Evan Williams Stable Tour

Form profile

Winner of four of his 10 starts and currently rated 127 over fences and hurdle. Scored by 42 lengths from Fidelio Vallis in a Beginners’ Chase at Ludlow (2m 4f) on Wednesday.

Trainer says

He is a very nice type of horse who needed a fence really to help him. He was a little bit clumsy first time, a little bit better second time and then jumped really well in a race that fell apart at Ludlow last week. That would have done his confidence the world of good and that race won't be lost on him.

Form profile

No wins from 12 starts and currently rated 100 over fences. Came closest to victory when runner-up, beaten a short head, to Cybalko in a handicap chase at Sedgefield (2m 1/2f) in November off a mark of 94.

Trainer says

He is a horse we are going to struggle to win with as he is high in the handicap but tries incredibly hard and has the attitude to win with.

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Winner of one of his 4 starts and currently rated 129 over hurdles. Finished sixth, beaten 10 1/2 lengths, to The Shunter in a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m 1/2f) in November off a mark of 130.

Trainer says

He is a very nice horse who hasn't had a chance to show his true potential. He ran a very nice race last time at Cheltenham on unsuitable ground - there is lots of potential there.

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Winner of three of his 11 starts and currently rated 138 over fences. Off the mark over fences in a novice chase at Exeter (2m 3f) this month when scoring by a length and a half from The Big Breakaway.

Trainer says

He is another little chaser that is going the right way. On his day he is a very smart performer, but it is very difficult to get him spot on. When he is good, he is very good and when he's not he's not but on his day he has a devastating turn of foot.

Form profile

No wins from 4 starts and currently rated 125 over hurdles. Finished runner-up, beaten a length, to Rocheston in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m 3 1/2f) in November.

Trainer says

He ran very well the last twice and we will probably go back to Chepstow or somewhere for a maiden hurdle. He has been knocking on the door and it will open for him now in the next run or two.

Form profile

Winner of six of his 36 starts and currently rated 137 over hurdles. Finished second, beaten two and a half lengths, to Queenofhearts in a handicap hurdle at Haydock (3m 1/2f) on Saturday.

Trainer says

He has been a grand old boy over the year and ran another great race in bottomless ground at Haydock on Saturday. He relishes those conditions and could well get his head in front again before too long.

Form profile

Winner of one of his 5 starts and currently rated 131 over fences. Finished runner-up, beaten two and a quarter lengths, to Messire Des Obeaux in a novices' handicap chase at Wincanton (2m 4f) on Tuesday.

Trainer says

He ran a topping race over fences when finishing second at Wincanton earlier in the week and was beaten by a horse who had won a Grade 1 over hurdles as a novice. We lost nothing in defeat and our jumping is a little bit novicey and there is room for improvement but saying that when he does work out all out there is plenty of ability. Stepping up in trip as he gets older will probably suit him.

Form profile

Winner of six of his 25 starts and currently rated 143 over fences. Gained his most prestigious success when beating Spiritofthegames three and a quarter lengths in the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m 4f) in November off a mark of 137.

Trainer says

fight you every day of his life. He will go back novice chasing after having a couple of tough runs in handicaps at Cheltenham. He will go back in calmer waters and it will do him good to get those under his belt before the spring.

Form profile

Winner of five of his 26 starts and currently rated 121 over fences and 127 over hurdles. Gained his last successes in a novices' handicap chase at Taunton (2m 2f) in October when beating Romanor two and three quarter lengths off a mark of 118.

Trainer says

He is a funny horse and I thought he would be better than he is turning out. He just makes mistakes at the wrong time and until he brushes up his jumping it is always going to be an Achilles heel for him.

Form profile

Winner of four of his 21 starts and currently rated 132 over hurdles. Made a winning reappearance in a handicap hurdle at Hereford (2m 3 1/2f) this month when short heading No Comment over a mark of 128.

Trainer says

He's a very, very nice little horse and one of those who on his day is a little smasher. He showed a great attitude to win last time and he will go over fences and hurdles for the rest of the season. He is a great fun horse."

Form profile

Winner of four of his 11 starts and currently rated 151 over fences. Finished third, beaten seven and a half lengths, to Whoshotthesheriff in a Graduation Chase at Carlisle (2m) in November.

Trainer says

He is a very classy horse who had two falls - he fell in the Arkle and fell in the Haldon Gold Cup - and we had to go and get a confidence booster very quickly. I don't know where we will run him next - he might run in a handicap at Chepstow on Welsh National day, we could run over hurdles or we could sit tight and run him in January over fences. On his day he is a very high-class horse.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 5 starts and currently rated 128 over fences. Off the mark over fences in a beginners’ chase at Hereford (3m 1f) last Thursday when beating Tobefair six lengths.

Trainer says

He won his novice chase at Hereford on Thursday and is staying horse. The race fell around him a bit, but he sees the trip out well and is a stayer for the future.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 16 starts and currently rayed 126 over fences. Finished fifth, beaten 10 1/2 lengths, to Master Work in a handicap chase at Taunton (2m 2f) this month off a mark of 127

Trainer says

He is an old boy who has had lots of troubles over the year but wins and probably wants one of those tracks that is a bit different like Fontwell.

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Winner of three of his 19 starts and currently rated 118 over fences. Ran a solid race when fifth, beaten three and three quarter lengths, to Findusatgorcombe in a handicap chase at Exeter (3m 6 1/2f) this month off a mark of 119.

Trainer says

He ran well last time in defeat watch out for him in the headgear next time. He is a horse who responds well in headgear

Form profile

Winner of two of his 10 starts and currently rated 130 over fences. Finished fifth, beaten 28 lengths, to Enzo D'Airy in a novices handicap chase at Ascot (2m 1f) on Friday.

Trainer says

He wants a big field really and I can see him being competitive over fences when he really starts to get the hang of it. He is still novicey but is smashing little fella.

Form profile

Winner of seven of his 31 starts and currently rated 110 over fences. Best most recent effort when runner-up, beaten 12 lengths, to Thomas Shelby in a handicap chase at Bangor (3m) in September off a mark of 112.

Trainer says

He is a lovely horse who need fast ground and the sun on his back and a flat track. He is getting onto a dangerous mark and in the spring, he is one to look out for when everything is in his favour.

Form profile

Winner of four of her 10 starts and currently rated 108. Completed a four timer with a four-length victory from Get An Oscar in a mares’ handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (3m 2 1/2f) in October off a mark of 100.

Trainer says

She is a smashing little girl and gets on well with the pilot. How they have won what they have won is one of the mysteries of the modern world and she surely she can't win again but the pilot keeps telling me she will so we will keep our fingers crossed.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 12 starts and currently rated 111 over fences. Finished runner-up, beaten three quarters of a length, to Le Coeur Net in a handicap chase at Ffos Las (2m 3 1/2f) in November off a mark of 109.

Trainer says

He is a slow burner who has bled in the past but seems to have got things together. He is bred to get further and is going the right way over fences. If he progresses, he will pay his way over the winter.

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Winner of two of his 16 starts and currently rated 115 over hurdles. Best effort this term when runner-up, beaten eight and three quarter lengths, to Robinshill in a handicap hurdle at Taunton (2m 1/2f) in November off a mark of 118.

Trainer says

He is a bony little horse who wants a tight track and wants decentish ground. He won a race as a juvenile and those types struggle as four-year-olds but he will come and find a race in the spring.

Form profile

Runner-up in both starts and currently rated 121 over hurdles. Beaten 12 lengths by Malinello in a novices’ hurdle at Market Rasen (2m 4 1/2f) this month

Trainer says

He has had two runs and done nothing wrong. I can see him playing a hand in a handicap in the spring. He will win his maiden hurdle, but I do think he is more of a handicap horse in a field with lot of runners. He gets a bit lost when he's in small fields.

Form profile

Winner of four of his 15 starts and currently rated 120 over fences. Completed a hat trick in handicap chases when beating Honourary Gift six lengths at Sedgefield (2m 1/2f) in September off a mark of 112.

Trainer says

He needs good ground and the sun on his back, and he is quite progressive under the right circumstances, but he won't be seen until the spring

Form profile

Winner of four of his 26 starts and currently rated 127 over fences. Finished sixth, beaten 24 lengths, to Doing Fine in a handicap chase at Sandown (3m 5f) this month off a mark of 130.

Trainer says

He will go the Veterans Chase Final at Sandown and he is more than capable on his day. I used to think he wanted it very deep, but he doesn't want it extremely deep anymore. There is a pot in him somewhere down the line.

Form profile

Winner of four of his 28 starts and currently rated 139 over fences. Made a winning reappearance in a novices' handicap chase at Sedgefield (3m 2 1/2f) in November when beating Jack Devine 16 lengths off a mark of 134.

Trainer says

He will go for the Coral Welsh Grand National again. He was fourth in the race last year and has been fourth in a Midlands National. He had a good start winning a weak enough race at Sedgefield, but it will have done his confidence good. He is a few pounds higher but has place claims in the Welsh National. It was always the intention to keep him fresh for the Welsh National and there is a good staying prize in him one day.

Form profile

Winner of one of his 9 starts and currently rated 134 over fences. Better effort on his reappearance at Aintree (2m 4f) in November when runner-up, beaten five lengths, to Canelo off a mark of 133.

Trainer says

In my opinion he ran badly at Aintree last time as I was expecting better, but he is one of those horses who I think need everything right. He may be better back in novice company. He was against too many experienced chasers last time and just needs to learn his trade.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 8 starts and currently rated 142 over fences. Scored by 12 lengths from The Two Amigos in the Coral Welsh Grand National Trial on his latest start at Chepstow (2m 7f) this month off a mark of 130.

Trainer says

He is a nice young progressive staying chaser who hasn't been overly exposed. If he gets into the Coral Welsh Grand National that is where he will go, and everything is grand with him since in his win in the Welsh National Trial. He is very inexperienced and hopefully can only get better.

Form profile

Winner of seven of his 31 starts and currently rated 158 over hurdles. Typical gutsy performance when runner-up, beaten a nose, to Song For Someone in the Grade 2 International Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m 1f) last Saturday.

Trainer says

He is the most wonderful horse and has the most wonderful attitude. He is a pleasure to deal with and he will go to the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton in which he finished second last year. If he could go to a third Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham it would be wonderful.

Form profile

Winner of both his starts over hurdles and currently rated 147. Made an impressive debut over hurdles at Chepstow (2m 3 1/2f) in October when slamming Everglow six and a half lengths and followed up with an eight and a half length victory from Valleres in a Grade 2 event at Sandown (2m 4f) this month.

Trainer says

He is a nice horse with a good attitude and a good temperament. He is so laid back and is a raw horse for further down the line. He is doing everything on natural ability and wouldn't want to do too much this year. It is not all about this year.

Form profile

Placed in both runs over hurdles and currently rated 116. Finished runner-up, beaten a neck, to Son Of Red in juvenile hurdle at Newcastle (2m) in November.

Trainer says

He is a progressive juvenile hurdler, and he has a good attitude. I would say he would handle deep ground.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 7 starts and currently rated 119 over fences. Scored by a nose from Faustinovick in a handicap chase at Chepstow (2m 3 1/2f) this month off a mark of 111

Trainer says

He won a handicap chase over an inadequate trip at Chepstow last time as the ground was so deep and he kept at it well. He will get further and will improve for a step up in trip. He is a horse that might stay in race like the Midlands National in the spring.