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LEGAL REFORM (3) is racing consistently with two wins and two placed efforts including losing out by 0.5L placing second in a Southwell AW handicap. Holds winning course and distance form. May go one better. HEATHCLIFF (5) bids to turn three placed efforts into a win after placing second at Kempton Park AW before stepping up to 1400m at the same venue when third again. Will be thereabouts. BENEVENTO (1) makes a first appearance since July. Last seen finishing fourth in the Listed City Plate Stakes at Chester. Interesting following a break. WILTSHIRE (2) needs to improve on a sixth the previous outing at Newcastle AW.

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Chester in the LR City Plate July 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Holguin with 56.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Craven Stakes April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Field Of Gold with 58kg at $21. Finds a very nice race to kick off the campaign.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 56.5kg | 1:23.65 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 14/15 | 21/06/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:24.99 | 10-10-14 | 10 |
| 24.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | G1 OPEN 3 | $968,630.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:37.28 | 10-7-10 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2025 | 172 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $156,830.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:39.26 | 3-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2024 | 43 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $99,820.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Heavy | David Egan | 58kg | 1:33.24 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:24.89 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2024 | 114 | LR OPEN 2 | $71,860.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:10.51 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:04.04 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on January 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pocklington with 62kg at $34. Last start 6th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Caltonian with 61kg at $21. Should be at peak fitness now and should give a good account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:11.21 | 14-12-6 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 01/01/2026 | 270 | APP HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 1:13.39 | 12-9-11 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/04/2025 | 141 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:14.18 | 11-11-7 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 1:10.79 | 12-12-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 1:15.39 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2024 | 91 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 62.5kg | 1:02.91 | 9-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 29/06/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 1:11.61 | 14-13-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/05/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:09.50 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 19/04/2024 | 218 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | 8-6-1 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2023 | 101 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:10.71 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 05/06/2023 | 31 | HCP 3 | $33,400.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:12.41 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Doctor Khan Junior with 59.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Wolverhampton December 26 over 1400m defeating Stratusnine carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Winning chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 30/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:26.36 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 1:27.35 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/12/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:23.18 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:26.07 | 3-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/15 | 14/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:24.65 | 2-6-10 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 1:29.93 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | 1:33.76 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/08/2025 | 83 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-3-12 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/06/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | David Probert | 57.5kg | 1:22.86 | 4-3-9 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:36.51 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $30,700.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60kg | 1:26.06 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 10th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on January 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pocklington carrying 61kg at $67. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Doctor Khan Junior with 61.5kg at $26. Struggling for best and would need to find best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | 1:26.36 | 5-4-9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/01/2026 | 154 | APP HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:13.39 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 31/07/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | 1:12.64 | 10-10-12 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | 1:10.71 | 8-8-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:09.81 | 6-8-6 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $52,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 61.5kg | 1:25.64 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | 112 | LR OPEN 4U | $119,480.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:26.24 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/11/2024 | 45 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:10.79 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2024 | 62 | WFA 3U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:10.08 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63kg | 1:13.03 | 7-7-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2024 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $163,350.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:11.21 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind The Lost King carrying 55kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind El Bodon with 57kg at $5. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 37 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 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 55kg | 1:25.38 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $52,530.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:11.59 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | 38 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 55.5kg | 1:10.52 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/09/2025 | 163 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:26.68 | 2-1-11 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Egan | 54.5kg | 1:09.81 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $52,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 55.5kg | 1:25.64 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 1:13.98 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/01/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:12.84 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2024 | 58 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 54.5kg | 1:24.03 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $133,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/14 | 22/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 56.5kg | 1:11.54 | 9-7-1 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind El Bodon carrying 55.5kg at $26. The run before that won by a neck at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Brunel Nation with 60.5kg at $12. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 55.5kg | 1:11.52 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:24.11 | 7-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:10.87 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 191 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:10.26 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:21.99 | 3-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 21/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:24.66 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:25.18 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:11.00 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 10-10-9 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:25.61 | 7-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 54.5kg | 1:13.98 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tiger Crusade carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Fort George carrying 58kg at $8.50. Fitter and is among the chances.
Last Starts 23 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 | 21/01/2026 | 77 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:24.11 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 05/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 1:24.44 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 1:25.48 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:41.74 | 3-5-9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:41.31 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | 1:26.10 | 4-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $22,690.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 62kg | 1:25.38 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:41.89 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 11/14 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 52.5kg | 1:26.28 | 13-14-11 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 56kg | 1:26.14 | 7-6-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $73,800.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:38.26 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |