Wincanton Race 6 - Pointing Pointers Dick And Sue Woodhouse Memorial Hunters' Chase (For The Dick Woodhouse Trophy)
THUNDER ROCK (2) has always been very talented. Did well to finish second four weeks ago. Now drops back in trip and could prove hard to beat if in the same condition. MR GLASS (4) needs to bounce back after failing to complete four weeks ago. Cheek pieces fitted for the first time and interestingly Paul Nicholls maintains the faith. FAN DE BLUES (5) delivers second start after receiving wind surgery. Produced a good runner up effort at Taunton last month and holding strong claims warrants thought. GATEAU DE MIEL (3) disappointed making stable debut last season. Will likely need the run. Watching brief advised.

Jockey: Mr Martin Mcintyre
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start finished third of 10 starters at Wiltshire P2p on February 8 over 4800m, 20 len behind Grace A Vous Enki carrying 73kg. The start before that; finished third of 10 starters at Wiltshire P2p on February 8 over 4800m, 20 len behind Grace A Vous Enki carrying 73kg. Looks set for a bold showing again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 56 | P2P CUP | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 73kg | 6:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 73kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/6 | 30/11/2025 | 323 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4023m | Good | Ashley Dascombe | 76kg | 5:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2025 | 13 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:15.40 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:23.45 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2024 | 68 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Hereford | 3225m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:00.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:57.00 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2024 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68kg | 4:04.10 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/3 | 09/09/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,180.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:06.25 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Mr James King
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming pulled up at Newbury on November 28 over 4900m. Last start finished second in a small field at this track on January 29 over 5000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Pyleigh Court carrying 79kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway every start. Ideally placed to go take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 62 | CHSE 5U | $13,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Heavy | James King | 79kg | 6:59.25 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 0/11 | 28/11/2025 | 231 | HDLE HCP 4U | $79,170.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 6:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 4307m | Good Soft | Lewis Saunders | 75.5kg | 5:16.71 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | 4:36.65 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/02/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN 5U | $110,700.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:10.20 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $23.00 |
| 0/5 | 23/11/2024 | 226 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:48.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/7 | 11/04/2024 | 40 | G1 CHSE 5U | $450,690.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:51.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2024 | 27 | LR WFA CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 6:06.54 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2024 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:10.90 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 99/12 | 16/12/2023 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $244,510.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 69kg | 5:11.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Mr Thomas Stanley
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 7 of 10 runners at Worcester July 24 over 4600m, 50 len behind My Gift To You carrying 71kg at $17. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Cocklebarrow January 26 2025 over 4800m. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 216 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 | 24/07/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 5:51.28 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Tom Broughton | 73kg | 6:46.70 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Tom Broughton | 74kg | 5:39.90 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2025 | 32 | OPEN CHSE 6U | $10,650.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 75kg | 6:40.17 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 12/04/2025 | 6 | P2P | $0.00 | Chilfrome P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | T Stanley | 76kg | 6:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2025 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Kingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Good | T Stanley | 71kg | 5:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Kimblekingston Blount P2p | 4828m | Soft | T Stanley | 76kg | 6:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/01/2025 | 161 | P2P | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | T Stanley | 76kg | 6:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/12 | 18/08/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,620.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | J L Gleeson | 67.5kg | 5:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/07/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 6:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 09/06/2024 | 211 | STPLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | Mike O'connor | 63kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after a year pulled up at this track on January 29 over 5000m. Previously second-up pulled up at Leicester on February 13 2025 over 4550m. In the mix if he is anywhere near right.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 29/01/2026 | 350 | CHSE 5U | $13,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Heavy | Lucas Murphy | 74kg | 6:59.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 0/10 | 13/02/2025 | 14 | CHSE 6U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | William Biddick | 78kg | 6:19.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2025 | 333 | CHSE 5U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Heavy | William Biddick | 75.5kg | 7:10.70 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.44 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2024 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Charlton Horethorne P2p | 4828m | Heavy | W Biddick | 78.5kg | 6:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2024 | 433 | P2P | $0.00 | Chipley Park P2p | 4828m | Soft | W Biddick | 73kg | 7:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/11/2022 | 235 | NOVCHSE HCP OPEN 4U | $33,390.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good | H Cobden | 70.5kg | 6:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/3 | 24/03/2022 | 33 | NHDLE 4U | $19,850.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good | H Cobden | 75.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.62 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2022 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,100.00 | Wincanton | 4300m | Soft | B Frost | 71.5kg | 5:40.12 | - | 0 |
| 17.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2022 | 42 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $130,110.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | H Cobden | 73kg | 4:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/11/2021 | 32 | NHDLE 4U | $27,420.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4426m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/14 | 26/10/2021 | 216 | MHDLE 4U | $13,990.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | Good | H Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:02.01 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Mr Daniel Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 48 days. Fresh up after 10 months sat on the pace then finished second of 9 runners at Taunton on January 8 over 4300m, 4.5 len behind Unexpected Party with 72kg at $23. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Kempton Park on April 1 over 4100m, 43 len behind Viroflay carrying 75.5kg at $12. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 282 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Good | Daniel Williams | 72kg | 5:54.44 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | 25 | CHSE 6U | $8,880.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | James King | 75.5kg | 5:06.10 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2025 | 693 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 74kg | 4:08.67 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/29 | 14/04/2023 | 90 | STPLE HCP 5U | $276,750.00 | Aintree | 4242m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 74kg | 5:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 0/11 | 14/01/2023 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $125,790.00 | Fairyhouse | 3420m | SH | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 4:34.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/12/2022 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $69,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3370m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2022 | 55 | STPLE HCP 4U | $67,570.00 | Cork | 3548m | Soft | Daniel E. Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2022 | 24 | CHSE 4U | $23,360.00 | Ballinrobe | 3420m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/20 | 29/07/2022 | 91 | STPLE HCP 4U | $121,400.00 | Galway | 4527m | GY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 29/04/2022 | 54 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $147,930.00 | Punchestown | 4225m | GY | Daryl Jacob | 70kg | 5:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 06/03/2022 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $69,880.00 | Leopardstown | 4313m | Y | Paul Townend | 75kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mr Peter Summers
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning won by 2.25 len Cothelstone April 21 over 4000m defeating Hazy Winter carrying 76kg. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Milborne St Andrew March 22 over 4000m, 1.3 len behind Tennessee Orange carrying 76kg. Fitness an issue. This looks too tough first-up.
Last Starts 310 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/04/2025 | 9 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4023m | Good | William Biddick | 76kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chilfrome P2p | 4225m | Good Firm | P Summers | 76kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/4 | 22/03/2025 | 712 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | P Summers | 76kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/9 | 10/04/2023 | 71 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Daniel Adams | 76kg | 5:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/18 | 29/01/2023 | 33 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 4828m | Good | E Herbison | 76kg | 6:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/12/2022 | 261 | P2P | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | E Herbison | 76kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 6 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $1.00 |