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  3. Mon, 9th Mar, 2026
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Going - Soft (Good to Soft in places). 
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Formscan  - XCITATIONS produced a more accomplished performance when second at Leicester most recently and Pam Sly's veteran is worth another try from a competitive rating. Cobbler's Boy and Harel Du Marais won't need to find much to be on the premises in this company. However, Gaelic Rambler has his best days ahead and he could be a big danger on these terms.

1
3-P2
Xcitations (GB) 11,b g 12-1

Universal (IRE)-Bonnet's Pieces(Alderbrook)

(13) (G Libson,d Bayliss,t Davies & P Sly)
Rated 121 Won When Rated 123-134-133-130-128-127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Xcitations (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cobbler's Boy (IRE)1
24th Feb 2026 Leicester(1m 7f 201yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Xcitations (GB) 2nd (10/3 12-0 Rated 120) Paul O'Brien 7.75L in front of Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 4th (17/2 11-5 Rated 111) Tristan Durrell (4 ran)
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2
-74P
In This World (FR) 8,b g 11-10

Saint des Saints (FR)-Maia Royale(Muhtathir)

ts3(232) d1 (Mr Mike McCormick)
Rated 116 Won When Rated 120

3
3173
Non Stop (FR) 7,b g 11-8

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Saint Hilary(Authorized)

ts4WS1(28) (Gavigan Kennedy Sharp)
Rated 114

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Non Stop (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cobbler's Boy (IRE)1
9th Feb 2026 Plumpton(2m 219yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Non Stop (FR) 3rd (5/2 11-11 Rated 117) Brendan Powell 9.50L in front of Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 4th (20/1 11-9 Rated 115) Tristan Durrell (5 ran)
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4
2-U3
Gaelic Rambler (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Night Of Passion(Winged Love)

ts5(19) (Mrs E J Wills)
Rated 113

5
8544
Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 6,b g 11-2

Diamond Boy (FR)-Cobbler's Gold(Gold Well)

ts6(13) (Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton)
Rated 108

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cobblers Boy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Xcitations (GB)1
24th Feb 2026 Leicester(1m 7f 201yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Xcitations (GB) 2nd (10/3 12-0 Rated 120) Paul O'Brien 7.75L in front of Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 4th (17/2 11-5 Rated 111) Tristan Durrell (4 ran)
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Non Stop (FR)1
9th Feb 2026 Plumpton(2m 219yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Non Stop (FR) 3rd (5/2 11-11 Rated 117) Brendan Powell 9.50L in front of Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 4th (20/1 11-9 Rated 115) Tristan Durrell (5 ran)
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6
-638
Grey Diamond (FR) 12,b g 11-1

Gris De Gris (IRE)-Diamond Of Diana(Kapgarde)

ts+hd+(51) (Mr Tom Leslie)
Rated 107 Won When Rated 135-126

7
6633
Harel Du Marais (FR) 9,gr g 10-13

Al Namix (FR)-Urbi Et Orbi(Robin Des Champs)

(87) d1 (New Vision Bloodstock)
Rated 105 Won When Rated 107

8
03/P
Ironica De Thaix (FR) 8,b g 10-13

Coastal Path (GB)-Rebecca De Thaix(Lavirco)

(53) (Ottoline Syndicate)
Rated 105

First Time - Over Fences Ironica De Thaix. In a Chase Handicap Ironica De Thaix. Wind Surgery Non Stop» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 2/1 Xcitations, 3/1 Gaelic Rambler, 11/2 Non Stop, 6/1 Cobbler's Boy, 7/1 Ironica De Thaix, 14/1 Harel Du Marais, 16/1 Grey Diamond, 25/1 In This World.

Previous Years
2025 Yes Indeed 8 11-6 Sean Bowen 8/1 (M Keighley)
2024 Doyouknowwhatimean 7 11-4 Harry Skelton 1/1Fav (Dan Skelton)
2023 Grandeur D'ame 7 12-0 Tom Cannon 11/8Fav (Alan King)
2022 Ukantango 5 11-4 Aidan Coleman 11/2 (Olly Murphy)
2021 Parramount 5 11-4 B Hughes 10/3Fav (Charlie Longsdon)
2020 Hunny Moon 6 10-11 P J Brennan 8/1 (F M O'Brien)
2019 Hazm 4 10-7 Richard Patrick 10/1 (Tim Vaughan)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Donald McCain/Theo Gillard
6
23
26

Jonjo O'Neill/Jonjo O'Neill Jr
4
26
15

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
D Skelton
16
64
25

Donald McCain
8
37
21

Jonjo O'Neill
5
35
14

Joe Tizzard
2
20
10

Charles & Pogson
1
4
25

Mrs P Sly
1
8
12

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Theo Gillard
6
28
21

Jonjo O'Neill Jr
4
31
12

Charlie Deutsch
2
14
14

Jack Andrews
1
8
12

Charlie Todd
1
8
12

Beau Morgan
1
9
11

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Stratford

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Jonjo O'Neill
43
291
15

Donald McCain
29
196
15

D Skelton
13
55
24

B Summers
8
115
7

Miss Venetia Williams
7
72
10

Charles & Pogson
5
21
24

Mrs P Sly
1
31
3

Joe Tizzard
1
31
3

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Stratford

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Brendan Powell
10
143
7

James Bowen
7
33
21

Charlie Todd
4
40
10

Theo Gillard
2
32
6

Jack Andrews
2
26
8

Charlie Deutsch
2
54
4

Beau Morgan
1
17
6

Jonjo O'Neill Jr
0
9
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Stratford

Horse
Wins
Runs
In This World (FR)
0
4
Non Stop (FR)
0
1
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