16:20 Chepstow
Friday 13 February 2026
All13:4014:1014:4015:1015:4516:2016:55
Dunraven Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  2m 3f 100y  |  Soft (Heavy in places)  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:21Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 17.33s
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Won at Carlisle (19.2f) in late November before finishing seventh of 16 in 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby (13/2) 48 days ago off a revised mark, never landing a blow and lack of stamina not the issue. Will need to pull out more back down in trip.
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Better than ever when landing back-to-back handicap chases at Exeter in January 2024 on first 2 starts for current yard but well below his best since returning from a lengthy absence this season. Still warrants a market check down in grade on just his second hurdle start for Harry Derham.
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Bred to need time/distance and has shaped accordingly in bumpers/hurdles, ninth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Wincanton (100/1) 15 days ago, never remotely in it from rear. Makes handicap debut over a longer trip and could well make more impact.
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Flourished on testing ground over hurdles in 2024, but failed to complete his last four chase starts, tailed off when pulled up at Ffos Las (3/1) 14 days ago. Previous C&D winner could bounce back in first-time cheekpieces on return to hurdles.
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Bit of promise when fourth in Worcester bumper on debut but no impact in 4 runs over hurdles, sent off 22/1 on handicap bow when fifth of 7 at Lingfield Park 25 days ago, upped markedly in trip but failed to improve and was tailed off. Dropped 5 lb and worth checking if market expects better.
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Winner of sole start between the flags and has finished in the frame 5 times including when second over C&D. Unseated in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 17 days ago in contention when clipping heels, his second luckless exit. Capable of being competitive if his confidence remains intact.
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Improved form this winter with three runner-up finishes in last five starts, though yet to win over hurdles. Second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield Park 25 days ago, ran well but lugged in behind the progressive winner and had no answer late in the day. This looks an easier assignment.
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Yet to show ability under Rules and was tailed off when left second of 4 in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (150/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut upped in trip but plenty to prove.
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Won this race off 6 lb higher a year ago but has struggled since returning from a 10-month break. Fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (10/1) 20 days ago, possibly still needing the run, making a mistake at 3 out and soon done with. Veteran could be closer to form here.
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Maiden who finished third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (6/1) 15 days ago, travelling fluently before proving one-paced on the run-in. First-time cheekpieces applied and should be in the mix.
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Out of sorts for a long time and pulled up in selling handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f) 3 months ago when taking a strong hold and weakening quickly, having raced from out of the handicap in first-time visor. Changed hands in January but plenty to prove with visor removed.
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Forecasts
Churchman (7/2), Locked Down Lad (9/2), Harbour Light (11/2), Mumbles (11/2), Inion Tiogair (6/1), Bolsover Bill (9/1), Richardson (10/1), Mi Sueno (12/1), Getaway Master (18/1), Directly (25/1), Onehundredneighty (150/1)
HARBOUR LIGHT looks a likely improver on handicap debut and is narrowly preferred to Inion Tiogair who has been running consistently well with three runner-up finishes from her last five starts, for all she's yet to win in 15 starts over hurdles. Churchman travelled fluently before proving one-paced when third at Warwick but should be in the mix again.
- Harbour Light11/2
- Churchman7/2
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00
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