet of R3 Win and R3 Place, as well as 3-horse EXACTA Box or 4-horse SWINGER Box for R6 can be taken. 3-horse Trifecta Box costs R6 (6 combinations @ R1 each). UK Tote Rules: SWINGER = only if 6 or more carded; payout FIRST TWO if 4 or 5 runners; refund less than 4. QUARTET = Field applies for fourth if less than 4 finish. PLACE = less than 5 runners No PLACE betting; 5-7 runners payouts FIRST, SECOND; Handicap race 8-15 payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD; 16 or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH. Non-Handicap 8 runners or more payouts FIRST, SECOND, THIRD. If bet includes number higher than 30, call bet to teller. Do not use betting form. If more than 37 carded TAB operates SA pools on race and all runners numbered 38 and higher are bracketed as Number 37, which can only qualify once for dividend purposes. If commingled pools only on race, no TAB betting.
Betting Forecast: 7-4 UPFORDEBATE; 2-1 SLEDGEHAMMER; 5-2 PADDY O'MAHLER; 8-1 SLANEY OPERA
: None.
| RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UPFORDEBATE | 112 |
| 2 | PADDY O'MAHLER | 112 |
| 3 | SLANEY OPERA | 111 |
| 4 | SLEDGEHAMMER | 92 |
| TIPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UPFORDEBATE | |
| 4 | SLEDGEHAMMER | |
| 2 | PADDY O'MAHLER | |
| Runs | ||
|---|---|---|
| PADDY O'MAHLER (83%), SLANEY OPERA (67%). | ||
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
7-3-23
7 B g
76.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
B Hughes
P Neville
7YO.
MR EAMON MCELLIGOTT
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-02-2026 | Car | C | 4332340 | Hcp-C-236k | 4900m | 108 | B HUGHES | 67 | 0- 7 | 5-1 | 5 | 5.00 | Sound And Fury 73.5 | 390.25 | 33.1 | X | faded near finish | ||||||
| 10-03-2026 | Sdg | S | 4348699 | Hcp-D-111k | 5200m | 98 | B HUGHES | 74 | 0- 6 | 11-4 | 5-2 | 5 | 16.06 | Realisation 72.5 | 424.61 | 36.7 | X | faded before last | |||||
| 22-03-2026 | Car | C | 4348860 | Hcp-B-485k | 4900m | 107 | P HANLON | 65 | 0- 12 | 18-1 | 3 | 4.50 | Chasingouttheblues 74 | 387.84 | 32.7 | X | no extra | ||||||
| 24-04-2026 | Per | P | 4375840 | Hcp-C-368k | 6200m | 86 | C MAGGS | 66.5 | 0- 11 | 15-2 | 10-1 | 8 | 30.06 | El Granjero 76 | 490.52 | 38.9 | X | weakened after 3 out | |||||
| 24-09-2026 | Per | P | 4495201 | Hcp-D-124k | 4800m | 111 | B HUGHES | 74 | 0- 9 | 11-2 | 8-1 | 1 | 3.75 | Upfordebate 74 | 373.80 | 31.1 | X | clear towards finish | |||||
| 04-10-2026 | Kel | K | 4495262 | Hcp-D-124k | 5200m | 112 | B HUGHES | 73.5 | 0- 3 | 5-6 | 5-4 | 1 | Upfordebate 73.5 | 410.50 | 31.6 | X | led again post |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
3-10-24
8 B g
76.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
D Mcmenamin
J Parkinson & S Smith
8YO.
MCGOLDRICK RACING
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-11-2025 | Mar | M | 4274259 | Hcp-D-129k | 4800m | 104 | D MCMENAMIN | 71 | 0- 4 | 3-1 | 5-2 | 2 | 0.75 | Roe And Co 69 | 392.17 | 32.9 | X | kept on after last but held towards fini | |||||
| 26-11-2025 | Wth | W | 4283510 | Hcp-D-139k | 4800m | 99 | P J KAVANAGH | 72 | 0- 5 | 6-5 | 10-11 | 2 | 13.00 | Heeztheboy 68 | 395.28 | 36.2 | X | left in moderate 2nd last | |||||
| 11-12-2025 | Ncs | N | 4291903 | Hcp-D-115k | 4600m | 105 | D MCMENAMIN | 71 | 0- 4 | 2-1 | 15-8 | 1 | 5.00 | Paddy O'mahler 71 | 369.24 | 32.1 | X | pulled clear near finish | |||||
| 30-12-2025 | Hdo | H | 4308669 | Hcp-D-187k | 5200m | 110 | C BEWLEY | 70 | 0- 5 | 9-4 | 1 | 1.75 | Paddy O'mahler 70 | 398.31 | 30.6 | X | kept on and led outright close home | ||||||
| 24-02-2026 | Ctt | C | 4339732 | Hcp-D-114k | 5000m | 112 | D MCMENAMIN | 72 | 0- 6 | 9-4 | 2-1 | 2 | 0.50 | Chasingouttheblues 76.5 | 402.10 | 32.3 | X | headed near finish | |||||
| 22-03-2026 | Car | C | 4348860 | Hcp-B-485k | 4900m | C BEWLEY | 69.5 | 0- 12 | 5-1 | 7-2 | 98 | 50.00 | Chasingouttheblues 74 | 387.84 | 43.7 | X | fell 6th |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
3-7-15
8 Ch g
71
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
J Hamilton
J Wainwright
8YO.
MR J CAMM
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-05-2026 | Hun | H | 4395045 | Hcp-E-121k | 4800m | 82 | H REED | 76.5 | 0- 4 | 9-4 | 11-4 | 3 | 17.75 | Uncle Al 67.5 | 356.45 | 33.7 | X | soon weakened | |||||
| 26-06-2026 | Ban | B | 4416568 | Hcp-E-100k | 4800m | 97 | K WOODS | 76.5 | 0- 9 | 9-2 | 5-1 | 5 | 9.00 | Glenmalure Flyer 73.5 | 368.22 | 32.8 | X | no telling impression | |||||
| 13-07-2026 | New | N | 4439309 | Hcp-D-139k | 5200m | H REED | 67 | 0- 5 | 3-1 | 7-2 | 98 | 50.00 | Muskerry Rock 75.5 | 384.54 | 40.8 | X | fell 16th | ||||||
| 20-07-2026 | Crt | C | 4439354 | Hcp-D-118k | 5100m | 95 | H REED | 65.5 | 0- 3 | 2-1 | 2 | 3.00 | Stratagem 76.5 | 416.21 | 33.4 | X | kept on | ||||||
| 24-07-2026 | Utt | U | 4439365 | Hcp-E-77k | 4800m | 99 | H REED | 74.5 | 0- 14 | 11-1 | 12-1 | 3 | 3.50 | Jongleur D'Etoiles 76.5 | 370.72 | 31.7 | X | stayed on but always held towards finish | |||||
| 16-10-2026 | Utt | U | 4505579 | Hcp-D-111k | 4800m | 100 | J HAMILTON | 70 | 0- 8 | 9-1 | 12-1 | 1 | 0.50 | Slaney Opera 70 | 391.90 | 32.7 | X | cosily |
DRAW
Win/Place/Runs
Age/Colour/Sex
WEIGHT
1-1-7
6 B g
67.5
JOCKEY
TRAINER
BRED BY
OWNERS
S Bowen
A Keatley
6YO.
MRS BREDA KEATLEY
| Date | CRS | G | REF | Race/Cls/St | Dist | SH | MR | Jockey | wgt adj |
dr/rn | OB | SP | 800 | Lth | 400 | Lth | fn | Lth | Win or 2nd Wgt | W Time | 400F | SR | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-03-2026 | Dow | D | 4375051 | Hcp--129k | 4800m | MR T A HALFORD | 73 | 0- 9 | 50-1 | 80-1 | 98 | 36.00 | Cause For Comment 76.5 | 394.90 | 41.9 | X | pulled up before 5 out | ||||||
| 20-04-2026 | Tra | T | 4389838 | Hcp--129k | 4400m | 90 | MR T A HALFORD | 69.5 | 0- 13 | 50-1 | 6 | 31.00 | I Walked The Line 76.5 | 356.50 | 40.1 | X | modest late progress | ||||||
| 22-05-2026 | Dow | D | 4415182 | Hcp--129k | 4800m | 77 | MR T A HALFORD | 73 | 0- 7 | 12-1 | 14-1 | 6 | 50.00 | Everest The Brave 76.5 | 368.30 | 42.4 | X | tailed off | |||||
| 03-07-2026 | Wex | W | 4449575 | Hcp--117k | 3900m | 80 | R A DOYLE | 70.5 | 0- 13 | 20-1 | 25-1 | 4 | 11.00 | Giant Haystacks 74 | 290.00 | 32.2 | X | went 4th run-in | |||||
| 18-07-2026 | Mar | M | 4439335 | Hcp-E-100k | 3400m | O BROWN | 71 | 0- 8 | 8-1 | 9-1 | 98 | 50.00 | Mr Mcwhinny 66.5 | 254.79 | 41.4 | X | no impression when fell 3 out | ||||||
| 10-10-2026 | Hex | H | 4505525 | Hcp-D-160k | 4800m | 92 | C MAGGS | 64.5 | 0- 9 | 6-4 | 15-8 | 1 | 2.25 | Sledgehammer 64.5 | 393.85 | 32.8 | X | stayed on well |