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RUNNINMAN (6) On a short turnaround. Below par when 7th last time at this venue. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Strong chance. CONTAINER EXPRESS (4) On a quick back up. Ran 4th last start at the track. Giving another go here and has drawn the rails. Will give a big sight. SPARTACUS WARRIOR (7) Fresh from a break. Faded at the finish when 3rd last time at Leicester and has been racing in stronger company. Has early speed and positions nicely. Expect to go close. HAMISH LEEK (2) Came in 5th last time at Kempton. Always seems to find the line well. Has claims.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $19.00 ran 8th last start at this track but going down in grade. Can find a nice position from the draw. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 14 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 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.55L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | SOFT | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | 4-4-3-5-5-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 59.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | D Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1453m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-8-7-6 | 2 |
| 11L | $29.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and finished 5th last time at Kempton. Possesses good finishing speed. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3Y CL6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 13-13-11-11-10-8-7 | 5 |
| 9.05L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 9-8-8-8-8-9-9 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $29.00 and pushed past some when 5th last start at the track and up against weaker rivals. Rises in weight. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 33 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 55kg | - | 7-7-7-8-8-7-6-5 | 2 |
| 12L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | D Nolan | 59kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | D Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3-7-9 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | - | 9-10-10-10-8-9-9 | 5 |
| 19L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Started $6.00 and finished 4th last start here. Giving another go here and gets the perfect stall. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 59kg | - | 7-7-6-5-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.55L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 55kg | - | 5-4-4-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | - | 10-10-9-8-6-5 | 10 |
| 5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 53kg | - | 6-6-6-5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | SOFT | Cameron Hardie | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | Aiden Brookes | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.25L | $251.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 60.5kg | - | 12-12-13-13-13 | 7 |
| 14L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last run at Kempton. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-5-4-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,901.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 57.5kg | - | 7-9-9-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $201.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 44L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 58kg | - | 8-6-4-4-5-6 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Jumped at $11.00 and underwhelming when 7th last time at the track. Shows good early pace. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | C J Whiteley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.05L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-6 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.55L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | - | 2-1-1-2-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.35L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59kg | - | 10-9-11-12-12-12 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | D Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 8-7-8-8-8-9 | 3 |
| 8.75L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Gave a strong sight when 3rd beaten by 5 1/4L last time at Leicester and will appreciate the drop in grade. Displays good tactical speed. Definite contender.
Last Starts 142 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 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Leicester | 1408m | SOFT | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | D Nolan | 60kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2-2-3-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 7-8-8-10-11-13 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,033.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | D Nolan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-1-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Andrew Breslin | 54kg | - | 4-2-2-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 10L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-6-5-9 | 8 |
| 6.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Close up last run at Chelmsford. Will be motoring home late. Has some claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.29L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | - | 9-9-10-10-5-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | 8-9-11-11-10-9 | 14 |
| 6.25L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 58kg | - | 11-11-11-11-10-10 | 2 |
| 17.55L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $29.00 and ran past a few when 4th last start at this venue. Likely to get back. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 37 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 57.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.55L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 55kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-9 | 2 |
| 10.15L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 58kg | - | 3-4-3-2-4-7 | 2 |
| 14.95L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 58kg | - | 9-8-8-8-8-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. At $67.00 performed below standard when 9th last time at Redcar but facing a weaker grade. Might be ridden for luck. Priced to finish behind most.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 59kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | - | 5-7-7-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.65L | $201.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | - | 9-9-10-11-11-11-11 | 6 |
| 32.7L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-9-13 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $301.00 |