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LEGENDARY LUKE (1) showed a good attitude making a winning hurdling debut tackling this trip at Ffos Las in November. Could have more to offer. The Isabelle Ryder claim negates a penalty and this Jamie Snowden trained six-year-old might have enough scope to follow-up. Fellow penalised contender RED OAK (2) makes the shortlist with Sean Bowen booked on the back of his breakthrough win at Musselburgh. Appears to stay the distance well and warrants respect. SHOTGUN RIDER (7) made a promising hurdling debut finishing behind a useful enough prospect at Leicester. May get involved adopting first-time tongue-tie. WARRIORS DESTINY (8) cannot be ruled out.
Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 12 starters at Worcester on October 22 over 3200m, 7 len behind Saint Jeannais carrying 67.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Ffos Las on November 19 over 4000m slow track defeating Gee Force Flyer with 71.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Go close. Ideally placed to win again.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:19.90 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/10/2025 | 214 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 67.5kg | 3:52.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished second in a small field at Ascot on November 21 over 3100m, 6 len behind Doctor Blue carrying 71kg at $6.50. Second-up won by 3 len Musselburgh on December 8 over 4000m slow track defeating Timefortom carrying 71.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Making headway every start. Tough to stop again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $15,900.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/3 | 21/11/2025 | 77 | HDLE 4U | $49,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:48.42 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | FLAT 5U | $20,310.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 76kg | 3:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 31/07/2025 | 242 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/12/2024 | 217 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Finegan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | A Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: R Patrick
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 12 starters at Newbury on November 6 over 3270m, 70 len behind Captain Hugo with 71.5kg at $41. Second-up finished third of 9 starters at Catterick on December 16 over 3900m, 6 len behind Noonetellsmenothin with 70kg at $8.50. Looks tested without significant improvement.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:46.19 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/11/2025 | 155 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:09.30 | 1-8-7 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 3:56.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 68kg | 3:55.56 | 6-2-5 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, finished ninth of 13 starters at Hereford on December 10 over 3950m, 76 len behind Laguna Beach carrying 71.5kg at $151. Hard to recommend after that first run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 4:55.64 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 76.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 8 starters at Fontwell Park on October 23 over 3830m, 31 len behind Fortune Timmy carrying 71.5kg at $26. Second-up didn't finish the race at Doncaster on December 13 over 3900m. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 13/12/2025 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:52.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 4:57.10 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 403 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $14,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:46.40 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 13 len Ballingarry P2p on May 24 over 4828m defeating Speakasyoufind carrying 60kg in a jumps. Likely to pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Jumped well supported at debut, held ground to the line finished second of 8 starters at Leicester on December 4 over 4110m, slow track; 16 len behind Ubatuba carrying 71.5kg at $4. Expecting improvement on first up run. Capable of going one better.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:34.14 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 29 days. Last outing raced on the pace then finished third of 11 starters at Warwick on December 11 over 4200m, 13 len behind Moneygarrow carrying 71.5kg at $51. Start before finished fourth of 7 starters at Wetherby on November 15 over 3900m, slow track; 4 len behind Get On George carrying 70kg at $15. Continues to make headway. Major player again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/12/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 71.5kg | 5:12.39 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 18 | HDLE APP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 5:15.93 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2025 | 170 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 68.5kg | 3:47.24 | 8-8-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/05/2025 | 63 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 09/03/2025 | 120 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/11/2024 | 203 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2024 | 34 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 68kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start didn't finish the race at Tranwell on March 29 over 4000m. Went for a spell before returning made ground from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Catterick on December 28 over 3900m, 21 len behind Kaka's Cousin carrying 68.5kg at $34. Fitter but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | 274 | MHDLE 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 4:42.35 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Tranwell P2p | 4023m | Good | Ellie Callwood | 71kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |