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13:35 Wincanton 14 Feb 2026

BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle

Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus

Winner £41,608 - 4 run

1m 7f 50y

Heavy-soft in places (prec inspection 8am)

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Light rain

Forecast: Light rain

Temperature: 3.8° - 6.7°

Rainfall: 1.44mm

Wind: 6.7 mph S

Light rain

Last Update: 14/02/2026 07:00

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W/O Rubaud
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Alexei Brendan Powell
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Rubaud Sam Twiston-Davies
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Secret Squirrel Paul O'Brien
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i E

Rubaud (FR) 50

b g Air Chief Marshal - Fulgence (Cardoun)

Course and Distance: 4 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 75%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 4 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 75%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 6 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 66.67%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 20 runs, 9 wins, 1 place, 45%
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Cl
8 11-10
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Sam Twiston-Davies

P F Nicholls

163

Ran to best at a favoured venue suited by decent ground when beaten 9 1/2l into third in the Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Kempton on his most recent run. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m over hurdles and consistent below top level. 3 time Elite Hurdle winner over C&D who will go close if handling conditions but they are a concern.

Has won ten hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Sir Gino beaten 10l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle at Kempton over 2m (good) in December last year. Has won at Wincanton and Kempton this season.

Ran to best at a favoured venue suited by decent ground when beaten 9 1/2l into third in the Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Kempton on his most recent run. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m over hurdles and consistent below top level. 3 time Elite Hurdle winner over C&D who will go close if handling conditions but they are a concern.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 23 11 2 47.8%
Hurdle 18 10 2 55.6%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 4 3 0 75%
C Course 4 3 0 75%
D Distance 6 4 0 66.7%
G Similar Going 7 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 26 9 2 34.6%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 20 9 1 45%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sam Twiston-Davies 0 0 0 -
T P F Nicholls 23 11 2 47.8%
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i E

Alexei (GER) 56

b g Tai Chi - Andromeda (Mount nelson)

Similar Going: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 8 runs, 4 wins, 2 places, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
6 11-8 t
148

Brendan Powell

J Tizzard

154

Ran to form when beaten 4l into third in the Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot on his most recent run, having had too much to do in a race dominated from the front. Off a short break. Effective at 2m-2m3f and highly progressive, though the handicapper reacted. Greatwood winner looks worth this step up in class and a big player if handling conditions.

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 13 behind Wilful beaten 4l at 85-40fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Cheltenham and Ascot this season.

Ran to form when beaten 4l into third in the Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot on his most recent run, having had too much to do in a race dominated from the front. Off a short break. Effective at 2m-2m3f and highly progressive, though the handicapper reacted. Greatwood winner looks worth this step up in class and a big player if handling conditions.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 8 4 2 50%
Hurdle 8 4 2 50%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 1 1 0 100%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 8 4 2 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 1 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Brendan Powell 7 3 2 42.9%
T J Tizzard 8 4 2 50%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
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14/3-133
i E

Intellotto (IRE) 169 (139F)

ch g Lope De Vega - Ebeyina (Oasis Dream)

Similar Going: 5 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 40%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 14 runs, 4 wins, 3 places, 28.57%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 16 runs, 4 wins, 3 places, 25%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
6 11-4 t
140

Robbie David

Daisy Hitchins 1

143

Poor Flat return when finishing down the field in the Irish Cesarewitch at The Curragh on his most recent start. Returning from a break. Showed useful form as a juvenile including on heavy ground. Effective at 2m4f, although jumping can be an issue.

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Third of 4 behind You Oughta Know beaten 26l at 13-8 on his latest NH outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (good) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Poor Flat return when finishing down the field in the Irish Cesarewitch at The Curragh on his most recent start. Returning from a break. Showed useful form as a juvenile including on heavy ground. Effective at 2m4f, although jumping can be an issue.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 8 3 1 37.5%
Hurdle 5 2 0 40%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 5 2 0 40%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 14 4 3 28.6%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 3 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Robbie David 0 0 0 -
T Daisy Hitchins 0 0 0 -
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Secret Squirrel 371

ch g Stimulation - Trigger Point (Double Trigger)

Similar Going: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
7 11-4
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Paul O'Brien

H Morrison

141

Fell in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) at Newbury on his latest start when set for a place. Returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and consistent in hot handicaps. Threat if fit but may just need this.

Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Fell at the last when 10-3fav at Newbury over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Joyeuse in February last year on his latest outing.

Fell in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) at Newbury on his latest start when set for a place. Returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and consistent in hot handicaps. Threat if fit but may just need this.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 3 3 33.3%
Hurdle 9 3 3 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 4 2 1 50%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 12 5 3 41.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 2 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Paul O'Brien 0 0 0 -
T H Morrison 12 5 3 41.7%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2025: (4 ran) Golden Ace , Age 7 , Wgt 11-0 , SP 6/5 - Lorcan Williams / J Scott

Forecast: 8/13 Alexei , 2/1 Rubaud , 8/1 Secret Squirrel , 50/1 Intellotto

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2026 06:40:27

At The Races Verdict

This is a good opportunity for ALEXEI, whose third-placed finish in a premier handicap at Ascot confirmed he is capable of holding his own in good company. His win in the Greatwood at Cheltenham on his penultimate start also carries bags of substance and Joe Tizzard's gelding looks the one to beat. Rubaud, who won a below-par renewal of the Elite over C&D in November, is feared most. Subsequently third in the Christmas Hurdle, he must be taken seriously. Secret Squirrel should see off Intellotto to claim third.

Top Tip: Alexei (2)
Watch out for: Rubaud (1)

Expert View Verdict

Rubaud has won the Grade 2 Elite Hurdle over this C&D on a few occasions and sets the standard on ratings following a solid effort behind a couple of Grade 1 winners last time. However he was held in previous attempt in this which was also notably his last try on heavy ground. All of his best form has come on a sound surface and he may just struggle in conditions. ALEXEI is unproven on heavy ground himself but he did land the Greatwood on soft ground before being caught out of his ground on a quicker surface last time. In this smaller field he should have a smooth trip and the progressive handicapper is fancied to continue his improvement. Secret Squirrel had a similar profile to the selection last term and handles testing ground so would also be a danger if fit but he is likely to need this after more than a year off.

1-2-3 Selections

  1. Alexei (2)
  2. Rubaud (1)
  3. Secret Squirrel (4)
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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Good to Soft 4 Golden Ace 7 11 0 - 1111-43 45 days J Scott (62 miles) Lorcan Williams 6/ 5 3:56.00
2024 Heavy 5 Nemean Lion 7 11 7 - 231-152 35 days Kerry Lee (103 miles) Richard Patrick 6/ 5 4:00.45
2023 Good 4 I Like To Move It 6 11 8 - 1520-16 48 days N & W Twiston-Davies (73 miles) Sam Twiston-Davies 10/ 3 3:30.30
2022 Soft 4 Goshen 6 11 10 - 8-54731 14 days G & J Moore (102 miles) Jamie Moore 4/ 7 3:51.03
2021 Heavy 6 Goshen 5 11 2 - 11U-630 70 days G & J Moore (102 miles) Jamie Moore 10/ 3 4:01.30
2020 Good to Soft 6 Song For Someone 5 11 2 - 116-132 35 days T Symonds (90 miles) Aidan Coleman 11/ 8 3:50.55
2019 Good 5 Grand Sancy 5 11 4 - 121142 42 days P F Nicholls (9 miles) Harry Skelton 4/ 1 3:37.30
2018 Soft 6 Elgin 6 11 6 - 27-4116 56 days A King (51 miles) Wayne Hutchinson 5/ 1 3:55.90
2017 Soft 6 Yanworth 7 11 10 - 1112-11 54 days A King (51 miles) B J Geraghty 2/ 5 3:46.70
2016 Soft 4 Rayvin Black 7 11 2 - 320122 14 days O Sherwood (59 miles) Thomas Garner 10/ 3 4:01.60
2015 Soft 6 Blue Heron 7 11 7 - 315-143 50 days D Skelton (97 miles) Harry Skelton 3/ 1 3:51.40
2014 Heavy 6 Melodic Rendezvous 8 11 10 - 111-151 28 days J Scott (62 miles) Nick Scholfield EVENS 4:05.52
2013 Heavy 6 Zarkandar 6 11 10 - 115F-11 63 days P F Nicholls (9 miles) Daryl Jacob 1/ 3 4:07.30
2012 Soft 5 Binocular 8 11 10 - 114-321 54 days N J Henderson (58 miles) A P McCoy 5/ 6 3:56.20
2011 Good to Soft 5 Mille Chief 5 11 2 - B11-521 42 days A King (51 miles) R Thornton 15/ 8 3:43.30
2009 Soft 9 Ashkazar 5 11 7 - 14112-0 56 days D Pipe (43 miles) Timmy Murphy 10/ 3 3:56.70
2008 Good to Soft 6 Katchit 5 11 6 - 111-132 63 days A King (51 miles) R Thornton 4/ 5 3:39.30
2007 Soft 5 Straw Bear 6 11 10 - 212-142 14 days N J Gifford (105 miles) A P McCoy 8/ 11 3:53.60
2006 Soft 9 Briareus 6 11 2 - 6211-20 42 days A M Balding (65 miles) Mr T Greenall 14/ 1 3:44.80

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 1 1
2024 1 1
2023 3 3
2022 1 1
2021 2 2
2020 1 1
2019 2 3
2018 2 3
2017 1 1
2016 4 2

Race Record
Distance Record Time
1m 7f 50y 3:22.15

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