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DREAM FOREVER (12) looks the safest option having appeared ready for a step up to this trip beaten 1.25L here over 1200m last time. That was his first form and a reproduction of that will see him on the scene. RAVEN'S VIEW (1) was an eye catcher in final novice start here. Not beaten far that day and revisits further which promises to suit. Interesting. POPTY PING (5) and ARCHANGEL JOSEPI (6) both continue in solid placed form with little to separate them on last outing. Each is worth keeping on side. LASER LUCK (4) might find this scenario more attractive having dropped away over a sharp 1200m in latest. Place chance.

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track January 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Riley Rocks carrying 55.5kg at $126. On debut sixth of 9 at this track December 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Art Gallery carrying 58.5kg at $23. Likely to be up for this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 55.5kg | 1:15.41 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:29.24 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:29.10 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather October 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fort Rock with 59kg at $201. On debut ran last in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather September 18 over 1600m, 18 len behind Allegresse with 59kg at $26. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 143 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 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:26.30 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:29.43 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $51,940.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:38.29 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track December 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Senor Campanaro with 57.5kg at $15. On debut sixth of 10 at Ayr July 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Half Sovereign carrying 58kg at $29. Looking to others.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,490.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:29.52 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2025 | 47 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:44.54 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:31.86 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 57kg | 1:30.55 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:41.91 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:16.17 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:30.13 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:34.88 | 10-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mister Moet carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on August 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Angels' Share carrying 58kg at $3.50. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 131 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:13.09 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/13 | 13/10/2025 | 48 | NOV F 2 | $55,350.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Watson | 57kg | 1:38.69 | 1-3-10 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2025 | 31 | APP MDN F 2 | $17,420.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:23.90 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 1:13.16 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Silver State carrying 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Wolverhampton on February 3 over 1740m, 6 len behind Silver State with 58kg at $7.50. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 1:40.55 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 58kg | 1:49.73 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 55kg | 1:43.21 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:31.27 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:41.06 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 55kg | 1:44.54 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:43.11 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/13 | 30/09/2025 | 10 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:27.24 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 75 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:31.43 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2025 | 11 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Jason Watson | 57kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Silver State carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that 7th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on January 17 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mr Wonka carrying 57.5kg at $10. Can improve again. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 1:40.55 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | 1:43.21 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | 1:28.00 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 58kg | 1:43.12 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:41.06 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2025 | 10 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 56kg | 1:32.04 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:13.75 | 5-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/09/2025 | 12 | NOV 2 | $47,190.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 1:14.65 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | 8 | SELL 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Faye Mcmanoman | 59kg | 1:10.44 | 6-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $151.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 1:02.32 | 4-4-11 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Beverley August 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Arduis Invicta carrying 60.5kg at $67. On debut sixth of 8 at Beverley July 21 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Temple Of Athena carrying 59.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:02.01 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:18.02 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:03.53 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Al Najashi with 60kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 14 at Lingfield All Weather on November 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bami with 58kg at $13. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/02/2026 | 72 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | 1:27.71 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Harry Davies | 56kg | 1:13.74 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | NOV F 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:25.83 | 12-12-7 | 14 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:12.40 | 9-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 13 over 1400m, 15 len behind Al Najashi carrying 59.5kg at $101. Before that ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 1000m, 14 len behind Filly Foden with 55kg at $67. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:27.71 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:00.49 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 40 | NOV F 3U | $19,790.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:16.28 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $19,870.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 54kg | 1:12.14 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Maria Da Silva carrying 53kg at $51. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Honorable Man carrying 57kg at $26. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/01/2026 | 25 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 53kg | 1:30.64 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 19/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 57kg | 1:14.95 | 7-6-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:14.76 | 11-13-9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Southwell All Weather January 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dartrey carrying 60kg at $13. On debut tenth of 12 at this track September 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Storm Esme carrying 57kg at $41. Can return with a bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:15.05 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/12/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:29.10 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | SELL NSY HCP 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:29.31 | 9-10-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 12 | SELL 2 | $27,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:28.11 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2025 | 12 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:30.16 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $13,820.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 1:14.89 | 7-9-10 | 13 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind The Tunguska Event carrying 59.5kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Auspicious with 61kg at $8. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 10/02/2026 | 137 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:12.48 | 5-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:13.69 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/09/2025 | 70 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:16.61 | 11-13-8 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:18.43 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,730.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Soft | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:15.22 | 2-5-6 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:13.70 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |