Chepstow Race 3 - Dragonbet / Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
Three-time runner-up MWABANI (3) can get off the mark. Raced odds-on when recording a 2L second in a 3300m Exeter hurdle contest during March and is given a fine opportunity to kick off his season in style. Major chance. LION ROSE SIVOLA (1) was second tackling a 3200m jumpers flat here in November. Filled the same spot at slim odds attempting a 3200m Kelso jumpers flat during February. Receives a nice opportunity for compensation here. SKIBIDIRIZZ (6) is a respected newcomer for Dan Skelton. By Workforce and deserves a market check. ONE COOL KID (4) is another appearing for the first time. By Yeats and related to a black type performer. Might be a player.
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished second of 9 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Thelastmanfrompenr carrying 73kg at $1.40. First up last campaign finished second of 13 starters at this track on November 5 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Sea The Day with 71kg at $3.50. Rates highly here and ticks all the right boxes.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 100 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73kg | 4:24.09 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.36 |
| 2/13 | 05/11/2025 | 276 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:16.40 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Soft | D G Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished ninth of 19 runners at Punchestown on April 28 over 3319m, 24 len behind Abbeyglen with 71kg at $51. First up last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Punchestown on February 18 over 3319m, on slow going 39 len behind Keep Twisting carrying 74.5kg at $2.20. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | 28/04/2026 | 69 | 4 | $180,770.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Josh Halford | 71kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $2.20 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 9 starters at Exeter March 22 over 3300m, 2 len behind Dakota Star with 70kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at this track February 13 over 3200m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Aqua Bleu carrying 70kg at $3.80. Rates highly and worth following up.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/03/2026 | 37 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:12.77 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | 82 | APP HDLE HUNT 4 | $21,180.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:17.78 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding (Yeats - One Cool Kate) making his debut. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign made ground from midfield; ran last at Bangor-On-Dee on November 12 over 3300m, on slow going 67 len behind Milou Du Chenet with 70kg at $15. Others look better placed this time.
Last Starts 332 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:27.57 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 67.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding (Workforce - Monifah) making his debut. Watch the market closely as he hails from the in-form Dan Skelton yard.