Aintree Race 5 - William Hill Old Roan Limited Hcp Chase (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
BOOMBAWN (8) was 4.25L behind HITMAN in the Old Roan last year. Now receives 4kg from him after previously meeting at level weights. Fourth in a Grade 1 over course and distance he should also benefit from his Chepstow hurdle return. The other mentioned won this fresh last year after runner-up efforts in 2022 and 2024. Paul Nicholls has targeted the race again with Freddie Gingell aboard. MASTER CHEWY (2) was beaten 2L by the just noted last season while conceding 1.5kg. Meets that rival on level terms and holds a sound first-up record. PRAIRIE WOLF (10) won here by 1.5L in December before landing a competitive Newbury chase by 1.75L despite ground his trainer feared was too quick. Consider.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Ayr April 18 over 3300m. When resuming last campaign 7 of 9 starters at Cheltenham October 24 over 3200m, 27 len behind Calico carrying 76kg at $3.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | STPLE HCP 5U | $135,650.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 76kg | 4:18.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/27 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $680,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:07.34 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | CHSE 5U | $294,930.00 | Windsor | 4425m | Soft | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 5:44.39 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:10.36 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $149,040.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:22.57 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:06.63 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 76kg | 3:52.78 | 1-3-7 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2025 | 55 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:09.10 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | J J Slevin | 76kg | 4:03.18 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Ryanair (Festival Trophy) Chase March 12 over 4100m, 83 len behind Heart Wood with 74.5kg at $51. First up last campaign 2 of 7 runners at this track in the G2 Old Roan Chase October 26 over 4000m, 2 len behind Hitman with 72.5kg at $4. Overall first-up record reads well.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 33 | G1 OPEN 5U | $680,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:07.34 | - | 0 |
| 83.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 5U | $163,350.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 4:10.96 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN 5U | $139,260.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 5:01.98 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $453,740.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:49.13 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 4U | $143,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:16.39 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:55.77 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2025 | 44 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 5U | $691,880.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:09.61 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:09.10 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 4:07.57 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 0/6 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation fell at this track Topham Chase on April 10 over 4200m. Won first up last previous preparation. Looks a key chance here.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/27 | 10/04/2026 | 83 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/9 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:22.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 5:02.28 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:55.77 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 5:44.11 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/34 | 05/04/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 7U | $1,931,820.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | 9:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 6:05.80 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4231m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:15.83 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/10/2024 | 183 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | 5:01.89 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 44 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:46.00 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/11 | 14/03/2024 | 33 | G1 WFA CHSE 5U | $716,100.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | B Frost | 74.5kg | 5:21.43 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at this track in the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase April 10 over 5000m, 49 len behind Gold Dancer with 73kg at $8. First up last campaign 2 in a small field at Worcester October 22 2025 over 4000m, behind Wade Out with 72kg at $2.30. Worth including.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 30 | G1 OPEN 5U | $217,790.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 6:14.66 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $8.00 |
| 0/14 | 11/03/2026 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $373,880.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 6:19.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | CHSE 5U | $24,700.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 6:49.65 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 5:51.64 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 4U | $148,450.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:56.32 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2025 | 222 | CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 5:06.13 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 5/20 | 14/03/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 5:57.13 | 8-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2025 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:13.48 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.09 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2024 | 51 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 5:03.50 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/11/2024 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 5:22.82 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/14 | 12/10/2024 | 262 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months finished sixth of 8 runners at Ffos Las on October 14 over 3900m, on slow going 31 len behind Torneo carrying 72.5kg at $26. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished ninth of 24 runners at Newbury Coral Gold Cup on November 29 over 5200m, 20 len behind Panic Attack with 68.5kg at $29. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 108 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 72.5kg | 5:21.22 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 6:08.71 | 9-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $61,710.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 6:04.23 | 9-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 5:07.38 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:04.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/23 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 68.5kg | 5:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 74kg | 5:06.95 | 7-8-9 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 5U | $156,670.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 6:16.91 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 5:18.11 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:10.36 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/24 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 68.5kg | 6:40.87 | 14-6-9 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Sandown Park in the G2 Oaksey Chase April 25 over 4500m, 9 len behind Doyen Quest with 72.5kg at $13. Previously first up; 5 of 8 starters at Musselburgh January 31 over 4100m, 8 len behind Jpr One with 66kg at $13. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN 5U | $143,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Paul O'brien | 72.5kg | 5:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/27 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 65kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:57.33 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:19.20 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | 4:02.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Paul O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:17.16 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:04.50 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:26.50 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:17.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished seventh of 8 runners at Ffos Las on October 14 over 3900m, slow track; 36 len behind Torneo with 72kg at $13. Previously second-up pulled up at Sandown Park in the G2 Oaksey Chase on April 25 over 4500m. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | 172 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 5:21.22 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/5 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | G2 OPEN 5U | $143,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | STPLE HCP 5U | $122,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Jay Tidball | 71.5kg | 4:18.89 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/9 | 20/12/2025 | 209 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:45.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:57.92 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 4:17.16 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 140 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:58.40 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 68.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 72 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 4:01.76 | 2-4-9 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/4 | 22/08/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | 3:52.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.36 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,280.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:03.74 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:06.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished sixth of 17 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m, 11 len behind Daylatedollarshort carrying 70.5kg at $51. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Huntingdon in the G2 Peterborough Chase on December 7 over 4000m, slow track; 21 len behind Djelo carrying 73kg at $10. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 10/10/2026 | 183 | HDLE HCP 4U | $140,530.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 4:56.61 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/27 | 10/04/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/23 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 5:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 73kg | 6:02.25 | 12-11-12 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:18.11 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 5U | $139,260.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:01.98 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:02.28 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:55.77 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 23 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:44.11 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2025 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $241,410.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:58.58 | 7-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2025 | 85 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:20.88 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign 13 of 34 starters at this track Grand National April 11 over 6900m, 42 len behind I Am Maximus with 64.5kg at $51. First up last campaign 5 of 7 starters at this track in the G2 Old Roan Chase October 26 over 4000m, 10 len behind Hitman with 67kg at $3. Winning prospect.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/34 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,817,340.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 64.5kg | 9:09.68 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/22 | 10/03/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 6:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 6:36.40 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 5:12.24 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 204 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 67kg | 4:55.77 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $201,180.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 6:17.60 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 5:20.88 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 5:26.50 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 5:18.31 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 75.5kg | 4:05.40 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 3:56.28 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.75 len Newbury March 21 over 4000m defeating Twinjets carrying 72.5kg at $5. Previously first up; 3 in a small field at Wetherby October 31 over 3900m, 10 len behind Thistle Ask with 71kg at $51. Reliable jumper with ten wins to his name from thirty five appearances.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 73.5kg | 5:14.41 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68.5kg | 5:18.11 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 5:00.82 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 5:44.73 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $77,140.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:44.51 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/11 | 11/04/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:11.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | 5:06.07 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,510.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 74kg | 5:42.67 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 59.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | 4:15.83 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/7 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 74.5kg | 5:41.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished fifth of 8 runners at Perth on September 23 over 4800m, 11 len behind The Real Whacker carrying 73.5kg at $8.50. Last start pulled up at Ffos Las on October 14 over 4800m. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 14/10/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $100,400.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 6:22.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | 140 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 6:02.02 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2026 | 74 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:06.95 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:22.88 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:45.61 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 76.5kg | 4:06.90 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 162 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 5:00.03 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/05/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:10.16 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:01.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 4:02.73 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign winning won by a neck Market Rasen April 14 over 4300m defeating Molto Bene carrying 75.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 4.5 len Kempton Park October 19 2025 over 3600m defeating Obsessedwithyou with 74.5kg at $2. Hard to rule out.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | 59 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 5:36.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN M 5U | $63,520.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:10.03 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $118,760.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Ben Jones | 76kg | 5:12.53 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/3 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | CHSE M 4U | $27,180.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 4:46.24 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,540.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 4:03.27 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 185 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,140.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 4:21.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2025 | 35 | LR HDLE M 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:57.85 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/23 | 13/03/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:04.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $21,110.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 4:14.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE M 4U | $69,190.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Joe Anderson | 73kg | 3:57.29 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HDLE M 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 70kg | 3:44.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Hereford April 16 over 4200m, 18 len behind Numitor with 76kg at $6. Previously first up; 3 of 9 runners at Musselburgh January 1 over 4100m, 2.75 len behind Breizh River with 75.5kg at $4. Prefer later on.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:14.52 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
| 18/23 | 12/03/2026 | 40 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | Gina Andrews | 73kg | 6:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 65.5kg | 4:57.33 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 250 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 5:07.92 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 5:05.18 | 4-9-8 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/19 | 13/03/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 5:14.15 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:12.63 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/12/2024 | 50 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $19,270.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:07.39 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:52.27 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2024 | 181 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,630.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:55.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 14/04/2024 | 63 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 3:51.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |