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Formscan - HELIOS ALLEN has been running consistently well in defeat since returning from two years off at Fontwell in August and Ben Case has found the nine-year-old an ideal opportunity to score for the first time over fences. Mersey Street failed to fire at Stratford recently but it is far too soon to be writing him off, especially in this company, while A Great Excuse is also noted.
Great Pretender (IRE)-Betwixt(Sinndar)
(343)
(Andrew & Sarah Wates)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 1 | 5 | -8.75 |
25th Nov 25 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 100 8/1 12-0 K Brogan 3rd of 9 runners, 0.75L and 0.5L behind Bravethewaves and Ceolwulf
30th Oct 25 Stratford(2m 6f 125yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 102 7/1 11-12 Tom Cannon 10th of 11 runners, 66L behind Another Folly
5th Oct 25 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 214yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 105 7/1 12-0 K Brogan 6th of 7 runners, 56.25L behind Chuggy
Lucky Speed (IRE)-Banjo Finn(Fruits of Love)
ts4WS1(243)
c1
(Mrs Linda Johnson)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 9 | 1 | 2 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
5th Mar 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 149yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 102 13/2 11-2 David Bass 3rd of 4 runners, 10L and 14L behind Haas Boy and Touquet
9th Feb 26 Catterick(2m 3f 51yds Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 102 4/1 11-11 David Bass 3rd of 7 runners, 1.5L and 27L behind Imperial Bede and Athair Mor
22nd Jan 26 Huntingdon(2m 104yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 102 2/1Fav 11-1 Tom Broughton (5) fell of 6 runners, in race won by Touquet
In the last 3 years A Great Excuse (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ballywood (FR) | 1 | |
| 19th Nov 2025 Ffos Las(2m 3f 83yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Ballywood (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-3 Rated 91) Tabitha Worsley 7.50L in front of A Great Excuse (IRE) 4th (16/5 12-0 Rated 99) David Bass (8 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Hello Kitty(Houmayoun)
(251)
(Ham Manor Farms Ltd)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
25th Feb 26 Wincanton(2m 3f 179yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 101 28/1 11-1 J M Davies 12th of 15 runners, 28.13L behind Laughing John
5th Feb 26 Lingfield(2m Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 7/1 11-7 J M Davies 4th of 10 runners, 11.5L behind Keno Black
19th Jan 26 Lingfield(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 25/1 11-8 J M Davies 9th of 18 runners, 21.75L behind Wondering Why
Califet (FR)-Seeking Susan(Court Cave)
cp+(17)
(The Iveragh Syndicate)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 26 | 3 | 5 | -5.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
17th Oct 26 Stratford(2m 6f 125yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 92 5/1 11-10 R P McLernon 6th of 7 runners, 53.25L behind Crac De Megaudais
6th May 26 Fontwell(2m 3f 104yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 90 11/1 10-13 R P McLernon 1st of 8 runners, by 0.5L and 5.5L from Begin The Luck and I Shut That D or
22nd Mar 26 Carlisle(2m 3f 210yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 91 12/1 9-11 Benjamin Macey (5) 7th of 13 runners, 41.25L behind Wolfburg
No Risk At All (FR)-Eau Perlee(Saint des Saints)
(181)
(Arthur Wood And Ben Hornby)
Rated 84
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
6th May 26 Fontwell(2m 1f 162yds Hurdle, Good) 66/1 11-2 Caoilin Quinn 11th of 14 runners, 42.75L behind La Cadalora
19th Apr 26 Plumpton(1m 7f 195yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 50/1 11-4 Caoilin Quinn 6th of 7 runners, 31.31L behind Ballyeaston
6th Apr 26 Plumpton(1m 7f 195yds Maiden Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 12/1 11-4 Caoilin Quinn 4th of 5 runners, 27L behind Flash Man
Ballingarry (IRE)-Miss Hollywood(True Brave)
ts+bl5(173)
(Ms G Howell)
Rated 79
Won When Rated 140-133-127
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 36 | 3 | 11 | -25.95 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 1 |
14th May 26 Fontwell(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 81 16/1 10-9 Tabitha Worsley 5th of 8 runners, 20.75L behind Holy Legend
25th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 8yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 81 4/1 10-9 Tabitha Worsley (3) 3rd of 6 runners, 4L and 9.5L behind Quinta Brigada and Chestnut Pete
18th Mar 26 Huntingdon(2m 104yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 81 11/1 11-0 Tabitha Worsley (3) 2nd of 6 runners, shd behind Walk The Plank
In the last 3 years Ballywood (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| A Great Excuse (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Nov 2025 Ffos Las(2m 3f 83yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Ballywood (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-3 Rated 91) Tabitha Worsley 7.50L in front of A Great Excuse (IRE) 4th (16/5 12-0 Rated 99) David Bass (8 ran) | ||
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Coastal Path (GB)-Silane(Dom Alco)
cp6(17)
(Mrs Phillippa Taylor)
Rated 74
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 1 | 5 | 3.00 |
17th Oct 26 Market Rasen(2m 3f 34yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 74 9/2 10-4 J M Quinlan 3rd of 5 runners, nk and 4.25L behind Cap Ricochet and Golly Gosh
1st Oct 26 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 74 7/2 10-4 Harry Bannister 2nd of 6 runners, 6L behind Rockvale
28th Aug 26 Fontwell(2m 5f 135yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 74 11/2 10-8 Harry Bannister 2nd of 7 runners, 7.5L behind Youdecide
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.
