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FAITHFUL DREAM (2) Just short of the win last run at Kempton and drawn nicely. Should be in the finish. A LOTT OF KANE (10) Back from a break. Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Lingfield and drawn beautifully. Should come to hand quickly. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can get the job done. MADEMOISELLE BELLE (5) On a short turnaround. Threw down a serious challenge last start at Newcastle. Should jump out and bowl along. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Has the ability to take this out. LUNA BEAUX (4) Finished 4th last start at Lingfield but will find this grade more suitable. Should race on the speed. Will have to carry extra weight. Solid each way claims.

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Kempton and can find a nice position from the draw. Will show up at the business end.
Last Starts 15 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 | 02/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | 7-5-5-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 58kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | - | 6-6-7-8-8-11 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4-6 | 2 |
| 5L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | - | 6-9-8-7-5-4 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.05L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 4th last start at Lingfield but competing in an easier class. Should muster plenty of early speed. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.45L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-3-2-2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.35L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-4-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Chris Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $29.00 |
| 4/14 | 28/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Chris Hayes | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Adam Grant | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | P Mcgettigan | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 06/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Sligo | 1226m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.25L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.4L | $201.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 27.45L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1005m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.45L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Started at 4/1 and just missed last start at Newcastle. Has shown early pace in races to date. Winkers on could be an important change. Will go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.46L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | D Nolan | 61.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-11-9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57kg | - | 4-6-6-7-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 59kg | - | 6-6-5-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $14,755.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-4-2-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-5-4 | 1 |
| 8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | Shay Farmer | 54kg | - | 2-4-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Faye Mcmanoman | 59.5kg | - | 7-8-9-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $51.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 5-4-2-5-6-10 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 8-9-9-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at 80/1 and faded to finish 7th last run at this venue. Likely to get back. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | 3-5Y CL5 MDN FILLIES | $7,869.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | George David Wood | 57kg | - | 4-4-5-6-8-7 | 8 |
| 2.74L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.35L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Started 9/1 and lacklustre showing when 10th last start at Dundalk. First start for a new trainer. Not dismissing.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Oconnor | 62.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 57kg | - | - | 15 |
| 2L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/10/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.85L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Sligo | 1226m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 18/1 and unsatisfactory performance when 6th last run at Lingfield. Will be positive in the run early. Coming to a new trainer. This is a tough race.
Last Starts 38 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6-8-9 | 6 |
| 6.95L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1005m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Bath | 1014m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.25L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At 8/1 average effort when 8th last time at Kempton but carrying less weight this time. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3Y CL6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.74L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | George Bass | 59.5kg | - | 5-6-8-8-9-9-10 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | - | 11-9-10-9-10-11-9 | 10 |
| 17.65L | $101.00 |
| 17/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-11-17-17-17 | 8 |
| 28.25L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Joey Haynes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Good effort to run 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Lingfield and drawn the rails. Has plenty of early speed. Showing improvement in recent outings. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 57.5kg | - | 4-6-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.25L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 59.5kg | - | 5-4-5-5-5-7 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-6-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-6-11-11 | 12 |
| 38.8L | $301.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at 20/1 and not up to standard when 5th last start around here. Expected to settle towards the tail. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Mikkel Mortensen | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-4-3-5-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | S D Bowen | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | - | 7-8-8-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Hit the line well when 4th last start at Nottingham. A demanding task.
Last Starts 139 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 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | SOFT | Isobelle Chalmers | 52kg | - | 6-6-9-9-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-6-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.25L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Christian Howarth | 57kg | - | 7-5-5-7-7-7 | 9 |
| 22L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 7-7-8-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.75L | $15.00 |