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ALTHER WALDEN (2) steps up in trip having scored over 2500m at Newcastle on the all-weather last month. Given wind surgery before that run and he has any amount of improvement available now up in trip. SENOR CORTEZ (5) delivered a fair third on stable debut at Lingfield Park. Brings one win and one placed effort both starts on turf. Not ruled out in an open race. Better ground should see WHIMSY (6) to better effect after a pleasing performance at Gowran Park three weeks ago. One to consider. ST FAZ (4) was in flying form earlier this spring before disappointing at Lingfield Park recently. More is needed back on turf.

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Ayr on September 21 2024 over 2600m, 19 len behind Kihavah carrying 61kg at $12. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Haydock Park on June 8 2024 over 2400m, 3 len behind Iron Lion with 52.5kg at $19. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 583 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 | 21/09/2024 | 76 | HCP 3U | $47,570.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 61kg | 2:51.28 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2024 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 3:27.43 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 3:00.63 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2024 | 264 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 52.5kg | 2:35.94 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2023 | 9 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Slow | Callum Shepherd | 64.5kg | 3:30.58 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2023 | 70 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 64.5kg | 3:31.93 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |
| 16/19 | 01/07/2023 | 20 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Slow | Cameron Hardie | 53kg | 3:31.40 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2023 | 15 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Firm | J P Spencer | 61kg | 3:32.11 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2023 | 198 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 56kg | 3:36.33 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2022 | 47 | HCP 3 | $72,200.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:57.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2022 | 17 | HCP 3U | $22,030.00 | Chelmsford City | 3219m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 3:21.93 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.63 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Newcastle All Weather March 21 over 2500m defeating Rastnet with 60kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Nottingham on July 31 over 1700m, 4 len behind Vincent Rocks carrying 59.5kg at $6. Hard to fault on current form. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 215 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 2:41.09 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | 18 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 56.5kg | 2:34.92 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 17 | NOV 35 | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 1:47.01 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:43.01 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at York August 23 over 2800m, 73 len behind Tarriance with 57.5kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Hamilton Park May 16 over 2200m defeating Mafting carrying 56kg at $4.20. Expecting a bright return.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 57.5kg | 2:59.71 | 3-12-12 | 3 |
| 73.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/07/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $20,790.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 2:54.88 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/4 | 16/05/2025 | 210 | OPEN MDN 35 | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2226m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 2:20.03 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/15 | 18/10/2024 | 38 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:38.36 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2024 | - | APP MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:31.36 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently 7th of 14 at Lingfield All Weather on April 3 over 3200m, 9 len behind Arc Zoosve carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that won by a neck at Southwell All Weather March 26 over 2800m defeating Green Team with 60kg at $1.90. Has ability and can bounce back.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 58.5kg | 3:20.98 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $12,490.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60kg | 3:05.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 57.5kg | 3:24.77 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 55 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 3:06.48 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 14/01/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Sam Ewing | 63.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,180.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:04.53 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 31/10/2025 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | GY | Carl Millar | 74.5kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/16 | 20/09/2025 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,160.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 3:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 01/07/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,460.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | Philip Enright | 71kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on March 20 over 3200m, 2 len behind St Faz carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 9 len win at Great Yarmouth August 6 over 2800m defeating Dereham with 67.5kg at $2.60. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
Last Starts 38 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 | 20/03/2026 | 109 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 60.5kg | 3:24.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 01/12/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $18,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 56.5kg | 3:41.03 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Jack Callan | 58.5kg | 3:38.59 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 4U | $13,500.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Henry Callan | 67.5kg | 3:24.02 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $12,790.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Henry Callan | 67.5kg | 3:03.34 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 28/07/2025 | 67 | HCP APP 3U | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 3:03.74 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/16 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 64.5kg | 1:38.45 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/05/2025 | 10 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 64.5kg | 2:05.95 | 7-7-9 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $301.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/04/2025 | 50 | NOV 3U | $16,260.00 | Kempton Park | 2011m | NS | David Probert | 64.5kg | 2:06.22 | 14-12-11 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/03/2025 | 29 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 66kg | 3:54.29 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 67.5kg | 4:02.80 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Mcgettigan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Gowran Park on April 9 over 2414m, slow going 1.5 len behind Holy See with 55kg at $4.50. The run before that didn't finish the race at Leopardstown March 3 over 3721m. Worth considering based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 37 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 55kg | 2:43.71 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/13 | 03/03/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | Soft | Eoghan Finegan | 73.5kg | 4:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/18 | 01/02/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN M 4U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | Heavy | Eoghan Finegan | 68.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 1 | G2 OPEN 4U | $160,770.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Alex Harvey | 68.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN M 4U | $81,670.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 70kg | 4:02.17 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Alex Harvey | 67kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $58,260.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Alex Harvey | 67kg | 3:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 20/09/2025 | 152 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,160.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 3:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Oakley Brown | 73kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/18 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 62.5kg | 2:46.32 | - | 16 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/18 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Oakley Brown | 71kg | 4:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 13 at this track on April 4 over 2800m, slow going 21 len behind Team Player with 51.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Redcar on April 21 2025 over 2800m, 6 len behind Media Mogul carrying 57kg at $5.50. Outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 04/04/2026 | 97 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Soft | Amie Waugh | 51.5kg | 3:06.02 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 3:36.27 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 61.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/12/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 62kg | 2:42.01 | 4-7-11 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 3609m | Heavy | Lauren Young | 59.5kg | 4:28.17 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 3215m | Good | Lauren Young | 61kg | 3:35.02 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 3269m | Good | Lauren Young | 52kg | 3:40.86 | 14-12-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/13 | 19/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $18,290.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 3:01.55 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3647m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 56kg | 4:06.65 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/14 | 03/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 62.5kg | 2:53.83 | 8-1-5 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 55kg | 3:59.16 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Lauren Young | 55kg | 4:19.93 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 14 at this track on April 12 over 2500m, 8 len behind Fast Fred carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on April 13 2025 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Sportingsilvermine with 58kg at $10. Hard to make a case this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 12/04/2026 | 211 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Sam James | 58.5kg | 2:42.89 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3647m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 4:06.65 | 8-6-8 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Sam James | 60kg | 3:59.16 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Sam James | 64.5kg | 2:42.15 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Jason Hart | 61kg | 3:32.47 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 3:56.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 64.5kg | 3:50.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $23,590.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:01.50 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/04/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 4:04.15 | 3-7-9 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/13 | 13/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:44.44 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/03/2025 | 204 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | NS | Jason Hart | 56kg | 2:10.30 | 3-3-10 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $67.00 |