Wincanton Race 1 - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Military Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
THANKYOUANDPLEASE (3) turned a corner of late delivering a lot of racing at this venue. Secured a victory here earlier this month then ran with credit at Taunton when second four days later. Hard to fault. HOMME D'UN SOIR (1) reverts back to hurdles after a disappointing effort with fences. Did win twice this time last year and must be respected. WESTERN SOLDIER (4) will be ridden by Jody Sole who has an excellent record in Military Amateur rider races. This previous course and distance winner warrants plenty of respect. BIGZ BELIEF (5) has not won since June 2023 at Sligo. Delivered a narrow second at Wolverhampton on the flat recently.

Jockey: Lt W Aprahamian
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run ran last in a small field at Hereford on March 7 over 3200m, 32 len behind Largy Belter carrying 70.5kg at $5.50. The run before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 8 runners at Warwick on February 7 over 3200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Cornish Storm carrying 75.5kg at $9.50. Continues to make headway. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,510.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:57.94 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:02.28 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 77kg | 4:02.14 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 197 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:58.62 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:05.41 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 74kg | 4:00.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2025 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:17.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 75.5kg | 4:40.50 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2024 | 184 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 76kg | 4:23.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 04/06/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:09.35 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:03.10 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Sgt Nick Oliver
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 10 starters at Taunton on March 9 over 3300m, 12 len behind Knight Templar with 74.5kg at $23. Race before pulled up at this track on January 15 over 4000m. Go close. Worth including here if repeats the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 74.5kg | 4:08.35 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 99/12 | 15/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | 5:10.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 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 |
| 99/8 | 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 |
| 99/10 | 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 |

Jockey: Miss D White
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished second of 11 starters at Taunton on March 9 over 3800m, 3 len behind Taritino with 76.5kg at $4. The run before favourite; won by 0.5 len this track on March 5 over 3000m defeating Prince Rhinegold carrying 74kg at $8.50 in a hurdle. Rates well. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/03/2026 | 4 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Richard Upton | 76.5kg | 4:52.49 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 74kg | 3:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | 5:52.37 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Heavy | Rex Dingle | 74kg | 5:29.83 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 73kg | 3:39.78 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Chad Bament | 72kg | 4:17.18 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Chad Bament | 72kg | 4:12.00 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/12/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 4:07.24 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | 167 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 71kg | 5:42.31 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 4:19.70 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Bryan Carver | 76kg | 4:21.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Bdr Jody Sole
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 12 starters at this track on March 5 over 3000m, 19 len behind Thankyouandplease carrying 75.5kg at $13. The start before that; finished 11th of 13 starters at this track on January 15 over 3000m, on slow going 55 len behind Mr Zee with 73kg at $11. Comes into this in ordinary form. Big task ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 3:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 3:52.67 | 9-10-11 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $11,230.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Capt Isabel Harrison | 69kg | 5:00.02 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,970.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:35.59 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/10/2025 | 512 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 4:39.21 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,140.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 3:58.50 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 13/05/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70.5kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2024 | 101 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:07.33 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Reed | 68.5kg | 3:59.00 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/12/2023 | 43 | HDLE HCP 3U | $22,690.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Reed | 74kg | 4:31.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/11/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 67.5kg | 3:51.38 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Miss E Feakes
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second of 7 runners at Wolverhampton on March 2 over 2400m, a neck behind Virtual Hug with 55.5kg at $12. The start before that; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 10 starters at Wolverhampton on January 26 over 2400m, 7 len behind Knight Of Magic with 61kg at $13. Sure to improve again. Back over hurdles and warrants thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 55.5kg | 2:39.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 2:39.61 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 69kg | 4:53.26 | 2-9-8 | 0 |
| 22.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE SELL 48 | $15,900.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 67.5kg | 5:32.91 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 10/13 | 27/11/2025 | 247 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Tom Broughton | 70kg | 4:36.90 | 1-7-10 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/14 | 25/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Tom Broughton | 74kg | 4:02.36 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2025 | 64 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 75.5kg | 3:54.50 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 5:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2024 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | 4:15.63 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2024 | 15 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $23,060.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Barlow | 67.5kg | 4:16.98 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 28/11/2024 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 76kg | 4:45.70 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |