Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
4 months ago
AINTREE
26 October 2025
Sunday 26th October
Wincanton Tips
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Won the Scottish Champion Hurdle in April; not ruled out now up in trip on reappearance
10171-
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 139
Days: 197
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | HcHG2 | 11-5 | 1/12 | Kabral Du Mathan (nk) | 10/1 | 137 | 139 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | HcHG3 | 10-13 | 7/16 | Kargese (5L) | 20/1 | 137 | 135 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2HcH | 11-6 | 1/18 | Alnilam (1¼L) | 12/1 | 132 | 136 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 10-13 | 10/14 | Secret Squirrel (9¾L) | 25/1 | 133 | 129 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 11-7 | 1/9 | Old Gregorian (4L) | 2/1F | 127 | 132 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-6 | 10/15 | Burdett Road (32L) | 33/1 | 129 | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Three novice hurdle wins earlier this year and trainer has won the last three runnings
51114-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 128
Days: 183
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 16f Gd | 2NvHcH | 11-13 | 4/14 | Give It To Me Oj (7½L) | 15/2 | 128 | 128 |
| 15 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 12-0 | 1/5 | John Barbour (2¼L) | 5/1 | 128 | 128 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 12-0 | 1/6 | Bowensonfire (9L) | 7/2 | - | 124 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-10 | 1/6 | Duffry Trixs (2L) | 100/30 | - | 117 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-8 | 5/14 | Vanderpoel (21L) | 9/2 | - | 101 |
| 2 Jul 24 | Ros Roscommon | 12f Gd | L | 9-11 | 3/7 | La Isla Mujeres (3¾L) | 7/1 | 102 | 99 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Three wins last season and this lightly raced 8yo is open to further improvement this term
31315-
Age: 8
Weight: 11-2
OR: 127
Days: 185
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-0 | 5/7 | Rambo T (8½L) | 10/1 | 127 | 123 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 2HcH | 11-0 | 1/10 | Mr Bramley (nk) | 17/2 | 123 | 125 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 24f GS | 2NvH | 11-8 | 3/5 | Intense Approach (15L) | 13/2 | 123 | 121 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f Sft | 2HcH | 10-7 | 1/6 | Ballygeary (7L) | 7/2 | 116 | 124 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-2 | 3/6 | Roadlesstravelled (20L) | 16/1 | 112 | 117 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 10-13 | 1/10 | Tommys Law (7L) | 3/1 | 107 | 115 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but he's in excellent hands to progress further
21142-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 127
Days: 198
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 24.5f GS | 3HcH | 12-0 | 2/13 | Billy Boi Blue (hd) | 100/30F | 125 | 127 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 2HcH | 11-7 | 4/10 | Bold Light (1¾L) | 5/2F | 123 | 125 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/8 | Far From Over (6½L) | 8/15F | 123 | 119 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2MdH | 11-4 | 1/4 | Country Park (1L) | EvensF | 115 | 119 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/11 | Ambion View (shd) | 16/5 | - | 116 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/12 | Nowmelad (13½L) | 10/11F | - | 101 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
2-2 in handicaps, both at Perth; this is tougher but he's clearly progressive
-31311
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: 126
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 t | 1/12 | Summergrounds (3¾L) | 7/2F | 116 | 126 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-4 t | 1/11 | Summergrounds (½L) | 11/2 | 110 | 117 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-7 tp1 | 3/7 | Cinammon Roll (12L) | 4/1 | - | 108 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 1/10 | Ryebridge (1½L) | 6/5F | - | 100 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 11-1 t | 3/8 | Emily Love (28L) | 10/1 | - | 97 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 2NHF | 11-7 t | 9/10 | Dysart Dolomite (101L) | 25/1 | - | 24 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hasn't threatened in 2025, following a year off, but could improve for recent reappearance
0/06-4
Age: 8
Weight: 10-13
OR: 124
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 4/8 | The Navigator (14L) | 13/2 | 125 | 116 |
| 24 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-3 t | 6/7 | Rambo T (9L) | 25/1 | 127 | 122 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 10-13 t | 19/20 | Wellington Arch (67L) | 40/1 | 130 | 78 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-11 t | 11/19 | Kateira (30L) | 28/1 | 131 | 109 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 2HcH | 10-4 t | 1/9 | Brewin'upastorm (1¾L) | 7/2 | 126 | 131 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f GS | 2HcH | 10-6 t | 5/19 | Jay Jay Reilly (8¼L) | 28/1 | 126 | 126 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Saddle slipped when soundly beaten on reappearance; lightly raced and retains potential
0127-6
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: 120
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 4HcH | 12-0 ht | 6/8 | The Navigator (22L) | 11/2 | 120 | 100 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 10-13 t | 7/10 | Aston Martini (25L) | 16/1 | 121 | 104 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4HcH | 12-2 ht | 2/10 | Harper Valley (1L) | 11/1 | 117 | 120 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-10 ht1 | 1/10 | Juventus De Brion (2L) | 28/1 | - | 115 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 11/11 | Kally Des Bruyeres (41L) | 6/5F | - | 62 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 4/6 | Ballytechno (6L) | 4/1 | - | 96 |
Verdict
Fergal O'Brien has won the last three runnings of this race and 5yo SERIOUS CHALLENGE is a likely candidate to make it four in a row.
Serious Challenge
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Serious Challenge,
7/2 Ace Of Spades,
5/1 Moonbow,
6/1 Cracking Rhapsody,
Serious Operator,
8/1 Bold Light,
9/1 The Gray Ghost
Relevant Tips
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