Formscan - A return to this distance and first-time cheekpieces proved just the ticket for KIWI DE COTTE when making a winning handicap bow at Market Rasen last month. That was the six-year-old's second victory in three outings since racing under the tutelage of Dan Skelton and a 6lb higher mark doesn't appear prohibitive. Reopposing runner-up Ernest Gray enjoys a 5lb pull with the selection and he isn't taken lightly, although a bigger threat may emerge from the consistent Secret Trix.

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Emily Gray(Flemensfirth)
cp9(20)
d1
(Mr Andy Peake)
Rated 122
In the last 3 years Ernest Gray (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Secret Trix (GB) | 2 | |
| 4th Apr 2026 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Secret Trix (GB) 3rd (9/1 10-3 Rated 120) Lewis Saunders 2.75L in front of Ernest Gray (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-12 Rated 124) Tom Bellamy (9 ran) | ||
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| 20th Dec 2025 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Chase: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Ernest Gray (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-8 Rated 124) Tom Cannon 26.50L in front of Secret Trix (GB) 9th (14/1 11-2 Rated 125) Aidan Weaver (9 ran) | ||
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| Roger Pol (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Jul 2026 Uttoxeter(2m 7f 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Ernest Gray (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-9 Rated 123) Tom Bellamy 19.75L in front of Roger Pol (IRE) 9th (10/1 11-9 Rated 128) Isabelle Ryder (11 ran) | ||
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| Kiwi De Cotte (FR) | 1 | |
| 15th Aug 2026 Market Rasen(2m 7f 16yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Kiwi De Cotte (FR) 1st (13/2 11-5 Rated 111) Harry Skelton 1.75L in front of Ernest Gray (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 12-1 Rated 121) J J Burke (6 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Laren(Monsun)
ts3bl1(40)
d3
(Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley)
Rated 121
In the last 3 years Roger Pol (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ernest Gray (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Jul 2026 Uttoxeter(2m 7f 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Ernest Gray (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-9 Rated 123) Tom Bellamy 19.75L in front of Roger Pol (IRE) 9th (10/1 11-9 Rated 128) Isabelle Ryder (11 ran) | ||
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Kayf Tara (GB)-Box Of Trix(Flemensfirth)
ts+cp+(54)
d3
(Mr D Smith)
Rated 120
Won When Rated 129-121
In the last 3 years Secret Trix (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ernest Gray (IRE) | 2 | |
| 4th Apr 2026 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Secret Trix (GB) 3rd (9/1 10-3 Rated 120) Lewis Saunders 2.75L in front of Ernest Gray (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-12 Rated 124) Tom Bellamy (9 ran) | ||
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| 20th Dec 2025 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Chase: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Ernest Gray (IRE) 6th (5/1 11-8 Rated 124) Tom Cannon 26.50L in front of Secret Trix (GB) 9th (14/1 11-2 Rated 125) Aidan Weaver (9 ran) | ||
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| Speed Davis (FR) | 1 | |
| 12th Jul 2026 Perth(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Secret Trix (GB) 2nd (11/4J Fav 12-0 Rated 120) S Bowen 23.25L in front of Speed Davis (FR) 6th (20/1 11-9 Rated 115) Theo Gillard (7 ran) | ||
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Estejo (GER)-Vahine De Cotte(Freedom Cry)
cp2(20)
d2
(Hools & Forces Partnership)
Rated 117
In the last 3 years Kiwi De Cotte (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ernest Gray (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Aug 2026 Market Rasen(2m 7f 16yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Kiwi De Cotte (FR) 1st (13/2 11-5 Rated 111) Harry Skelton 1.75L in front of Ernest Gray (IRE) 2nd (3/1Fav 12-1 Rated 121) J J Burke (6 ran) | ||
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Spider Flight (FR)-Trumpet Davis(Rose Laurel)
(54)
cd1
(Owners Group 117)
Rated 114
In the last 3 years Speed Davis (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Secret Trix (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th Jul 2026 Perth(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Secret Trix (GB) 2nd (11/4J Fav 12-0 Rated 120) S Bowen 23.25L in front of Speed Davis (FR) 6th (20/1 11-9 Rated 115) Theo Gillard (7 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

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