Formscan - Two runnings have seen two winning favourites and if Dan Skelton's HOE JOLY SMOKE heads the market, he could well make it three. A maiden over hurdles but with two wins over fences to his name, he has his first race over timber since 2023 but still looks a cut above these rivals. Iamyouare was a close-up second at Uttoxeter and she appears his most dangerous opponent, while That Old Chestnut has been running well in point-to-points and is of interest ahead of her hurdling bow.

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-My Miss Lucy(Alflora)
ts+cp3(114)
d1
(Babbitt Racing)
Rated 122
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 16 | 2 | 8 | -9.50 |
13th May 26 Newton Abbot(3m 1f 170yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 128 11/8 11-2 Harry Skelton 2nd of 3 runners, 43L behind Viroflay
17th Apr 26 Ayr(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 130 9/4Fav 10-10 Harry Skelton 6th of 9 runners, 20.78L behind Twinjets
21st Feb 26 Kempton(3m Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 131 7/1 10-8 Harry Skelton 6th of 13 runners, 7.75L behind Lookaway

Postponed (IRE)-Favorite Girl(Shirocco)
(251)
(Mr J Blackburn Racing)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
27th Dec 25 Wetherby(2m Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 10/1 11-0 Jamie Hamilton 8th of 11 runners, 25.75L behind Minstrel Knight
5th Dec 25 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 40/1 11-4 Jamie Hamilton 3rd of 9 runners, 2L and 12L behind Leaumec De Mee and Eddie My Eagle
3rd Jul 24 Thirsk(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 64 22/1 9-8 Billy Garritty 4th of 6 runners, 4L behind The Crafty Mole

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Christina(King's Theatre)
(40)
d1
(The Taking Part Racing Club)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
| UK | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
26th Jul 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 105 7/1 12-0 Theo Gillard 2nd of 10 runners, 1.5L behind Warner s Cross
1st Jul 26 Worcester(2m 7f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 105 11/4Fav 11-11 William Maggs (3) fell(10 ran) in race won by Lacrima
25th May 26 Cartmel(2m 1f 46yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 107 9/4 11-2 Theo Gillard 3rd of 5 runners, 4.25L and 12L behind Mighty Fleur and Centurion s Sister

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
8th May 26 Necarne P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 5/4Fav 11-11 N McParlan 3rd of 13 runners, nk and 1.5L behind Ballinclay Court and Craan Rose
26th Apr 26 Fairyhouse P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 5/1 11-11 O McGill 2nd of 15 runners, 2.5L behind Princess Aveen
15th Jul 24 Downpatrick(2m 2f 165yds Bumper, Good) 40/1 11-3 Mr N McParlan 10th of 11 runners, 60.5L behind Blacksmiths Forge

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
19th Aug 26 Worcester(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good) 300/1 11-7 Sean Houlihan 13th of 14 runners, 81.88L behind Take The Boat
25th Jun 25 Worcester(2m Bumper, Good (Good to Firm in places)) 300/1 9-11 Oscar Palmer (7) 11th of 12 runners, 154L behind I m A Believer
12th Jun 25 Worcester(2m Bumper, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 250/1 10-6 Oscar Palmer (7) pulled up(10 ran) in race won by Woodland Adventure
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.







