Formscan - The King and Queen have enjoyed plenty of success recently on the Flat and might be able to toast another winner, this time over hurdles. BOLD STEP outperformed market expectations when finishing second on debut in an Exeter bumper and will likely know his job now sent jumping given his connections. Passing Diamond is more experienced and has won here, which should stand him in good stead. Mister St Eloi is another interesting contender.

Diamond Boy (FR)-Coolmara Oscar(Oscar)
(17)
c1
(Mr M M Allen)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
| UK | 4 | 1 | 2 | -1.50 |
| P2P | 6 | 2 | 0 |
2nd May 26 Hexham(2m 48yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) Rated 106 6/4Fav 11-4 Sam Twiston-Davies 1st of 9 runners, by 4L and 3.25L from Crest of Arms and Lipstick Traces
19th Mar 26 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) 13/2 11-5 R P McLernon 3rd of 5 runners, 0.5L and 66L behind Desertmore News and A King Of Magic
16th Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 3f 61yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 40/1 11-9 R P McLernon 3rd of 10 runners, 20L and 6.5L behind He s On Fire and The Dog Thief

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
9th Jan 26 Exeter(2m 161yds Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) 10/1 11-2 James Bowen 2nd of 11 runners, 2.75L behind Mortal Coil

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Five Star Present(Presenting)
(58)
(Accurite Racing)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
22nd Mar 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Bumper, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 14/1 11-2 Danny McMenamin 4th of 4 runners, 12.25L behind Red Acres Max
1st Dec 25 Ayr(2m Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) 11/4 11-2 Danny McMenamin 4th of 8 runners, 16.5L behind Broadway Ted
Jun 2023 Goffs Ireland Price: €44,000

Jeu St Eloi (FR)-Miss Frog(Septieme Ciel)
(443) (Mrs Diana L Whateley)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Mar 2025 Tattersalls Cheltenham Price: £180,000
2nd Mar 25 Ballycahane P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 1/1Fav 11-11 J C Barry 2nd of 8 runners, hd behind Hardly Surprising
22nd Feb 25 Knockanard P(2m 4f Point To Point, Heavy) 1/2Fav 11-11 J C Barry unseated rider of 5 runners, 7.5L behind Best Trump

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
9th May 26 Hexham(2m 48yds Hurdle, Soft) 40/1 10-9 S W Quinlan 2nd of 6 runners, 17L behind Tap Tap Shamie
6th Apr 26 Cork(2m Bumper, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding. Chase: good to yielding.) 14/1 11-4 Mr L P Barnett (7) 8th of 8 runners, 39.13L behind Born Believing
1st Apr 26 Ballyknock P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Yielding/Soft places) 6/1 11-6 L P Barnett (5) pulled up(10 ran) in race won by Ask Millie
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.







