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AMERICAN MIKE (1) bounced back from a disappointing ninth in a Chepstow handicap hurdle to place second last time out contesting a Wetherby handicap hurdle. May go one better. DELLA CASA LUNGA (4) is beginning to race consistently with three placed efforts past four starts including finishing last of three in the Listed Mares Chase at Exeter. Interesting markedly down in grade. MOUNTAIN MIKE (6) was racing well with one win and four placed efforts before suffering an unlucky fall in a Sedgefield handicap chase. Could bounce back. MINELLA DRAMA (2) needs to improve from failing to finish a Haydock Park handicap chase.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished ninth of 11 starters at Chepstow on February 21 over 4700m, on slow going 44 len behind Keable carrying 72.5kg at $21. Last start finished second in a small field at Wetherby on March 27 over 4800m, 1.75 len behind Kent De Thaix with 76kg at $5.50. Could prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:08.98 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | 85 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,500.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 72.5kg | 5:59.45 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 212 | STPLE HCP 4U | $108,860.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:02.43 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2025 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/20 | 12/03/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | 3:59.51 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:23.05 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Carl Millar | 71kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/18 | 17/11/2024 | 201 | G3 OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 4828m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2024 | 48 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 6:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2024 | 31 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $325,390.00 | Cheltenham | 4928m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 6:41.82 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/02/2024 | 45 | G2 NCHSE 5U | $61,280.00 | Navan | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 6:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run pulled up at Haydock Park on April 4 over 4000m. Before that finished second in a small field at Kelso in the LR on February 28 over 4700m, 8 len behind Protektorat carrying 73.5kg at $12. Capable enough and comes into calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 5:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 5U | $110,780.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 6:03.66 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 10U | $89,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 5:42.23 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $17.00 |
| 0/5 | 26/12/2025 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 5:00.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 205 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 69kg | 4:55.77 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 0/30 | 04/04/2025 | 62 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:23.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/02/2025 | 55 | HCP CHSE 5U | $179,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 5:07.25 | 5-6-9 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $17.00 |
| 0/5 | 08/12/2024 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:07.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2024 | 198 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 5:01.89 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 99/7 | 12/04/2024 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5U | $447,550.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:12.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2024 | 67 | LR WFA CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:06.54 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8 of 14 starters at Cheltenham December 12 over 5860m, 24 len behind Final Orders with 69kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose this track September 24 over 4780m defeating Yeats Star with 73kg at $3.30. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69kg | 8:04.15 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:00.03 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2025 | 67 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:08.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 11/15 | 19/07/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 66.5kg | 5:25.37 | 4-9-11 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,710.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 5:53.07 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 6:16.87 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 11/04/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 6:04.37 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 13/15 | 15/03/2025 | 92 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 5:03.28 | 12-13-13 | 0 |
| 104.5L | $126.00 |
| 14/15 | 13/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | 8:33.95 | 10-14-14 | 0 |
| 57.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2024 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5934m | Good | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | 8:00.19 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/09/2024 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 6:06.50 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 51.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 62 days. Last outing ran last in a small field at Exeter in the LR on February 20 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 39 len behind Blue Las carrying 70kg at $7.50. Race before finished second in a small field at Carlisle on February 3 over 4200m, 10 len behind First Confession with 69kg at $2.90. Best jumps form stacks up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 20/02/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN M 5U | $65,700.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 6:40.61 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | 38 | CHSE 5U | $27,990.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 69kg | 5:38.17 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 6:01.36 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/11/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN M 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 5:14.68 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 12/11/2025 | 202 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 5:06.19 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 76.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/04/2025 | 89 | HCP HDLE HUNT 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 5:06.91 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 5:58.30 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 73kg | 6:12.95 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2024 | 12 | LR OPEN M 4U | $47,840.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 5:19.14 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2024 | 195 | HCP HDLE 3U | $48,510.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 75kg | 4:52.04 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $29.00 |
| 99/25 | 02/05/2024 | 63 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Richard Patrick | 70.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 11 runners at Haydock Park on April 4 over 5100m, 28 len behind Major Fortune with 71.5kg at $13. The start before that; won by 4.5 len Doncaster on February 27 over 4800m defeating Ladronne with 69kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Might find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,580.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 6:37.29 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 74kg | 6:38.63 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 6:33.00 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/17 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 64.5kg | 5:18.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 184 | HCP CHSE 9U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Alan Doyle | 63.5kg | 6:17.79 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 87 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 74kg | 8:09.00 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 6:16.20 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2024 | 612 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | 5:27.20 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/04/2023 | 33 | CHSE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Perth Uk | 6135m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 8:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,670.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 74kg | 5:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing fell at Sedgefield on April 1 over 5300m. Run before finished second in a small field at Hereford on March 7 over 5000m, 5 len behind Bective Abbey carrying 75.5kg at $4. In the mix
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 01/04/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Luke Scott | 75kg | 6:46.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,590.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 6:29.41 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/02/2026 | 379 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,270.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Luke Scott | 71kg | 6:47.20 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,120.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Heavy | Luke Scott | 70.5kg | 5:51.92 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2025 | 242 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Luke Scott | 70.5kg | 5:17.60 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/05/2024 | 366 | MFLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 3:57.84 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/05/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last outing pulled up at Hexham on March 25 over 4000m. Run before finished fourth in a small field at Ayr on March 7 over 4110m, slow track; 24 len behind Primoz carrying 68.5kg at $4.30. Confidence might be low and looks safely held.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 25/03/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 5:50.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68.5kg | 5:38.59 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.33 |
| 0/9 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:34.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:05.77 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $62,800.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:05.25 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | 211 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 6:02.21 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 5:11.29 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70.5kg | 5:49.40 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,510.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 65.5kg | 5:42.67 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 5:11.23 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 5:27.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |