'Improvement is surely on the cards' - Liam Bramall's four best bets at Fairyhouse
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WINCANTON
15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 179y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Meatloaf
Selected at:
6/1
Paul Nicholls’ Meatloaf won a 2m3f novice hurdle at Taunton on good style back in April 2024 so the step back up in trip is likely to suit. Freddie Keighley continues to take 7lb off and there should be more to come in handicap company.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Finished clear of the third at Kempton so a 4lb rise could have been worse
6-4302
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 117
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 3HcH | 10-2 p1 | 2/10 | Surrey Lord (1¼L) | 12/1 | 113 | 118 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | 3HcH | 11-1 | 16/18 | A Pai De Nom (46L) | 20/1 | 115 | 76 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GF | 4HcH | 11-11 | 3/6 | Kingston Sunflower (6¾L) | 5/2 | 115 | 115 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f GF | 2 | 9-4 | 8/9 | Sober (185L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 21 May 25 | War Warwick | 21f Gd | 4HcH | 12-1 | 4/7 | Crystal Glance (9¼L) | 3/1 | 116 | 114 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Hy | 3HcH | 11-4 | 6/11 | Boyles Hill (45L) | 14/1 | 117 | 77 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
Not in top form in two handicaps (at about 2m) since returning from lengthy absence
1/P-46
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 116
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 11-7 | 6/10 | Non Stop (6L) | 8/1 | 118 | 118 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-6 | 4/13 | Bowmore (19L) | 8/1 | 119 | 109 |
| 17 May 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | 2HcH | 10-11 | PU/12 | Pyramid Place () | 9/2 | 124 | - |
| 24 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4NvH | 11-12 | 1/13 | Recoup (6½L) | 5/2 | 119 | 121 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-5 | 5/14 | Secret Squirrel (23L) | 6/1 | - | 101 |
| 15 Dec 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 8/11 | Dysart Enos (42L) | 8/1 | - | 93 |
Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win 2m handicap at Doncaster; up 5lb
13P-51
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 114
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-13 t | 1/10 | Callin Baton Rouge (1¾L) | 11/1 | 109 | 118 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-12 t | 5/7 | Serious Chat (17½L) | 10/1 | 112 | 97 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcH | 12-0 t | PU/9 | In The Air () | 12/1 | 115 | - |
| 21 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-7 t | 3/8 | Wilful (25L) | 4/1 | 118 | 87 |
| 9 Jul 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 t | 1/11 | Razzle Dazzle Boy (2½L) | 2/5F | - | 108 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-7 t | 3/22 | Gaucher (16L) | 22/1 | - | 113 |
3-8 over hurdles and might still be on a competitive mark; did cut out quickly on comeback
4341-P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 113
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-2 | PU/7 | Luttrell Lad () | 18/5 | 114 | - |
| 25 Apr 25 | Fon Fontwell | 22f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 | 1/10 | Kingston Gent (1¼L) | 13/2 | 110 | 113 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-2 | 4/8 | King Of The Lake (22L) | 7/1 | 112 | 104 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 3HcH | 11-6 | 3/6 | Tom Doniphon (9½L) | 12/1 | 114 | 109 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NvHcCh | 11-7 | 4/5 | Javert Allen (26L) | 15/8F | 116 | 88 |
| 9 Mar 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 34yHcH | 11-10 | 3/8 | Spiced Rum (12L) | 6/1 | 116 | 108 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
This is likely to take more winning than the Leicester race and he's 4lb higher
169-21
Age: 9
Weight: 11-7
OR: 113
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-4 p | 1/6 | Cast's Tasha (nse) | 15/8F | 109 | 112 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-11 p | 2/9 | Glen Road (3L) | 15/2 | 108 | 109 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-13 p | 9/17 | Blue Hop (18L) | 12/1 | 111 | 98 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | 2HcH | 10-5 p | 6/9 | Red Dirt Road (12½L) | 12/1 | 112 | 105 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Hy | 4HcH | 11-2 p | 1/9 | Benassi (2L) | 2/1F | 107 | 112 |
| 20 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 19f GS | 4HcH | 10-11 p | 6/7 | Solar System (21L) | 8/1 | 108 | 103 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Didn't run too badly in the new visor at Cheltenham but will need to back that up
6-29P8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 113
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 3HcH | 10-2 v1 | 8/11 | Fortune De Mer (12½L) | 100/1 | 115 | 107 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GF | 4HcH | 11-10 | PU/8 | Melton Mossy () | 25/1 | 117 | - |
| 11 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 24yHcH | 10-7 | 9/13 | Gibbs Island (58L) | 22/1 | 118 | 65 |
| 14 May 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 18.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-12 | 2/6 | American Land (nk) | 6/1 | 116 | 110 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 24yHcH | 11-0 t1 | 6/8 | Benvoy (37L) | 12/1 | 119 | 83 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 4yHcHG3 | 10-7 | 13/22 | Puturhandstogether (23L) | 125/1 | 122 | 98 |
Ex-Irish maiden who been pulled up and tailed off in his two handicaps for this yard
89P-P0
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 110
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 3HcH | 10-13 | 11/11 | Celtic Art (38L) | 66/1 | 115 | 79 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f GS | 3HcH | 11-9 t | PU/7 | Grenadier Jed () | 66/1 | 118 | - |
| 1 Apr 25 | Lim Limerick | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-12 b1 | PU/9 | God Of Thunder () | 15/2 | - | - |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 16.5f Gd/Y | NvCh | 11-5 | 9/9 | Conyers Hill (16L) | 5/1 | - | 105 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 8/13 | Jeannot Lapin (15½L) | 200/1 | - | 118 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/10 | Majborough (42L) | 150/1 | - | 107 |
More exposed than some and he'll need to run a lot better than he did here a month ago
-62550
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 109
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 10/13 | Poet Laureate (36L) | 14/1 | 110 | 81 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 p | 5/8 | Sixty Plus (10L) | 10/1 | 112 | 105 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 16f GF | 3Hc | 9-5 p | 5/5 | Belgravian (44L) | 33/1 | 77 | 21 |
| 20 Jul 25 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 4HcH | 11-0 | 5/8 | Queens Venture (44L) | 100/30 | 113 | 81 |
| 28 May 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 | 2/7 | Al Sayah (7L) | 9/2 | 113 | 113 |
| 6 May 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-1 | 6/14 | Kado De Joie (8L) | 8/1 | 113 | 107 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (30%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (36%)
Raced five times and had two wind ops; still brings potential into handicaps
55F-24
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 109
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-1 | 4/8 | Ubatuba (17½L) | 7/2 | - | 97 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/12 | Jasmine d'Airy (3¼L) | 8/1 | - | 96 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 3NvH | 11-2 | F/9 | The Jukebox Kid () | 33/1 | - | 104 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 11-7 | 5/8 | Bold Action (13L) | 6/1 | - | 98 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/10 | It's Top (12L) | 4/1 | - | 95 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Lightly raced; just missed out on handicap debut; raised only 1lb and up in trip here
31-32
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 109
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 44yHcH | 11-7 | 2/7 | Tashan (shd) | 15/8F | 108 | 104 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 4NvH | 10-13 | 3/10 | Kapitein Kool (3L) | 100/30 | 108 | 99 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 44yH | 11-0 | 1/5 | Laughing John (2L) | 13/2 | - | 100 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 43yH | 11-0 | 3/5 | Star Of Guiting (8¾L) | 11/8F | - | 89 |
13l third to the smart Baron Noir last time; could be on a fair mark for handicap debut
5-253
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 108
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-7 t1 | 3/10 | Baron Noir (13L) | 22/1 | - | 106 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 5/6 | Minella Marathon (6¾L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/8 | Shabalko d'Herm (12L) | 18/1 | - | 97 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Hy | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/6 | Sinchi Roca (24L) | 12/1 | - | 81 |
Consistent prior to last time and he's twice run well under the returning Harry Cobden
233-38
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: 108
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | 3NvHcH | 10-13 | 8/15 | French Emperor (19½L) | 18/1 | 109 | 94 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4HcH | 11-13 | 3/14 | French Emperor (2¾L) | 10/1 | 108 | 107 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 34yHcH | 10-11 | 3/7 | Narragansett (7L) | 9/2 | 110 | 97 |
| 8 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 34yMdH | 10-11 | 3/7 | Aviemore (¾L) | 11/4F | 111 | 103 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 23yH | 11-0 | 2/7 | Knight Templar (1½L) | 17/2 | - | 100 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 43yH | 11-0 | 2/8 | Moutarde (7L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
Verdict
An open race may go to KING OF THE ROAD who was clear of the rest when pushing an improver all the way at Kempton.
King Of The Road
Betting Forecast:
7/2 King Of The Road,
5/1 Choice Runner,
11/2 Le Soleil Reve,
6/1 Light Fandango,
7/1 One Eye On Vegas,
10/1 Meatloaf,
Valadon,
Purple Owl,
14/1 Lucky Bere,
20/1 Teorie,
25/1 Moutarde,
50/1 Doctor Glide
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