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SILVER HILL (2) is starting to race consistently with two wins and a runner-up effort in five career outings including losing out narrowly by a neck placing second at Catterick New Years Day. May go one better. MINELLA SUPREME (6) found success three starts back at Kilbeggan however subsequently disappointed finishing sixth then was pulled up at Thurles. Might bounce back. SANILAM (1) was an impressive 3.5L winner of an Ayr maiden hurdle two starts back before a fourth over the same course and distance. Interesting wearing a first-time hood. FINBARR (3) cannot be discounted after a fair fourth on debut.
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 33 day letup. Last start finished fourth of 8 runners at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 15 len behind Stede Bonnet with 75.5kg at $4.50. Start before won by 3.5 len Ayr on January 2 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Wilstar with 73.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Likely to return to the strong form we saw two runs back.
Last Starts 33 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 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:07.22 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 3:55.29 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $32,790.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:07.95 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 25/10/2025 | 183 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 3:59.85 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/04/2025 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 3:59.45 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:25.09 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 61 days. Last start made ground from midfield; finished second in a small field at Catterick on January 1 over 3900m, a neck behind In The Age carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. The run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len Catterick on November 21 over 3900m defeating Jonquilla with 70kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 4:42.12 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:42.80 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 264 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:57.10 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2025 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $29,950.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:24.53 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:28.00 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 72kgs
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At debut, finished fourth of 15 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 19 len behind Ronnie Russet carrying 72kg at $7. Will take a lot from that run and a better result is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 15/01/2026 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:03.46 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 8 starters at Carlisle December 14 over 3900m, slow track; 48 len behind Kent De Thaix with 71.5kg at $17. First up last campaign 11 of 13 starters at Kelso October 5 over 3200m, 61 len behind Caballo De Guerra with 71kg at $4.30. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 36 | MHDLE APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 71.5kg | 5:07.10 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 48.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 67.5kg | 5:40.85 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/13 | 05/10/2025 | 197 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | 3:50.50 | 11-12-11 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $4.33 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2025 | 133 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 74kg | 4:02.85 | 1-9-9 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 4:10.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Loughanmore P2p on April 27 2024 over 4828m. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 7 starters at Farmacaffley P2p on February 24 2024 over 4828m, slow track; 8 len behind Commander Of Ten carrying 61kg. Likely to need the run and would prefer to see at this stage.
Last Starts 675 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 27/04/2024 | 63 | W1 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2024 | 119 | W1 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2023 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Moira P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2023 | 152 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 08/05/2023 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 72kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Thurles December 20 over 4526m. When resuming last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Killarney July 17 over 3419m, 1.5 len behind Palpatate carrying 73kg at $3.50. Sure to feature on best form.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | NHDLE 4U | $27,540.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | D A Kidd | 73kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 25/10/2025 | 50 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Alex Harvey | 70kg | 5:57.76 | 8-9-6 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/15 | 05/09/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Alex Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 99/6 | 25/08/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $19,140.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2025 | 24 | APP FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 4:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2025 | 96 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | L Byrne | 73kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2025 | 125 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 4:13.07 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace then finished third of 7 runners at Musselburgh on December 22 over 3100m, 10 len behind Kilaro with 71kg at $13. Second run from a spell pulled up at this track on January 27 over 4100m. Not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 27/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:24.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 289 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:46.34 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/03/2025 | 83 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 76kg | 6:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 72kgs
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This Milan bred gelding is now six-year-old and his having his first race start. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished fifth of 8 starters at Curraghmore P2p on October 26 over 4828m, 10 len behind Beg To Differ with 61kg. First up last campaign finished fifth of 10 runners at Knockanohill P2p on March 16 over 4828m, 9 len behind Captain Cool with 61kg. Can do much better.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 203 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Good | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.1L | $1.00 |
| 4/15 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished ninth of 15 starters at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 42 len behind Ronnie Russet carrying 66kg at $301. Second-up finished ninth of 10 starters at Carlisle on February 16 over 3400m, on slow going 56 len behind Johnny's Jury carrying 64.5kg at $251. Wait until she shows something.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 64.5kg | 4:22.03 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 56.0L | $251.00 |
| 9/15 | 15/01/2026 | 66 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 66kg | 4:03.46 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:28.63 | 4-11-11 | 0 |
| 72.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished eighth of 15 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 35 len behind Ronnie Russet with 69kg at $29. Last start pulled up at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:08.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/01/2026 | 255 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 4:03.46 | 13-8-8 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/05/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Witton Castle P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 13/04/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overtonoverton P2p | 4023m | Good | Jack Teal | 71kg | 5:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 72kg | 4:40.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 69kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Last run finished sixth of 16 runners at this track on January 15 over 4100m, 20 len behind Lewisham Grove carrying 71kg at $151. At only start last preparation finished seventh of 9 starters at Sedgefield on November 13 over 4000m, slow track; 42 len behind La Zoubida with 71.5kg at $51. Not expected to threaten on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 15/01/2026 | 63 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 5:04.22 | 7-7-6-9-10-9-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 179 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:54.89 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |