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PERCY DE COURCY (8) caught the eye gaining an impressive 13L success attempting a 4000m point-to-point beginning of the year. Represents a leading stable and profiles well on paper. SAPPINGIRL (9) recorded a promising 0.75L second providing first rules start contesting a 3600m newcomers jumpers flat event at Fontwell a year ago prior to a fair 10L sixth tackling a 3200m Listed race at Ascot last December. Respect making hurdle debut. COOLNAV (2) brings jumping experience following a 9L fourth contesting a 3800m maiden hurdle at Chepstow last month. Holds claims. LE ROI REMI (7) ended last spell with a not disgraced seventh among G2 company at Aintree. Interesting.
Jockey: Jamie Brace
Weight: 70kgs
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Last outing finished eighth of 13 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m, 27 len behind Hitintheheadlines carrying 69.5kg at $81. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Plumpton on September 20 over 3570m, 4.5 len behind Shane's Spirit carrying 68.5kg at $8.50. Hard to have on latest and looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 69.5kg | 5:02.73 | 11-10-8 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2026 | 16 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,220.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | Good | Jamie Brace | 68.5kg | 4:09.16 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/9 | 04/09/2026 | 53 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:58.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:55.59 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after five months finished fourth of 13 runners at Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m, 9 len behind Hitintheheadlines carrying 71.5kg at $81. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Dromahane P2p on April 19 over 4828m, on slow going 15 len behind Ludois with 60kg. Can improve on first up performance. Strips fitter and pay to follow up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 10/10/2026 | 156 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 5:02.73 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | M J Mcgrath | 74.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2026 | 18 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Mcgrath | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 116 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Mcgrath | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 06/12/2025 | 182 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Mcgrath | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | M J Mcgrath | 69kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | M J Mcgrath | 71kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at Newton Abbot on October 17 over 3400m, 9 len behind Duhallow Storm carrying 71kg at $11. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 19 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 | 17/10/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 4:03.91 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished sixth of 11 runners at Ffos Las on April 12 over 4000m, 35 len behind Doujadou carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign finished fifth in a small field at Sandown Park on January 31 over 3200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Crackerjacque carrying 70kg at $11. Worth including.
Last Starts 207 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 12/04/2026 | 71 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:57.53 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | HDLE HUNT 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:14.78 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on July 13 2025 over 3270m, 21 len behind City Of Diamonds carrying 71.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Ballycrystal P2p on January 19 2025 over 4828m. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 480 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/07/2025 | 65 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Firm | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 3:56.25 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2025 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/03/2025 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54.6L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 19/01/2025 | 253 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | P J Hayden | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 5 of 12 starters at Fontwell Park April 8 over 3800m, 20 len behind Hardly Surprising with 72kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 5 of 10 starters at Warwick March 8 over 3200m, 22 len behind Merry Away carrying 71kg at $4.50. Does have a solid record when resuming but has the task ahead on this occasion.
Last Starts 211 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 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:55.06 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 3:49.22 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Eyton-On-Severn P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Edward Vaughan | 71.5kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 20 runners at Aintree in the G2 Champion Standard Open Nh Flat Race April 11 over 3400m, 18 len behind Forthfactor carrying 71.5kg at $41. First up last campaign 6 of 13 runners at Kempton Park February 21 over 3200m, 11 len behind Fine Shot carrying 74kg at $6.50. Interesting runner.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 46 | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 4:05.47 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 21/02/2026 | 104 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $30,850.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 74kg | 3:47.62 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,840.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 3:57.26 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start [-] to post a big 13 len win. Cocklebarrow on January 25 over 4000m defeating Knick Knack with 73kg in a jumps. Ready for a bright return.
Last Starts 284 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 | 25/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4023m | Good | Gina Andrews | 73kg | 4:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 70kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 6 of 15 runners at Ascot in the LR December 19 over 3100m, slow track; 10 len behind Bass Hunter with 71kg at $29. First ever race start 2 of 9 runners at Fontwell Park October 26 2025 over 3560m, 0.8 len behind Katios Queen carrying 71kg at $4. Expect he is primed for this.
Last Starts 321 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 | 19/12/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:43.08 | 9-8-6 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:22.63 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 2 len Knockanohill P2p on March 15 over 4828m defeating Delusionofgrandeur carrying 61kg in a jumps. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 235 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Y | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |