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17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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Slater Menswear Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
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Bibe Mus
Selected at:
5/1
Bibe Mus placed in a Listed contest for previous connections and returned to winning ways on debut for Paul Nicholls in a competitive race at Sandown in March. Things didn’t quite go to plan at Cheltenham but this race looks easier and he’s clearly capable of better.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Has a long absence to overcome and a hefty weight for his handicap debut
310/1-
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 120
Days: 512
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-2 | 1/16 | Don't Mind If I Do (½L) | 5/6F | - | 124 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 16/18 | Horaces Pearl (61L) | 8/1 | - | 59 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-9 | 1/9 | Oak Grove (7L) | 9/4 | - | 119 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2NHF | 11-8 | 3/13 | Tripoli Flyer (11½L) | 9/2 | - | 112 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/3 | Tap N Go Leo (3¾L) | 4/9F | - | 110 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
In form but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race
454414
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 120
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 10-8 t | 4/13 | Intosomethinggood (3L) | 12/1 | 120 | 120 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 3HcH | 11-8 t | 1/9 | The Hatchet (½L) | 4/1 | 117 | 120 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 24f GS | 2HcH | 10-2 t | 4/13 | Red Risk (6L) | 13/2 | 119 | 119 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-3 t | 4/12 | Whatsupwithyou (3¾L) | 7/2F | 116 | 117 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 t | 5/10 | Non Stop (5½L) | 20/1 | 118 | 118 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | 2HcH | 10-9 t | 4/6 | Ace Of Spades (6½L) | 18/1 | 120 | 118 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Debut winner for this yard and his Fred Winter run was better that it looks on paper
132210
Age: 4
Weight: 11-13
OR: 127
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 4yHcHG3 | 11-3 | 11/22 | Saratoga (19L) | 20/1 | 127 | 109 |
| 7 Mar 26 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 34yHcH | 12-0 | 1/6 | Only One Blue (3L) | 7/4F | 122 | 120 |
| 26 Jan 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | 4yHcH | 11-12 | 2/7 | Sopelana (2¼L) | 5/4F | 118 | 115 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 3yHL | 11-0 | 2/7 | Lord (5L) | 2/1F | - | 113 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Y | 3yH | 11-4 | 3/5 | Mange Tout (9½L) | 100/30 | - | 106 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 16.5f Y | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Crooked Path (½L) | 11/4 | - | 101 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Raced too freely in a Grade 2 last time; the ability is there should the hood help
-14445
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: 118
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 5/10 | Montemares (25L) | 80/1 | 119 | 110 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-0 | 4/8 | Brentford Hope (4½L) | 18/1 | 121 | 118 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 | 4/14 | Starmount (7½L) | 100/30 | 124 | 118 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 24yH | 11-0 | 4/5 | Give It To Me Oj (5¾L) | 15/2 | - | 116 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 10-11 | 1/13 | Kool Raoul (6½L) | 13/2 | - | 109 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2NHF | 10-9 h1 | 7/10 | Is This For Real (10L) | 10/1 | - | 79 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Up 8lb for winning a weaker race last time but he does seem on an upward curve
53-411
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 117
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-11 | 1/9 | As Fast As Wind (2L) | 100/30F | 109 | 119 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 5HcH | 12-0 | 1/11 | Gemini Man (nk) | 8/1 | 105 | 109 |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 4/14 | Stop Loss (9¾L) | 6/1 | - | 99 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-2 | 3/10 | Carismatic Soldier (6L) | 33/1 | - | 104 |
| 16 May 24 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 5/8 | Takt De Touques (30L) | 8/1 | - | 77 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 16f Sft | 4NHF | 11-3 | 6/13 | Takt De Touques (2¼L) | 18/1 | - | 102 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Below par in two of his three races this season but he's on his last winning mark
12-740
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 117
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2HcH | 10-9 | 12/17 | Captain Hugo (51L) | 22/1 | 118 | 78 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f Hy | 4HcH | 12-0 | 4/9 | Triple Crown Ted (3¾L) | 3/1J | 119 | 118 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-1 | 7/8 | Brentford Hope (14L) | 9/1 | 122 | 112 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-7 | 2/11 | West To The Bridge (3¾L) | 100/30 | 122 | 121 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-1 | 1/8 | Lario (1½L) | 13/2 | 117 | 121 |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-5 p1 | 3/5 | For Pleasure (5L) | 11/8F | 118 | 119 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Highly tried since winning his 3yo hurdle; new headgear for this handicap debut
144
Age: 4
Weight: 11-10
OR: 124
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4yHL | 11-0 | 4/6 | Made U Blush (3¼L) | 100/30 | - | 111 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Hy | 3yHG2 | 11-1 | 4/8 | One Horse Town (15L) | 5/2 | - | 109 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Gd/Y | 3yH | 10-12 | 1/8 | Hopes Are High (6½L) | 100/30 | - | 114 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 11f Hy | 3yHc | 9-11 | 1/13 | Bridezilla (nse) | 16/1 | 70 | 75 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 4Nv | 9-4 | 6/9 | Scoville (23L) | 18/1 | - | 40 |
| 3 Jan 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 53yNv | 9-7 | 4/10 | Boatswain (7L) | 11/4 | - | 69 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Made all at Warwick; it's tougher dominating around here and he's 6lb higher
P33781
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 116
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 26 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 tp1 | 1/13 | So You Know (1½L) | 11/1 | 110 | 117 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-11 | 8/12 | Speiriuil (21L) | 100/30J | 112 | 101 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-12 t | 7/16 | Gaelic Des Chastys (12L) | 8/1 | 110 | 104 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-12 ht | 3/11 | Battle Of Ridgeway (4L) | 3/1F | 110 | 111 |
| 6 Aug 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | HcCh | 11-10 ht | 3/11 | Finnians Row (½L) | 9/1 | 108 | 111 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Tip Tipperary | 19.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 ht | PU/16 | Arctic Gale () | 8/1 | 108 | - |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Confidently ridden when second here last time; looks capable of better again
-31412
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 114
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 | 2/7 | Litleangel Duseuil (6L) | 11/8F | 114 | 116 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f Hy | 4HcH | 11-5 | 1/9 | Lance Les Des (½L) | 3/1J | 110 | 116 |
| 13 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-8 | 4/10 | Kilnesare Flight (11L) | 9/2 | 110 | 116 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/7 | Godfrey Bouillon (4L) | 5/6F | - | 105 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-3 | 3/13 | Caballo De Guerra (10½L) | 3/1F | - | 99 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 5NHF | 10-9 | 2/5 | Blofeld (7½L) | 6/4 | - | 96 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Exposed 10yo whose powers would appear to be on the wane
643P30
Age: 10
Weight: 11-4
OR: 110
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 17.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-5 v | 11/14 | Light Fandango (17½L) | 22/1 | 112 | 99 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 p | 3/7 | Litleangel Duseuil (7¼L) | 10/1 | 114 | 115 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f Hy | 4HcH | 11-13 p | PU/9 | Triple Crown Ted () | 11/1 | 118 | - |
| 23 Jan 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 2HcH | 10-9 p | 3/4 | Guard Duty (10L) | 12/1 | 121 | 113 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-11 p | 4/6 | Serious Operator (16L) | 10/1 | 122 | 112 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Ayr Ayr | 24.5f Sft | 3HcH | 11-1 p | 6/7 | Nab Wood (13L) | 14/1 | 124 | 111 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Maiden winner last time; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper
7-3321
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 109
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-6 | 1/12 | Allfor (1½L) | 11/4 | 107 | 110 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f Hy | 4HcH | 11-0 | 2/9 | Triple Crown Ted (½L) | 9/2 | 105 | 107 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/11 | They Want Me (5¾L) | 15/2 | 102 | 105 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/7 | Triple Crown Ted (4½L) | 10/1 | - | 96 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 7/10 | Bold Light (21L) | 7/1 | - | 95 |
| 16 May 24 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-1 | 3/7 | Imaginarium (1¼L) | 10/1 | - | 96 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Consistent but not progressive; fifth in this last year off the very same mark
145354
Age: 8
Weight: 11-2
OR: 108
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 17.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-12 p | 4/14 | Light Fandango (4½L) | 14/1 | 108 | 109 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-0 b | 8/11 | Phoenix Of Dreams (4¾L) | 40/1 | 63 | 59 |
| 31 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 tp | 5/9 | Magna Victor (6¾L) | 17/2 | 109 | 109 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-0 tp | 3/9 | Star Of Guiting (4¾L) | 22/1 | 109 | 110 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 5/9 | City Of Diamonds (11L) | 7/1 | 110 | 107 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 9-11 | 4/6 | Here Comes Georgie (11L) | 15/2 | 115 | 110 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Over fences for his last three races and has been good and bad; others preferred
3-5P19
Age: 8
Weight: 10-13
OR: 105
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 26 | Crl Carlisle | 16f GS | 2HcCh | 11-0 | 9/12 | Marty McFly (36L) | 18/1 | 109 | 90 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 10-12 | 1/5 | Ballyfort (1L) | 7/2 | 106 | 112 |
| 23 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 10-10 | PU/7 | Dubai Days () | 16/1 | 109 | - |
| 1 Nov 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 5/11 | Dee's Getaway (7¼L) | 11/1 | 106 | 102 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 9-13 p1 | 3/4 | Asta La Pasta (39L) | 7/2 | 112 | 80 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-2 | 3/7 | Heads Or Harps (14½L) | 7/2 | 112 | 112 |
Dropping back to 2m could work but this still commands a career best and by some way
408-24
Age: 6
Weight: 10-6
OR: 98
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4HcHM | 10-7 h | 4/7 | Feach Amach (6¼L) | 9/2 | 99 | 94 |
| 15 Feb 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4MdHM | 11-5 h1 | 2/6 | Roses All The Way (7½L) | 11/1 | 98 | 98 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 4MdHM | 11-4 | 8/9 | Armed And Fabulous (44L) | 33/1 | 100 | 71 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 10-11 | 11/14 | Captain Butler (32L) | 13/2 | - | 74 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3MdH | 10-11 | 4/12 | Dedicated Hero (13L) | 16/1 | - | 95 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Snp Senonnes-Pouance | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-6 ht | UR/15 | Magma Dodville () | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Returning to slower ground may help but unlikely that he's on that great a mark
54125
Age: 4
Weight: 10-5
OR: 105
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 4HcH | 11-7 | 5/7 | Maple (38L) | 10/1 | 107 | 68 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 34yH | 11-6 | 2/7 | Word For Word (5½L) | 5/2 | 109 | 100 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Sft | 44yMdH | 10-12 | 1/9 | Whatsgoingonmarvin (1½L) | 7/1 | - | 97 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 44yH | 11-0 | 4/10 | Falls Of Acharn (10½L) | 7/1 | - | 89 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 33yH | 11-0 | 5/10 | Love Sonnet (13½L) | 12/1 | - | 92 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 14f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 6/9 | Betelgeuse (17½L) | 3/1 | 58 | 48 |
Verdict
Bibe Mus and Secret Force are shortlisted but this race could be ideal for the novice TRIPLE CROWN TED who travels strongly.
Triple Crown Ted
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Secret Force,
9/2 Magna Victor,
6/1 Castle Ivers,
Bibe Mus,
8/1 Newtown Rambler,
Lance Les Des,
9/1 Triple Crown Ted,
10/1 The Gray Ghost,
20/1 Caballo De Guerra,
Bertie's Ballet,
Ravenscraig Castle,
Belaya River,
33/1 Ginger Mail,
Dance Thief,
Tuppence
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