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Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 50y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Frank Stamper
Selected at:
11/4
Four-year-old Frank Stamper has progressed with each start in handicap company so far and was a good second at Plumpton last time out. Warren Greatrex’s gelding is likely to continue on an upward trajectory and can get off the mark here if doing so.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
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D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Ran quite well over 2m5f here last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip
312074
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 97
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-8 | 4/7 | Eton Mes (7¼L) | 18/1 | 99 | 98 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Hy | 4NvHcCh | 11-9 | 7/7 | Mutley Crew (45L) | 7/1 | 101 | 71 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 11-7 | 10/12 | Queenie St Clair (46L) | 9/1 | 103 | 64 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Hy | 5NvHcH | 11-5 | 2/9 | Morning Mayhem (7½L) | 4/7F | 95 | 97 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-5 | 1/7 | Aggagio (2¼L) | 5/2J | 96 | 100 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 11-7 | 3/7 | Low Expectations (5¼L) | 13/2 | 96 | 98 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (29%)
0-5 for new stable this season but his Lingfield fourth in January was a good effort
-46443
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 97
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield | 16f Hy | 5HcH | 11-7 tb | 3/5 | Tommy Dillion (4L) | EvensF | 98 | 95 |
| 19 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-5 tp | 4/13 | Luwdvig (6L) | 5/1J | 99 | 99 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-6 | 4/7 | Thankyouandplease (17L) | 11/4 | 102 | 85 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 4HcH | 11-4 | 6/10 | Surrey Lord (13½L) | 50/1 | 105 | 97 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f GS | 3HcH | 10-13 | 4/7 | Grenadier Jed (35L) | 25/1 | 108 | 84 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4HcH | 11-10 tp | 5/6 | Don't Wind Me Up (29L) | 15/2 | 113 | 91 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Well beaten over 2m5f here recently but a player if judged on previous C&D form
-25446
Age: 7
Weight: 11-13
OR: 96
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-13 tp | 6/7 | Bredon Hill Dart (98L) | 9/2 | 99 | 5 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 tp | 4/13 | Mr Zee (8¾L) | 11/2 | 100 | 97 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 tp1 | 4/12 | Queenie St Clair (8¼L) | 3/1F | 102 | 97 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-6 t | 5/17 | Haas Boy (11½L) | 100/30F | 102 | 96 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f GF | 5HcH | 11-7 t | 2/5 | Hillsin (hd) | 10/11F | 100 | 100 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Plu Plumpton | 18f Gd | 4NvHcH | 11-7 t | 4/8 | My Friend Sean (8¾L) | 100/30F | 101 | 96 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has excuses for both defeats since C&D win in November but others appeal more all the same
2-4120
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 95
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 5HcH | 11-7 | 11/13 | Mr Zee (56L) | 10/1 | 96 | 44 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 5HcH | 10-12 | 2/3 | Hidor De Bersy (14L) | EvensF | 96 | 86 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5HcH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Prince Rhinegold (3½L) | 9/1 | 89 | 97 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 18.5f GS | 5HcH | 10-13 | 4/12 | Soldier's Leap (10L) | 20/1 | 90 | 87 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Gd | 5HcH | 11-10 ht1 | 2/10 | Greatness Awaits (1½L) | 11/1 | 94 | 97 |
| 13 May 24 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4HcH | 11-1 t | PU/5 | Swift Hawk () | 12/1 | 99 | - |
Well beaten last month but that run was on heavy ground and after a long layoff
6F06/8
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 95
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Hy | 5NvHcH | 11-11 | 8/10 | Cooler Than Me (36L) | 17/2 | 97 | 69 |
| 24 Apr 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4HcH | 11-6 | 6/9 | Centara (14½L) | 28/1 | 102 | 96 |
| 30 Dec 23 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 10/14 | Centara (20L) | 15/2 | - | 76 |
| 27 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | F/10 | Secret Squirrel () | 11/2 | - | 92 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-3 | 6/15 | Lowry's Bar (28L) | 9/4 | - | 82 |
| 29 May 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16.5f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 2/11 | Mystical Power (2¾L) | 11/2 | - | 109 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Has not shown much for new stable (three runs) but can't be written off yet
44889P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-11
OR: 94
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-0 | PU/12 | De Kingpin () | 12/1 | 96 | - |
| 2 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4HcH | 10-8 | 9/10 | Gooloogong (63L) | 50/1 | 100 | 53 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Sft | 3NvHcH | 10-5 | 8/9 | Scorpio Rising (15L) | 66/1 | 102 | 91 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sli Sligo | 21f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 h | 8/11 | Stretchemout (27L) | 15/2 | - | 82 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Trm Tramore | 21f Gd | HcH | 11-6 b1 | 4/8 | Mephisto (13½L) | 7/1 | 98 | 90 |
| 15 Jul 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | HcH | 11-0 p1 | 4/9 | Portarlington (7¼L) | 3/1F | 99 | 95 |
Clear third off this mark at Hereford recently and the better ground here will suit
3433
Age: 4
Weight: 11-6
OR: 99
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 4MdHM | 10-8 | 3/13 | Just A Glance (2½L) | 11/1 | 99 | 87 |
| 9 Feb 26 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 5HcHM | 11-2 | 3/7 | Yasmina (3½L) | 9/2 | 100 | 86 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2NvHM | 10-3 | 4/6 | Getawhisky (13½L) | 50/1 | - | 85 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 43yMdHM | 11-0 | 3/7 | Made U Blush (13L) | 7/1 | - | 85 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-8 | 4/14 | Blue Train (6L) | 12/1 | 63 | 65 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 12.5f GS | 63yHc | 9-8 | 1/6 | Falaise Blanc (1½L) | 8/15F | 59 | 67 |
Low-mileage 4yo who stayed on well for second at Plumpton recently; respected
3472
Age: 4
Weight: 11-5
OR: 98
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 10-9 h | 2/7 | Kool Kid (1½L) | 15/2 | 98 | 88 |
| 26 Jan 26 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 11-5 h | 7/7 | Our Papa Smurf (6¾L) | 13/8F | 100 | 84 |
| 10 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 34yH | 11-0 h1 | 4/8 | Precious Man (14L) | 40/1 | - | 96 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f GS | 43yH | 11-0 | 3/9 | Manganese (31L) | 4/1 | - | 79 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 12f St | 5Nv | 9-4 | 4/9 | Master Vintner (6L) | 12/1 | 72 | 71 |
| 2 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 5Nv | 9-4 | 4/14 | Race To The Stars (5¾L) | 7/1 | - | 73 |
Placed on hurdle debut but yet to build on that run; overlooked by Harry Skelton
355
Age: 4
Weight: 11-4
OR: 97
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 44yH | 11-0 | 5/5 | Aqua Bleu (42L) | 28/1 | - | 69 |
| 23 Jan 26 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 44yH | 11-0 | 5/7 | Feel Gut (18L) | 20/1 | - | 88 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 43yMdH | 11-4 | 3/8 | Dissident (12½L) | 3/1 | - | 85 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ran well to a point on heavy ground on last two outings; worth a second look
11-P57
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 87
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Hy | 4HcH | 10-2 | 7/7 | Phoenix Risen (55L) | 40/1 | 94 | 61 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Hy | 5HcH | 11-5 | 5/8 | El Gavilan (25L) | 40/1 | 90 | 81 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 11-6 h | PU/15 | No Guarantee () | 14/1 | 92 | - |
| 20 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 8f Hy | 6Hc | 8-9 | 5/9 | Lovely Jubly (5¼L) | 12/1 | 46 | 42 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 10f GS | 6Hc | 9-0 h | 5/12 | The Dark Baron (4½L) | 33/1 | 46 | 47 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 8f Sft | 6 | 9-6 h | 8/8 | Fifty Sent (11½L) | 11/1 | 47 | 31 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Showed no promise in novice/maiden hurdles but open to improvement in handicaps
39P000
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: 80
Days: 100
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 11/11 | Next Twist (56L) | 100/1 | - | 60 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 11/11 | Adonedeal (82L) | 150/1 | - | 32 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-0 | 11/12 | Idaho Sun (84L) | 200/1 | - | 38 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 3NvH | 10-13 | PU/15 | Big Ginge () | 125/1 | - | - |
| 8 Jul 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-12 | 9/9 | Sevarana (27L) | 5/2 | - | 73 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 3/9 | Nana Noodleman (½L) | 5/4F | - | 94 |
Just 1-17 over hurdles but ended 2025 with two good C&D runs in cheekpieces
5-0025
Age: 8
Weight: 10-6
OR: 75
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 10-2 p | 5/12 | Queenie St Clair (9½L) | 16/1 | 84 | 78 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5HcH | 10-3 p1 | 2/9 | Western Soldier (3½L) | 7/1 | 73 | 75 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-2 | 10/17 | Haas Boy (21L) | 66/1 | 84 | 70 |
| 6 May 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 10-2 | 10/11 | The Wire Flyer (24L) | 6/1 | 74 | 59 |
| 14 Apr 25 | War Warwick | 19f Gd | 5HcH | 10-5 | 5/10 | Highway One O Five (4¾L) | 10/1 | 75 | 74 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 5HcH | 10-4 | 9/14 | Mr Zee (18L) | 16/1 | 76 | 64 |
Verdict
Recent Hereford third PENN AVENUE may still have potential over hurdles and ought to be suited by the drying ground here.
Penn Avenue
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Frank Stamper,
4/1 Penn Avenue,
5/1 Raffles Nobu,
7/1 Ugo Bingo,
10/1 Tyson,
Prince Rhinegold,
12/1 Thankyouandplease,
14/1 Western Soldier,
16/1 Perfect Nelson,
Dream's Ka,
20/1 Son Of Tyran,
25/1 Daany
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