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9 January 2026
Friday 9th January
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PricedUp Supports British Racing Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 161y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Well related and cost 155,000euros as a 3yo; an interesting newcomer
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
This is a belated debut at six but has an appealing pedigree and in a top yard
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Ran well at Chepstow, 7l behind a nice prospect who has since followed up
85
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/11 | No Walkover (7L) | 11/1 | - | 90 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-3 | 8/11 | Crest Of Stars (11½L) | 28/1 | - | 90 |
Cost £2,000 as a 3yo and his yard is 1-45 in bumpers the last five seasons; opposable
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
16-1 and barely sighted on good to soft at Newbury two months ago
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 10/12 | Bass Hunter (50L) | 16/1 | - | 66 |
Runner-up at Newton Abbot (good to soft) and here (soft) so has ability
22
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/15 | Analitheia (4¾L) | 22/1 | - | 103 |
| 13 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 4NHF | 10-9 | 2/6 | Three Pikes (1¾L) | 33/1 | - | 99 |
Suffered a heavy defeat at Newton Abbot where he was friendless in the betting
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 72
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-3 | 10/11 | Crest Of Stars (47L) | 250/1 | - | 55 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
£24,000 3yo; first foal out of a bumper and 2m1f-2m7f hurdle winner
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Remote third in an Irish point but behind two horses who have shown promise under rules
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Bred to win races and trainer has had a couple of bumper winners
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: -
10,000euros foal; first foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to point winner Out Of Africa
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-3
OR: -
Days: -
4
Eastern Fire
J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Hy | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/4 | Rathkenny (8½L) | 5/1 | - | 86 |
5
Final Surprise
J: Ciaran Gethings
T: Alastair Ralph
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
7
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 7/14 | Smile John Boy (11½L) | 14/1 | - | 96 |
10
Le Cold Grey
J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 39 in the last 14 days (26%)
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
13
Valiant Soldier
J: Freddie Gingell
T: Joe Tizzard
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
This might be a decent bumper. BLACKSWAN D'OROUX is related to some smart horses and he was an expensive 3yo.
Blackswan d'Oroux
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Blackswan d'Oroux,
7/2 Le Cold Grey,
5/1 Bold Step,
6/1 Eastern Fire,
13/2 I'm Wide Awake,
10/1 Quickkick,
16/1 Crystal Orchard,
Valiant Soldier,
20/1 Final Surprise,
25/1 Governors Island,
Mortal Coil,
40/1 Fountains Gala,
50/1 Malinaero,
100/1 Gospel Moon,
Keepsoldieringon
Relevant Tips
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