Formscan - JUSTUS was most likely feeling the exertions of a long season when tailing off at Uttoxeter 143 days ago and a summer break may have revitalised him. A reproduction of his previous runner-up effort at Hexham would make the eight-year-old tough to beat and a sixth career victory may be on the cards. Although solid recent form is thin on the ground, Lightning Flash lurks on a dangerous mark, while Kourosh is a worth a second look on his belated return.

Mount Nelson (GB)-Golden Mole(Gold Well)
(27)
(Mr N A Twiston-Davies)
Rated 103
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 17 | 4 | 5 | -0.30 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
28th Sep 26 Newton Abbot(2m 167yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 106 11/4 11-11 Sam Twiston-Davies 4th of 5 runners, 8.25L behind Saucats
6th May 26 Newton Abbot(2m 75yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 109 9/2 11-11 Sam Twiston-Davies 3rd of 3 runners, 14L and 53L behind Cobbler s Boy and Gower Prince
13th Mar 26 Doncaster(2m 3f 31yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 111 7/4 11-4 Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) 3rd of 3 runners, 29L and 17L behind Cuban Court and Whatyouwaitingfor
In the last 3 years Lightning Flash (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Kourosh (GER) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2025 Warwick(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Kourosh (GER) 2nd (16/1 11-11 Rated 105) Lilly Pinchin 21.00L in front of Lightning Flash (IRE) 8th (7/1 11-12 Rated 106) Sam Twiston-Davies (12 ran) | ||
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Counterattack (AUS)-Kashmar(Samum)
hd4(585)
(Stockley And Partners)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 1 | 3 | -9.27 |
19th Mar 25 Haydock(2m 2f 191yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 107 9/2 11-1 Lilly Pinchin 4th of 5 runners, 17.25L behind Typhoon Flyer
21st Feb 25 Warwick(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 105 16/1 11-11 Lilly Pinchin 2nd of 12 runners, 0.75L behind Another Fine Mess
24th Jan 25 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 108 16/1 11-0 Sgt Nick Oliver (7) 3rd of 6 runners, 7L and 0.5L behind Casa Loupi and Kentford Mallard
In the last 3 years Kourosh (GER) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lightning Flash (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Feb 2025 Warwick(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Kourosh (GER) 2nd (16/1 11-11 Rated 105) Lilly Pinchin 21.00L in front of Lightning Flash (IRE) 8th (7/1 11-12 Rated 106) Sam Twiston-Davies (12 ran) | ||
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Time Test (GB)-Characterized(Oasis Dream)
ts+bl1(18)
(Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 21 | 0 | 10 | -21.00 |
7th Oct 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 93 3/1 11-2 Rebecca Hitchen (7) 4th of 10 runners, 13.75L behind Clean Getaway
14th Sep 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 94 10/3 11-12 Jamie Hamilton 4th of 10 runners, 10.56L behind Littletown Lad
28th Aug 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 92 9/2 11-10 Jamie Hamilton 2nd of 10 runners, 1.75L behind Littletown Lad
In the last 3 years Character Testing (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Klapton Boy (FR) | 1 | |
| 8th May 2026 Market Rasen(2m 125yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 5th (13/2 11-11 Rated 94) Jamie Hamilton 32.00L in front of Klapton Boy (FR) 6th (22/1 11-4 Rated 90) Tom Midgley (9 ran) | ||
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| Battle Stride (USA) | 2 | |
| 7th Oct 2026 Sedgefield(2m 178yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 4th (3/1 11-2 Rated 93) Rebecca Hitchen 22.00L in front of Battle Stride (USA) 6th (100/1 10-0 Rated 74) Phillip Armson (10 ran) | ||
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| 15th Jul 2026 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 4th (4/1 11-12 Rated 94) Jamie Hamilton Battle Stride (USA) fell (80/1 10-7 Rated 82) Phillip Armson (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 1 | 2 | -5.50 |
4th Jun 26 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 92 9/2 10-11 Joshua Thompson (5) 4th of 5 runners, 78L behind Ask A Sainte
19th May 26 Hexham(2m 48yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 92 6/1 11-7 Joshua Thompson (5) 2nd of 10 runners, 4.75L behind Fine Point
17th Mar 26 Wetherby(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 95 12/1 11-5 Joshua Thompson (5) 5th of 11 runners, 10.25L behind Sweeper System

Brave Mansonnien (FR)-Choisille(Epalo)
(170)
(Ms Victoria Cottingham)
Rated 85
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 0 | 2 | -7.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8th May 26 Market Rasen(2m 125yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 90 22/1 11-4 Tom Midgley (3) 6th of 9 runners, 42L behind Allibaba
28th Mar 26 Stratford(2m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 92 14/1 11-9 Tom Midgley (3) 6th of 11 runners, 26.25L behind Lord Of The Glance
10th Mar 26 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 96 22/1 11-9 Tom Midgley (3) 5th of 7 runners, 24.75L behind Wind Your Neck In
In the last 3 years Klapton Boy (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Character Testing (GB) | 1 | |
| 8th May 2026 Market Rasen(2m 125yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 5th (13/2 11-11 Rated 94) Jamie Hamilton 32.00L in front of Klapton Boy (FR) 6th (22/1 11-4 Rated 90) Tom Midgley (9 ran) | ||
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Too Darn Hot (GB)-Tebee(Selkirk)
ts4(29)
(Brian Ellison Racing Club)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
26th Sep 26 Market Rasen(2m 125yds Hurdle, Good) 50/1 11-2 Nathan Moscrop 5th of 7 runners, 53L behind Vietnorm
22nd Jul 26 Catterick(1m 4f 13yds Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Rated 52 11/1 9-9 Ben Robinson 5th of 7 runners, 35.28L behind Sound Gloria
12th Jun 26 Market Rasen(2m 125yds Hurdle, Good) 40/1 11-0 Nathan Moscrop 4th of 4 runners, 18.63L behind Vietnorm

War Of Will (USA)-Promenade Review(Warrior's Reward)
ts+hd6(18)
(Mr R J Armson)
Rated 72
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 0 | 0 | -8.00 |
7th Oct 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 74 100/1 1 Phillip Armson (3) 6th of 10 runners, 35.75L behind Clean Getaway
26th Sep 26 Market Rasen(2m 2f 140yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 74 150/1 9-13 Phillip Armson (3) 8th of 11 runners, 25.31L behind Timely Salute
5th Sep 26 Stratford(2m 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Firm in places) Rated 79 125/1 10-5 Phillip Armson (3) pulled up of 9 runners, in race won by Mayday Games
In the last 3 years Battle Stride (USA) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Character Testing (GB) | 2 | |
| 7th Oct 2026 Sedgefield(2m 178yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 4th (3/1 11-2 Rated 93) Rebecca Hitchen 22.00L in front of Battle Stride (USA) 6th (100/1 10-0 Rated 74) Phillip Armson (10 ran) | ||
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| 15th Jul 2026 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Character Testing (GB) 4th (4/1 11-12 Rated 94) Jamie Hamilton Battle Stride (USA) fell (80/1 10-7 Rated 82) Phillip Armson (12 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
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