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14 February 2026
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BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 50y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Distance Specialist - 8 wins from 15 starts at this distance (53%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 11 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (38%)
Six Grade 2 wins and he ran respectably in Grade 1 latest; respected dropped back in class
5-5113
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 149
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/6 | Sir Gino (9½L) | 16/1 | 149 | 150 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | HG2 | 11-8 | 1/4 | Hamlet's Night (nk) | 1/8F | 149 | 139 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HL | 11-8 | 1/4 | Burdett Road (1L) | 10/11F | 148 | 149 |
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 5/6 | Majborough (18½L) | 9/1 | - | 144 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 5/9 | Impaire Et Passe (15½L) | 16/1 | 149 | 147 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Boombawn (1L) | 5/4F | 149 | 149 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Upwardly mobile 6yo who sets the standard on his latest form and is open to more progress
8-2113
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 148
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 t | 3/13 | Wilful (4L) | 85/40F | 147 | 153 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-4 t | 1/18 | Helnwein (6L) | 100/30F | 134 | 149 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-4 t | 1/11 | Indemnity (3L) | 13/8F | 127 | 139 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 11-2 t | 2/9 | Celtic Dino (2¼L) | 10/1 | 127 | 135 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 19f Gd | 3NvHcH | 12-0 t | 8/9 | Kalium (26L) | 6/1 | 130 | 113 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | NvHL | 11-5 t | 4/6 | Fingle Bridge (18L) | 9/2 | 132 | 125 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Returns to hurdling for new yard and this is a daunting task after 139 days off
/3-133
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 140
Days: 169
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 17f Y | Hc | 8-2 tb1 | 27/30 | Puturhandstogether (32L) | 80/1 | 84 | 55 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | NvCh | 11-9 t | 3/4 | You Oughta Know (26L) | 13/8 | 138 | 119 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Gd | NvChG3 | 11-1 t | 3/11 | Gold Dancer (12L) | 11/1 | - | 137 |
| 22 May 25 | Lim Limerick | 20f Gd | Ch | 11-12 t | 1/5 | Jigoro (10L) | 8/11F | - | 140 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft | H | 11-7 t | 3/7 | Smooth Tom (6¼L) | 8/1 | 135 | 126 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 14.5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-0 tp1 | 6/12 | Prydwen (9½L) | 5/1 | 86 | 79 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Overall record of 5-12 but this looks a tough assignment after a year off
/3F1F-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 133
Days: 371
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-1 | F/17 | Joyeuse () | 100/30F | 131 | 135 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 10-6 | 1/14 | Kabral Du Mathan (2L) | 11/4F | 126 | 135 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 10-11 | F/12 | Fiercely Proud () | 4/1 | 126 | 131 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-9 | 3/10 | Our Champ (3½L) | 7/2J | 126 | 130 |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 16f Gd | 2NvHcH | 11-4 | 5/20 | Helnwein (7¼L) | 7/2F | 126 | 128 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-10 | 1/14 | Helnwein (5L) | 100/30 | 125 | 125 |
Verdict
This can go to the progressive ALEXEI, who has leading claims on his latest form and could continue on an upward curve.
Alexei
Betting Forecast:
4/6 Alexei,
7/4 Rubaud,
7/1 Secret Squirrel,
33/1 Intellotto
Relevant Tips
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