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26 January 2026
Monday 26th January
Southern Cranes Handicap Chase (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 219y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Superstylin
Selected at:
10/11
Gained a second victory for this yard when cosily winning a three-runner affair at Fontwell on Boxing Day. This looks tougher and up 5lb but still rates as the one to beat.
Bookmaker
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Best Odds
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10/11
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Made a winning start for this yard in September and won again at Fontwell last month.
152321
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 99
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Fon Fontwell | 18f GS | 5HcCh | 11-13 t | 1/3 | McGrath From Clune (19L) | 4/7F | 94 | 103 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 5HcCh | 11-10 t | 2/8 | A Great Excuse (1¼L) | 3/1 | 94 | 103 |
| 19 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 16.5f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-5 t | 3/8 | Kykorock (3½L) | 11/4 | 94 | 100 |
| 20 Oct 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f GS | 5HcH | 10-13 t1 | 2/5 | Ez Tiger (2¾L) | 2/1 | 89 | 88 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-5 | 5/13 | Dunstall Rambler (34L) | 11/10F | 94 | 85 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Wor Worcester | 16.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-12 | 1/11 | Alshadhian (6L) | 5/2F | 87 | 100 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Tailed off when last of six on his handicap debut over hurdles; chase debut
4-8486
Age: 6
Weight: 11-13
OR: 98
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Sft | 5NvHcH | 11-9 | 6/6 | Jhentong Enki (132L) | 22/1 | 102 | - |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 8/14 | Kocktail Bleu (31L) | 100/1 | - | 85 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/10 | Fight My Fire (11L) | 50/1 | - | 92 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 | 8/15 | Big Ginge (46L) | 40/1 | - | 78 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4MdNHF | 11-5 | 4/7 | Queen Kate (3¼L) | 5/1 | - | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Took fairly well to fences when fourth twice in November (2m3f/2m); soft-ground query.
132-44
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 97
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NvHcCh | 11-9 | 4/8 | Danny's Friend (11½L) | 100/30 | 99 | 98 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19.5f GS | 5HcCh | 11-4 | 4/10 | Realta Liath (9L) | 13/2 | 100 | 102 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Gd | 4Hc | 10-9 v | 9/11 | Poncho (16L) | 10/1 | 61 | 49 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 13f GF | 6Hc | 9-9 v | 3/12 | Endofastorm (½L) | 4/1 | 60 | 67 |
| 25 Aug 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 4Hc | 10-0 v1 | 7/8 | Gordon Grey (25L) | 25/1 | 66 | 39 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Bri Brighton | 12f GF | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 7/7 | Manara (19L) | 25/1 | 70 | 46 |
Entitled to need the run when third on chase/stable debut at Huntingdon; may improve
84/P-3
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 92
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f GS | 5HcCh | 11-11 t | 3/8 | Rehill Relic (13L) | 13/2 | 93 | 86 |
| 25 Jul 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvMdH | 11-4 h1 | PU/11 | Reach For The Moon () | 14/1 | 101 | - |
| 15 Oct 23 | Cor Cork | 19f Y/Sft | HcH | 12-0 | 4/14 | Getabelle (7¾L) | 20/1 | 95 | 101 |
| 28 Sep 23 | Clo Clonmel | 17f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 8/10 | Conyers Hill (33L) | 100/1 | - | 78 |
| 22 Sep 23 | Lis Listowel | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 11/18 | Tag Man (54L) | 150/1 | - | 74 |
| 8 Sep 23 | Klb Kilbeggan | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 9/14 | Zolpharine (22L) | 100/1 | - | 90 |
Was running a big race when falling three out on chasing debut at Exeter last month.
72313F
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 85
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 19f Hy | 5HcCh | 10-9 | F/9 | Saint Cyr De Pail () | 13/2 | 85 | - |
| 11 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 5HcHM | 10-8 | 3/8 | Princess Keri (11½L) | 9/4 | 87 | 84 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 18.5f GS | 5SlH | 10-0 | 1/5 | Dickens (2½L) | 4/1 | 77 | 91 |
| 15 Sep 25 | Wor Worcester | 23f GS | 5NvHcH | 10-1 | 3/8 | Stiletto (9½L) | 5/1 | 77 | 78 |
| 31 Aug 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 5HcHM | 10-5 | 2/10 | Ballyhiho (5½L) | 28/1 | 77 | 80 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4NvMdH | 10-4 h1 | 7/8 | Banderas (30L) | 150/1 | - | 75 |
Verdict
Superstylin has already won twice over fences this term but it may be worth taking him on with SEA THRIFT.
Sea Thrift
Betting Forecast:
10/11 Superstylin,
4/1 Sanitiser,
9/2 Applicationofcash,
Sea Thrift,
16/1 Known Warrior
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