Worth a punt? Three horses who will love heavy ground at Punchestown on Monday
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HEREFORD
26 January 2026
Monday 26th January
Silvershine Turf Services Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 53y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain and snow
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Grade 1 runner-up in 2023; needs watching in market on second run after a mammoth absence
/122/6
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 130
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 11-1 | 6/8 | Go Dante (29L) | 12/1 | 132 | 108 |
| 19 Mar 23 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 | 2/10 | Tzarmix (2¼L) | 2/9F | 136 | 120 |
| 7 Jan 23 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 2/8 | Tahmuras (2½L) | 16/1 | - | 137 |
| 25 Nov 22 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/6 | Inedit Star (3¼L) | 6/4F | - | 123 |
| 1 Feb 22 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-6 | 1/11 | Tahmuras (nk) | 25/1 | - | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 13 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (38%)
Unexposed 8yo who returned from long absence with promising third at Carlisle; interesting
4/F2/3
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
OR: 124
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 3HcH | 11-13 h1 | 3/8 | Medieval Gold (8L) | 11/2 | 124 | 118 |
| 8 Nov 23 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 10-13 | 2/3 | Colonel Harry (2½L) | 17/2 | 128 | 128 |
| 15 Oct 23 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-4 | F/6 | Matata () | 17/2 | 128 | - |
| 20 Mar 23 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-12 | 4/14 | Aurigny Mill (13L) | 4/6F | 128 | 114 |
| 27 Dec 22 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/15 | Equinus (7½L) | 7/4F | - | 125 |
| 2 Nov 22 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/15 | Tahmuras (9¾L) | 10/1 | - | 108 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ex-French 5yo who has struggled in two runs for new yard this winter; needs major revival
414-U7
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: 118
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 3HcH | 11-2 | 7/8 | Serious Challenge (27L) | 22/1 | 123 | 99 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-12 | UR/8 | Tutti Quanti () | 50/1 | 127 | - |
| 30 Oct 24 | Aut Auteuil | 17.5f Hy | 3yH | 10-12 h | 4/12 | Six Figures (14½L) | 10/1 | - | 101 |
| 17 Jul 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 17f VSft | 3yH | 10-6 h | 1/6 | Oupss (7L) | 12/5 | - | 103 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 17f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 h | 4/11 | Satchmo (10½L) | 29/10F | - | - |
| 9 May 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Sft | 3y | 9-2 | 4/7 | Mission Alpha (2¼L) | 27/10 | - | 76 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Dual hurdle winner who was second behind a big improver at Market Rasen latest; respected
9-4622
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 118
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 18.5f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 | 2/8 | Smart Decision (1L) | 4/1 | 115 | 116 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-12 | 2/8 | Authodidacte (5½L) | 3/1 | 113 | 117 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | 4HcH | 11-10 | 6/12 | Bubble Dubi (20L) | 16/1 | 116 | 106 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 11-7 | 4/4 | Bluegrass (5½L) | 7/4 | 118 | 113 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 3HcH | 10-11 | 9/15 | Hidden History (22L) | 10/1 | 120 | 113 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 12-2 | 4/7 | Haarar (13½L) | 3/1 | 122 | 111 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Returns after 356 days off but he's on workable mark and needs close look for new yard
7260F-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 116
Days: 356
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-7 p | F/14 | Saint Anapolino () | 12/1 | 118 | 121 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-13 | 11/15 | Firestream (25L) | 15/2 | 119 | 100 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 3HcH | 10-13 | 6/9 | Him Malaya (5L) | 17/2 | 120 | 119 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 2/9 | Gold For Alec (1¼L) | 11/2 | 118 | 118 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 24yH | 11-0 p | 7/8 | Givemefive (18½L) | 33/1 | 120 | 108 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 24yHcH | 11-3 p | 6/11 | Dodger Long (15L) | 25/1 | 122 | 112 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Some good runs last summer but not sure this drop back in trip is ideal on his return
3-5244
Age: 9
Weight: 10-6
OR: 108
Days: 185
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-3 tp1 | 4/14 | Icare Allen (6¼L) | 10/1 | 109 | 108 |
| 7 Jul 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 2HcH | 10-3 t | 4/7 | Handlethekettle (8½L) | 3/1 | 110 | 106 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 3HcH | 10-2 t | 2/5 | Handlethekettle (5L) | 11/4J | 111 | 111 |
| 21 May 25 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 11-3 | 5/8 | Time Interval (16½L) | 6/4F | 113 | 105 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 10-13 | 3/5 | Glory And Fortune (7¼L) | 6/1 | 116 | 113 |
| 11 May 24 | War Warwick | 20f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 12-0 t | 4/5 | Next Left (27L) | 2/1J | 119 | 104 |
Verdict
The vote goes to NOWMELAD, who down fighting in a close second at Market Rasen last month and that was behind a major improver.
Nowmelad
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Nowmelad,
7/2 Out Of Office,
Latin Verse,
100/30 Ukantango,
10/1 L'Astroboy,
16/1 Col du Pre'
Relevant Tips
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