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ESCAPOLOGIST (6) could be hard to beat having scored by 1.5L at Market Rasen last week. Warrants respect under penalty with connections finding a winnable opportunity. KENT DE THAIX (4) scored at Carlisle in December. Not reached the same level since. Worth a market check on debut for Sam England. JALISCO STAR (5) won at Chepstow in February however disappointed last time out at Newbury in a better race than this. Return to form would not be a big surprise. AMERICAN MIKE (1) was hugely exciting in his younger days. Lost way of late where given wind surgery before struggling on soft ground at Chepstow. One to note.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up today. Last run finished ninth of 11 starters at Chepstow on February 21 over 4700m, slow track; 44 len behind Keable carrying 72.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at Newbury on November 28 over 4000m, 15 len behind Twinjets carrying 75.5kg at $8.50. May be worth another try.
Last Starts 34 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 | 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 |
| 4/5 | 28/12/2023 | 39 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $171,590.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Miss O Nicholls
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last run finished tenth of 17 starters at Uttoxeter on March 14 over 4700m, slow track; 21 len behind Doughmore Bay carrying 64.5kg at $81. Run before pulled up at Newbury on February 27 over 4700m. Confidence looks to be down.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Soft | Harry Brown | 64.5kg | 6:00.13 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/5 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $31,760.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 68.5kg | 6:04.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/02/2026 | 269 | CHSE 5U | $27,990.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 71kg | 5:38.17 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 71kg | 5:57.46 | 2-3-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $72,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 5:57.20 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $18,180.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 71kg | 5:50.60 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.62 |
| 3/17 | 15/02/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 4734m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 76kg | 5:42.75 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,070.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 5:55.96 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 6:13.55 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2024 | 21 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $17,090.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 5:09.25 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2024 | 180 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 5:13.34 | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 69kgs
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Comments
Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last outing raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 8 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 4500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Judicial Deference with 75kg at $4. The run before pulled up at Doncaster in the G2 River Don Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4900m. Well placed and can find winning form.
Last Starts 42 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 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Heavy | Rian Corcoran | 75kg | 6:20.12 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MHDLE APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 5:07.10 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 5:24.41 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/11/2025 | 192 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 4:05.38 | 6-9-10 | 0 |
| 23.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/05/2025 | 14 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/16 | 09/03/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J Shine | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at Newbury on February 27 over 4900m, 19 len behind Peacenik with 71kg at $17. The start before that; came from midfield to post a big 3.5 len win. Chepstow on February 13 over 4700m slow going defeating Princess Keri carrying 73kg at $3 in a hurdle. Others look to be going better at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 6:06.91 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,970.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:24.91 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71kg | 6:10.89 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | Sean O'connor | 72kg | 6:47.35 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 69.5kg | 6:20.71 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN M 4U | $63,530.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 6:39.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/11/2025 | 207 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 6:25.10 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 41.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2025 | 66 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,330.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 6:04.68 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/02/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $25,410.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | 6:28.40 | 3-1-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/01/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 6:07.11 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/12/2024 | 26 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Kevin Brogan | 74kg | 6:33.00 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start won by 1.5 len Market Rasen on March 15 over 4600m defeating Top Guy with 76.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. The run before finished fifth of 15 starters at Wincanton on February 25 over 4000m, 10 len behind Laughing John carrying 75kg at $8.50. Will prove hard to beat on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76.5kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/15 | 25/02/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 5:08.73 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/15 | 22/01/2026 | 239 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 74kg | 5:20.72 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 74kg | 5:09.80 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/05/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:57.46 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $91,460.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:02.70 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 75.5kg | 5:11.25 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 74kg | 5:11.58 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2025 | 52 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 5:04.22 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2024 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,220.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:15.20 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2024 | 153 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:07.31 | 1-3-1-1-1-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $126.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished third of 7 starters at Doncaster on March 13 over 4200m, 6 len behind Saracen Beau with 70kg at $29. Previously second-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Doncaster on November 29 over 3900m, on slow going 22 len behind Serious Chat carrying 70kg at $17. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 77 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 70kg | 5:19.46 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 73.5kg | 4:42.83 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Aaron Anderson | 70kg | 4:55.56 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/11/2025 | 65 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Aaron Anderson | 68kg | 4:02.59 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/09/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 4:47.18 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2025 | 126 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 5:11.01 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/03/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,820.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 4:08.31 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 6:34.60 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:25.23 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/14 | 23/11/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2024 | 121 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:55.31 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |