There's a French raider at Ascot on Friday and Harry Cobden takes the ride
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20 December 2025
Saturday 20th December
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WTW Willis Handicap Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 26y
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Veteran on the decline and reappears for new yard on hurdles return
60P-9P
Age: 10
Weight: 11-12
OR: 128
Days: 119
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 25 | Kln Killarney | 21f Gd/Y | HcChL | 11-12 p | PU/13 | Coming Up Easy () | 28/1 | 139 | - |
| 4 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-12 p | 9/10 | Clarens (17½L) | 22/1 | 142 | 132 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HcChG3 | 11-6 | PU/14 | James Du Berlais () | 25/1 | 145 | - |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | HcChG3 | 11-7 | 15/16 | Backtonormal (81L) | 33/1 | 147 | 76 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Thu Thurles | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 | 6/7 | Appreciate It (20L) | 28/1 | 148 | 142 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 p1 | 8/9 | Solness (48L) | 150/1 | 150 | 113 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Regressive 10yo hard to be confident in right now
3474-P
Age: 10
Weight: 11-6
OR: 122
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-0 t | PU/20 | Billy Lee Swagger () | 66/1 | 125 | - |
| 21 Oct 25 | Cur Curragh | 12f Hy | 10-11 t | 11/12 | Sirius (46L) | 150/1 | - | 8 | |
| 17 Jan 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-7 tb | 4/10 | The Flier Begley (13½L) | 12/1 | 135 | 133 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-4 tb | 7/12 | An Peann Dearg (3½L) | 25/1 | 132 | 131 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Y | HcChL | 10-8 tb | 4/10 | The Folkes Tiara (2¼L) | 28/1 | 132 | 133 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Gd | HcCh | 11-3 tb | 3/4 | The Big Chap (12½L) | 9/4 | 133 | 124 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Below best on the Flat of late but 4yo respected back hurdling off a reduced mark
4U-704
Age: 4
Weight: 11-4
OR: 120
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 11-7 tp | 12/14 | Voice Of Reason (20L) | 40/1 | 80 | 52 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-4 tp | 12/16 | Slurricane (29L) | 20/1 | 80 | 38 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 21f Y | NvHL | 10-12 tp | 4/6 | Shadow Paddy (12½L) | 13/2 | 121 | 112 |
| 13 Oct 25 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Sft | Hc | 9-7 tp | 1/13 | Ehteyat (1¾L) | 12/1 | 73 | 82 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Cur Curragh | 12f Sft | Hc | 11-0 tp | 5/15 | Alfalfa (5½L) | 25/1 | 74 | 70 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd/Y | 4yHcHL | 10-9 t | 10/17 | Last Kingdom (28L) | 33/1 | 123 | 98 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cork winner well held at Punchestown since; remains opposable off same mark
P00410
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 118
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-4 p | 10/13 | Son Of Anarchy (24L) | 28/1 | 118 | 100 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Y | HcH | 11-7 p | 1/15 | Plunkett Street (nse) | 12/1 | 112 | 118 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-13 p | 2/18 | You Make Me Smile (4½L) | 14/1 | 60 | 61 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd | ClH | 10-7 p | 4/7 | Rexem (8¾L) | 16/1 | 116 | 99 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-3 p | 13/17 | Shadow Paddy (33L) | 40/1 | 118 | 92 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 14.5f Hy | Hc | 9-2 p | 9/15 | Ehteyat (26L) | 16/1 | 61 | 33 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Disappointing since Listowel win; others appeal more
39115P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 116
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Y | HcH | 10-3 t | PU/12 | Lieber Nicc () | 28/1 | 117 | - |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | NvH | 11-4 t | 5/6 | Wholelotofbusiness (19L) | 4/1 | 117 | 105 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-9 t | 1/17 | Paul's Dream (3¼L) | 7/1 | 109 | 118 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Kln Killarney | 16.5f Gd | MdH | 10-11 t | 1/16 | Wholelotofbusiness (½L) | 9/2 | 104 | 114 |
| 6 Aug 25 | Wex Wexford | 20f Gd | HcH | 11-4 t | 9/14 | Custers Mistake (52L) | 25/1 | 107 | 63 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Kln Killarney | 20.5f Y/Sft | MdH | 10-13 t | 3/15 | Nitty Gritty (15½L) | 3/1 | 109 | 95 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 13 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (41%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 16 wins from 59 in the last 14 days (27%)
Yet to hit form for the Elliott yard but given yard's terrific form can't be dismissed
125657
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: 116
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-0 t | 7/11 | Triple Trade (23L) | 15/2 | 126 | 114 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Dro Down Royal | 16.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-10 t | 5/12 | Splashing Out (4½L) | 11/2 | 123 | 123 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | HcH | 11-8 t | 6/16 | Ragmans Corner (7¼L) | 2/1F | 116 | 116 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | HcCh | 10-11 t | 5/9 | Dreal Deal (7¾L) | 11/4F | 123 | 119 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Y | HcCh | 11-3 t | 2/15 | Arctic Fly (1¾L) | 7/1 | 120 | 124 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Nav Navan | 14f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 14/21 | Ragmans Corner (15L) | 17/2 | 70 | 56 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Needs to improve markedly on Punchestown effort in October; rider's claim a positive
051750
Age: 7
Weight: 10-12
OR: 114
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-4 | 10/12 | Linden Arden (44L) | 18/1 | 117 | 79 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Tip Tipperary | 19.5f Gd/Y | NvChG3 | 10-13 | 5/5 | Gold Dancer (63L) | 18/1 | 125 | 80 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Kln Killarney | 22.5f Gd | HcH | 11-2 | 7/12 | Millstream Lady (14½L) | 5/1 | 118 | 108 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-13 | 1/8 | Clonshire River (14L) | 13/2 | 117 | 129 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Kln Killarney | 23f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 5/8 | Greatness Awaits (10½L) | 15/2 | 119 | 114 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | HcH | 11-2 | 13/16 | Bowensonfire (37L) | 9/1 | 120 | 88 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Curragh third on yard debut; should go well on hurdles return with rider's claim
137-7
Age: 5
Weight: 10-10
OR: 112
Days: 160
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Y | Hc | 8-12 | 3/8 | Retracement (1¾L) | 6/1 | 79 | 83 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Yor York | 10.5f GF | 2HcF | 9-3 | 12/13 | Cape Flora (22L) | 33/1 | 81 | 51 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sli Sligo | 17.5f Gd | HcHM | 11-5 | 7/9 | Radar Ahead (63L) | 13/2 | 112 | 60 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 5/14 | Masoun (3¾L) | 14/1 | 82 | 81 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Dro Down Royal | 10.5f Gd | HcF | 9-1 | 4/7 | Royal Entry (4L) | 22/1 | 84 | 82 |
| 2 Jun 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd | HcF | 9-6 | 8/9 | Gotomylovely (8½L) | 18/1 | 86 | 73 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Consistent until below-par Taunton effort latest; remains of interest
022325
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 111
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GF | 4HcH | 11-6 p | 5/8 | Melton Mossy (8¾L) | 15/2 | 117 | 116 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 10-9 p | 2/7 | Saligo Bay (1½L) | 7/1 | 116 | 116 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-11 p | 3/8 | Cappa Hill (1¾L) | 85/40F | 109 | 110 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 18f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-10 p | 2/16 | Ollie La Ba Ba (nk) | 9/2J | 106 | 116 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Y | HcH | 10-13 p | 2/8 | Arcland (½L) | 5/1 | 104 | 111 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Sft | HcH | 11-1 p | 10/15 | Aurea Fortuna (22L) | 7/1 | 105 | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Never counted on chase debut on October return; back hurdling
3210-8
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 111
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-5 | 8/10 | Uhavemeinstitches (51L) | 7/2F | - | 67 |
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcH | 11-8 | 18/22 | Putapoundinthejar (29L) | 16/1 | 115 | 94 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Y | HcHM | 11-12 | 1/15 | Bayou Belle (½L) | 7/1 | 108 | 115 |
| 17 Mar 25 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd/Y | MdHM | 10-13 | 2/14 | Speculatrix (1¾L) | 2/1F | 108 | 108 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/9 | Swing Davis (22L) | 7/2 | - | 98 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thu Thurles | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-5 | 3/18 | Bayrann (6L) | EvensF | - | 101 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hat-trick seeking 5yo up 10lb for latest but quite likely has more to offer
439311
Age: 5
Weight: 10-8
OR: 110
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 9-7 p | 1/9 | County Final (1½L) | 7/2J | 100 | 107 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 18.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-7 p | 1/11 | Stoneyford Lady (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-9 | 3/17 | The Truant (3L) | 6/1 | 98 | 104 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 10-10 p | 9/20 | Leave In Secret (17L) | 4/1F | 99 | 93 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Sft | HcH | 10-9 p1 | 3/15 | Aurea Fortuna (5¼L) | 16/1 | 99 | 99 |
| 31 May 25 | Trm Tramore | 22f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 4/10 | Sunset Boulevard (13½L) | 7/2 | - | 89 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Back from eight months absence and inadequate trip
/0F10-
Age: 6
Weight: 10-6
OR: 108
Days: 244
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft | HcH | 11-1 | 18/20 | Nelson County (67L) | 10/1 | 109 | 49 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Hy | HcH | 10-3 | 1/12 | Topgun Simmy (4¾L) | 5/2F | 97 | 110 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | F/11 | Ney () | 10/1 | - | 107 |
| 15 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 24f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 12/15 | Toor Khov (69L) | 16/1 | - | 48 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Lim Limerick | 24f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 3/10 | Dancingondaceiling (24L) | 2/1F | - | 81 |
| 4 Mar 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-5 ht1 | 4/7 | Twoohthree (59L) | 22/1 | - | 71 |
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Fiver Friday,
7/2 Kotkito Bello,
7/1 Half A Chance,
8/1 Magic Day,
9/1 Ephesus,
St Faz,
10/1 Fast Felix,
12/1 Cafe Con Leche,
16/1 My Gaffer,
20/1 Visionarian,
Railway Hurricane,
Rokathir
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