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LUNA BEAUX (12) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Won a 1200m handicap at this course last time by an impressive 5.5L ten days ago. Carries a penalty which can be overcome. MADMAN (10) improved from a fourth at this track to win a Kempton Park AW handicap by 1.75L last month tackling 1200m. May double up over a longer distance. LION OF MALI (9) is yet to score in four career outings. Recorded a best result so far when second making handicap debut at Newcastle AW during November. Interesting following a break. WATCHDOG (1) cannot be discounted after a 3.5L victory at Newcastle AW two starts back. Something for the Multiples: SMARTANCK (3)
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Goodwood August 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Planet Seeker carrying 58kg at $21. On debut third of 11 at Windsor July 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Reimagined with 58kg at $29. May need the run.
Last Starts 168 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 | 22/08/2025 | 11 | MDN F 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 58kg | 1:11.92 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Tyler Heard | 58kg | 1:12.07 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/07/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:12.01 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 61kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on December 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Senor Campanaro carrying 59.5kg at $7. First up last campaign got back early 7th of 10 at Bath on August 1 over 1100m, 13 len behind Pilu with 60.5kg at $12. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 63 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 | 05/12/2025 | 66 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,490.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:29.52 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 64kg | 1:27.24 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $12,600.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:30.35 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 05/09/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:42.98 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:39.82 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,420.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:10.33 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Mohammed Tabti
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on December 10 over 1207m, 5 len behind Kc Bear carrying 60.5kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Dundalk All Weather on November 28 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Dont Get Me Wrong carrying 57kg at $34. Can do much better this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | 1:26.51 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 58 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:26.25 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | SELL 2 | $52,440.00 | Cork | 1207m | YS | W J Lee | 59kg | 1:13.00 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:14.16 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grey Horizon with 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Epsom Downs on June 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Maximized with 56kg at $201. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/01/2026 | 217 | HCP 3 | $12,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:14.43 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,710.00 | Wolverhampton | 1226m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:15.19 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 56kg | 1:11.75 | 4-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $20,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:13.06 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on December 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Oracle Mission with 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Chelmsford on August 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Riffa Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $15. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/12/2025 | 116 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 1:25.63 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 1:12.53 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 58kg | 1:15.46 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Taryn Langley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 5 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Enthusiastically with 61kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Navan September 6 over 1207m, 5 len behind Treasured Royal carrying 56kg at $26. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 05/11/2025 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:27.29 | - | 16 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $60,700.00 | Cork | 1207m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 54kg | 1:14.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:05.11 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 06/09/2025 | 78 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56kg | 1:12.32 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:00.80 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 15/21 | 23/05/2025 | 29 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 55kg | 1:12.93 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | James J G Ryan | 55kg | 1:02.32 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:01.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 58 days. Resuming 5th of 10 at Chelmsford on November 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pierchic with 58kg at $23. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 10 over 1400m, 27 len behind Asmeralda with 58kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:25.88 | 3-7-9 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 69 | MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:27.65 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | OPEN F 2 | $60,970.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:31.18 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Newcastle All Weather November 6 over 1400m, a nose behind Secret Testimony with 61kg at $3.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Chelmsford August 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Marwaan with 60.5kg at $7. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:29.31 | 5-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:14.46 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 20/21 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 54.5kg | 1:18.60 | 19-21-20 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kempton Park All Weather January 7 over 1200m defeating Filly Foden carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Barry The Worm with 60kg at $3.30. Fitter and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/01/2026 | 46 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Alec Voikhansky | 57kg | 1:14.45 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 30 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 1:14.81 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,840.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Heavy | Alec Voikhansky | 54.5kg | 1:20.36 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/14 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 58kg | 1:13.35 | 13-11-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:15.36 | 11-10-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/09/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:15.27 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:26.49 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:16.11 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 58kg | 1:11.72 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:11.80 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,360.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:11.15 | 11-10-7 | 13 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on January 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dartrey carrying 61kg at $11. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on January 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Grey Horizon carrying 58kg at $13. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 58kg | 1:14.94 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 107 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:15.05 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | John Fahy | 58kg | 1:14.56 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 59kg | 0:58.36 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | John Fahy | 60.5kg | 1:11.88 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at this track January 27 over 1200m defeating He Bangs The Drums with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on December 3 over 1005m, 6 len behind Fox In Flight carrying 58kg at $29. Fitter and is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/01/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 1:15.43 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | MDN 2 | $34,180.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:00.42 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/14 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 59kg | 1:13.90 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/11/2025 | 95 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 55kg | 1:27.73 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/08/2025 | 10 | NSY HCP 2 | $60,700.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 51.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 06/08/2025 | 88 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:19.77 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:00.54 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:14.10 | - | 4 |
| 27.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:01.86 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |