Sedgefield Race 4 - Encore Educational For Early Years Supplies Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
ALRIGHT DAI (4) bids for a hat-trick after narrowly coming out on top by a head attempting a Taunton handicap hurdle before a more impressive 6.5L victory making chase debut at Fontwell Park. Major player. LE GRAND VERT (6) left behind five disappointing efforts securing a 1.75L victory in a 4800m handicap chase at Ayr four weeks ago. Climbs slightly in distance. Might double up. UPFORDEBATE (2) failed to land a hat-trick when fifth in a 4900m handicap chase at Carlisle. Won twice over course and distance prior. May return to winning ways. REALISATION (3) cannot be discounted after two placed efforts previously.

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 54 day letup. Last start pulled up at Newcastle on January 15 over 4700m. Before that came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Kelso on December 29 over 5200m, 25 len behind Golden Point carrying 76kg at $3.30. What happened last time is not ideal so happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 75.5kg | 6:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 7:16.20 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69.5kg | 6:36.24 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | 171 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 77kg | 6:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | OPEN CHSE 5U | $11,010.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 77kg | 6:49.20 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 48 | OPEN CHSE MDN 5U | $14,760.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | John Dawson | 76kg | 6:37.14 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/03/2025 | 8 | P2P | $0.00 | Dalton Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 78.5kg | 7:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Hutton Rudby P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 78.5kg | 7:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 6:36.80 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 6:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 4900m, 5 len behind Sound And Fury with 66.5kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len Hexham on August 27 over 4800m defeating Killybegs Jet Lady carrying 70kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 73 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 66.5kg | 6:30.25 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 7:07.02 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 7:11.09 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
| 99/9 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,560.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 7:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 6:14.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 6:26.70 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2025 | 87 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,190.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 5:44.93 | 5-7-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 5:07.80 | 8-9-6 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/8 | 28/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Henry Brooke | 73.5kg | 5:54.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,750.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 72.5kg | 4:50.70 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2025 | 89 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | James Robottom | 67.5kg | 5:20.63 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Huntingdon December 22 over 4700m, 7 len behind Impatient carrying 74.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 4 of 7 starters at Carlisle October 16 over 4000m, 9 len behind Hello Judge with 73kg at $4.50. This looks a nice race to kick off.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/12/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,370.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 6:11.55 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4425m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | 5:42.03 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | 202 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | 5:02.27 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 77kg | 6:17.33 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2025 | 80 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,690.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | David Bass | 73.5kg | 5:34.10 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/13 | 14/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $38,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 5:21.48 | 5-6-5-5-6-8-9-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/11/2024 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:58.45 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2024 | 168 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 73kg | 4:53.50 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/04/2024 | 114 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | L M Pinchin | 69.5kg | 5:02.32 | 4-13-8 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,150.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 70kg | 5:32.01 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2023 | 26 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | L M Pinchin | 71.5kg | 3:56.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 58 day letup. Last start favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len Fontwell Park on January 11 over 3900m slow track defeating Hatos with 76kg at $2.80 in a steeplechase. The start before that; favourite; won by a head Taunton on December 11 over 4800m defeating Colonial Empire with 73.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Ideally placed to go on with it.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,310.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 76kg | 5:18.58 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/16 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73.5kg | 6:08.12 | 11-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 99/14 | 20/11/2025 | 81 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,970.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Felix Barlow | 71kg | 4:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 31/08/2025 | 128 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 5:00.10 | 7-8-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 78.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | 113 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 75.5kg | 4:48.20 | 11-9-7 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/18 | 02/01/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 5:27.04 | 13-4-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2024 | 198 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,530.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 5:23.10 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/13 | 11/06/2024 | 172 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 3:52.14 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2023 | 39 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $11,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | B Carver | 68.5kg | 4:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2023 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | B Carver | 71.5kg | 5:18.50 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2023 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Richard Mclernon | 71.5kg | 4:01.50 | 2-6-7 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months pulled up at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4600m. Previously second-up finished second of 10 runners at Market Rasen on July 19 over 4800m, 2.25 len behind Born Bright with 70kg at $6. Others rate better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 17/02/2026 | 80 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 6:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6035m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 64.5kg | 7:51.95 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 68kg | 6:14.66 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 6:44.60 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 6:26.70 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 6:21.34 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 6:41.09 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:38.24 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,110.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 5:08.45 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 9/14 | 23/03/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 65.5kg | 6:30.48 | 10-8-9 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/9 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 len Ayr on February 10 over 4800m slow going defeating Torosay with 72.5kg at $9 in a steeplechase. The run before pulled up at Navan on January 17 over 4828m. All set to continue the strong recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Oran Mcgill | 72.5kg | 6:54.96 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 99/12 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,910.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 7:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Oran Mcgill | 73kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/15 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 6:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/11/2025 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Daniel King | 65.5kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Y | Simon Torrens | 71kg | 6:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 76kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 11/08/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4626m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 5:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 23/07/2025 | 138 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | Oran Mcgill | 74kg | 6:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Oran Mcgill | 73.5kg | 6:55.38 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/13 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Good Soft | Oran Mcgill | 75.5kg | 6:35.55 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |