Today’s UK Horse Racing

Unplaced all starts on Flat for Jack Channon but has shown an aptitude for hurdling, improving on debut form when runner-up to a promising type at Kempton (2m, good) just after Christmas; may progress further.

Showed fairly useful level of form in four Flat runs and made promising start over hurdles when 9l third of ten at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month, keeping on well having still had plenty to do when not fluent two out; open to lots of improvement; big player in first-time tongue-strap.

Unplaced in three Flat outings for Johnny Murtagh; made some of the running but was weakening when falling two out in novice at Limerick (2m, heavy; 100-1) on hurdling debut; others appeal more.

Signed off on the Flat in Ireland with 1m6f win last summer but showed only modest form on first two hurdling starts; was bumped and fell at first hurdle last time; fair bit to prove.

2-14 on the Flat in France, winning over 11.5f and 1m4f, including on soft ground; changed hands for 38,000euros in November; new stable has a more than respectable strike-rate; interesting recruit to hurdling.

Failed to progress on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien after a 1m 2yo win, but he shaped with some encouragement on hurdling debut when a never-nearer eighth in a big field at Leopardstown (80-1); should do better, and he looks the pick of the Hogan pair.

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Not far off useful on the Flat for Charlie Johnston, proving reliable and winning 2m handicap at Goodwood (heavy) last autumn; changed hands for 165,000gns in October; likely to be suited by longer distances in due course but he commands respect on his hurdling debut even so.

Didn't look fully exposed on the Flat in France, winning the last of his five races (14.5f, heavy) in convincing fashion, before being sold for 40,000euros; one of two likely types making their debuts for Toby Lawes.

Useful maiden on the Flat in Ireland; has shaped nicely on both starts over hurdles, short of room before the last flight when second to a promising sort at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft; raced freely) five weeks ago; could do with settling better but has the best form as things stand.

Useful at 2m4f/2m5f on his day; rarely seen since the 2023-24 campaign, however, and was a disappointing favourite in sole start this term; enough to prove in this stiff scenario back over 3m.

Overall strike-rate is 8-23; solid set of form figures (1213) since switch to fences, keeping on for creditable effort at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) most recently; should be thereabouts provided he stays this new trip.

Lightly raced 8yo who held on narrowly at Sandown (3m, good to soft; handicap chase debut) most recently, adding to his point/hurdle wins and posting a career-best performance; may be capable of further improvement in this sphere and commands respect.

Bought for £220,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal prior to running well, only 2l behind Welcom To Cartries, at Sandown (3m, good to soft) on debut for new connections; this second-season chaser likely has further progress in him; sole attempt at Ascot resulted in a success in this race 12 months ago (good ground); big player back here.

Overall record of 3-5 includes Carlisle success (2m5f) on chase debut; didn't quite get home over 3m1f when beaten favourite at Cheltenham (good to soft) since and this slight drop back in distance looks a plus; treated as still open to further improvement.

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Bumper/hurdle scorer for Paul Nicholls and chase winner for Willie Mullins; beaten long way when last seen over a year ago, however; market may prove best guide on debut for Venetia Williams (still with same owner).

Low-mileage 8yo who scored twice over hurdles last term; seemed to need reappearance effort behind The Jukebox Kid at Carlisle and duly fared better, staying-on second upped to 3m, at Bangor (heavy) later in November; interesting contender, with another step forward plausible.

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Record of 2-3 since wearing visor features a C&D success (good) on penultimate start; may still have more to offer in this headgear, provided he's back on song (ran as if something was possibly amiss last time).

Only a modest third at Chepstow (2m7f) last time when bidding to take his record in cheekpieces to 3-3; needs a bigger effort in the retained headgear, with some of these rivals stronger on recent form.

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Lightly raced and thriving, better than ever at the age of nine; took hurdles record to 6-11 when winning Listed event at Sandown (2m4f, good; handles soft) two weeks ago; today's drop back in trip is a slight concern (last four wins at 2m4f-2m7f) but she's on a roll and commands major respect for a stable with a fine record in this race.

Fine second in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Grand National meeting and has made a seamless transition to hurdling, winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and Newbury (2m, soft); up in grade and taking on vastly more experienced rivals today, but she has plenty of class and may well be up to it.

Can make the running and she's versatile trip-wise; hard to fancy on this season's form (beat just one home at Taunton in December) but it was only last spring that she finished a close third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (2m, good to soft); needs to be back near her best but she was a creditable third in this race last year and it's possible.

Keeps getting better and she followed a clearcut handicap win at Sandown (2m4f, soft) with a good fourth to Nurse Susan in a Listed event over the same C&D two weeks ago; 4lb better off with that rival today and there's unlikely to be much between them.

Runner-up in this race last year and he ended a long losing sequence in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance; however, he's less consistent than he once was and he was well held in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon last time; needs to bounce back from that.

Low-mileage 12yo; had a record of 3-3 for Willie Mullins and 2-5 for Henry de Bromhead, but he was tailed off on stable debut at Cheltenham (22-1) on New Year's Day and needs to have come on a ton in the 16 days since.

Far from reliable but he's a classy chaser on his day, as he showed when making all under a dynamic ride over 2m3f here just before Christmas; the cheekpieces need to work for a second time and he's unproven over this longer distance, but he still can't be ruled out if on another going day.

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

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Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again.

Likes Ascot and performed right up to his best when chasing home Etalon here (2m3f, good to soft; fine on heavy) four weeks ago; just as effective over this sort of trip and now has his usual headgear back on after one go in blinkers; should be in the thick of things again.

Now back to last winning mark and it looks as if he retains all his ability, coming from well back when second at Newbury on return and only a few lengths down when falling two out at Aintree on Boxing Day; versatile ground-wise and this sort of trip is ideal; interesting under 7lb claimer.

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Didn't take to fences, but he ran creditably in the face of a stiff task back over hurdles when fifth of six in Grade 1 event at Kempton (2m, good; wore cheekpieces) on Boxing Day; not fully proven over this trip but he's still relatively lightly raced and hard to rule out on handicap debut.

Grand veteran who retains plenty of ability and was third in the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November; not disgraced in another warm race here (28-1) four weeks ago and this is less competitive; should go well with Harry Skelton returning to the saddle for the first time since a narrow defeat in the Imperial Cup in March 2024.

Has been a money-spinner for connections over the years but recent efforts (Flat and jumps) have been subdued and he faded into a well-held fourth at Sandown (28-1) in December; well handicapped on old form but needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

Back to the same mark as for last season's convincing course win (2m7f, good) but hasn't finished in the first six this term, always behind over 2m5f here last time; takes another drop in distance and wears headgear for the first time.

Low-mileage 7yo whose record reads 133321; had fair bit in hand with tongue-tie applied at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in December; up 7lb but open to further improvement and high on the list.

Won 25-runner handicap at the Punchestown festival (2m3f, yielding) last spring and remains well handicapped on older form, but he's hard to predict and has been some way below par in two runs this season; however, blinkers replace cheekpieces today and market support would be significant.

Arrives in good form after seconds at Wetherby and Sandown (both 2m, soft), no extra after a mistake at the last on second occasion; now moves up in distance, and if he stays he should be involved again.

In good form last spring but woeful in three runs this season, beaten at least 34l each time; perhaps cheekpieces will rekindle his enthusiasm but he's difficult to recommend unless strong in the market.

Having an excellent season, winning at Ffos Las and Kempton (both 2m) in the autumn and finding further improvement when upped to 2m5f back at Kempton on Boxing Day; raised another 6lb for latest win but he may not have reached his limit just yet.

Third in this race last year off 2lb higher and twice ran creditably over 2m here in November, but he's fully exposed and he was beaten a long way by Came From Nowhere at Hereford in December; needs to bounce back.

Lightly raced 8yo who won Grade 2s as a novice hurdler and novice chaser; ran as well as he's ever done when 9l second to top-class Jango Baie in Grade 2 chase here (2m5f, good; handles soft) in November; more needed today but the drop back in trip should not inconvenience him in the slightest.

Hugely likeable chaser who made it 7-9 over fences when slamming Jonbon by 9l in the Grade 1 Tingle Creek at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft; fine on softer) six weeks ago; that represented another personal best and he's the clear pick on the ratings; has excellent credentials.

Formerly dominant in this division, but starting to look vulnerable and was readily outpointed by Il Etait Temps in the Celebration Chase in April and Tingle Creek (wore cheekpieces) in December, both at Sandown; landed the odds in this race 12 months ago but his air of invincibility has since evaporated; partnered for the first time by Harry Cobden.

One of the success stories of the season, improving dramatically for new yard and rattling off four handicap wins (2m-2m3f, all on good); showed high-class form when routing six rivals at Kempton just after Christmas; impossible to discount, but he'll need another personal best in this higher grade and he also has to prove he's as effective on ground softer than good.

Bought for £130,000 after Irish point win last March, and he got up late on over hurdles at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; made further progress when a close fifth in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) five weeks ago; going the right way and should be thereabouts again.

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£200,000 purchase after justifying favouritism in an Irish point; easy winner on hurdling debut at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) in November, and a comprehensive defeat at Cheltenham the following month came in a much stronger race; now has to bounce back in a first-time tongue-strap but he certainly retains potential.

Shaped well in a point last April, after which he was sold for 180,000euros; heavily backed and made a hugely impressive hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November, making smooth headway and readily pulling clear of 11 rivals; meets stronger opposition here but could be anything.

No promise when pulled up on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (stablemate Mymilkman was also well held); hard to fancy.

Runner-up in two points early in 2025 but no real encouragement so far under rules; unlikely to be of much interest until tackling handicaps.

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More experienced than most of these and he keeps giving his running, beaten off only on the run-in when second of four in novice at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; should be winning before long and he's not ruled out here.

Brother to the same connections' useful 2m3f/3m hurdle winner Ed Keeper and made a promising start when second of five in Ffos Las bumper (good ground; 5-2) last spring; related to lots of winners over jumps and he's respected on hurdling debut after ten months off; fitted with a tongue-strap.

Fell at Wetherby on Boxing Day and his jumping lacked fluency when fourth of six there (2m3f, soft) in November; however, this consistent 9yo is handicapped to be in the shake-up if cutting out the mistakes.

3m point winner who made winning handicap debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in November on second chase start and followed up at Aintree (2m, good to soft); this very lightly raced 7yo could be even better now up in trip.

Yet to seriously threaten over fences but he's run pretty well in warm novice handicap chases on his last three starts and today's contest should take less winning; possible player following a 2lb drop.

Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break.

0-9 over fences since winning on his chase debut in February 2024 and absent since that December; however, he's been given a big chance by the handicapper and returns with his stable going well; watch the betting.

2-6 over fences, the wins coming in 2024 (2m5f/2m4f, good); following a long absence he returned with an encouraging fifth at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) and could show the benefit of that outing today.

Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there.

Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle on Thursday; not ruled out.

8yo who made it 0-12 when soundly beaten at Leicester three weeks ago but he jumped to the left at that right-handed track; runner-up to thriving winner at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) two starts ago and he could have a part to play now going back left-handed; effective on good and soft ground.

Below par on both runs this season but has had wind surgery since and he's back down to the same mark as for his win in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (2m, good to soft); not ruled out on this drop in grade.

9yo who has regressed but is down the weights and has run pretty well on his last two starts, finishing sixth of 11 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) then 5l third of eight here (1m7f, good); might not be far away.

Won this last year (soft) before good second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in February off this 5lb higher mark; absent since but likes it here and not ruled out on return to action; has shown promise on good to soft.

Won in good style on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good) in October and fourth in a couple of warm races subsequently (2m, good/soft); in good hands to progress and he brings potential to this handicap debut.

Point, bumper (2m1f, good) and maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) winner who was a promising second on handicap/stable debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; held back by his jumping on his first two chase starts and could have a big part to play now back over hurdles.

He's returned from a long absence this season and hasn't been able to recapture his considerable 2023 promise; however, he travelled well before weakening over 2m3f here four weeks ago on his second start back and could benefit from today's drop back in trip; not discounted.

Made it 5-7 in his career (all over hurdles) when winning by 1l under William Easterby on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; needs another step forward to defy a 5lb rise in this better race but this 5yo may well have more left in the tank.

Point winner who made it 0-8 under rules for Paul Nolan in Ireland when well beaten over fences in November, and he's unraced at a trip shorter than 2m4f; however, he showed promise in maiden hurdles and has joined a top trainer for his British career; interesting to see how he goes in the market.

2-3 in bumpers and 2-2 over hurdles following a pair of wins at Sandown (2m, good to soft/soft), the latest a Listed novice last time; he was impressive last time (Soldier Reeves about 6l back in second) and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; key player.

Placed in his three bumpers for Paul Nicholls (one on soft) and made it 2-2 over hurdles for Nicky Henderson when winning by 12l at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) last month; leading claims for top trainer who has won three of the last six runnings.

Built upon point/bumper promise (including on good to soft ground) to win on hurdle debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November; another good run when Listed runner-up at Sandown (2m, soft) since and he's 5lb better off with the winner Hurricane Pat, although that rival had plenty in hand.

Runner-up on debut in bumper last February (2m, soft) and 4-4 since (good to soft/good), winning at Market Rasen (2m) this season on his first two hurdle starts; he's a highly likeable prospect but today is a much tougher test of his credentials and others have more substance to their form.

Smart stayer on the Flat in his prime and he won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month; another good run when third at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) since but likely his limitations will be exposed once more today.

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Five-time course winner including this race in 2021 and 2022 and the Betfair Chase in 2023 and 2024; reappeared with fine second in that Grade 1 here 56 days ago (good to soft); struggled last season after his reappearance win but this 12yo could have a big say if backing up his latest effort.

Beaten just a neck in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft) last March and finished strongly for close third in the Silver Cup at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last month; every chance he'll be bang there.

Front-runner who is 3-3 this season when completing, posting easy wins on last two starts at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft); had just three rivals to beat last time and now 9lb higher in a tougher race, but he's clearly thriving and his stable has won this race five times.

Bolted up in the Welsh National in December 2023 (3m6f, heavy) and runs off the same mark today; however, he's been pulled up/tailed off on all six starts since; wind surgery needs to prompt a dramatic revival.

Prone to the odd major blunder, as when falling mid-race in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November, when favourite; however, he was seriously impressive when making all by 11l in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f, good to soft) last March, and this 15lb higher mark may not stop him.

Three wins at Aintree (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) last season and second there (3m1f, good) in April; current mark shouldn't be beyond him if he's at his best but that hasn't been the case on his two outings this term.

Ran really well when third in this last year (soft) and kept on for second at Aintree (2m4f, soft) last month, albeit no match for the winner; this 10yo has a good record here and, now 8lb lower than 12 months ago, he could be involved back up in trip.

Won a Grade 1 novice hurdle and Grade 2 novice chase in 2023; his mark continues to tumble but for good reason and a major revival is required with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

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Highly progressive staying hurdler in 2023-24 campaign and chasing didn't work out for him last season; this 10yo has run pretty well in defeat over hurdles on both runs this term (3m, good to soft) and might not be far away.

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

Made mistakes when pulled up over fences at Newcastle last time and she could be suited by the return to hurdling; won in this sphere at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last June but her profile is patchy and her claims aren't overly compelling.

Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he'll be fine now back up in trip and could be involved.

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Won three in a row last April-June (2m7f, good) and resumed her progressive ways with convincing win at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November; another good run when close third at Doncaster (3m, good to soft); needs something extra in this better race but further improvement isn't ruled out.

Showed spark when going close over fences in October and didn't run badly when fifth of seven here last time back over hurdles; continues to drop down the weights but he has a regressive profile and needs to raise his game.

Modest effort in small field on return from lengthy absence last time, albeit seeming to need the run; remains well treated on best form but needs to prove he retains that ability.

Henderson hurdler who has low mileage; successful in maiden event last spring and good second in Sandown handicap (again over 2m4f) on reappearance; lesser effort at Leicester since but can't be written off.

Mid-race faller switched to chasing most recently; has frame possibilities judged on last three hurdles efforts (423) and Freddie Keighley's useful 7lb claim may improve the chance of getting back on the scoresheet.

Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip.

Ex-Irish mare who isn't solid on her form for new stable; failed to beat a rival last time; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

Campaigned at Kelso (2m5f/2m6f) since last April, posting form figures of 132; edging back up the weights and now goes into a much bigger field switched back to elsewhere; not certain to remain competitive.

Favourite in both starts this season for new yard, better effort when keeping-on second at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) latest; may well take another step forward, as sole attempt over C&D (good) resulted in maiden win last March; interesting back here.

Off the mark at sixth attempt in Irish points; solid performances in two maiden hurdles for new stable, making all at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) latest; respected on handicap debut, with further improvement plausible.

Took well to cheekpieces by completing a hat-trick last spring; not in anything like the same form, over hurdles and fences, in the retained headgear since.

Campaigned mostly over fences in Ireland for Paul Nolan, winning once; had wind surgery since last run; something to prove back over hurdles but market support should be heeded on debut for Dan Skelton.

Record of 212 in last three hurdles attempts, the win at Newcastle (2m4f) when ending a long losing spell; good second at Catterick (2m3f) most recently; solid chance in current form.

Had a solid spell at maiden/novice level last winter but form dipped in the spring and absent since; still needs to prove he stays this distance; others preferred.

Low-mileage 6yo who benefited from the switch to handicap level at Catterick (1m7f, good) most recently, opening his account; may well build on that success and improve further; promising contender, assuming he stays this longer distance.

Scored twice at novice level but failed to progress in handicaps for Alastair Ralph; sold for £10,000 and had wind surgery since last appearance; tongue-tie added; market may give further guidance.

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Seven-race maiden; ran well behind Brookside La at Wetherby (2m3f) on handicap debut most recently and may build on that effort; along with Killycarn, helps to give his stable a reasonably promising hand.

Made a winning handicap debut in Wetherby contest (2m3f, soft) last time, opening his account; this Skelton runner looks the type to show further progress; big player at the foot of the weights upped further in trip.

Four wins last season including two over fences (one C&D); not necessarily handicapped out of things but race-fitness is a query (early unseat on sole run this season) and his best form has come on soft and heavy ground, which isn't forecast to prevail today.

Runner-up on first two starts for this yard (2m, good/good to soft) before winning over C&D (soft) four weeks ago; this 10yo is 5lb higher than last time but came nicely clear with the runner-up; respected.

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Flat/hurdle winner who was runner-up for Paul Nolan on chase debut at Wexford (2m3f, good) last July; his jumping held him back on his two starts since but he's joined a top British yard and makes his stable debut following wind surgery; interesting, especially if well backed.

Four chase wins last season and well handicapped on his best form; however, pulled up on first two runs this term and 200-1 when unseating early at Ludlow last month; plenty to prove.

12yo who is racing for the first time since last February; however, he won at Leicester (2m, heavy) back then and he won after some time off in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); 2-2 here (bumpers in 2018); not discounted.

Lightly raced 6yo who took a big step forward with 10l win on his chase and seasonal debut at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; has shown promise on soft/good to soft; had just three rivals to beat last time but he's very unexposed over fences and could take an 8lb rise in his stride.

Point winner who left his bumper/novice hurdle form behind to score on handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in November, and followed up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; did it cosily last time and he could still be well treated for his top yard now 7lb higher.

C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he was an encouraging third at Bangor in November following a break; however, this inconsistent 12yo is winless since March 2023 and others arrive with more pressing claims.

Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and some good runs since, most recently close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) after a break; however, a career-best is needed now back up in grade.

Placed on last two starts, his best effort on AW debut latest when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; steps up in trip and open to improvement now he goes handicapping.

Nicely bred and represents major connections but finished down the field in two turf events; returned from a short break and ran a bit better when fifth of 12 on AW debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month in first-time blinkers (left off here); steps up in trip on handicap debut and needs to show more.

Showed marked improvement on third start when third of eight here (1m) last month; bred for middle distances, he should come into his own now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

Got off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month and not beaten far in two similar contests there since; steps up in trip and still on the upgrade; should run well.

Got off the mark when stepping up to 1m2f in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Chelmsford in November; placed twice since and should not be far away.

Successful twice and made the frame numerous times in a very consistent 2025 campaign; began 2026 with a below-par effort five days ago but should be thereabouts if normal service is resumed.

On a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in first-time visor over C&D most recently and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort; the last of his seven AW wins came off 18lb higher.

Ended a long losing spell with 1m5f success in August but has failed to back up the form in two starts over same trip this winter; this new scenario (first crack at 2m on Flat) needs to help.

Four-race maiden who is far from solid on his form since returning from mammoth absence; never figured in 1m4f handicap at Lingfield last time; steps up further in distance.

Failed to get home in C&D event last week, extending a long losing spell, and again seems likely to be outstayed; still seeking first win beyond 1m4f; headgear applied.

Record is just 1-16, the success at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last July; has made the frame a few times since but finished only sixth over C&D last week; needs to step up on that latest effort.

Prevailed narrowly at Southwell (1m6f) in October for account-opening win; however, has failed to back up that form in two outings since, latest when a 40-1 shot over C&D; not solid.

Placed several times, including 7l second at Chelmsford (1m5f) on reappearance; has each-way hopes but looks far from guaranteed to go one better, being still a maiden at the age of seven.

Seven wins over C&D, the most recent in December 2024; made the frame twice last autumn but dropped away and failed to beat a rival in latest outing; not fully sure what to expect.

Bit of promise at a modest level on the Flat; hung badly right but opened her account at Fakenham (2m7f) in latest hurdles start; respected off current mark assuming she transfers the form back to this code.

Six-race maiden who has shaped with some promise in a couple of middle-distance handicaps this year, latest at Kempton three days ago; needs additional progress upped further in trip, however.

Looked a candidate for top sprint handicap honours last spring and his close fifth in the Wokingham came off a 5lb higher mark than today's; didn't run badly on his final two starts in 2025 and he is back in calmer waters on this return from a 73-day break; Ryan Moore booked and a big run is expected.

Useful 2yo; not at his best in two runs this winter but he has dropped 4lb and last time isn't the run to judge him on (too keen in a race not run to suit); not solid but too soon to write him off.

Not sure whether the gelding operation or the drop in the weights kickstarted his revival but he had been threatening prior to outclassing Class 4 opposition at Wolverhampton in November; up 7lb but one to take seriously.

Arrives in top form, completing a 6f AW hat-trick when landing a valuable Chelmsford handicap last month; 3lb rise not insurmountable but while this is officially a drop in class, that latest Class 2 was effectively a 0-85; others appeal more.

Well backed when winning over C&D last month; failed to back it up at Wolverhampton 18 days ago and others are more appealing.

Readily saw off Prince Of Pillo in a Southwell seller in November but 9lb worse off with that rival today and two subsequent handicap runs have seen him finish unplaced; cheekpieces now reached for.

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

The winner of three of her seven starts, the latest when picking up smartly to lead close home over C&D last month; up another 3lb but bred to be a Pattern-race performer and holds obvious claims.

5-5 on AW, completing a hat-trick when gamely winning a Listed race over 1m here eight weeks ago; the second home there was an unconsidered 125-1 shot who went into the race with a BHA mark of 71 so there are question marks over it but the third home ran well in Listed company in France last month; now 10lb higher than for her Kempton win on her penultimate start but she could progress further now upped in trip (dam a 1m4f winner); contender.

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Progressive form in novice company last summer, winning at Pontefract before chasing home subsequent Group 1 winner Consent at Newbury (1m2f, good); only fifth in Listed company on her next outing but still ran to a useful level; possible soft ground was no good to her when last seen and she is an intriguing contender now switched to AW.

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

Got first run on her rivals when fourth in a C&D event 45 days ago but she weakened in the final furlong, eventually beaten 1.5l into fourth; should make another bold bid.

0-6 on AW as opposed to 3-7 on turf but her two runs here for Charles Hills this winter confirm she's fully effective on the surface; drops back to 1m2f and needs a career best to win but more minor money not out of the question.

Made successful handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last June but that was a slowly-run small-field Class 5 event and she was well beaten twice afterwards; returns from four-month break in a tough race.

1m4f turf win here last September; ended 2025 with three AW defeats though and she looks booked for a struggle from 5lb out of the handicap in this useful event.

She's run some fair races for this yard but needs to leave recent efforts well behind her if she's to win this from 6lb out of the handicap.

Good sprinting pedigree and he rewarded market support in a 7f novice at Newcastle in November, showing a fine attitude; the front two pulled over 3l clear of the remainder and the third, fourth and fifth have all won since; has a big weight to carry but he shouldn't be underestimated.

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Got up late to win a 6f novice at Salisbury last June and that form has been well advertised since; looks sure to benefit from the extra furlong and he's open to plenty of improvement; solid claims back from a break.

$65,000 yearling; fourth foal of a French 2yo/US 6f winner (RPR 100), herself a sister to Group 1 winner Shale; starts out in a competitive race but he looks the part on paper.

42,000gns yearling; second foal of a 6f 2yo AW winner in Canada, herself from a good family; one of two newcomers for his connections; betting can provide clues.

Eighth foal; half-brother to winners Land Of Oz (1m6f-2m including AW; RPR 99), Environment Amigo (1m6f/16.5f AW; 87) and Stanley Baldwin (Qatari 7f/10.5f); dam 1m2f winner (100); bred to have a future but 7f around here may prove on the sharp side.

Two encouraging runs in Polytrack novices last month, finishing second (beaten 3l) over 1m here 26 days ago; the winner there looked promising and the fourth has won since so the form has ballast; one to consider.

Well beaten in two 7f AW runs last year; no appeal in this field.

Having a fine winter, winning four times, but a slow start scuppered her bid for a four-timer here on Wednesday; drops back into Class 6 company but she is effectively 5lb higher today.

Fourth of five behind Gogo Yubari here ten days ago but he is a whopping 21lb better off today; should go well back up in trip.

His last three wins have come over C&D, the latest when well backed 26 days ago; still well treated on his best form despite the 6lb rise; betting to guide.

Barely beaten a rival in four runs for this yard, including over C&D two weeks ago (first run after a wind op); drops in class with headgear returned but still not easily recommended.

Front-runner; saw off a big field at Southwell in October and found just one too strong at Kempton last month (both 6f); Billy Loughnane booked and he should remain competitive.

Ready win at Kempton (6f) last October and shaped with more promise than the distance beaten suggests next time; change of tactics didn't work here ten days ago and he's on a favourable mark; shortlisted.

Infrequent winner but he arrives on the back of a good third at Kempton; overall profile suggests he is no banker to follow it with another good run.

She wasn't at her best when last seen in the autumn but that has resulted in her returning to action off a good mark; this looks quite a warm race though.

Multiple winner down the years and he ran his best race for a while when third of nine in a classified event over C&D last week; this demands more.

Won two of her last three runs in 2025, over 5.7f and 6f, and this month's two defeats have come over 7f; not seen to best effect at Kempton on Wednesday and shaped as though still in form; respected.

Without a win since October 2024 but he ended 2025 with some good runs for this yard; steps back up in trip; more appealing than many.

6f win at Newcastle off this mark in November; not beaten far over 5f back at Newcastle on Tuesday; ability to feature and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the yard (four wins and five placed runners from 15 rides).

0-11 but she did run well on a few occasions last summer; this month's return from a short break was encouraging enough and she has dropped to a career-low mark.

Ten-race maiden; finished second at Bath last September but that was 1m on heavy ground; too much to prove dropped in trip.

The winner of just one of his 19 starts; hasn't been with this yard all that long and he has slipped 9lb down the weights; latest run wasn't too bad and he's not discounted.

Unplaced in all eight starts; couldn't go the pace dropped to 5f here ten days ago (blinkered first time); dropped 5lb but plenty to prove.

The drop into a 0-50 classified event and a change of headgear saw him belatedly add to his 2yo win when gamely scoring at Wolverhampton 11 days ago; that wasn't a bad race of its type (third won since) and a 1lb rise could have been tougher.

Putting in good late work over C&D last week, beaten 0.5l at the finish; runs off the same mark and should give it another good go.

Won twice on turf here last summer; running himself into form this winter, most recently beaten 2l over C&D last week (behind Meet Me In Meraki); back to a winning mark and not dismissed.

Ten-race maiden who has been expensive to follow; latest run wasn't his best and hopes rest on the drop in trip having a positive effect.

Showed some promise in 1m maidens here last summer; poor hurdle form since and although this should be more suitable, he doesn't leap off the page as being well handicapped.

Near miss on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October but he has beaten as favourite (or joint favourite) in three runs since; the addition of a hood could help him settle better and in the context of this race he is unexposed.

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago; now has something to build on.

1m2f Flat win last summer; campaigned over further since then and he has generally performed with credit; absent since a fair hurdle effort three weeks ago.

He's found a surge of improvement in recent weeks, getting off the mark at Chelmsford last month and following that breakthrough success with two C&D wins; now 17lb higher than for the first win and he steps out of Class 6 company today; still needs taking seriously.

Tricky customer but he arrived on the scene late and fast to win a C&D handicap last October; similar form when third back here last month; a career best is required.