Chepstow Race 2 - Wasdell Group Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
SAINT JEANNAIS (2) Back from a break. Spaced the field to win by a margin of 7L last time in a hurdle at Bangor and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Strong claims. HIVE RUNNER (6) Racing as a debutant 4yo by Blue Bresil for Tom Lacey. Keep your eye on the market. DUTCH CORNER (1) First up and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Exeter. Harry Skelton is a suitable booking. Will be around the mark at odds. CHEAP SANDWICHES (3) First run back from a break. Overtook some late when 5th last time in a hurdle at Chepstow. Has early speed and positions nicely. Could be value.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
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First up and produced an eye catching run when 2nd beaten by 4 3/4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Exeter. Harry Skelton is a bonus. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 8-7-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 4-5-5-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | - | 10-11-11-8-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Had a comfortable win by 7L last time in a hurdle at Bangor and solid career start. Will show up at the business end.
Last Starts 145 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ascot | 3161m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 71kg | - | 11-12-11-7-5-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Odds of $9.50 and was making up some late ground when 5th last time in a hurdle at Chepstow. Should muster plenty of early toe. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 6-6-7-7-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | HEAVY | Freddie Gordon | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 37.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Honest race when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Coming to a new trainer. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/07/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3501m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 15/06/2026 | - | Q.R. | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3200m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 4384m | GOOD | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | Mike Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.05L | $10.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Started at $9.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last start at Fontwell but was on debut last time. Not in this.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 7-7-6-4-6-7-8 | 0 |
| 33L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tom Lacey 4yo by Blue Bresil having first start. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 25 weeks. Started $101.00 and weakened to finish 7th last start in a hurdle at Chepstow. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 70kg | - | 5-5-4-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | James Best | 66.5kg | - | 8-8-8-11-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 70kg | - | 10-10-11-11-11-11-9 | 0 |
| 23.65L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $41.00 and made some ground when 4th last time in a hurdle at Worcester and gets some weight taken off. Might be ridden for luck. Looks highly doubtful.
Last Starts 34 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 | 04/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | 4UP | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | SOFT | L T Turner | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 187.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after spell of 32 weeks. Started $126.00 and only fair when 13th last start at Wincanton but gets a reduction in weight. First start for a new trainer. Others much better.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | - | 14-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 0 |
| 67.55L | $126.00 |
| 99/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 67kg | - | 8-7-7-6-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Fresh from a break. At $81.00 came in 4th last run in a hurdle at Tramore. First appearance for a new trainer. Hard to see this being competitive today.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 4Y FILLIES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.2L | $13.00 |