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17 February 2026
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- Distance: 2m 7f 16y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
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Racecard
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Best Odds
Not seen in four months but has a fine record fresh and remains unexposed as a hurdler
1303-8
Age: 6
Weight: 12-1
OR: 111
Days: 287
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 16f Gd | 4Hc | 10-2 tb1 | 8/8 | St Mawes (37L) | 5/1 | 84 | 46 |
| 15 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-2 tp | 2/5 | Sax Appeal (4L) | 9/2 | 84 | 90 |
| 18 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 14f GF | 3Hc | 9-1 t | 2/6 | Liari (5L) | 15/2 | 84 | 89 |
| 6 May 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-8 tp | 8/14 | Kado De Joie (12L) | 14/1 | 113 | 104 |
| 14 Apr 25 | War Warwick | 19f Gd | 4HcH | 11-12 tp1 | 3/9 | Tarahumara (1½L) | 12/1 | 111 | 112 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-10 t | 11/14 | Saint Anapolino (35L) | 16/1 | 116 | 85 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Twice runner-up since his impressive Ludlow return in December; bang there once again
P63122
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 110
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 p | 2/9 | Heart Over Head (2L) | 11/4F | 107 | 113 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 25.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 p | 2/7 | Despereaux (½L) | 11/8F | 101 | 108 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 24f GS | 5HcH | 11-10 p | 1/7 | Walkinthewoods (6½L) | 7/4F | 101 | 108 |
| 14 Jun 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-8 p | 3/6 | Magical Arthur (8¾L) | 7/2 | 102 | 98 |
| 31 May 25 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 5HcH | 12-0 | 6/15 | Laravie (21L) | 15/2 | 104 | 95 |
| 2 May 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Gd | 4HntCh | 11-11 | PU/6 | Douglas Longbottom () | 7/1 | 106 | - |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
2-5 over hurdles but failed to take to fences after returning in December; blinkers on
16/7PP
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 107
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 26 | War Warwick | 25.5f GS | 4HcCh | 11-11 tp | PU/8 | House Of Habsburg () | 25/1 | 107 | - |
| 22 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 23.5f GS | 4HcCh | 12-1 tp1 | PU/12 | Impatient () | 22/1 | 111 | - |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-2 t1 | 7/7 | Hudson De Grugy (43L) | 9/2 | 114 | 78 |
| 2 Apr 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-13 | 6/7 | Legionar (29L) | 6/5F | 118 | 94 |
| 10 Mar 24 | War Warwick | 21f Sft | 4HcH | 12-1 | 1/13 | Zonda (3¼L) | 11/1 | 111 | 120 |
| 26 Jan 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 3NvH | 11-11 | 3/8 | Ballybentragh (16½L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Winning pointer; up in trip for handicap debut and interesting to see what the market says
359
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 104
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 | 9/10 | Captain Hugo (27L) | 50/1 | - | 88 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Crl Carlisle | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/8 | Kent De Thaix (36L) | 15/2 | - | 83 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/12 | Jasmine d'Airy (7½L) | 7/1 | - | 92 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Back down in class and suited by a stamina test; conditions are likely to be ideal
PP1-35
Age: 9
Weight: 11-6
OR: 102
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 26 | War Warwick | 25f GS | 4HcH | 10-11 | 5/9 | Gwennie May Star (11½L) | 14/1 | 103 | 97 |
| 21 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 23f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 3/9 | Block Rockin Beats (3¼L) | 14/1 | 102 | 103 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield | 23f Sft | 5HcH | 11-13 | 1/9 | Weaver's Answer (¾L) | 16/1 | 98 | 104 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Lei Leicester | 22.5f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-6 b | PU/10 | Camulus () | 16/1 | 97 | - |
| 31 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 20f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-9 p | PU/7 | Noche Negra () | 14/1 | 100 | - |
| 28 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield | 23.5f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-12 p | 5/8 | Aworkinprogress (44L) | 20/1 | 102 | 71 |
Ran pretty well when 3rd at Carlisle yesterday but finished tired; this may come too soon
-92263
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 101
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 24f GS | 5NvHcH | 11-9 | 6/13 | Kilworth (10½L) | 5/1 | 102 | 95 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-6 | 2/10 | Jhentong Enki (2½L) | 6/1 | 100 | 102 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 5HcHM | 11-11 h | 2/7 | Stamina Chope (4¼L) | 11/4 | 99 | 102 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdHM | 11-3 h1 | 9/11 | La Conquiere (19½L) | 28/1 | - | 84 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 10-8 | 4/9 | Courageous Strike (16L) | 9/2 | - | 82 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f GS | 4MdHM | 11-3 | 5/15 | Dramatic Encore (17½L) | 7/1 | - | 95 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (25%)
0-8 under rules, but shapes as though this stiffer test should suit; much respected
-05422
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 101
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5HcH | 11-13 | 2/13 | Bel Ombre (3L) | 13/8F | 99 | 103 |
| 21 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Sft | 5NvHcH | 11-8 | 2/6 | Jhentong Enki (10L) | 7/5F | 101 | 101 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f GS | 3HcH | 10-2 | 4/9 | Hardy Du Seuil (7L) | 5/1 | 102 | 103 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/10 | Fight My Fire (14L) | 5/1 | - | 89 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 10-11 | 10/15 | Frontier Prince (24L) | 20/1 | - | 79 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 3MdH | 11-2 | 7/13 | Ronnies Rules (14L) | 15/2 | - | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Gradually working his way back to form this season but has never attempted this far before
35-642
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 99
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-10 p1 | 2/13 | Baratablet (4L) | 5/4F | 96 | 99 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-2 | 4/9 | Onewaywest (16L) | 5/1 | 98 | 88 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 10-8 | 6/13 | Rula Bula (11½L) | 11/2 | 100 | 94 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 5NvHcH | 11-9 | 5/12 | Scorsese (27L) | 9/1 | 101 | 89 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-2 | 3/10 | Punxsutawney Phil (18L) | 9/4F | 101 | 96 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-3 | 1/16 | Balking (1¾L) | 9/2 | 92 | 102 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Bit to prove against younger rivals on his first start over hurdles in almost three years
123127
Age: 11
Weight: 11-3
OR: 99
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 30f GS | 3HcCh | 10-2 | 7/9 | Dom Of Mary (29L) | 12/1 | 104 | 93 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | 4HcCh | 10-10 | 2/8 | Konfusion (4L) | 16/1 | 102 | 105 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Hex Hexham | 24f Gd | 4HcCh | 10-12 | 1/8 | No Regrets (2¼L) | 11/2 | 97 | 105 |
| 27 Aug 25 | Hex Hexham | 24f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-11 | 3/7 | Upfordebate (5L) | 7/2 | 97 | 102 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 24f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-0 | 2/10 | Born Bright (2¼L) | 5/1 | 96 | 102 |
| 6 Jul 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 24f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-6 | 1/5 | La Quarite (8½L) | 4/1 | 92 | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made all on his second handicap start at Newcastle three weeks ago; 5lb rise not excessive
-047P1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 99
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-10 p | 1/9 | Kalo Athena (3¼L) | 9/1 | 94 | 102 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-10 p1 | PU/19 | So Many Roads () | 12/1 | 96 | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 2MdH | 11-4 | 7/7 | Le Beau Madrik (25L) | 50/1 | - | 91 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 2H | 11-0 | 4/9 | Fresh Perspective (21L) | 66/1 | - | 90 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 10/11 | Out Of The Woods (33L) | 16/1 | - | 79 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-7 | 5/9 | Mossy Fen Road (14½L) | 12/1 | - | 92 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Dual course winner, but still 6lb above the latest; soft ground or worse poses a question
4-3153
Age: 6
Weight: 10-11
OR: 93
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f GS | 4HcH | 10-5 | 3/9 | Heart Over Head (7½L) | 8/1 | 94 | 94 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f GS | 5HcH | 11-3 | 5/7 | Castanea Breeze (9¼L) | 2/1F | 94 | 93 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f GS | 5HcH | 10-11 | 1/7 | You Did (6½L) | 9/2 | 87 | 94 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 23f Gd | 5HcH | 10-12 | 3/12 | Tankardstown Diva (11L) | 11/2 | 87 | 83 |
| 31 Mar 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 5NvHcH | 10-12 | 4/8 | Ellerton (9L) | 9/2 | 87 | 86 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Her Hereford | 21.5f GS | 5NvHcH | 10-8 | 2/6 | Nollyador (3½L) | 3/1 | 85 | 87 |
Verdict
Given the way he has been shaping the longer trip may unlock more improvement from the stoutly bred LITTLE LEDGEND.
Little Ledgend
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Little Ledgend,
6/1 Tzarmix,
Aire Spray,
13/2 Parish Quiz,
10/1 U S Marshall,
11/1 Smile Back,
12/1 Campaign Trail,
Seahouses,
14/1 Ribeye,
20/1 Has Troke,
25/1 El Saviour
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