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KINGOFTHECARNIVAL (4) gained an initial win making handicap debut delivering first outing this year contesting a 1400m handicap at this venue after failing to place in three maiden events prior. Can double up. SECRET TESTIMONY (6) was a disappointing last of ten contesting a 1600m handicap at Leicester prior to narrowly coming out on top by a nose tackling a 1400m handicap at this track last November. Interesting after a break. KAMEKO FEVER (2) missed the frame over course and distance finishing fourth last month. Will be thereabouts. SAILOR BATT (5) cannot be discounted placing second at Wolverhampton two starts back.

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Al Najashi carrying 60kg at $26. Before that 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on January 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mr Wonka with 60.5kg at $21. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 1:27.87 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:43.21 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 77 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 2:07.07 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 1:49.81 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Harry Russell | 57kg | 1:39.43 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $201.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
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Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Maria Da Silva with 58.5kg at $29. The start before that 5th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mr Juggles carrying 54kg at $17. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58.5kg | 1:40.82 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 54kg | 1:15.23 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 57kg | 1:14.53 | 4-5-4 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 57kg | 1:01.49 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lion Of Mali with 59.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Senor Campanaro carrying 59.5kg at $7. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 63 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 59.5kg | 1:29.35 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 05/12/2025 | 66 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,490.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:29.52 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 64kg | 1:27.24 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $12,600.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:30.35 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 05/09/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:42.98 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:39.82 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,420.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:10.33 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track March 5 over 1400m defeating Archangel Josepi with 61kg at $2.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Siren Suit carrying 60.5kg at $26. Must be respected.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 05/03/2026 | 143 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:28.34 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 6/12 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:26.30 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:29.43 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $51,940.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:38.29 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Because We Can carrying 60.5kg at $4. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Maria Da Silva carrying 57.5kg at $4. Better than the last run suggests and is worth including.
Last Starts 43 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 | 06/02/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:40.82 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | 87 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:28.89 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 1:33.36 | 10-10-6 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 58.5kg | 1:31.86 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/09/2025 | 81 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 58.5kg | 1:10.94 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | OPEN MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:03.81 | 6-7-9 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2025 | 64 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:03.01 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 0:59.24 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by nose this track November 6 over 1400m defeating Lion Of Mali carrying 58.5kg at $51. On debut eighth of 10 at Catterick July 23 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Tailgunner Joe carrying 59kg at $101. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 135 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 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 1:29.31 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/10/2025 | 29 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 1657m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 57.5kg | 1:48.31 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:31.03 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 1:28.01 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | APP MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 1:27.03 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 6th of 11 at this track on February 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seven Fires carrying 55.5kg at $101. Before that 10th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mr Juggles with 51.5kg at $15. Looking to others.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 55.5kg | 1:14.30 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Shay Farmer | 51.5kg | 1:15.23 | 6-8-10 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:14.53 | 9-8-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Who's On First with 61kg at $29. The run before that 9th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on December 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cherry Baker carrying 58kg at $101. Not keen on her chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/02/2026 | 62 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:26.41 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 58kg | 1:16.08 | 10-8-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 26 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 58kg | 1:14.90 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 58kg | 1:17.16 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Chelmsford October 23 over 2000m, 11 len behind Captain Cairney with 56.5kg at $8.50. On debut second last of 11 at Beverley May 13 over 1000m, 25 len behind Artista carrying 59kg at $126. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 56.5kg | 2:08.94 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 55.5kg | 2:16.11 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:26.75 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:27.22 | 2-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 51.5kg | 1:15.89 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:25.61 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/06/2025 | 44 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 1:18.43 | 7-9-11 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:02.01 | 10-11-10 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |