Rebecca Menzies Stable Tour

Form profile

No wins from four starts in bumpers and hurdles. Best effort when runner-up, beaten three and a half lengths, to Forged Well in a novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m3½f) in December.

Trainer says

A staying chaser type who won’t fulfil his potential until he goes over fences. He is not slow in his homework but perhaps looks more of a stayer on the track.

Form profile

Promise in two bumpers at Newcastle in January and February 2022. Finished eighth, beaten 20 lengths, to Dream Boy in a maiden hurdle at Kelso (2m) at the end of December.

Trainer says

He was far from disgraced in his two Newcastle bumpers in early 2022. He actually did so well physically for his time off that he needed his run back more than expected. He has come forward for that and will progress with his racing.

Form profile

Placed in both his bumpers and finished third, beaten 18½ lengths, to Wendigo at Hexham in November.

Trainer says

Twice raced and twice placed in bumpers, both around Hexham. Has been schooled and schools well, and so will go down the hurdle route shortly. There’ll be plenty of good days for John Wade with this lad, hopefully.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 15 starts and currently rated 115 over hurdles. Returned to winning form on latest outing in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle (2m7½f) this month when beating Teescomponentstrig by a length and a quarter off a mark of 111.

Trainer says

This lad is owned by some great National Hunt supporters, and he’s already given them plenty of fun when winning the Go North Series Staying Hurdle last year. He won at the start of the month and will hopefully add to that. He was bought to be a chaser.

Form profile

Runner-up, beaten four lengths, to Lake Road in a point-to-point in Ireland in November 2022. Finished last of seven in a bumper at Aintree on Boxing Day.

Trainer says

She was given some time after she was second in her Irish point-to-point. That day, she had an English maiden hurdle winner behind in third and an Irish maiden hurdle winner back in fourth. She didn’t show in Aintree what she’s shown at home, and she will leave that effort behind in time (poor scope).

Form profile

Winner of five of his 23 starts and currently rated 140 over fences. Finished fifth, beaten 30 lengths, to Special Rate on stable debut in a handicap chase at Kelso (2m7½f) last Sunday.

Trainer says

A really nice, recent addition to the yard. His form is there for all to see. He’s a fine stamp of a quality chaser and has found his work easy, so he may have needed the run more than I thought going to Kelso. He’ll improve for it, and we’ll target the good staying chases in the spring, hopefully.

Form profile

Winner of two of her eight starts and rated 130 over hurdles. Runner-up, beaten a nose, to Marsh Wren when last seen in action in a mares’ novices' hurdle at Hexham in April 2022.

Trainer says

She is back and not far off a run. She signed off in 2022 by winning a Listed hurdle at Doncaster. She retains all of her enthusiasm and ability. She may start back over hurdles and then go chasing, but it’ll be the mares' only programme that we’ll be sticking to.

Form profile

Unraced.

Trainer says

He goes nicely here at home. He’s by the same sire as Twoshotsoftequila, who has been very good to us here. This lad is related to Tidal Bay and Beshabar, so he’s bred to be able to gallop. He’ll more than likely start off in a bumper.

Form profile

No wins from eight starts and currently rated 105 over fences and 109 over hurdles. Placed in two of his three starts this term and came closest to victory when third, beaten five and three quarter lengths, to Niceandeasy in a handicap hurdle at Kelso (3m2f) in November off his current mark.

Trainer says

Has been very consistent for his owners the Value Racing Club. He found life tough in the Lincoln National on Boxing Day, and we will now head back to calmer waters with less forceful tactics. He’ll win races.

Form profile

Winner of two of his seven starts and currently rated 109 over hurdles. Finished third, beaten six and a half lengths, to Mothill in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2m4f) on Boxing Day off a mark of 110.

Trainer says

He’s a yard favourite as he always runs his race. He should remain competitive off his mark and is lightly raced. He will also jump a fence in time.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 21 starts and currently rated 113 over fences. Finished third, beaten 25 lengths, to Aubis Walk in a handicap chase at Ayr (2m4½f) in December.

Trainer says

You can set your watch by him, and come spring time he’ll add to his three wins already in the bank. He’s got a great following amongst the local tracks here.

Form profile

Winner of three of his six starts and currently rated 113 over hurdles. An improving sort who completed a hat-trick at Sedgefield (2m4f) in October when scoring by a length and a quarter from Copper Beach off a mark of 109.

Trainer says

A lovely, future staying chaser for John Wade. He’s related to Dorans Pride and is one for chasing when we get good ground - he has had a short winter break.

Form profile

No wins from eight starts and currently rated 108 over fences and 103 over hurdles. Finished eighth, beaten 34 lengths, to Elogio in a novices’ handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m3½f) on Boxing Day on stable debut.

Trainer says

A recent purchase from France. He’s a maiden under Rules and is just acclimatising. He’ll improve as he matures, carries himself very well, and is a very accurate jumper of a fence.

Form profile

Promise in three runs on the Flat in France for Eric Libaud. Finished fourth, beaten a length, to La Javanaise in a handicap at Deauville (1m1½f) in August when last seen.

Trainer says

Another French import. Only beaten a length in Deauville over 9f. He will be one for hurdles on good ground, and may well mix codes during the summer.

Form profile

Placed in three of her six starts and currently rated 98. Finished runner-up, beaten a length and three quarters, to Autumn Return in a mares’ handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m4f) in November off a mark of 97 when last seen.

Trainer says

A point-to-point winner who was most recently runner up to Autumn Return in Musselburgh, and the winner of that is now rated 119, so hopefully she’s a winner in-waiting for the Coral Racing Club, and she will also jump a fence.

Form profile

Unraced.

Trainer says

A lovely moving son of Doctor Dino who is related to prolific Irish chaser Vaucelet. He’s not too far off starting, but he’s a future chaser and has a touch of class.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 11 starts and currently rated 110 over hurdles. Returned to winning form in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m4f) in December when beating Dot Cotton by five and a half lengths off a mark of 97, and finished runner-up, beaten three quarters of a length, to Duyfken in a similar event over course and distance earlier this month off a mark of 105.

Trainer says

He got a great ride from William Maggs to win in November and was possibly unlucky the last day on softer ground. I’d be disappointed if he doesn’t double his tally over hurdles.

Form profile

Winner of one of his four starts. Off the mark in a novices’ hurdle at Doncaster (2m½f) in December when beating Sea Grey by two lengths.

Trainer says

Doncaster was a great day for his owners Mike and Eileen Newbould, and a day to remember as he is also a home bred. He’s a horse we will mind, and one who will definitely be happier on quicker ground.

Form profile

No wins in four starts on the Flat for Mikhael Dezangles in France. Finished fourth, beaten three quarters of a length, to Zillow in a conditions event at Saint-Cloud (1m4f) in October when last seen.

Trainer says

A horse with a lot of quality and presence that I bought in France in the autumn. He’s just settling in and has begun schooling, and all signs are positive with him. He should be a dual purpose horse moving forward.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 16 starts and currently rated 121. Finished fourth, beaten 26 lengths, to Ailie Rose in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m½f) earlier this month off a mark of 123.

Trainer says

Possibly didn't see out the three-mile trip the last day as he likes to be on the pace, and maybe he’s better over slightly shorter ridden more prominently.

Form profile

Winner of one of his six starts and currently rated 93 over hurdles. Well beaten in all three starts this season, finishing last of 10 to Handstands in a novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4½f) earlier this month.

Trainer says

Won a bumper at Sedgefield on debut and it’s just taken a while for him to find his level over hurdles. He’s improved mentally for each run this season, and I’d be disappointed if he doesn’t leave behind his recent form at some stage.

Form profile

Winner of eight of his 39 starts and currently rated 114 over hurdles and 65 on the Flat. A three-time winner over hurdles this season, gaining his latest success in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle (2m1f|) in December when beating Jipekaa Machin by three quarters of a length off his current mark. Finished last of 11, beaten 10 lengths, to Charlie’s Choice in a handicap at Wolverhampton (1m1½f) last week.

Trainer says

An eight-time winner for us here between the Flat and over hurdles. He thrives on racing and his work at home, and he hasn’t finished winning yet. The Go North Series Final will be his target this year.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 18 starts and currently rated 122 over hurdles. Finished third, beaten 39 lengths, to The Four Sixes at Wetherby (2m5½f) on Boxing Day off a mark of 125.

Trainer says

A horse who has the size and scope to make into a good chaser. He was below par the last day after running well on his stable debut, but he’s working well again since the New Year and is ready to run.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 21 starts and currently rated 118 over hurdles and 113 over fences. Below par this season, finishing last of eight, beaten 66 lengths, to Imaginary Dragon in a handicap hurdle at Kelso (2m6½f) in December on his latest start off a mark of 122.

Trainer says

A three-time winner already, and as he’s related to Monalee and Be My Belle, he had his wind done again after Kelso, and we should be able to find a decent handicap over three miles for him. His Grade 3 hurdle run at Sandown last year was very pleasing.

Form profile

Winner of two of his 22 starts and currently rated 103 over hurdles. Finished fifth, beaten 15½ lengths, to Moonlight Glory in a handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m4f) in May off a mark of 104 when last seen in action.

Trainer says

A horse Adrian Keatley did well with. He’s been a little bit unfortunate on a couple of occasions for us since winning at Sedgefield, but he’ll compete off his mark and will mix between hurdles and fences in the summer months.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 20 starts and currently rated 110 over hurdles. Gained his last success in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (2m½f) in December when beating Parikarma by a length and a quarter off a mark of 108.

Trainer says

A seven-furlong winner in his native France but stays two miles well and should stay two and a half (miles). He’s versatile ground-wise and is a great horse for his owner Robin Oliver, who loves his racing.

Form profile

Finished seventh, beaten seven and a half lengths, to Kabuki in a bumper at Newcastle in December.

Trainer says

He is going down the Flat route now and is in at Newcastle on Monday. Hopefully, he should do well for us.

Form profile

Winner of four of his 17 starts and currently rated 119 over hurdles. Returned to winning form with a four-and-a-half-length victory from Goodbinator in a handicap hurdle at Haydock (1m7½f) in December off a mark of 114, but only third, beaten 13 lengths, to Ginger Mail at Kelso (2m) last Sunday.

Trainer says

A winner this season at Haydock when making all. His current mark of 119 should be within his range, and he can always revert to the Flat come the summer.

Form profile

Winner of two of his eight starts and currently rated 107 over fences. A winner twice this season, scoring by five and a half lengths from Old Page in a novices’ handicap chase at Newcastle (2m7½f) in December before following up with a 10-length victory from Aristobulus in a similar event at Wetherby (2m3½f) on Boxing Day off mark of 99.

Trainer says

A five-time point-to-point winner who seemed to grow in confidence after winning at Newcastle when following up on Boxing Day. He ran well last week, and I’d like to think he will be very competitive in the Go North Final.

Form profile

No wins from three starts and currently rated 94 over hurdles. Finished 10th, beaten 30 lengths, to Rich Spirit in a novice hurdle at Catterick (2m3½f) in December.

Trainer says

He was bought after being placed in an Irish point, but he’s taken time to settle in and find his feet. I’d like to think he can recapture something like his point form now he’s going handicapping at his own level - he may go straight over fences.

Form profile

Winner of three of his 10 starts and currently rated 107 over fences. Finished fifth, beaten 20 lengths, to Jet Legs in a novices’ handicap chase at Newcastle (2m7½f) in December on second start for the stable.

Trainer says

A horse who Dan Skelton did a great job with before he arrived here. I’ve only run him twice, and I’m still learning about him. I like what he does at home, and he’ll add to his tally in due course.

Form profile

Winner of one of her 10 starts and currently rated 87 over hurdles. Finished fifth, beaten 23 lengths, to Follow Charlie in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (2m4½f) earlier this month off a mark of 89.

Trainer says

A Catterick bumper winner who has taken time to find her grade over hurdles. She will appreciate a little bit further the more she matures, and better ground will be crucial.

Form profile

Promise in four bumpers when trained by Michael Appleby. Finished third, beaten two lengths, to The Galahad Kid at Stratford in August 2022 when last seen.

Trainer says

A new recruit from Mick Appleby’s yard. He was placed in three bumpers in 2022 and has settled in well, and he will be going novice hurdling. I’d imagine he’ll be best on spring ground.