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Horse Form Profile
| Place / No / Draw | Date / Going / Distance / Class | Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer | Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 | 12st 0lb | Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences. | 20/1 |
| 2 | 10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 | 11st 13lb | Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track. | 33/1 |
| 5th 9 | 12th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 | 11st 10lb | Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here. | 18/1 |
| 5th 2 | 18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 2 | 11st 6lb | Confined to about 2m for the vast majority of his rules career but he won a 3m point in 2022 and looked better than ever when winning a competitive handicap over an extended 2m4f at stiff Cheltenham on New Year's Day (good; versatile ground-wise); there's every chance today's distance will be within range and he won on this card 12 months ago; entitled to respect. | 3/1 |
| 1st 2 | 1st Jan 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 | 11st 12lb | Very useful 2m chaser on his day and is 1lb below last winning mark; hasn't found his peak form this season, however, and this step back up in distance leaves him with something to prove. | 6/1 |