Kempton Park Race 5 - Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race)
KATATE DORI (7) lost out by 0.5L finishing runner-up contesting a Cheltenham handicap chase New Years Day. Won this course and distance contest by 15L last year. Leading contender. HOE JOLY SMOKE (9) failed to turn two placed efforts into a win after finishing fifth in the December Gold Cup Premier Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. Wears first time cheekpieces. Can bounce back. THE DOYEN CHIEF (5) improved on a fifth at Cheltenham before scoring by a neck a track and trip handicap chase. May double up. LOOKAWAY (6) cannot be discounted after a 24L victory at this venue providing most recent appearance.

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished eighth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on January 24 over 4100m, slow track; 33 len behind Donnacha carrying 76kg at $34. Start before finished third in a small field at this track in the G2 Silviniaco Conti Chase on January 10 over 4100m, 2.25 len behind Edwardstone with 72kg at $5. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:18.11 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 5U | $139,260.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:01.98 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:02.28 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:55.77 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 23 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:44.11 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2025 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $241,410.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:58.58 | 7-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2025 | 85 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:20.88 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 5:02.10 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:52.27 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2024 | 84 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,630.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:55.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 10/16 | 20/07/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 5:21.58 | 9-9-10 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6 of 12 starters at Ascot December 20 over 4800m, 5 len behind Deep Cave with 72.5kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Ascot November 1 over 4800m defeating The Changing Man with 74.5kg at $9.50. Will find this a real test.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 6:08.27 | 1-2-6 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2025 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 69kg | 6:48.37 | 2-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/11/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 5:58.42 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/23 | 12/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $369,000.00 | Ayr | 6397m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 8:20.56 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/24 | 11/03/2025 | 73 | HCP CHSE 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 6:23.22 | 7-5-8 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Newbury | 5225m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 6:50.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 30/11/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 69.5kg | 6:40.40 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/11/2024 | 240 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 6:17.40 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $3.75 |
| 0/7 | 12/03/2024 | 24 | G2 NCHSE HUNT APP 5U | $221,100.00 | Cheltenham | 6035m | Heavy | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 8:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2024 | 19 | G2 NCHSE 5U | $130,560.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 6:06.20 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2024 | 30 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:25.69 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start got back early finished fourth in a small field at this track on January 10 over 4800m, 2 len behind The Doyen Chief with 76kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Wincanton on November 8 over 5000m. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/01/2026 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $62,560.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 6:06.78 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/7 | 08/11/2025 | 218 | STPLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 70.5kg | 6:15.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 9/30 | 04/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70.5kg | 5:23.72 | 8-7-9 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/03/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,530.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:25.65 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 6/11 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:26.50 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $192,130.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 66kg | 3:51.73 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/12/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 4:08.26 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2024 | 112 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 4:52.27 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 20/07/2024 | 64 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:21.58 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73.5kg | 5:02.28 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,010.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 5:24.73 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 8 runners at Doncaster on January 24 over 4800m, slow track; 14 len behind Dartmoor Pirate carrying 76kg at $5.50. Run before won by a head Ascot on December 20 over 4800m defeating Leave Of Absence carrying 69.5kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Hard to fault on his best form and must be respected.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 6:05.24 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 6:08.27 | 8-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | 221 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 6:34.08 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/17 | 05/04/2025 | 63 | HCP HDLE 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:10.05 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $180,190.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 6:28.34 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $119,930.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:15.43 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 6:23.47 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/11/2024 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70.5kg | 5:57.85 | 10-9-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 25/10/2024 | 100 | HDLE HCP 3U | $34,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 74.5kg | 4:46.99 | 12-12-10 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2024 | 22 | HDLE CL3 H 5U | $59,580.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:14.90 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2024 | 212 | LR HDLE H 5U | $143,790.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67.5kg | 4:25.96 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last outing favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck this track on January 10 over 4800m defeating Your Darling with 74kg at $2.30 in a steeplechase. The run before made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 9 starters at Cheltenham on December 12 over 5300m, 7 len behind Blaze The Way with 66kg at $13. All set to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $62,560.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 6:06.78 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 66kg | 6:48.37 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 0/24 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 66kg | 6:40.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 230 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 6:34.08 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 6:01.79 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,410.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75kg | 6:02.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 73.5kg | 6:05.25 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2024 | 52 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 4:55.93 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2024 | 252 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 5:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2024 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74kg | 4:51.09 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 99/11 | 21/01/2024 | 45 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 4:53.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last run came from midfield and won by 24 len this track on January 10 over 4100m defeating Leader In The Park carrying 75.5kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Newbury on December 17 over 3300m, 3 len behind Mighty Bandit with 75.5kg at $3.80. Ideally placed to win again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:01.12 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:09.83 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 335 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:55.50 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2024 | 15 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:55.61 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/2 | 01/11/2024 | 188 | CHSE 4U | $17,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:09.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 5/17 | 27/04/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:53.30 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2024 | 62 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | J Quinlan | 73kg | 4:11.57 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 16/21 | 10/02/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | J Quinlan | 75kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2023 | 41 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | J Quinlan | 73kg | 5:23.04 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 19/11/2023 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | J Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:05.33 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2023 | 160 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | J Quinlan | 71kg | 3:58.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 51 days. Last start sat on the pace then finished second of 8 starters at Cheltenham on January 1 over 5100m, 0.5 len behind Herakles Westwood carrying 71kg at $8. Start before finished sixth of 24 starters at Newbury on November 29 over 5200m, 14 len behind Panic Attack with 65kg at $15. Can return to the winner's list.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 71kg | 6:28.29 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/24 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 65kg | 6:40.87 | 15-4-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | 242 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 67.5kg | 6:07.66 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 0/24 | 11/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 68kg | 6:23.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 66kg | 6:15.70 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $50,740.00 | Wincanton | 5378m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 68.5kg | 7:17.93 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Heavy | Dylan Johnston | 78kg | 7:29.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Soft | Shane Quinlan | 76kg | 6:38.27 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2024 | 38 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 71kg | 6:17.53 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2024 | 195 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 72kg | 4:36.28 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/04/2024 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,960.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 5:11.70 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. To post a big 9 len win. Wincanton on November 8 over 5000m defeating Scarface carrying 65kg at $6.50 in a steeplechase. Last start finished fourth of 9 runners at Sandown Park on January 3 over 4800m, 1.75 len behind Nocte Volatus carrying 74kg at $6.50. Prefer to see him back in form before considering.
Last Starts 49 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 | 03/01/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 10U | $181,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good | Rex Dingle | 74kg | 6:26.37 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 252 | STPLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Rex Dingle | 65kg | 6:15.54 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 10U | $68,060.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 66kg | 6:48.70 | 1-8-7 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 10U | $70,110.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 6:22.81 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/9 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 6:41.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 6:50.96 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 0/13 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 5:50.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 215 | HCP CHSE 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 64.5kg | 6:12.65 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/04/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76.5kg | 4:02.60 | 1-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67kg | 4:59.15 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2024 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Heavy | Rex Dingle | 68kg | 5:10.80 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 5 of 10 starters at Cheltenham December 13 over 4100m, 9 len behind Glengouly carrying 66kg at $6.50. Previously first up; 3 of 18 runners at Cheltenham October 25 over 5000m, 3.5 len behind Three Card Brag with 66.5kg at $13. Expecting another strong performance today.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 66kg | 5:12.24 | 6-8-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $290,390.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 68.5kg | 5:14.87 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/18 | 25/10/2025 | 182 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 6:28.38 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/19 | 26/04/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $314,390.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Harry Skelton | 64.5kg | 7:23.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2025 | 70 | HCP CHSE 5U | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 6:23.90 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Newbury | 5225m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 6:50.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2024 | 49 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 6:34.17 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2024 | 322 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 67kg | 5:02.74 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/12 | 01/12/2023 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $68,060.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 5:59.74 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/16 | 31/10/2023 | 241 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:57.00 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 0/11 | 04/03/2023 | 29 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $89,450.00 | Kelso | 3644m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:20.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 57 day letup. Last outing finished 12th of 20 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3419m, 38 len behind Addragoole with 72kg at $12. The start before that; finished fourth of 7 runners at Punchestown on December 11 over 3319m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Pure Steel with 75.5kg at $7.50. Below par lately but has some claims on best form.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $56,970.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 17 | NCHSE 4U | $41,780.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 6:10.67 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/17 | 25/10/2025 | 61 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 66kg | 5:52.05 | 8-10-9 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2025 | 22 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/18 | 03/08/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,850.00 | Galway | 4928m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 6:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/15 | 22/07/2025 | 430 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 74kg | 5:28.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 12/13 | 18/05/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Soft | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/19 | 16/04/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3319m | Soft | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 23/03/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/16 | 05/03/2024 | 45 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | S D Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 12 starters at Newbury on November 29 over 4500m, 4.5 len behind Booster Bob carrying 71kg at $10. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at this track on January 10 over 4100m, 24 len behind Lookaway carrying 74kg at $3.80. Hard to see him turning the tables this time.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 74kg | 5:01.12 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 232 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 5:44.73 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 5:11.29 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $35,180.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:32.79 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:03.12 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 5:07.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2024 | 214 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 67.5kg | 5:07.91 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2024 | 56 | NHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:03.23 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/02/2024 | 61 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Ben Jones | 74kg | 5:11.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.67 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2023 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 5:17.81 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2023 | 293 | NHDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 5:24.87 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished fourth of 9 starters at Cheltenham on January 24 over 4100m, slow track; 5 len behind Jordans Cross with 72kg at $4.50. The run before finished second in a small field at Aintree on December 6 over 4000m, on slow going 3 len behind Guard The Moon with 72kg at $3.50. Looks well placed here and gets his chance to win again.
Last Starts 28 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 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 5:22.09 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:08.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 66kg | 5:15.79 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 0/14 | 25/10/2025 | 183 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,170.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | 5:03.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2025 | 90 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 4:40.25 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:12.27 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2024 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:49.45 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2024 | 201 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:47.89 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Dingley P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Teal | 71.5kg | 5:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | L Teal | 73kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Freshened for 34 days. Last outing won by 0.8 len Thurles on January 18 over 4224m defeating Brave Fortune carrying 69kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Race to post a big 8 len win. Thurles on December 20 over 5129m defeating Aclass carrying 71kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Stiffer test this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 4224m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 69kg | 5:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,840.00 | Thurles | 5129m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 6:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/15 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 64.5kg | 5:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $47,280.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 65.5kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/17 | 14/10/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 66.5kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/16 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,310.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | 5:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/16 | 05/09/2025 | 379 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | Conor Clarke | 66.5kg | 6:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 99/12 | 22/08/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 4727m | GY | D J Mullins | 73kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 19/07/2024 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Good | D J Mullins | 72.5kg | 5:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 12/07/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | D J Mullins | 73.5kg | 6:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 01/06/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Listowel | 4727m | Good | D J Mullins | 73kg | 6:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |