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MOLLY'S LAD (2) was brought down when last seen in March. Definite promise prior to that despite an odds-on defeat at Carlisle. Key player if none the worse for that last tumble. RED RUBIO (1) managed to take a 1L second on final outing last season at Ffos Las (4000m). This intermediate trip could suit nicely. Sure to get involved in the finish. LORD VIRGINIA (7) finished 9L third contesting a similar event at Fontwell (3800m) a month ago. Provided a little more slack by the handicapper with headgear on and no shock if he steps things up a gear. EXACTLY RIGHT (4) placed twice last winter hurdling. Given a recent spin on the flat. Not ruled out.

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming after six months. Finished off last preparation 2 in a small field at Ffos Las May 20 over 4000m, 1.0 len behind October Hill carrying 73kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign 4 of 15 starters at Huntingdon March 11 over 3200m, 10 len behind Blues Singer carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 73kg | 5:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 3:48.09 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/15 | 11/03/2026 | 75 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 257 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 4:03.16 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Fern O'Brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Bangor-On-Dee March 31 over 3300m. First ever start ran 2 of 12 runners at Aintree November 8 over 3400m, 8 len behind Merlin Allen with 70kg at $4.30. Ideally placed to find the winners stall.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 31/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,350.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 67.5kg | 4:27.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Fern O'brien | 67.5kg | 4:21.44 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 01/01/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 12-8-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $12,700.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:00.38 | 10-7-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 3200m, 21 len behind Bryson with 75.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len Fakenham on April 6 over 3200m defeating Tralee Girl carrying 71.5kg at $5 in a hurdle. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/10/2026 | 193 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:56.93 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | 22 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 3:46.45 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2026 | 99 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:04.02 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:59.30 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Bromley | 68.5kg | 4:12.96 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harriet Tucker
Weight: 73kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 39 days. Fresh up after 10 months ran on from midfield; ran last at Salisbury on October 1 over 2000m, slow track; 51 len behind Due To Henry carrying 59kg at $251. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Fontwell Park on October 26 2025 over 3560m, 25 len behind Galactique carrying 66.5kg at $26. Well placed and appeals as an each-way chance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/10/2026 | 294 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Soft | Charlie Tucker | 59kg | 2:09.53 | 5-10-11 | 7 |
| 51.8L | $251.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 65kg | 4:01.72 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 4:42.53 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/10/2025 | 58 | JHDLE 3 | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Harriet Tucker | 66.5kg | 4:26.73 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2025 | 65 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Harriet Tucker | 67.5kg | 4:22.93 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2025 | 82 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:40.61 | 7-8-10 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:24.83 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 94 | NOV 3 | $79,650.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:41.08 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:27.03 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished tenth of 11 runners at Newton Abbot on September 18 over 3400m, 91 len behind Farhh Echo with 72kg at $41. Last start finished seventh of 8 starters at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 57 len behind Reel Orange with 72.5kg at $34. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | 4:15.68 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2026 | 180 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | 3:52.68 | - | 0 |
| 91.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 13 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 66.5kg | 4:12.77 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 54 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 66.5kg | 4:10.17 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 76 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 66.5kg | 4:01.22 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,300.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 4:01.85 | 9-7-9 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing finished seventh of 12 runners at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 30 len behind Spanish Darling carrying 71.5kg at $251. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 8 runners at Chepstow on April 24 over 3900m, 34 len behind Beau Quali with 72kg at $29. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 07/10/2026 | 166 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:01.12 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $251.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 99 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | David Bass | 72kg | 4:40.51 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 263 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 5:14.50 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 108.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Worcester on September 4 over 3200m, 14 len behind Zafaan with 67.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell finished third of 9 starters at Fontwell Park on October 3 over 3800m, 9 len behind Winston's Oath with 73kg at $7.50. Fought on last time. Better for the run and can measure up here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 4:47.55 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 67.5kg | 3:56.47 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Heavy | Beau Morgan | 71kg | 4:06.66 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 4:18.76 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Beau Morgan | 69kg | 4:05.17 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Beau Morgan | 68.5kg | 3:53.44 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/10/2025 | 195 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 3:52.30 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 68kg | 4:03.25 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |