Formscan - CORNER FORWARD is taken to edge an open affair, having finished a solid third over 2m at Ffos Las on his handicap debut back in April. The five-year-old left the strong impression this extra test of stamina would suit and Harry Cobden prefers his chances to those of Are You Joking. Gimarias enters calculations on his narrow defeat at Bangor, while Midnight Pass placed here last month and is another to consider along with Jacksbar and Isabella Islay.

Crystal Ocean (GB)-Faithfulness(Robin Des Champs)
(216)
(Mr John P McManus)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2nd Apr 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) 50/1 11-2 R P McLernon 4th of 11 runners, 8.75L behind Hurricane Pat
14th Mar 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hurdle, Soft) 40/1 11-0 David Bass 6th of 9 runners, 24.75L behind Dig Deep
25th Feb 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 66/1 11-7 R P McLernon 18th of 18 runners, 92.5L behind Aguellid
In the last 3 years Are You Joking (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Viva Vincente (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Feb 2026 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Viva Vincente (IRE) 15th (300/1 11-7) C V Ring 44.25L in front of Are You Joking (IRE) 18th (66/1 11-7) R P McLernon (18 ran) | ||
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Masterstroke (USA)-Kilronan High(Mountain High)
(205)
cd1
(Surefire Racing)
Rated 99
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 11 | 1 | 5 | -6.00 |
13th Apr 26 Hexham(2m 4f 28yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 100 4/1 11-3 Murray Dodd (7) 3rd of 9 runners, 0.5L and 14L behind Gardener and My Boy Christy
27th Feb 26 Doncaster(3m 84yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 100 8/1 11-10 B Carver 5th of 7 runners, 87.25L behind Swift Jet
27th Jan 26 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 98 4/1 11-12 B Carver 1st of 10 runners, by 1L and nk from Out Of Focus and Don t Tell Rosie

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
5th Mar 26 Haydock(2m 5f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 102 14/1 11-11 Sam Twiston-Davies pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Idaho Valley
2nd Feb 26 Southwell(1m 7f 182yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 10/1 11-7 Sam Twiston-Davies 3rd of 10 runners, 13L and 6.5L behind Desertmore News and Fouroneohfever
18th Dec 25 Exeter(2m 161yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 16/1 11-4 Sam Twiston-Davies 6th of 12 runners, 51.25L behind Blowers

Frontiersman (GB)-Maid Of Milan(Milan)
(216)
(Maids & Men Partnership)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 1 | -6.00 |
2nd Apr 26 Chepstow(2m 7f 131yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Rated 97 11/1 11-8 Callum Pritchard (3) 3rd of 9 runners, 3.25L and 3.75L behind Dessie Haze and The Italian Fox
16th Mar 26 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 99 9/1 11-13 Callum Pritchard 4th of 6 runners, 4.75L behind Hellfire Princess
25th Feb 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 99 11/2 11-6 Megan Bevan (7) unseated rider(7 ran) in race won by Little Venice

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
13th May 26 Newton Abbot(2m 2f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 97 7/1 11-3 Stan Sheppard 3rd of 7 runners, 1L and 2L behind Reel Orange and Evening Tess
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25th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Maiden Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 5/1 10-6 Richard Patrick 1st of 10 runners, by 2.75L and 0.75L from Kernie D airy and Millady
11th Feb 26 Hereford(2m 53yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 50/1 11-2 Richard Patrick 3rd of 9 runners, 6L and 3.75L behind The Procrastinator and Annie s Angel

Crystal Ocean (GB)-Dawn In The Park(Walk In The Park)
(197)
(Mr John P McManus)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
21st Apr 26 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 96 14/1 11-1 R P McLernon 3rd of 7 runners, 3L and 2.5L behind Trust House and Caelan
12th Feb 26 Taunton(2m 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 200/1 11-7 R P McLernon 8th of 9 runners, 71.25L behind A King Of Magic
15th Jan 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 22/1 11-8 K Brogan 6th of 10 runners, 30.38L behind Gaelic Pride
In the last 3 years Corner Forward (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Deauville Lady (GB) | 2 | |
| 12th Feb 2026 Taunton(2m 104yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Deauville Lady (GB) 6th (150/1 11-0) J M Davies 35.00L in front of Corner Forward (IRE) 8th (200/1 11-7) R P McLernon (9 ran) | ||
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| 15th Jan 2026 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Corner Forward (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8) K Brogan 1.00L in front of Deauville Lady (GB) 7th (200/1 11-1) J M Davies (10 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 0 | 1 | -6.00 |
18th Apr 26 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 3f 123yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 95 12/1 10-6 Murray Dodd (7) 3rd of 9 runners, shd and hd behind Las Canals and Good Boy Griff
21st Mar 26 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 3f 123yds Maiden Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 66/1 11-7 Charlie Deutsch 5th of 10 runners, 28.5L behind Tommy Pickles
7th Mar 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Maiden Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 150/1 11-0 Murray Dodd (7) 7th of 12 runners, 26L behind Seamoon Story

Mahler (GB)-Wate And Sea(Definite Article)
(724)
(Young At Heart)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
10th Nov 24 Ffos Las(2m Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Rated 101 2/1Fav 11-11 B Carver fell of 9 runners, in race won by Lermoos Legend
15th May 24 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft In Places)) Rated 105 14/1 12-0 B Carver 9th of 15 runners, 37.25L behind Long Draw
7th Apr 24 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 108 9/2 11-3 B Carver 6th of 6 runners, 51.56L behind Donnacha

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13.00 |
15th Apr 25 Southwell(3m 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 92 15/8Fav 11-2 Harry Skelton 2nd of 8 runners, 2L behind Aazza
7th Mar 25 Exeter(2m 2f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 90 8/1 11-4 Harry Skelton 2nd of 10 runners, 4L behind Nobody s Perfect
10th Dec 24 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in Places)) Rated 81 20/1 10-9 Harry Skelton 1st of 11 runners, by 6.5L and 2L from Tuscan Rose and Inchiquin Spirit

Passing Glance (GB)-Midnight Gem(Midnight Legend)
(24)
(Ms G E Morgan)
Rated 90
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 12 | 0 | 5 | -12.00 |
11th Oct 26 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 90 16/1 11-7 J Bowen 3rd of 13 runners, 5L and 2.5L behind Ugo Bingo and V Power
22nd Sep 26 Fontwell(2m 1f 162yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 91 5/1 11-7 Freddie Keighley (5) 6th of 9 runners, 69L behind No Mean Feat
15th Jul 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) Rated 88 13/2 11-4 J Bowen 3rd of 8 runners, 7.5L and 2.5L behind Fine Thing and Diamond Grace
In the last 3 years Midnight Pass (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| V Power (GB) | 1 | |
| 11th Oct 2026 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) V Power (GB) 2nd (50/1 11-2 Rated 85) Tabitha Worsley 2.50L in front of Midnight Pass (GB) 3rd (16/1 11-7 Rated 90) J Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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| The Padster (FR) | 2 | |
| 12th May 2026 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) The Padster (FR) 2nd (33/1 11-1 Rated 86) Callum Pritchard Midnight Pass (GB) pulled up (6/1 11-10 Rated 95) J Bowen (8 ran) | ||
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| 6th Sep 2025 Stratford(2m 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good-Good to Firm in places) The Padster (FR) 7th (500/1 10-9) Rian Corcoran 17.00L in front of Midnight Pass (GB) 9th (12/1 10-9) Ben Jones (12 ran) | ||
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Mahler (GB)-Hattie Hopkinson(Jeremy)
(229)
(The Spy Ring Syndicate)
Rated 89
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
20th Mar 26 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) 250/1 11-2 Harry Bannister 7th of 8 runners, 42L behind Le Frimeur
27th Feb 26 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 100/1 10-11 Finn Lambert (3) 5th of 6 runners, 41.25L behind Talk To The Man
23rd Jan 26 Doncaster(2m 3f 88yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 80/1 11-7 Finn Lambert (3) 7th of 13 runners, 39.25L behind Rathkenny

Getaway (GER)-Illwalktheline(Presenting)
(28)
(Mr Dan Skelton)
Rated 88
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
7th Oct 26 Worcester(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 89 8/1 11-5 Charlie Todd 6th of 10 runners, 25L behind Jollie Dame
17th Mar 26 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 40/1 11-6 Charlie Todd 4th of 6 runners, 26.5L behind Girl Friday
21st Feb 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 40/1 11-0 Tristan Durrell 7th of 9 runners, 14.5L behind Marhaba Prince

Shirocco (GER)-August Hill(Presenting)
(252)
(R J Gambarini Racing)
Rated 88
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
25th Feb 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 300/1 11-7 C V Ring 15th of 18 runners, 48.25L behind Aguellid
11th Feb 26 Hereford(2m 53yds Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 150/1 11-3 C V Ring 5th of 13 runners, 21.5L behind Lau And Shaz
29th Jan 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 150/1 11-6 C V Ring 10th of 17 runners, 33L behind Pourquoi Pas Papa
In the last 3 years Viva Vincente (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Are You Joking (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Feb 2026 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Viva Vincente (IRE) 15th (300/1 11-7) C V Ring 44.25L in front of Are You Joking (IRE) 18th (66/1 11-7) R P McLernon (18 ran) | ||
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Milan (GB)-Ballincard Lady(Flemensfirth)
cp3(194)
(The Bakers Arms Racing Syndicate)
Rated 87
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
24th Apr 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 40/1 10-11 David Bass 8th of 12 runners, 53.5L behind Miss Kingston
11th Apr 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 33/1 11-0 David Bass 5th of 9 runners, 31L behind Tenter Le Tout
28th Mar 26 Stratford(2m 70yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 100/1 11-2 Jack Hogan 3rd of 11 runners, 3.25L and 27L behind Watamu and Siorai

Protectionist (GER)-Vagabonde(Acclamation)
ts9(24)
(Frn - Chepstow Club)
Rated 87
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 1 | -5.00 |
11th Oct 26 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 85 50/1 11-2 Tabitha Worsley 2nd of 13 runners, 5L behind Ugo Bingo
26th Aug 26 Wolverhampton(1m 5f 219yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 63 13/2 9-0 Zoe Lewis (7) 5th of 7 runners, 17.75L behind Boilermaker
8th Aug 26 Lingfield(1m 5f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 63 10/1 9-9 Zoe Lewis (7) 2nd of 7 runners, 3.25L behind Halimede
In the last 3 years V Power (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Pass (GB) | 1 | |
| 11th Oct 2026 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) V Power (GB) 2nd (50/1 11-2 Rated 85) Tabitha Worsley 2.50L in front of Midnight Pass (GB) 3rd (16/1 11-7 Rated 90) J Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Rio De La Plata (USA)-Pussy Galore(Harbour Watch)
cp3(105)
(Joe Tickle Racing Club)
Rated 84
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 7 | 0 | 1 | -7.00 |
22nd Jul 26 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 86 9/1 10-11 Callum Pritchard 4th of 13 runners, 11.75L behind The Grayster
12th May 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Rated 86 33/1 11-1 Callum Pritchard 2nd of 8 runners, 21L behind Ice Jet
17th Apr 26 Exeter(2m 161yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 89 12/1 11-3 B Carver 4th of 9 runners, 54L behind Modern Style
In the last 3 years The Padster (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight Pass (GB) | 2 | |
| 12th May 2026 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) The Padster (FR) 2nd (33/1 11-1 Rated 86) Callum Pritchard Midnight Pass (GB) pulled up (6/1 11-10 Rated 95) J Bowen (8 ran) | ||
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| 6th Sep 2025 Stratford(2m 70yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good-Good to Firm in places) The Padster (FR) 7th (500/1 10-9) Rian Corcoran 17.00L in front of Midnight Pass (GB) 9th (12/1 10-9) Ben Jones (12 ran) | ||
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Gentlewave (IRE)-Angel Face(Kayf Tara)
(194)
(Walters Plant Hire Ltd)
Rated 84
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
24th Apr 26 Chepstow(2m 16yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 50/1 10-11 Harvey Barfoot-saunt (7) 4th of 14 runners, 19.25L behind Mariole
12th Apr 26 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 50/1 11-3 Dylan Johnston fell(12 ran) in race won by Cinquenta
22nd Feb 26 Hereford(2m 3f 147yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 33/1 11-4 Dylan Johnston 7th of 7 runners, 55L behind Glancing Jack

Scalo (GB)-Deauville Crystal(Raven's Pass)
(217)
(Mrs K Hawke & Mr W Simms)
Rated 73
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
1st Apr 26 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 76 22/1 10-4 J M Davies 10th of 11 runners, 44L behind Cosmic Soul
12th Feb 26 Taunton(2m 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 150/1 11-0 J M Davies 6th of 9 runners, 36.25L behind A King Of Magic
15th Jan 26 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) 200/1 11-1 J M Davies 7th of 10 runners, 31.38L behind Gaelic Pride
In the last 3 years Deauville Lady (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Corner Forward (IRE) | 2 | |
| 12th Feb 2026 Taunton(2m 104yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Deauville Lady (GB) 6th (150/1 11-0) J M Davies 35.00L in front of Corner Forward (IRE) 8th (200/1 11-7) R P McLernon (9 ran) | ||
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| 15th Jan 2026 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Corner Forward (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8) K Brogan 1.00L in front of Deauville Lady (GB) 7th (200/1 11-1) J M Davies (10 ran) | ||
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