Chester Race 4 - Ladbrokes Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Gbbplus Race)
A competitive staying handicap where the progressive George Scott trained CABALLO DE MAR (14) continues to defy the handicapper. Impressed in latest over 3300m at Southwell twelve days ago and tackling a stiffer task once more could be up to the task. EAST INDIA DOCK (13) produced an excellent campaign in the juvenile hurdle division. Dangerous to ignore revisiting the flat after his narrow third-place finish attempting the G1 Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. WHO'S GLEN (5) shaped well when second in a decent handicap at Kempton upon return. Might take a step forward. Unexposed Curragh handicap winner LEINSTER (12) could prove dangerous up significantly in trip under Ryan Moore. HOT FUSS (7) makes for place appeal.

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Naas in LR on March 23 over 2100m, 26 len behind Sunchart carrying 62.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 24 at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 12 over 3600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Alphonse Le Grande carrying 61kg at $9. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 23/03/2025 | 127 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 2112m | SH | Scott McCullagh | 62.5kg | 2:29.39 | - | 8 |
| 26.5L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 16/11/2024 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 71kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 03/11/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 3319m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 3:46.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
6/24 | 12/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 3:57.42 | - | 18 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
5/30 | 29/09/2024 | 99 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 3:35.63 | - | 26 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
3/9 | 22/06/2024 | 36 | WFA 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 4:48.00 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
5/6 | 17/05/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59.5kg | 3:01.16 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
7/7 | 27/04/2024 | 216 | LR OPEN 4U | $91,050.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Dylan B McMonagle | 60kg | 3:11.84 | - | 2 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
3/30 | 24/09/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 62.5kg | 3:53.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
3/4 | 10/09/2023 | 21 | G1 3U | $1,045,010.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | Declan McDonogh | 62kg | 3:01.72 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
2/4 | 20/08/2023 | 57 | G3 OPEN 3U | $92,340.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 3:09.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at Nottingham in the LR Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes on April 9 over 2800m, nose behind Al Qareem carrying 56kg at $6. Last start in a small field at Ascot in the G3 Sagaro Stakes on April 30 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Yashin with 57.5kg at $4. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $139,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | 3:34.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
2/4 | 09/04/2025 | 192 | LR OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 56kg | 3:00.60 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
10/30 | 29/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 3:35.63 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
8/15 | 07/09/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 3:03.67 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
5/16 | 21/08/2024 | 64 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | 3:31.24 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
2/20 | 18/06/2024 | 24 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 4:21.99 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
1/13 | 25/05/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 55.5kg | 3:38.78 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 171 | HCP F 3U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 62kg | 2:39.09 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 08/11/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 55kg | 3:26.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 11/10/2023 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 62kg | 3:10.11 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 21/09/2023 | 119 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 62kg | 3:10.18 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on April 18 over 3300m, 9 len behind Wonder Legend carrying 59kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 27 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Caballo De Mar with 61kg at $10. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 27/04/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Joe Bradnam | 61kg | 3:43.20 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
4/14 | 18/04/2025 | 128 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 3:26.14 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
1/11 | 11/12/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:25.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
1/6 | 20/11/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:29.72 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 23/10/2024 | 83 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Neutral | David Egan | 62.5kg | 3:29.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
8/11 | 01/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 63.5kg | 3:01.57 | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
3/20 | 29/06/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Tyler Heard | 52kg | 3:27.59 | - | 20 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
11/16 | 10/05/2024 | 42 | HCP 4U | $305,030.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good Firm | David Egan | 54kg | 3:59.16 | - | 16 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
2/13 | 29/03/2024 | 88 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 51.5kg | 3:32.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
3/11 | 01/01/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 50.5kg | 3:43.80 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |
1/14 | 06/12/2023 | 16 | HCP 3U | $150,470.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tyler Heard | 50.5kg | 3:29.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 29 over 3200m, 2.75 len behind Cool Party with 60kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 29 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Kildare Legend carrying 59kg at $7. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 41 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 | 29/03/2025 | 169 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 3:25.33 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
5/7 | 11/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | P J McDonald | 60kg | 3:09.78 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
1/6 | 13/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,400.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Jason Watson | 61kg | 3:26.48 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:32.17 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
4/13 | 22/08/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | David Probert | 55kg | 2:40.82 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
3/13 | 29/07/2024 | 29 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | NS | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 2:26.46 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
3/13 | 30/06/2024 | 159 | NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Joshua Bryan | 59kg | 2:03.27 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
2/9 | 23/01/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 55.5kg | 1:42.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 27 over 3300m, 5 len behind Caballo De Mar with 59.5kg at $5. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Newbury on April 11 over 3310m, head behind Moon Over Miami with 62kg at $4. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 27/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 3:43.20 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | James Doyle | 62kg | 3:41.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 105 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 3:40.42 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
4/8 | 13/12/2024 | 38 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 76kg | 4:49.51 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
1/4 | 05/11/2024 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 4:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 18/10/2024 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
1/6 | 19/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 3:06.96 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 04/09/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 3:01.64 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62.5kg | 2:33.67 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 27/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 2:38.32 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 07/07/2024 | 27 | APP HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 3:27.43 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 22 at Cheltenham on March 11 over 3300m, 6 len behind Puturhandstogether with 69kg at $9.50. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Southwell All Weather February 22 over 3300m defeating Marble Sands carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/22 | 11/03/2025 | 17 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | David Bass | 69kg | 3:57.67 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 57 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61.5kg | 3:39.29 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 27/12/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:58.93 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 06/12/2024 | 40 | JHDLE 3U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 4:18.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.44 |
2/10 | 27/10/2024 | 30 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 3:33.52 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 27/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 3:13.30 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | 2:12.05 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $37,480.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 62kg | 2:13.80 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
7/12 | 01/08/2024 | 61 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 2:00.17 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
9/12 | 01/06/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:11.15 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
4/7 | 05/05/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:04.97 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 24th of 30 at Curragh September 29 over 3400m, 40 len behind The Euphrates with 57kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track May 10 over 3700m defeating Emiyn with 54kg at $10. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/30 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 57kg | 3:35.63 | - | 17 |
| 40.5L | $51.00 |
4/11 | 14/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Harry Davies | 55.5kg | 3:31.47 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
9/16 | 21/08/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 3:31.24 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
12/12 | 12/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good | William Buick | 59kg | 2:58.84 | - | 12 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
10/20 | 29/06/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Harry Davies | 55.5kg | 3:27.59 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
1/16 | 10/05/2024 | 69 | HCP 4U | $305,030.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 54kg | 3:59.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 02/03/2024 | 54 | HCP HDLE 8U | $56,550.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Heavy | F Gregory | 70.5kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $8.00 |
11/12 | 08/01/2024 | 86 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,320.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $5.50 |
15/31 | 14/10/2023 | 63 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Robert Havlin | 57kg | 3:52.64 | - | 13 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 12/08/2023 | 42 | HCP 4U | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Lanfranco Dettori | 61kg | 3:36.60 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
15/19 | 01/07/2023 | 11 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Slow | Ben Curtis | 57kg | 3:31.40 | - | 16 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 3300m, 8 len behind Wonder carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Taunton on April 9 over 3300m, 11 len behind Nardaran with 74.5kg at $4.50. Others read better. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 09/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | 3:53.87 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
3/3 | 04/03/2025 | 77 | HCP 4U | $27,440.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 3:44.07 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
7/13 | 17/12/2024 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 4:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 18/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 4:17.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.67 |
1/16 | 27/10/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:37.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 17/10/2024 | 118 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
15/19 | 21/06/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 2:30.56 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 25/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 3:02.21 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
2/11 | 05/05/2024 | 37 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 2:59.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
5/13 | 29/03/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | 3:32.72 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 01/03/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 3:19.62 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at Newbury on April 11 over 3310m, 5 len behind Moon Over Miami carrying 62.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 6 2024 over 3200m, 15 len behind Duty Of Care with 62.5kg at $7.50. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 28 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 | 11/04/2025 | 181 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | 3:41.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
19/24 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 3:57.42 | - | 6 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
1/11 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 53.5kg | 3:31.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 31/08/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $35,890.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Rob Hornby | 64kg | 3:29.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
8/16 | 21/08/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 55kg | 3:31.24 | - | 17 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 10/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 4U | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Marie Velon | 57.5kg | 3:29.64 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
5/18 | 02/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $145,520.00 | Goodwood | 4123m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 4:24.69 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 20/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 53.5kg | 3:37.85 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
9/20 | 29/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | George Rooke | 54kg | 3:27.59 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
3/11 | 09/06/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | David Probert | 61.5kg | 3:30.27 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
13/16 | 10/05/2024 | 34 | HCP 4U | $305,030.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 3:59.16 | - | 17 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 14 at Musselburgh on April 19 over 2800m, 3.5 len behind Kihavah carrying 53.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at York on October 12 over 3300m, on a slow track; 158 len behind Gibside with 62kg at $15. Needs something easier.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 19/04/2025 | 154 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 53.5kg | 3:03.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 27/10/2024 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 5:02.27 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
10/10 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 3319m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 62kg | 3:50.11 | - | 7 |
| 158.0L | $15.00 |
6/11 | 14/09/2024 | 112 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | 3:31.47 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $6.50 |
3/13 | 25/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 3:38.78 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
2/16 | 10/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $305,030.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 52.5kg | 3:59.16 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
11/14 | 20/04/2024 | 189 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Soft | Harrison Shaw | 62kg | 2:46.28 | - | 16 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
18/31 | 14/10/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | 3:52.64 | - | 20 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 30/09/2023 | 57 | HCP 4U | $152,250.00 | Chester | 3721m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | 4:21.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
7/17 | 04/08/2023 | 20 | HCP 3U | $141,880.00 | Goodwood | 4123m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 55.5kg | 4:35.48 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 2.5 len at Curragh March 29 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Bear Profit with 64.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Roscommon on July 2 over 2100m, 2 len behind Sumptuary Law carrying 62kg at $4.30. Can go on with it. Fitter and can measure up again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/18 | 29/03/2025 | 270 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 64.5kg | 2:46.32 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 02/07/2024 | 32 | HCP 3 | $27,750.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 62kg | 2:13.48 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
1/14 | 31/05/2024 | 208 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Down Royal | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:11.03 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
8/20 | 05/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $29,480.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:47.52 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up favourite; won by 10 len at Cheltenham G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle January 25 over 3380m in soft going defeating Stencil with 72kg at $1.50. Second-up 3rd of 17 at Cheltenham in the G1 Triumph Hurdle on March 14 over 3400m, 1.0 len behind Poniros carrying 71kg at $2.30. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/17 | 14/03/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 4 | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.50 |
1/10 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:53.82 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 27/10/2024 | 44 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:33.52 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
4/8 | 13/09/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 55.5kg | 3:12.60 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 03/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Jack Doughty | 49.5kg | 3:31.20 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
3/8 | 25/08/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 3:39.56 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.13 |
4/13 | 06/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $187,020.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Kevin Stott | 57kg | 3:07.20 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
16/19 | 20/06/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 53.5kg | 2:30.04 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 01/06/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $94,410.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good | Hayley Turner | 54.5kg | 3:07.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 16/05/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 2419m | Soft | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:50.66 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
On a five run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 4 len at Southwell All Weather April 27 over 3300m defeating Manxman carrying 55.5kg at $3. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Southwell All Weather April 4 over 2820m defeating Gibside carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Top hope.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 55.5kg | 3:43.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 04/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | 3:01.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
1/6 | 19/03/2025 | 165 | HCP 4U | $14,140.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 63kg | 3:13.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
1/6 | 05/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 3:01.83 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
1/13 | 20/09/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:55.73 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
2/5 | 10/09/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $12,690.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:34.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 14/08/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Heavy | Liam Wright | 57.5kg | 2:44.67 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/5 | 08/08/2024 | 17 | FLAT HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 59kg | 2:09.88 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
3/11 | 22/07/2024 | 30 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 2:07.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
11/14 | 22/06/2024 | 12 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 59kg | 1:36.71 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
6/10 | 10/06/2024 | 6 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 1:40.31 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $201.00 |

Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Wincanton March 6 over 3050m. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Leicester December 1 over 3110m on heavy track defeating Roi De Baviere with 67.5kg at $1.80.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/12 | 06/03/2025 | 40 | HDLE M 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | 3:55.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
5/6 | 25/01/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN F 4U | $73,800.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good | Ned Fox | 70kg | 4:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 01/12/2024 | 197 | JHDLE MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 67.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.83 |
2/5 | 18/05/2024 | 23 | CL1 F 3 | $49,100.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2200m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 2:25.78 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
4/6 | 25/04/2024 | 26 | CL2 F 3 | $46,360.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 1:54.53 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.20 |
4/5 | 30/03/2024 | 134 | CL2 3 | $46,590.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | Heavy | Theo Bachelot | 55.5kg | 2:19.07 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 17/11/2023 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $50,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Heavy | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:31.39 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
3/7 | 20/10/2023 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $49,180.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:42.90 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
6/6 | 30/08/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $49,420.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56kg | 1:40.50 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Plumpton November 4 over 4110m. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Newton Abbot May 20 over 3700m, 34 len behind Clearance carrying 75kg at $3. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 186 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 | 04/11/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,130.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 5:06.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
9/24 | 12/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Josephine Gordon | 52kg | 3:57.42 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 03/10/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 5:00.19 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
4/6 | 30/08/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 5:15.62 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
10/15 | 26/07/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 4:58.02 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 15/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Soft | Neil Callan | 61.5kg | 3:10.73 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
7/7 | 20/05/2024 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75kg | 4:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 30/01/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $29.00 |
10/12 | 08/01/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,320.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 14/12/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $24,770.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 72kg | 4:44.03 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 30/11/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $24,770.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 71.5kg | 4:42.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |