Chepstow Race 1 - Dragonbet / Ebf Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
CONNELLS CROSS (3) Resuming after a 27 week break. Rounded them up when winning last start at Sedgefield and good career start. Coming to a new trainer. Shows good early pace. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. PRINCESS DAY (6) First up after 26 weeks and led throughout when winning by 4 3/4L first up last preparation at Newbury. Should come to hand quickly. Promising career start. Can get the job done . KAMILLE AU KANADA (1) First up after a break. Assumed control from the start to win by a margin of 48L last run in a hurdle at Plumpton and solid career start. Good chance and wouldn't be surprised to see it pick up a win. WALKINTHEMOURNES (7) Racing as a debutant 5yo by Walkinthepark for trainer Joe Tizzard. Watch betting.
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resuming after a break. Set the pace to win by a margin of 48L last run in a hurdle at Plumpton and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 26/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 48L | $1.33 |
| 2/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 68kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 5-7-6-4-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
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Towards the rear last run in a hurdle at Warwick but showing improvement in recent outings. Jockey Robert Dunne and trainer David Evans command respect as a team. Looks optimistic.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD TO FIRM | Cameron Johnstone Baker | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD TO FIRM | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 68kg | - | 8-6-7-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.75L | $34.00 |
| 10/14 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | James Davies | 67.5kg | - | 13-13-14-13-13-13-10 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $201.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
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First up from a 27 week spell. Ran home strongly to win last start at Sedgefield and showing consistent performance in races. Should race on the speed. Good winning chance.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 71.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | 3-4-3-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 15/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 65kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
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Back from a 26 week break. At $21.00 lost ground in the run home when 16th last start at Aintree. Great to see jockey Harry Skelton taking the ride. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 09/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD TO SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | - | 14-13-15-16-15-15-16 | 0 |
| 30.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a break of 32 weeks. Started at $29.00 and showed some merit late when 4th last time in a hurdle at Wincanton. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | - | 17-12-9-6-5-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.55L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-3-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 67.5kg | - | 4-2-2-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 11L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.45L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 70kgs
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First up after 26 weeks and showed a clean pair of heels when winning by 4 3/4L first up last preparation at Newbury. Likely to be well placed early. Tough competitor.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20 | 09/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-3-7-9-11 | 0 |
| 15.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 70kgs
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Walkinthepark 5yo having first start for Joe Tizzard. Market as guide.