Chepstow Race 2 - Wasdell Group Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
SAINT JEANNAIS (2) can make it three wins from four starts. Won and finished fourth in jumpers flats. Delivered an impressive switch to hurdles when a 3300m Bangor maiden hurdle winner in May. That 7L win looks the best form on offer. Rates a major player again. DUTCH CORNER (1) scored by 3.25L two starts ago tackling a Newton Abbot maiden hurdle over 3700m. Finished last season with a decent 7.75L sixth in a 3200m Sandown handicap hurdle. This is easier. Leading player. SHARU (4) provided back-to-back seconds when a 0.5L runner up in a 3500m Ballinrobe maiden hurdle during July. Switched yards since. Big player. HIVE RUNNER (6) maintains each-way appeal.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after six months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 15 starters at Sandown Park April 25 over 3200m, 7 len behind Cosmic Connection carrying 71kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 3 in a small field at Lingfield November 27 over 3200m, 12 len behind Mossy Fen Road with 70kg at $12. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 17/03/2026 | 62 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 4:08.63 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/01/2026 | 48 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:51.38 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | 245 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:58.67 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 3:49.47 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation won by 7 len Bangor-On-Dee on May 16 over 3300m defeating Mr Mojo Risin with 69.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Also won previous preparation first up by 7 len Worcester on October 22 over 3200m defeating Legendary Luke carrying 68.5kg at $13 in a flat. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 145 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 | 16/05/2026 | 176 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Tom Broughton | 69.5kg | 4:05.78 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:51.64 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | T Mccain Mitchell | 68.5kg | 3:52.30 | 11-5-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 70kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation 5 of 12 starters at this track April 24 over 3200m, 44 len behind Miss Kingston with 71.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Fontwell Park February 22 over 3500m, on heavy track; 37 len behind Minella Premier with 73kg at $3. Will be tough to stop.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:16.14 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/4 | 22/02/2026 | 73 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Freddie Gordon | 73kg | 4:35.91 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 3:49.87 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 13 runners at Ballinrobe July 21 over 3520m, 0.5 len behind No Mon No Fun with 71.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 6 of 13 starters at Tramore May 30 over 4425m, 12 len behind Butch Coolidge carrying 75.5kg at $4.60. May well prove too smart for these first up.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/07/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 15/06/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | 3:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/05/2026 | 125 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 5:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 12 runners at Fontwell Park May 14 over 3500m, 33 len behind Cameron De Fiacre carrying 71kg at $9. First ever start ran 3 in a small field at Northumberland P2p February 21 over 4000m, 6 len behind Titi Montmartre carrying 76kg. Capable of playing a key role.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/05/2026 | 53 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:11.41 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Yorkshire P2p | 4426m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 74.5kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 76kg | 5:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Won all to date. Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since winning won by 3 len Larkhill February 8 over 4800m defeating Strolling Along carrying 66.5kg. First race start favourite; won by 3 len Wiltshire P2p February 8 over 4800m defeating Strolling Along with 66.5kg. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean O'connor | 66.5kg | 6:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.91 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last at this track April 11 over 3200m, 20 len behind Planters Punch carrying 70kg at $101. When resuming last campaign 9 of 12 runners at Wincanton March 5 over 3000m, 13 len behind Nevada Samba with 66kg at $201. This looks a tough line-up.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | 37 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 70kg | 3:58.98 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | 105 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | James Best | 66kg | 3:44.93 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 68.5kg | 3:33.73 | 10-11-9 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 9 runners at Worcester on September 4 over 3200m, 6 len behind Galeforcechopper carrying 72.5kg at $41. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Stowlin P2p on May 3 over 4828m, 0.9 len behind Back In Favour carrying 60kg. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 124 | MHDLE M 3U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | 4:01.03 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN F 5U | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/04/2026 | 133 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | 238 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,030.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Soft | L T Turner | 70kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 187.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 66kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished 13th of 14 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 67 len behind Nathannah carrying 71kg at $126. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 12 starters at Wincanton on November 20 over 3000m, 5 len behind Bailly's Comet carrying 66.5kg at $26. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 25/02/2026 | 76 | HUNT FLAT F 4 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 3:45.42 | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $126.00 |
| 0/6 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 66.5kg | 4:05.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Bryony Frost | 66.5kg | 3:33.73 | 8-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 66kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 4 of 12 runners at Tramore April 19 over 3218m, slow track; 20 len behind Crohan Lady with 66kg at $81. At debut 8 of 11 starters at Limerick March 31 over 3218m, slow track; 31 len behind Shirzan with 71kg at $13. This might test her.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,400.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 66kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MHDLE F 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 4:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $13.00 |