Wincanton Race 5 - Play Golden Goals At Betmgm Handicap Hurdle
GOT A DREAM (1) is looking for a hat trick. He provided his best run two months ago at Warwick over 4200m winning narrowly. Open to further progress and is the horse to beat. MALDINI MILANO (4) scored by 3.5L at Plumpton in November over 4100m and ticks plenty of boxes. Makes plenty of appeal to continue to maintain his current form. Main danger. CRUDEN (2) drops back in trip having been narrowly beaten over 5000m at Carlisle in April. One solid run on the flat since. Might feature back over obstacles. CALL ME LEGEND (7) has been progressing with each run. Third beaten 4.5L at Taunton over 3800m last month. Place chance.

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m defeating Dirty Den with 71.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len Warwick on November 4 over 4200m defeating Roaring Home with 74kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Expected to improve further and can measure up again.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | 25 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 74kg | 5:06.37 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/16 | 10/10/2025 | 265 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,080.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:51.78 | 8-8-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 44 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71.5kg | 3:57.48 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2024 | 29 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Heavy | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | 5:30.36 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/11/2024 | 207 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 71.5kg | 4:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/18 | 13/04/2024 | 31 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | 4:11.68 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2024 | 160 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | David Noonan | 72kg | 4:04.04 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:49.51 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after eight months set the pace for much of the race finished second of 7 starters at Wolverhampton on December 8 over 2800m, 4 len behind Mersea Island with 62kg at $34. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 runners at Wetherby on January 23 over 3200m, slow track; 19 len behind Melon with 73kg at $5. Well placed back over the jumps and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | 233 | HCP 3U | $18,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 62kg | 3:02.96 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66.5kg | 6:21.22 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2025 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 5:00.60 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 27 | JHDLE 4 | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 4:14.90 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2024 | 75 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 4:07.80 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2024 | 32 | HCP 3 | $29,480.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Y | Shane Foley | 60kg | 3:17.20 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 2916m | YS | Keithen Kennedy | 51kg | 3:12.05 | - | 8 |
| 20.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/07/2024 | 74 | HCP 3 | $33,820.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | 2:48.54 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2024 | 19 | SELL MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 2212m | SH | Shane Foley | 60kg | 2:38.06 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.13 |
| 3/12 | 27/04/2024 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:12.62 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 47 days. Last outing ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 9 runners at Plumpton on November 17 over 4100m, 150 len behind Goodwin carrying 68kg at $11. At only start last preparation finished second of 9 runners at Chepstow on April 21 over 3900m, a head behind The Magus carrying 75.5kg at $7.50. Each-way chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/11/2025 | 210 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,490.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Bryan Carver | 68kg | 4:57.13 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 150.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2025 | 112 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Bryan Carver | 75.5kg | 4:44.89 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 0/6 | 30/12/2024 | 39 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 75.5kg | 6:03.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/11/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,180.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | 4:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 24/10/2024 | 180 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 73kg | 5:06.40 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.88 |
| 15/20 | 27/04/2024 | 34 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 3:51.35 | 17-15-15 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/03/2024 | 83 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 4:38.06 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/16 | 01/01/2024 | 18 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,070.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Heavy | L A Murtagh | 72.5kg | 5:00.17 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 14/12/2023 | 245 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:05.36 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2023 | - | MFLAT 46 | $9,220.00 | Taunton | 3314m | Good Soft | L A Murtagh | 68kg | 4:02.44 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last to post a big 3.5 len win. Plumpton on November 3 over 4100m defeating Daylatedollarshort with 72.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. The start before that; fell at Fontwell Park on October 23 over 3830m. Will prove hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:04.20 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 0/11 | 23/10/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | 172 | MHDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:46.40 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2025 | 51 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 71kg | 3:33.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2025 | 82 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 5-11-11 | 0 |
| 133.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $6,800.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 69.5kg | 4:09.99 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.36 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing raced on the pace prior to fading finished eighth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on December 12 over 3380m, 12 len behind Fortune De Mer carrying 64.5kg at $101. The run before pulled up at Taunton on November 27 over 3800m. Likely to struggle again in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 64.5kg | 4:03.00 | 1-2-8 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/11/2025 | 47 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | 4:34.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 11/10/2025 | 150 | HCP HDLE 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 4:01.70 | 4-9-9 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 4:20.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2025 | 19 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:39.66 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | 3:57.67 | 12-12-13 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $126.00 |
| 0/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | JHDLE 4 | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 3:46.25 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2024 | 16 | JHDLE 3 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 4:08.13 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2024 | 19 | JHDLE 3 | $42,440.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2024 | 9 | JHDLE 3 | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:01.12 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.57 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 50 day letup. Last run finished tenth of 15 runners at Cheltenham on November 14 over 3300m, slow track; 28 len behind French Emperor with 70.5kg at $21. The start before that; pulled up at Cheltenham on October 24 over 4000m. Has the ability to be in the finish. This suits and rates an each way chance on best.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 4:16.73 | 3-9-10 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/20 | 24/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | James Turner | 62kg | 4:51.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 4:23.88 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/14 | 15/09/2025 | 332 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:10.58 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2024 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 67kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/09/2024 | 230 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,890.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:12.55 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65kg | 4:11.18 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start raced on the pace then finished third of 11 runners at Taunton on December 11 over 3800m, 4.5 len behind Celtic Art with 63kg at $7. Start before finished fourth of 11 starters at Chepstow on November 21 over 3900m, on slow going 14 len behind High Tea carrying 73kg at $9. Sure to improve again. Cannot be left out.
Last Starts 22 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 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jack Stenhouse | 63kg | 4:41.88 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 73kg | 5:04.74 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 68.5kg | 4:26.65 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/15 | 10/10/2025 | 183 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 4:02.37 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2025 | 89 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | 4:03.25 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2025 | 34 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/12/2024 | 238 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last at Lingfield on December 21 over 4600m, slow track; 68 len behind Block Rockin Beats carrying 73kg at $12. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at this track on March 24 over 4300m, 9 len behind Mr Mackay carrying 73.5kg at $5.50. Requires further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 272 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Soft | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 6:02.57 | 1-9-9 | 0 |
| 68.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2025 | 75 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $19,760.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 5:10.06 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:54.56 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/12/2024 | 11 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 06/12/2024 | 239 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | 4:18.87 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2024 | 152 | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | L Williams | 71.5kg | 4:09.35 | 1-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/17 | 11/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 67.5kg | 3:42.00 | 8-10-9 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |