Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
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1 January 2026
Thursday 1st January
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Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 56y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Largely sound record over hurdles at Cheltenham; second in this race last year
18-037
Age: 10
Weight: 11-6
OR: 145
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-12 tp1 | 7/9 | Blaze The Way (34L) | 9/1 | 146 | 124 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 | 3/8 | Kikijo (8¼L) | 11/1 | 146 | 146 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 | 11/17 | Ma Shantou (33L) | 22/1 | 148 | 130 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 8/13 | Bob Olinger (38L) | 33/1 | 148 | 127 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Monmiral (2¼L) | 5/2J | 146 | 145 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HG2 | 11-0 | 2/6 | Lucky Place (¾L) | 7/1 | 146 | 147 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Successful in this contest 12 months ago; major contender returned to hurdles
174-32
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 153
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 22.5f GS | 3Ch | 11-5 | 2/2 | Jig's Forge (1½L) | 4/9F | 152 | 142 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2Ch | 11-5 | 3/3 | Thomas Mor (5L) | 1/2F | 153 | 139 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-10 | 4/6 | Blueking d'Oroux (3½L) | 3/1 | 153 | 149 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 7/13 | Bob Olinger (26L) | 11/2 | 153 | 141 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HG2 | 11-6 | 1/6 | Gowel Road (¾L) | 3/1 | 145 | 154 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-0 | 1/5 | Blueking d'Oroux (1L) | 4/1 | 140 | 144 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Grade 2 winner over fences last term; possibly needed his reappearance run
/11U-7
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 144
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 | 7/17 | Electric Mason (16L) | 12/1 | 145 | 138 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 24f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-7 | UR/4 | The Changing Man () | 8/13F | 151 | - |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/3 | Lowry's Bar (2¼L) | 4/9F | 149 | 150 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 1/5 | Hashtag Boum (9½L) | 11/4 | 140 | 154 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | PU/7 | Ballyburn () | 20/1 | 140 | - |
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 20f GS | 3NvHcH | 12-0 | 1/10 | Titan Discovery (6L) | 16/5F | 124 | 143 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Impressive in Haydock handicap on stable/seasonal debut; strongly respected
1222-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 154
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 19f GS | 2HcH | 11-10 t | 1/9 | Andashan (12L) | 6/5F | 140 | 155 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | HcHG2 | 11-7 t | 2/12 | Cracking Rhapsody (nk) | 9/4F | 139 | 140 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 11-5 t | 2/14 | Secret Squirrel (2L) | 7/2 | 139 | 141 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 11-2 t | 2/12 | Fiercely Proud (shd) | 17/2 | 131 | 141 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 3HcH | 11-9 t | 1/6 | King William Rufus (4¾L) | EvensF | 123 | 133 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 24yH | 11-8 t | 1/6 | Latin Verse (1½L) | 100/30 | - | 113 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has the worst chance at the weights on this return to hurdles
820-22
Age: 9
Weight: 11-0
OR: 136
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell | 24.5f GS | 3Ch | 11-5 t | 2/2 | One Big Bang (5L) | 11/10 | 138 | 133 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Lud Ludlow | 24f Gd | 3Ch | 11-5 t | 2/4 | Wyenot (nk) | 9/2 | 138 | 142 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-11 t | 10/17 | Deep Cave (16½L) | 14/1 | 138 | 125 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-5 t1 | 2/7 | Patriotik (1L) | 9/2 | 136 | 138 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-10 | 8/11 | Altobelli (27L) | 9/1 | 137 | 117 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 19f Sft | 2HcH | 11-12 | 4/14 | Steel Ally (3¾L) | 10/1 | 135 | 136 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hurdles form remains inferior to his best achievements over fences
454-25
Age: 10
Weight: 11-0
OR: 146
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 tp1 | 5/5 | Djelo (33L) | 9/2 | 156 | 139 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Per Perth | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 2/4 | Chasing Fire (3½L) | 4/1 | 146 | 144 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/7 | Gaelic Warrior (19½L) | 12/1 | 157 | 154 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 5/9 | Inothewayurthinkin (39L) | 28/1 | 159 | 145 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 14/1 | 159 | 158 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-4 t | 1/6 | Bravemansgame (3½L) | 5/1 | 157 | 161 |
Betting Forecast:
1/2 Kabral Du Mathan,
4/1 Lucky Place,
9/1 Jingko Blue,
12/1 Gowel Road,
14/1 The Real Whacker,
33/1 Kamsinas
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