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JKR COBBLER (4) secured a good 0.5L victory contesting a handicap over this distance at Ayr two starts back before placing third at the same course last time. Can return to winning ways. TRAVIS (3) is starting to race consistently with three placed efforts past four starts including placing second and third past two visits at this track tackling 1600m. Will be thereabouts again. YAAHOBBY (8) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Placed third attempting this journey here in latest and is expected to challenge. COOPERATION (5) might make the placings on the back of a fourth providing most recent appearance.

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bambalam with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Red Maids with 61.5kg at $17. Has a strong second-up record and a better run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/10/2025 | 151 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:25.76 | 11-11-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/05/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | 1:27.09 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:16.02 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 8/13 | 07/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:23.18 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/03/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $22,220.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:36.75 | 7-10-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:26.56 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | 1:27.87 | 3-2-6 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:26.09 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:29.24 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:28.66 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:26.50 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Grey Soul with 61kg at $9. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track on September 30 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Second Fiddle carrying 61kg at $7. Backs up quickly and should go well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Allan | 61kg | 1:42.78 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:40.62 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:29.98 | 6-6-8 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:39.88 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 62kg | 1:25.36 | 8-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 62.5kg | 1:10.60 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:26.16 | 7-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 1:27.27 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 1:20.93 | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Sam James | 58kg | 1:10.06 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:11.53 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Archie Young
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Ayr on October 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Ahamoment carrying 61.5kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ayr September 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Alex Belardo carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Heavy | Shay Farmer | 61.5kg | 1:37.47 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Archie Young | 59.5kg | 1:33.81 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/14 | 18/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:34.20 | 11-12-9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 55.5kg | 1:29.34 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Archie Young | 61kg | 1:30.89 | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Archie Young | 57kg | 1:30.17 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 62kg | 1:26.41 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 07/07/2025 | 202 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 57.5kg | 1:34.52 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2024 | 40 | HCP 4U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 61kg | 1:26.33 | 6-1-9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 62.5kg | 1:28.49 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/10/2024 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:28.54 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Grey Soul carrying 60.5kg at $13. Before that 5th of 14 at Ayr on September 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dwindling Funds with 61kg at $5.50. Major player.
Last Starts 11 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 | 21/10/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:42.78 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:34.20 | 5-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:28.54 | 9-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | 1:41.11 | 13-13-2 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Jason Hart | 63.5kg | 2:14.34 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 1:43.28 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 63.5kg | 1:31.89 | 10-9-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $14,440.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Elizabeth Gale | 61kg | 1:23.83 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Elizabeth Gale | 58kg | 1:20.93 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good | Frederick Larson | 56.5kg | 1:21.99 | 2-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Frederick Larson | 55.5kg | 1:22.40 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 40 days. Resuming ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on September 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Amayretto carrying 59kg at $13. Last start ran last of 9 at Hamilton Park on September 22 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Stirrup Cup with 57.5kg at $29. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 40 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 | 22/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $16,260.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:13.03 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/09/2025 | 63 | HCP F 3U | $14,070.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:13.42 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/07/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:36.46 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 48 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 59kg | 1:30.58 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/05/2025 | 158 | APP MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:16.12 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 27/11/2024 | 35 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nathan Crosse | 55.5kg | 1:28.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/19 | 23/10/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | 1:13.38 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Musselburgh on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Ahamoment with 60.5kg at $4.30. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Redcar on September 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Fire Eyes carrying 60.5kg at $5. In the mix.
Last Starts 31 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 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Soft | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:29.93 | 7-8-12 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 24/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:23.72 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:42.35 | 8-3-3 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:39.88 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 12/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 63.5kg | 1:39.80 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 64kg | 1:27.35 | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:25.61 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 62kg | 1:39.12 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 64.5kg | 1:33.85 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 58.5kg | 1:38.62 | 1-5-9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/13 | 13/04/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | Sam James | 60kg | 1:40.73 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Coramento carrying 57kg at $23. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on September 12 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Marianglas with 55kg at $41. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 17/10/2025 | 190 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:27.12 | 12-11-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:43.06 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/03/2025 | 7 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:49.72 | 10-11-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58kg | 1:28.43 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2025 | 8 | OPEN 4U | $14,640.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:27.92 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2025 | 23 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:13.04 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 1:30.65 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:32.28 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2025 | 8 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:29.26 | 11-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:48.27 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/12/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:30.64 | 8-8-3 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |