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5 March 2026
Thursday 5th March
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First Past The Post At CopyBet "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 50y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
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Solid Performer
Selected at:
5/4
Point-to-point winner Solid Performer came closer than ever to getting off the mark over hurdles when second by a narrow margin at Catterick in February and the front two were well clear of the rest. This looks like a good opportunity to go one better and he’s expected to oblige.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Leading contender despite looking almost unrideable when 2nd last time; tongue-tie goes on
2332
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 115
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/6 | Kaka's Cousin (2¼L) | 13/8 | 115 | 109 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 2MdH | 11-4 | 3/7 | Le Beau Madrik (8½L) | 6/1 | - | 107 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 3/6 | Only Way Is Up (6¼L) | 11/1 | - | 106 |
| 6 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 16.5f Gd | 4NHF | 11-2 | 2/6 | Babs (7½L) | 2/1 | - | 103 |
Displayed ability in both starts and should make his presence felt in this winnable race
54
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-10 t | 4/16 | Lewisham Grove (11½L) | 16/1 | - | 103 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 20.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 t1 | 5/5 | Montemares (11½L) | 50/1 | - | 103 |
Little to shout about in three runs for Dan Skelton but this represents a drop in grade
F37895
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 110
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-2 | 5/6 | Mondoui'boy (44L) | 100/1 | 113 | 82 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 21f GS | 4NvH | 11-5 | 9/15 | Reckless Spending (64L) | 11/1 | 117 | 74 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-12 | 8/8 | Brentford Hope (18L) | 12/1 | 119 | 104 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 t | 7/9 | Bossofthebrownies (42L) | 10/1 | - | 85 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 21f Y | MdH | 11-12 t | 3/14 | Eclipse Chaser (8¾L) | 12/1 | 113 | 106 |
| 11 Aug 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 26f Gd | HcH | 10-12 t | F/11 | Ad Caelum () | 13/2 | 113 | 108 |
25,000euros buy after Irish point win but no show in three qualifying runs over hurdles
0-P09
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 4MdH | 11-7 | 9/12 | Jimbo Sport (43L) | 200/1 | - | 74 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4NvH | 11-5 | 11/12 | It's Top (32L) | 150/1 | - | 71 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 | PU/14 | Tales Of Bravery () | 100/1 | - | - |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 17/25 | Sermandzarak (53L) | 20/1 | - | 66 |
Beaten 17l in sole bumper in early 2024 and absent since; hurdles debut and bit to prove
7/
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 783
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 10-11 | 7/11 | Speed Davis (17½L) | 20/1 | - | 81 |
Won Chaddesley Corbett maiden in April but three starts under rules have been modest
3P/9
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 9/13 | Catchintsavo (55L) | 150/1 | - | 71 |
| 5 Jan 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-1 | PU/16 | Awaythelad () | 250/1 | - | - |
| 17 Dec 23 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 3/3 | Castle Ivers (30L) | 50/1 | - | 77 |
Placed in 3 maidens this term, latest at 3m1f; drop in trip not ideal but still a player
332
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 112
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 26 | Cat Catterick | 25.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/7 | Hawthorn Street (¾L) | 11/4 | 109 | 114 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-6 | 3/11 | Kings Champion (13L) | 18/1 | - | 112 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/4 | Eagles Reprieve (4¼L) | 6/1 | - | 111 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Beaten 50l in two starts this term and needs to prove he retains ability
33/50
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-10 | 11/16 | Lewisham Grove (50L) | 80/1 | - | 63 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 5/7 | Country Code (50L) | 33/1 | - | 78 |
| 17 Nov 22 | Ncs Newcastle | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | Peaky Boy (3½L) | 5/2 | - | 99 |
| 24 Oct 22 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-10 | 3/10 | Magic Wave (14½L) | 50/1 | - | 101 |
Verdict
Solid Performer and Ballyeaston are big players but have differing queries over them so it may pay to side with CHEMOULIN.
Chemoulin
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Solid Performer,
Ballyeaston,
5/1 Chemoulin,
6/1 Coumeenoole,
25/1 Noble Don,
50/1 Yorkshire Man Sam,
66/1 Jonzac,
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