Wincanton Race 1 - Bath & West Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
GRAND VENDETTA (2) created a good impression when scoring on his second start at Taunton in February tackling heavy ground. Could be just as comfortable on this sounder surface and maintains significant potential. AMATCHMADEINHEAVEN (1) won nicely adopting a first time hood making hurdle debut at Exeter last month. Despite the penalty he must be respected representing a stable in form. SOGNA IN GRANDE (3) had to dig deep to win on stable debut at Warwick in November. Given time since and the market will guide as to his chances. CATWALK GIRL (5) may go handicapping after this and will be of interest then.
Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after 10 months won by 1.0 len Exeter on March 6 over 3300m defeating Limier D'arthel with 69kg at $7.50 in a hurdle. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len Exeter on March 23 2025 over 3360m defeating Couer D'alene with 71kg at $2.80 in a flat. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 06/03/2026 | 294 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 69kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 11/17 | 16/05/2025 | 54 | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $15,430.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 71.5kg | 4:02.84 | 1-2-11 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Firm | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 71kg | 3:59.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 71.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well supported at debut, finished second of 11 starters at Chepstow on December 6 over 3900m, 8 len behind Modern Man carrying 71kg at $3.50. Second-up favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len Taunton on February 3 over 3800m on heavy going defeating Wandering Ego with 71kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Impressed last start. Back-to-back win anticipated.
Last Starts 58 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 | 03/02/2026 | 59 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:55.02 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:49.63 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last campaign won by 0.8 len Warwick on November 19 over 4200m slow track defeating Dig Deep with 70kg at $8.50 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished second of 8 starters at Kimblekingston Blount P2p on February 22 2025 over 4200m, on slow going 12 len behind Couer D'alene with 76kg. Follow up.
Last Starts 134 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 | 19/11/2025 | 270 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 5:13.91 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Kimblekingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Soft | Tommie O'brien | 76kg | 5:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break.
Last Starts 282 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 24/06/2025 | 85 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70.5kg | 5:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/5 | 31/03/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Paul O'brien | 72kg | 3:32.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/02/2025 | 97 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,300.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:39.37 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/11/2024 | 19 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $6,800.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 71kg | 4:09.99 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 62.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 70.5kg | 4:09.27 | 8-9-10 | 0 |
| 63.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished third of 12 runners at Ludlow on February 4 over 4200m, on slow going 13 len behind Diamond Du Berlais carrying 72kg at $41. Second-up finished fifth in a small field at Southwell on March 2 over 4100m, on slow going 36 len behind Edith Pelham carrying 71kg at $23. Rates well. Better than latest and might be worth another chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 02/03/2026 | 26 | HDLE HUNT M 47 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 5:22.37 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 254 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | David Bass | 72kg | 5:23.87 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/05/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 73kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Edgcote P2p | 4828m | Good | James King | 71kg | 7:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |