Stable Tours

[run4paddie]

TF 50 To follow, Thanks for that, good read.

 

[Outlander]

I suspect Madara is one of them and (as predicted before the race) the hurdle run was just a prep race and the horse caught everyone's eye under a hold up, not too bothered ride.

The runs this horse put in before running away with a big handicap at the festival were not unnoticed by the stewards, but at the end of the day they ultimately get away with it and hit the big win.

But the target this year may well be this Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup?

If it wins that, I suspect festival handicaps will be out of reach.

Yes Tufnel Madara was one of them, Supremely West was another 4 handbrake runs including blatantly running it around Cheltenham on the slowest part of the track , then he had an accumulator all on the same day all had 4 handbrake runs since a trainer switch from Ireland, and all unleashed in the same day, all should have been 10/1 + if their form was true, but with the handbrake off they were heavily backed favourites, the sad part is no one in control of UK racing gives a shit about what he was doing on the first 4 sighters since the trainer switch.
I think they even spotted Madara and Supremely West and questioned them and then didn’t give a shit. I don’t care how many winners he has, when ones like this leave a bad odour. How do you know when his horses are trying to win. The jockey has 2 distinct ways of riding also , he can be a aggressive when one is wanted but totally and completely inept when one isn’t.

Trainer Dan Skelton made headlines for executing a massive, Barney Curley-style across-the-card accumulator/four-timer on March 31, 2026, across meetings at Bangor and Newcastle. [1, 2]

The Four-Timer Winners
Skelton sent out a set of heavily backed and well-plotted runners that landed a combined 15-1 accumulator (and similar multiples), causing significant five-figure payouts for bookmakers like Paddy Power and DragonBet: [1, 2]

• • Coumeenoole (15-8, Bangor) – owned by Blind Squirrels syndicate
  • Palamon (Evens, Bangor) – owned by Blind Squirrels syndicate
  • Service Minimum (8-15, Bangor) – owned by Susan Johnson
  • Tyson (8-11, Newcastle) – delivering the final multiplier blow [1]

 

[Tufnel]

Yes Tufnel Madara was one of them, Supremely West was another 4 handbrake runs including blatantly running it around Cheltenham on the slowest part of the track , then he had an accumulator all on the same day all had 4 handbrake runs since a trainer switch from Ireland, and all unleashed in the same day, all should have been 10/1 + if their form was true, but with the handbrake off they were heavily backed favourites, the sad part is no one in control of UK racing gives a shit about what he was doing on the first 4 sighters since the trainer switch.
I think they even spotted Madara and Supremely West and questioned them and then didn’t give a shit. I don’t care how many winners he has, when ones like this leave a bad odour. How do you know when his horses are trying to win. The jockey has 2 distinct ways of riding also , he can be a aggressive when one is wanted but totally and completely inept when one isn’t.

Trainer Dan Skelton made headlines for executing a massive, Barney Curley-style across-the-card accumulator/four-timer on March 31, 2026, across meetings at Bangor and Newcastle. [1, 2]

The Four-Timer Winners
Skelton sent out a set of heavily backed and well-plotted runners that landed a combined 15-1 accumulator (and similar multiples), causing significant five-figure payouts for bookmakers like Paddy Power and DragonBet: [1, 2]

• • Coumeenoole (15-8, Bangor) – owned by Blind Squirrels syndicate
  • Palamon (Evens, Bangor) – owned by Blind Squirrels syndicate
  • Service Minimum (8-15, Bangor) – owned by Susan Johnson
  • Tyson (8-11, Newcastle) – delivering the final multiplier blow [1]

Nurse Susan was also in the recent Windsor hurdle race. Another who attracted stewards attention on early runs last season and then went on to win a better race later.

In the Paddy Power Cup he also has the ex Nicholls horse who won a hurdle race quite easily 2 seasons back at Cheltenham and has some good handicap chase form at flatter tracks. I think that one might also show improvement for going back to Cheltenham plus whatever magic wand they use at the yard to ring more lengths out of these acquisitions from other yards.

 

[TheBluesBrother]

Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's stable tour


This stable tour is packed with useful handicapping clues. From a ratings and future-target perspective, I'd split them into four categories:

Grade/Class Horses​

Iroko (OR 160, RPR 163)​

Trainer confidence: Extremely high
Key positives:

• "As good as ever"
• Betfair Chase target
• Trainer believes this may be his best chance of winning a Grade 1
• National still major spring objective
• Soft ground important
• Possible cheekpieces for National

Modelling note: Remains an elite staying chaser. The key angle is ground dependency. Any soft/heavy conditions significantly enhance his chance.

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Jagwar (OR 155, RPR 162)​

Potential improver
Comments stand out:

"He's only seven, so he's coming to his best and is entitled to improve."

Trainer suggests:

• National effort was exceptional before unseating
• Aintree suits him better than Cheltenham
• Coral Gold Cup likely target
• Grade 1 aspirations

Modelling note: Possibly the most interesting horse in the yard from a market-versus-ability perspective. Still has improvement potential unlike many exposed staying chasers.

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Well-Handicapped Chasers​

Billytherealbigred (OR 134)​

Very positive comments:

"He's come back better than ever."

"I can see him making into a Welsh National type."

Key points:

• Missed season through injury
• Proven form behind Jagwar
• Loves soft/heavy ground
• Staying profile

Rating: Strong handicap candidate.

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Gamesters Guy (OR 133)​

Interesting trainer quote:

"Looks a different horse now."

Following:

• Wind operation
• Deep ground preferred
• Trainer specifically says could be well handicapped

Rating: One to keep on side in testing winter handicaps.

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Ki Woo (OR 132)​

Consistent profile:

• Ground dependent
• "Star" according to trainer
• Mentioned for Becher Chase

Rating: Could outrun market expectations if getting good ground.

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Novice/Progressive Types​

Judicial Deference (OR 129 hurdles)​

One of the most positive sections in the article.
Trainer says:

• Could improve massively for fences
• Jumps brilliantly
• Three miles expected to suit
• Main target identified

Rating: Strong novice chase prospect.

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Las Canals (OR 119 hurdles)​

Very interesting.
Comments:

"We've always really liked him."

"I'd love to get him into a decent handicap."

Reasons:

• Unbeaten in latest two starts
• Trainer believes stronger-run races will suit
• Longer trips likely

Rating: One of the better handicap projects in the yard.

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Supreme Shot (OR 101)​

The designated dark horse.
Trainer says:

"A lot better than his mark."

"We'll be disappointed if he didn't win again."

Rating: Excellent benchmark for future handicap entries. These are among the strongest trainer comments in the feature.

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Nevershedatear (OR 92)​

Another very positive quote:

"Should definitely win more races."

Returned from illness and won on chase debut.
Rating: Potentially still ahead of mark.

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Long-Term Prospects​

Majisco​

Half-brother to Iroko.
Trainer comments:

• "Very smart prospect"
• Staying chaser physique
• JP McManus ownership

When Greenall-Guerriero compare a newcomer with Iroko and Jagwar, it's worth noting.

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Seeyasunday​

Mentioned by Josh Guerriero as one of his two horses for the tracker.
Quote:

"Looks classy."

Potential spring handicap hurdle horse.

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Onehellofalaugh​

Another tracker horse and reportedly showing plenty at home.

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Best Trainer Signals​

If building a tracker sheet, I'd rank the strongest positive comments:

Rank	Horse	Trainer Signal
1	Iroko	Grade 1 opportunity
2	Jagwar	National/Grade 1 horse still improving
3	Supreme Shot	Better than mark
4	Judicial Deference	Improve massively over fences
5	Las Canals	Trainer has always thought plenty of him
6	Billytherealbigred	Better than ever
7	Nevershedatear	Should definitely win more races
8	Seeyasunday	Classy spring handicap prospect

For a betting/model perspective​

The horses I'd immediately add to a ratings notebook are:

1. Jagwar
2. Iroko
3. Judicial Deference
4. Las Canals
5. Supreme Shot
6. Billytherealbigred
7. Seeyasunday
8. Majisco

For future handicaps specifically, Supreme Shot, Las Canals, and Judicial Deference look the three most likely to run above their current ratings.

 

[tacker]

Nurse Susan was also in the recent Windsor hurdle race. Another who attracted stewards attention on early runs last season and then went on to win a better race later.

In the Paddy Power Cup he also has the ex Nicholls horse who won a hurdle race quite easily 2 seasons back at Cheltenham and has some good handicap chase form at flatter tracks. I think that one might also show improvement for going back to Cheltenham plus whatever magic wand they use at the yard to ring more lengths out of these acquisitions from other yards.

All part of racing Tufnel and the trick is to spot these things when they take place, well done and thanks.

 

[TheBluesBrother]

Chris Gordon stable tour.

From this stable tour, the horses that stand out most on profile, trainer comments, and potential upside are:

A-Team / Highest Potential​

Bass Hunter (6g)

• Champion Bumper 3rd at Cheltenham.
• Already won on seasonal return.
• Trainer: "The dream is alive."
• Possible route to the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.
• Strongest novice hurdle prospect in the yard.

Verdict: Potential Grade 1 horse.

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David's Well (7g)

• Won last 4 chases.
• Beat JPR One last season.
• Trainer calls him a "smashing horse".
• Ground dependent, wants ease in the ground.

Verdict: Established handicap/chase performer who could still improve.

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Electric Mason (7g)

• Won a £100,000 handicap at Haydock.
• Rated 139.
• Trainer describes him as "a cracker".
• Staying hurdle campaign likely.

Verdict: Reliable high-class handicap hurdler.

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Most Interesting Improvers​

Adix (3yo)

• French recruit.
• Won his final start in France.
• Trainer calls him an "exciting juvenile".
• Waiting for soft ground.

Verdict: Interesting juvenile hurdling prospect.

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L'Aurige (5g)

• Only run once for the yard.
• "Really exciting young horse."
• Trainer very positive about his size, pedigree and jumping.

Verdict: One for longer-term tracking.

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Orderly Watch (4g) (Dark Horse)

• Specifically labelled the yard's dark horse.
• £92,000 purchase.
• Trainer: "I love him."
• Good point-to-point form.

Verdict: One of the most intriguing bumper horses in the stable.

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Chasers to Follow​

Fortune Timmy

• Trainer still believes he's much better than recent form.
• Moving into three-mile chases.
• Ground excuses for previous defeats.

Verdict: Well handicapped if returning to best.

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Andashan

• Chase campaign delayed by lack of soft ground.
• Trainer clearly wants to go novice chasing.

Verdict: Could improve significantly over fences.

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Diamond Hunter

• Lightly raced.
• Returning from injury.
• Trainer believes he'll improve over fences.

Verdict: Monitor once winter ground arrives.

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Kocktail Bleu

• Consistent.
• Chase prospect once ground softens.

Verdict: Could progress with a fence in front of him.

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Potentially Well Handicapped​

Captain Bellamy

• Ex-Paul Nicholls.
• Yet to win over jumps.
• Trainer thinks he could be competitive from lower hurdle mark.

Verdict: Handicap sleeper.

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Goodwin Face

• Recent second to Virtual Rock.
• Trainer still thinks he's progressive.

Verdict: Could win handicaps off 112.

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Trainer's Own "Two for the Tracker"​

The article finishes with:

1. Andashan
2. Fortune Timmy

Those are the two horses Chris Gordon specifically highlights as horses to follow.

My Top 5 Tracker List​

1. Bass Hunter
2. David's Well
3. Orderly Watch
4. L'Aurige
5. Fortune Timmy

For immediate betting opportunities this winter, Bass Hunter, David's Well, Electric Mason, and Fortune Timmy look the strongest. For future potential, Adix, L'Aurige, and Orderly Watch are the names I'd want in a tracker.