Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
7 months ago
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8 January 2026
Thursday 8th January
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3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 104y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Low-grade Flat form in four races at up to 1m2f and he's returning from a long absence
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 24 | Wdr Windsor | 8f Gd | 63yHc | 9-5 | 8/12 | Theworldsnotenough (6¼L) | 12/1 | 61 | 51 |
| 8 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-5 | 9/14 | Into Battle (6¾L) | 200/1 | - | 57 |
| 25 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Sft | 32yMd | 9-7 | 9/10 | Anzac Day (20L) | 125/1 | - | 54 |
| 14 Oct 23 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-5 | 4/6 | Dancingwithmyself (5¼L) | 40/1 | - | 59 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Bumper winner; let down by jumping when beaten 12l by General Briar last month
92-13
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 t | 3/8 | General Briar (12L) | 6/5F | - | 100 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-3 t1 | 1/11 | Makingplansfor (1¾L) | 7/1 | - | 102 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 10-8 | 2/3 | American Empire (7L) | 1/2F | - | 86 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yNHFL | 11-0 | 9/16 | Precious Metal (12L) | 11/1 | - | 86 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Made debut in a bumper at Ascot but went off 28-1 and trailed in last
6
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3NHF | 11-2 | 6/6 | The Walk (22L) | 28/1 | - | 85 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Regressed on the Flat and was 150-1 when tailed off on last month's jumps debut here
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 tp1 | 11/14 | Knock Off Soxs (46L) | 150/1 | - | 60 |
| 13 Aug 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 5Hc | 10-2 p1 | 13/13 | Wine Dark Sea (103L) | 125/1 | 70 | - |
| 6 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GS | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/6 | Big Bear Hug (11½L) | 33/1 | 74 | 57 |
| 9 May 25 | Chs Chester | 12.5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-11 | 8/12 | Small Fry (36L) | 40/1 | 77 | 34 |
| 25 Jun 24 | Nby Newbury | 12f GF | 4Hc | 8-13 v1 | 6/6 | Wahraan (68L) | 13/2 | 81 | - |
| 5 May 24 | Sal Salisbury | 12f Hy | 43yMd | 9-7 | 2/4 | Sam Hawkens (4½L) | 2/1 | - | 75 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Looked poor but his 15l defeat behind a good one at Ludlow was very encouraging
7P5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 5/15 | Un Sens A La Vie (15L) | 125/1 | - | 96 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | PU/12 | Draco Malfoy () | 66/1 | - | - |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 7/11 | No Walkover (11½L) | 25/1 | - | 86 |
Beaten a shade under 20l in two C&D novices this winter so she has a degree of ability
8-756
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 10-7 | 6/14 | Knock Off Soxs (17½L) | 66/1 | - | 80 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 10-7 | 5/7 | Miss Altea Blue (19½L) | 125/1 | - | 88 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 7/13 | Sea The Day (45L) | 100/1 | - | 65 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5NHF | 10-2 | 8/12 | Bossman Jack (20L) | 50/1 | - | 65 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Useful on the Flat; clear at one stage before going down by 12l at Newbury
44
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 33yH | 11-0 | 4/10 | Love Sonnet (12L) | 3/1J | - | 94 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Gd | 43yH | 11-0 t | 4/7 | Indian River (37L) | 9/4 | - | 70 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f Sft | 3Hc | 9-4 t | 11/13 | Atherstone Warrior (71L) | 3/1F | 84 | - |
| 11 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-3 t | 6/14 | Munsif (4¾L) | 100/30 | 85 | 86 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Sal Salisbury | 10f GS | 4Nv | 9-4 t1 | 1/6 | Alcarath (4L) | 8/11F | 85 | 86 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Md | 9-3 | 2/12 | The Pouncing Lion (3¼L) | 4/6F | - | 84 |
Placed on the Flat for James Owen but at a modest level; stamina not guaranteed
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f GF | 53yHcF | 9-9 p1 | 10/12 | Al Waseela (17L) | 22/1 | 67 | 38 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 53yHcF | 9-9 | 3/6 | Romantic Spirit (1½L) | 7/1 | 67 | 67 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 8-7 | 3/7 | Live Aid (2L) | 4/5F | - | 60 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 8-5 | 2/9 | Big Sip (5L) | 9/2 | - | 66 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5NvF | 9-0 | 2/9 | Orangesandlemons (1½L) | 12/1 | - | 67 |
6
Bee's Kiss
T: Jimmy Frost
7P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 4MdH | 10-6 | PU/12 | Blowers () | 200/1 | - | - |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f GS | 4NvHM | 10-9 | 7/10 | Livingonaprayer (78L) | 80/1 | - | 27 |
9
BF
Pourquoi Pas Papa
T: Paul Nicholls
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
22
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 23yH | 11-2 | 2/8 | Macktoad (3¼L) | 3/1J | - | 106 |
| 17 Jun 25 | Cla Clairefontaine | 17f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 2/12 | Parchment (1½L) | 11/1 | - | 101 |
Verdict
The suggestion is POURQUOI PAS PAPA, who probably chased home a very good horse at Sandown. Explode is second choice.
Pourquoi Pas Papa
Betting Forecast:
8/11 Pourquoi Pas Papa,
5/2 Crest Of Stars,
3/1 Explode,
33/1 Dino Moon,
50/1 Monsun Climate,
Lydeard Girl,
66/1 I'll Give It A Go,
100/1 Anthracite,
Marhaba Million,
Bee's Kiss
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