Haydock Park Race 7 - Walrus Open Hunters' Chase
UNEXPECTED PARTY (2) found success on first appearance in a hunters chase scoring by 4.5L at Taunton last month. Previously won the Grand Annual Premier Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. May double up. SHEARER (1) failed to land a five-timer on most recent appearance finishing fifth in the Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Interesting following a break. GOOD BOY BOBBY (6) also makes first appearance this season. Last seen placing third in a Veteran's Handicap Chase at Newbury. Potential. LIFT ME UP (3) cannot be discounted after winning a point-to-point two starts back.

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews
Weight: 78kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year. Finished off last campaign 5 of 24 starters at Cheltenham March 14 over 5300m, 13 len behind Wonderwall with 76kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 37 len Ffos Las February 6 2025 over 4300m on heavy track defeating Angels Breath carrying 77.5kg at $3.80. Will take beating.
Last Starts 336 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24 | 14/03/2025 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $88,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 76kg | 6:51.04 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2025 | 12 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 77.5kg | 6:08.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2025 | 601 | CHSE 5U | $11,600.00 | Ffos Las | 4325m | Heavy | Olive Nicholls | 77.5kg | 6:16.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 16/06/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $20,390.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 6:20.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/2 | 14/05/2023 | 98 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,340.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 6:16.43 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 8/13 | 05/02/2023 | 72 | HDLE HCP 5U | $43,780.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Good | A P Heskin | 74kg | 5:47.76 | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/11/2022 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $67,690.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good | A P Heskin | 76kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $4.33 |
| 0/12 | 12/11/2022 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | Good | A P Heskin | 74kg | 5:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/10/2022 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $27,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | Good | A P Heskin | 72kg | 5:57.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2022 | 188 | NHDLE 4U | $16,950.00 | Worcester | 4627m | Good | A P Heskin | 70kg | 5:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2022 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $26,570.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | A P Heskin | 75.5kg | 6:02.07 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin
Weight: 78kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 37 days. Last run to post a big 4.5 len win. Taunton on January 8 over 4300m defeating Fan De Blues with 77.5kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Run before pulled up at Kelso on December 7 over 3400m. Confidence building win last time and can get the job done again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Good | Heidi Palin | 77.5kg | 5:54.44 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 0/9 | 07/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $149,040.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70kg | 4:22.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2025 | 17 | CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:10.64 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 24/10/2025 | 181 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 68kg | 3:52.78 | 6-7-5 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2025 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/20 | 12/03/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:59.51 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2025 | 65 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:03.18 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/11/2024 | 4 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 3:57.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/11/2024 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2024 | 199 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Harry Skelton | 66kg | 5:01.89 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/15 | 11/04/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:08.65 | 2-6-99 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr Martin Mcintyre
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after nine months finished fourth of 8 starters at Cocklebarrow on January 25 over 4800m, 13 len behind Innisfree Lad with 70kg. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len Warwick on January 20 2025 over 4800m defeating Bennys King with 77kg at $8.50 in a steeplechase. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 274 | P2P | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4828m | Good | Heidi Palin | 70kg | 6:19.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/04/2025 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 4828m | Good | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | 6:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 13/24 | 14/03/2025 | 53 | CHSE 5U | $88,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:51.04 | 6-12-13 | 0 |
| 67.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2025 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $7,100.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 77kg | 6:15.55 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/11 | 29/12/2024 | 212 | P2P | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2024 | 28 | CHSE 5U | $39,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 7:01.17 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2024 | 34 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $17,760.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 76.5kg | 7:21.89 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2024 | 41 | P2P | $0.00 | Kimble P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/3 | 18/02/2024 | 289 | P2P | $0.00 | Badbury Rings P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 99/13 | 05/05/2023 | 42 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $17,760.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good | James King | 75.5kg | 6:57.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2023 | 48 | CHSE HUNT 6U | $8,230.00 | Newbury | 4706m | Soft | James King | 75.5kg | 6:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mr Samuel Scott
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 16 runners at Cheltenham on November 15 over 5000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Hung Jury carrying 71kg at $10. Last start came from midfield; finished third of 9 starters at Ludlow on January 15 over 4800m, 2.5 len behind Java Point with 74kg at $6. No surprise to see him back in winner's stall.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 61 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Samuel Scott | 74kg | 6:16.81 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/11/2025 | 197 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $44,400.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | Samuel Scott | 71kg | 6:49.79 | 12-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2025 | 30 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Samuel Scott | 76.5kg | 5:17.83 | 8-6-4 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2025 | 19 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Samuel Scott | 72kg | 5:08.07 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 0/24 | 14/03/2025 | 27 | CHSE 5U | $88,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 76kg | 6:51.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4474m | Good Soft | Samuel Scott | 78kg | 5:54.10 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2025 | 25 | P2P | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 4828m | Dead | Samuel Scott | 74kg | 6:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2025 | 60 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Samuel Scott | 75.5kg | 5:47.23 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/5 | 09/11/2024 | 119 | P2P | $0.00 | Knightwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Samuel Scott | 71kg | 6:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/07/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 63.5kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/06/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Listowel | 4123m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last at Leopardstown July 20 2023 over 2615m, slow track; 55 len behind Pinot Gris with 64.5kg at $13. First up last campaign 4 of 17 runners at Punchestown May 23 2023 over 3218m, 20 len behind Night Sparkle carrying 71.5kg at $15. Not keen.
Last Starts 939 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 20/07/2023 | 40 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 64.5kg | 2:52.25 | - | 7 |
| 55.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/06/2023 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $30,070.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | R A Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/17 | 23/05/2023 | 108 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 71.5kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2023 | 101 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 70kg | 3:49.05 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $201.00 |
| 16/23 | 26/10/2022 | 8 | NOVHCP 3U | $17,270.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SH | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 3:23.21 | - | 4 |
| 22.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/15 | 18/10/2022 | 10 | NOVHCP 3U | $17,270.00 | Gowran Park | 2381m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:45.89 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/10/2022 | 12 | HCP 3U | $24,020.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SY | S Ahern | 63.5kg | 2:44.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/09/2022 | 67 | HCP 3U | $16,720.00 | Down Royal | 2574m | SY | C T Keane | 58kg | 2:52.60 | - | 1 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/07/2022 | 33 | 3 | $25,040.00 | Leopardstown | 2579m | Good | C T Keane | 56.5kg | 2:51.20 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/06/2022 | 40 | HCP 3 | $146,410.00 | Down Royal | 2574m | Y | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 2:52.34 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/05/2022 | 41 | HCP (47-70) 3 | $15,530.00 | Roscommon | 2408m | SH | K J Manning | 62.5kg | 2:52.51 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 3 of 8 runners at Newbury March 1 over 5200m, slow track; 6 len behind Sam Brown carrying 65kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Chepstow October 11 2024 over 4700m, 7 len behind Copperhead with 74.5kg at $3.80. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 349 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 10U | $68,060.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 65kg | 6:48.70 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 0/6 | 30/01/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE HUNT 5U | $46,130.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 7:01.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 67.5kg | 6:33.08 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 10U | $40,840.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 7:03.63 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/11/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 10U | $55,560.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 6:23.70 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2024 | 182 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 6:02.71 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $3.75 |
| 13/24 | 12/04/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,530.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67kg | 5:42.92 | 15-9-13 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 10U | $36,900.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:16.16 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/02/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 10U | $63,520.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 13/01/2024 | 62 | STPLE HCP 10U | $134,580.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 6:14.00 | 1-6-7 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2023 | 30 | STPLE HCP 10U | $56,320.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:36.20 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 55 day letup. Last start pulled up at Fakenham on December 21 over 4200m. Run before finished second in a small field at Leicester on December 10 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Irish Chorus carrying 76kg at $1.60. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 5:52.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | APP CHSE HCP M 4U | $14,820.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:09.36 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 67.5kg | 5:12.98 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 4:54.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $14,000.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:14.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:56.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 147 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:08.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:57.29 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 39 | LR HDLE M 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:57.85 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/14 | 09/03/2025 | 51 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 3:49.50 | 9-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN M 46 | $64,580.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 4:05.20 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |