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  3. Thu, 1st Jan, 2026
  4. Exeter
  5. 4.00
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Formscan  - Having filled the runner-up berth on both outings, I'm Wide Awake should put his experience to good use. Sue Gardner's charge is unlikely to be far away, while Ffos Las third Big John Ollie is open to improvement on just his second start. However, the pair may be trumped by newcomer LE COLD GREY, a half-brother to the triple Grade 1 winner Gaillard Du Mesnil and he may take some stopping if sharing his ability.

1
3
Big John Ollie (IRE) 5,br g 11-8

Poet's Word (IRE)-Maizy(Presenting)

(65) (Mighty Macs Syndicate)

2
Blackswan D'oroux (FR) 5,b g 11-8

Tunis (POL)-Belle Du Bresil(Blue Bresil)

(Gordon & Su Hall)

3
Elusive Pb (GB) 5,b g 11-8

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Goplex(Multiplex)

hd1 (Mr Nick Scholfield)

4
22
I'm Wide Awake (GB) 6,b g 11-8

Scorpion (IRE)-Lady Hight(Take Risks)

(27) (Mr D V Gardner)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Im Wide Awake (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Topsham Tide (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Exeter(2m 161yds, Bumper, Soft) I'm Wide Awake (GB) 2nd (22/1 11-2) Lucy Gardner 48.78L in front of Topsham Tide (IRE) 10th (125/1 10-9) J M Davies (15 ran)
sp
5
Kiptanuy (FR) 5,b g 11-8

Jeu St Eloi (FR)-Rose Candy(Roli Abi)

(Shauna M Kelly)

6
Le Cold Grey (FR) 5,gr g 11-8

Cokoriko (FR)-Athena Du Mesnil(Al Namix)

(The Brooks & Stewart Families)

7
Valiant Soldier (IRE) 5,b g 11-8

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Delta Forty(Alflora)

(Mr D R Churches)

8
Fountains Gala (GB) 6,b m 11-1

Passing Glance (GB)-Fountain Crumble(Dr Massini)

(Mr R M E Wright)

9
Hotter Than Dubai (GB) 5,b m 11-1

Dartmouth (GB)-Darn Hot(Sir Harry Lewis)

(The Sales Never Sleep Syndicate)

10
0
Rob's Spirit (GB) 5,br m 11-1

Maxios (GB)-My Dancing Kin(Baryshnikov)

(41) (Eiileen's Partnership)

11
0
Topsham Tide (IRE) 5,b m 11-1

Crystal Ocean (GB)-Alighting(Kayf Tara)

(27) (Holland, Tucker, McGahey & Dunsford)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Topsham Tide (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
I'm Wide Awake (GB)1
5th Dec 2025 Exeter(2m 161yds, Bumper, Soft) I'm Wide Awake (GB) 2nd (22/1 11-2) Lucy Gardner 48.78L in front of Topsham Tide (IRE) 10th (125/1 10-9) J M Davies (15 ran)
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12
Up The Hill (GB) 5,ch m 11-1

Getaway (GER)-Trull La La(Flemensfirth)

(Mrs K Jeanes & Mrs P Walker)

First Time - Hood Elusive Pb» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 2/1 Blackswan D'oroux, 7/2 Big John Ollie, 4/1 I'm Wide Awake, 9/2 Le Cold Grey, 10/1 Valiant Soldier, 14/1 Kiptanuy, Elusive Pb, 25/1 Up The Hill, 50/1 Fountains Gala, Hotter Than Dubai, 100/1 Rob's Spirit, 150/1 Topsham Tide.

Previous Years
2025 Pethers Lane 4 10-9 David Noonan 9/1 (Mrs J Williams)
2024 Joyau Allen 5 11-8 Lorcan Williams 8/11Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2023 Wrappedupinmay 5 11-8 Lorcan Williams 8/15Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2022 Astronomic View 5 11-6 Lucy Gardner 8/1 (Mrs S Gardner)

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
%
B Pauling/Ben Jones
5
23
21

D Skelton/Charlie Todd
1
9
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
D Skelton
13
82
15

B Pauling
9
44
20

Nick Scholfield
8
38
21

Paul Nicholls
8
49
16

Joe Tizzard
5
45
11

Polly Gundry
1
6
16

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Ben Jones
12
54
22

Paul O'Brien
6
23
26

James Best
4
39
10

Jack Andrews
3
9
33

Charlie Todd
3
23
13

Kielan Woods
2
22
9

Harry Kimber
2
9
22

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Exeter

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Paul Nicholls
116
417
28

Mrs S Gardner
40
344
12

C Down
26
311
8

Joe Tizzard
20
172
12

Polly Gundry
10
110
9

D Skelton
9
43
21

Chris Honour
8
64
13

B Pauling
8
80
10

Claire Hitch
0
14
0

Nick Scholfield
0
5
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Exeter

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
James Best
31
402
8

Lucy Gardner
23
217
11

Lorcan Williams
20
118
17

J M Davies
13
221
6

Harry Kimber
12
95
13

Ben Jones
10
95
11

Paul O'Brien
8
101
8

Kielan Woods
7
51
14

Thomosina Eyston
1
13
8

Jack Andrews
0
3
0

Charlie Todd
0
27
0

Edward Edge
0
3
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Exeter

Horse
Wins
Runs
I'm Wide Awake (GB)
0
1
Topsham Tide (IRE)
0
1
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