Saturday 9 May 2026 Warwick

Went chasing late in her career but she's making a good fist of it and was going best from some way out when winning at Exeter (3m, good) in March; no blame attached for defeat next time and she didn't appreciate the 3m2f trip at Fontwell recently; a sharp 3m should suit; close up.

0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive.

Pulled up in two of three chase starts, the latest at Bangor after some guessy jumps; had run well when runner-up at Hereford (2m5f, good) in March, however, and should do better at some stage; tongue tied this time.

Off the mark when well clear at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February but paid the handicapping price after; it's been harder since but he was unfortunate to run up against one who relished the new 3m3f test at Stratford (good) in April, although he still ran well; major player in first 3m run.

Two good runs behind subsequent winners at Hereford and Catterick (both 3m1f, good) in late 2025; always struggling over an inadequate 1m7f at Wincanton (no headgear; cheekpieces return) in April and perhaps fortunate to get dropped 2lb; fair chance of another win.

Two more chase wins in 2025, the latest at Windsor (3m, good to soft; suited by good) in November; often battled with unsuitable ground over the winter but 4lb lower than at Windsor so has a weights chance.

Modest form over jumps so far and has been pulled up on last three chase starts; can only watch from 9lb out of the weights.

From the family of these connections' high-class staying chaser Nacarat; still green but off the mark at the second attempt when getting up late in five-runner Exeter bumper (good) three weeks ago; doubtful that was a strong event and he'll surely want further in time but attitude was pleasing; hurdles debut.

Staying chasers in the family and he was outpaced before sticking on for third in good-ground bumper at Uttoxeter last May; didn't build on that when well held in course bumper (good to soft) in December; hurdles debut.

Showed ability when second to a good one in Irish point at the start of the year and offered something to work on in a hood (retained) when third of 12 in Hereford bumper (good) on stable debut three weeks ago; might have a say on his introduction to hurdles.

Attracted plenty of support when winning a Haydock bumper (good) one year ago; subsequently changed hands for £100,000 but weakened on stable/hurdling debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January; disappointing if he's not capable of better.

Won 11-runner Irish 4yo point in October on sole start in that sphere; backed into odds-on when only third of eight in Newton Abbot bumper (good) last month; that still represents the best bumper form in this field and he's respected on hurdles debut.

Beaten 1l when second of 12 in Irish point (good to yielding) in January; bought for £50,000 the following month; pedigree suggests staying chases will be his game but still of interest on hurdles debut for respected yard.

Two starts in six-runner Irish points; 6-4 when close second in April 2024 then scored by 11l at 1-2 eleven months later; sold for £75,000 four days on and has joined leading yard; hooded and tongue tied for this hurdling debut.

Made a promising start in bumpers but has shown little in three runs over hurdles; still early days and wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut up in trip; may well show improvement.

Ex-French mare; followed up a couple of fair efforts at Exeter and Taunton with a below-par run at Ffos Las last month; has slipped to a career-low mark and Harry Cobden rides for the first time but she's still looking for her first win in Britain and others are preferred.

Best effort over hurdles when third in a Hereford novice last November; below that form in a couple of handicaps since but she's still lightly raced and she could show more upped in trip off a sliding mark.

Yet to be placed from seven runs but shapes as though this step up in trip will suit; has dropped another 4lb and should do better.

Has shown improvement since stepping up in trip and switching to handicaps, latest when runner-up at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month; should go close here.

Well handicapped on old Irish form but lightly raced and disappointing in recent years; difficult to enthuse over.

Sole success over hurdles came here over two years ago and his best effort came when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; well beaten in three runs since, the latest on chase debut at Taunton in November; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and doesn't appeal for win purposes.

Won three times for the O'Neill's, including over C&D; ran his best race for current trainer when third of four finishers at Exeter (2m5f, good) last month when clouting the second-last; knocking on the door and should run well.

Two wins for Chris Down last year, with the first at Chepstow (2m3f, good) and latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); well-held fourth of seven on recent stable debut at Worcester (2m5f) but he ran well for a long way and should benefit from that run; could be dangerous if he can get back near best.

Bumper winner in June last year and got off the mark over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip and holds claims.

Former Willie Mullins inmate who got off the mark on her stable debut in a Huntingdon maiden (2m4f, heavy) in February; makes handicap debut on contrasting ground and a fascinating contender here.

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

Put a disappointing run of form behind him when returning to winning ways over C&D (good) 11 days ago, making all; whether he can reproduce that effort is another matter but he is still well handicapped on his old form.

0-7 under rules and a beaten co-favourite on his handicap debut when sixth of 12 finishers at Exeter (2m5f, good) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and still lightly raced so cannot dismiss.

Got off the mark on his rules debut in a Fakenham maiden hunter chase (3m, good) in April 2025 and has performed with credit in points this year, winning at Higham last month; carries a 3lb penalty but should run well.

Sole success came over hurdles in June 2023; last of three finishers at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) in February and beaten three times in points since, including in a match; has his work cut out here.

Ex-Irish; has made a bright start in points for his current trainer, winning twice last month under Heidi Palin; races prominently and should give a good account.

Landed maiden hunter chase at Cartmel in May 2023 and a prolific winner in points with 12 wins in that sphere; beat two rivals in a point at Stafford Cross 13 days ago and she should go close.

Half-brother to useful chaser Escaria Ten, but he was tailed off on his rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in February and will need to have improved significantly to figure here.

Shaped with some promise at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December but isn't sure to progress much in bumpers, being first foal of a 2m4f-3m hurdle winner for his owner.

Runner-up in a point in March; beaten 18l on his rules debut when third of seven at Taunton (2m, good) last month and needs to show more.

Second foal; dam 2m4f chase winner, half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner So Ladylike, out of point winning half-sister to useful 2m jumper Blueberry Boy; yard not renowned for their exploits in bumpers and may need more time.

20,000euros foal, 40,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to point winner Fortunate Soldier, half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Sporty Jim; dam 2m2f hurdle winner, closely related to useful bumper/2m-2m3f hurdle winner Royal Guardsman; in good hands and he needs watching in market on debut.