Adrian Wall has picked out four value picks for racing at Punchestown on Monday
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HEREFORD
12 January 2026
Monday 12th January
Blackmore Building Contractors Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Champ Hdl Series Qualifier) (GBB) (Div I) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 53y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Guardami Ancora
Selected at:
7/1
Has posted a couple of very good efforts in novice hurdles of late, on latest when runner-up at Taunton last month, and looks a very solid each-way bet on the back of that here.
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7/1
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Did it comfortably on hurdle debut at Southwell; could have plenty more left in the tank
21
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/14 | Sutherland (4¼L) | 9/4 | - | 114 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 2/12 | Bass Hunter (8L) | 11/1 | - | 108 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Won over C&D then third of three in hot little novice at Aintree; respected under penalty
21-513
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 122
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 3/3 | Taurus Bay (7½L) | 8/1 | - | 120 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Guardami Ancora (8½L) | 1/5F | - | 114 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/10 | De Temps En Temps (13L) | 5/2 | - | 111 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-6 | 1/8 | Captain Hugo (1L) | 11/10F | - | 106 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/8 | Kool Kid (1L) | 3/1F | - | 103 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 2NHF | 11-2 | 4/6 | Dalston Lad (7¼L) | 7/1 | - | 95 |
Displayed ability in points but tailed off at triple-figure odds on both hurdle runs
5-00
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 10/11 | Mossy Fen Road (87L) | 200/1 | - | 40 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 10-9 | 10/16 | Gentleman Toboot (56L) | 100/1 | - | 71 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 5/10 | Getaway Vic (14½L) | 9/2 | - | 86 |
Took step forward on second start but it was still a long way short of what's needed today
88
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 | 8/10 | Captain Hugo (24L) | 125/1 | - | 92 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 8/9 | Irandando Has (37L) | 17/2 | - | 67 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won on the first of his two bumper starts; could have a part to play on hurdle debut
1-5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 5/12 | Saint Jeannais (11L) | 7/2 | - | 108 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Secret Sniper (3¾L) | 25/1 | - | 104 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Might have won at Taunton but for a final-flight stumble; he's in with a chance
022
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 115
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/14 | Knock Off Soxs (1¾L) | 9/1 | - | 107 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/9 | Race To Base (8½L) | 150/1 | - | 95 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 10-13 | 11/14 | Taurus Bay (32L) | 150/1 | - | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
H'dle debut form reads very well in today's context; didn't see out 2m3f here subsequently
143
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 118
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/11 | Laguna Beach (11½L) | 5/6F | - | 108 |
| 20 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/13 | Cristal d'Estruval (10L) | 6/1 | - | 117 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Western Cross (1L) | 4/7F | - | 106 |
No threat in either bumper and well beaten on both hurdle starts
63-P0
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 10-9 | 13/15 | Un Sens A La Vie (36L) | 250/1 | - | 77 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 3NvH | 10-9 | PU/12 | Idaho Sun () | 100/1 | - | - |
| 9 Apr 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f GF | 5MdNHF | 10-10 | 3/7 | Calvino (13L) | 7/2 | - | 68 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 6/8 | Driftwood Bounty (33L) | 7/1 | - | 65 |
Well beaten at 150-1 over C&D on last month's rules debut
9
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-2 | 9/12 | Man Up Front (27L) | 150/1 | - | 88 |
Retains potential but makes hurdle debut with others higher up the pecking order
29
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 9/14 | Smile John Boy (15½L) | 9/1 | - | 92 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-1 | 2/8 | Loaded And Locked (1L) | 100/30 | - | 95 |
Backed at big prices but soundly beaten eighth of 14 on debut at Wetherby on Boxing Day
8
Age: 6
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4MdHM | 11-1 | 8/14 | Scavengers Reign (33L) | 22/1 | - | 70 |
Unable to threaten when sixth at triple-figure odds in her two maiden hurdles
6-6
Age: 6
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 10-11 h | 6/13 | So You Know (19L) | 200/1 | - | 72 |
| 10 Mar 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4MdH | 10-13 h1 | 6/14 | Fasol (45L) | 150/1 | - | 62 |
Two French bumper wins; brings potential to British debut & she's one to be interested in
335-11
Age: 5
Weight: 10-10
OR: -
Days: 228
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 25 | Lel Le Lion-D'Angers | 12f Sft | NHF | 10-1 | 1/11 | Lady Ga (1¼L) | 69/10 | - | - |
| 1 May 25 | Fou Fougeres | 12f Gd | NHF | 10-7 | 1/6 | Laval (10L) | - | - | |
| 20 Apr 25 | Lel Le Lion-D'Angers | 12f VSft | 4yNHFM | 10-1 | 5/9 | Lieira (6¾L) | - | - | |
| 19 Feb 25 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 15f VSft | 4yNHF | 10-4 | 3/11 | () | 68/10 | - | - |
| 29 Nov 24 | Pau Pau | 12f St | 3yNHF | 9-6 | 3/6 | () | 19/10F | - | - |
Went close in juvenile hurdle on British debut; might not be far away
2
Age: 4
Weight: 10-4
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 43yMdH | 11-4 | 2/8 | Dissident (nk) | 14/1 | - | 95 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Trb Tarbes | 10.5f GS | 3y | 9-0 p | 6/9 | Tipinso (12½L) | - | - | |
| 17 Sep 25 | Tls Toulouse | 10f Sft | 3y | 9-1 | 7/10 | Alpha Vase (5L) | 13/1 | - | - |
| 5 Aug 25 | Bor La Teste De Buch | 9.5f Gd | 3y | 9-1 | 7/8 | Lakota Beau (6¼L) | 15/1 | - | - |
| 19 Jul 25 | Vic Vichy | 10f GS | 3y | 9-0 | 2/4 | () | 11/2 | - | - |
| 26 Jun 25 | Bor La Teste De Buch | 10f GS | 3y | 9-1 | 4/6 | () | 14/1 | - | - |
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Loaded And Locked,
7/2 Race To Base,
4/1 Looping d'Arc,
11/2 Guardami Ancora,
15/2 Lady Magic,
9/1 Glancing Jack,
10/1 Donegal,
14/1 Western Cross,
20/1 Boston Savr,
50/1 Ciao Bellisima,
100/1 Ahanaglogh,
Glancing Back,
200/1 Lootenay,
Triple Haych
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