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
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
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
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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Brave Mansonnien (FR)-Choisille(Epalo)
(170)
(Ms Victoria Cottingham)
Rated 85
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

War Of Will (USA)-Promenade Review(Warrior's Reward)
ts+hd6(18)
(Mr R J Armson)
Rated 72
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
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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