Chepstow Race 2 - Download The Fairplay App Ebf Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
MERCI MAM (2) looks to be an exciting recruit for Dan Skelton having won a hurdle contest in France at Lyon-Parilly four months ago before making a switch to the UK. Uncertain as to what that effort equates to however must be respected from this yard. AQUA BLUE (1) provided solid form since joining Warren Greatrex who is having a good season. Tough ask under the double penalty,. Maintains strong claims. MWABANI (5) was fancied to go close on debut three months ago when finishing second at Exeter. Will have improved and cannot be ruled out. DREAM'S KA (3) ended up taking a step backward last time. Will be of interest when handicapping.
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Resumes off a 54 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 4.5 len Lingfield on December 21 over 3200m defeating Network Gold carrying 73kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Run before favourite; won by 12 len Doncaster on November 28 over 3300m defeating The Grayster carrying 70kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. The one they have to overcome.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:15.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $17,810.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:58.93 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 3:58.20 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he won by 1.3 len Lyon-Parilly on October 30 over 3400m on heavy going defeating Boystone carrying 67kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $49,560.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | Heavy | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:27.61 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, made ground from midfield; finished third of 9 runners at Doncaster on December 12 over 3330m, 12 len behind Dissident with 70.5kg at $4. Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at Warwick on January 23 over 3200m, 17 len behind Feel Gut carrying 70kg at $21. Will not find this easy. Has the ability but tougher here and needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:53.07 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | JHDLE MDN 3 | $14,210.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 4:12.97 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.4L | $4.00 |
Jockey: R Patrick
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Hereford on November 3 over 3200m, 10 len behind Planters Punch carrying 70kg at $6. Better for the run and worth including.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 3:58.20 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was ran on from midfield; finished second in a small field at Exeter on November 23 over 3300m, 2.5 len behind Tenter Le Tout carrying 70kg at $1.90. Looks one of the better hopes.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:18.21 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |