June ‘26 Yankee courtesy @knockando

[BuckingThe Trend]

Dan's Blog 24 April 2026 ​

4.02 - Kabral Du Mathan​

Then we have Kabral Du Mathan in the Select Hurdle. Again, this is another horse who has had a brilliant year - he looked like winning the Stayers' Hurdle at every point, basically, until he jumped the last at Cheltenham, and he just didn't quite get up the hill over three miles. This is a reduction in trip though, and I think it really suits him. He's got to carry a Class 1 penalty, but that's because he's won those races, so I'm not afraid of that. I think we'll go chasing next year, so this will probably be his last run over hurdles, and I think it's a suitable one to do just that in. The way he travels and jumps... this nicer ground should definitely be up his street.

 

[Lobos]

Dan's Blog 24 April 2026 ​

4.02 - Kabral Du Mathan​

Then we have Kabral Du Mathan in the Select Hurdle. Again, this is another horse who has had a brilliant year - he looked like winning the Stayers' Hurdle at every point, basically, until he jumped the last at Cheltenham, and he just didn't quite get up the hill over three miles. This is a reduction in trip though, and I think it really suits him. He's got to carry a Class 1 penalty, but that's because he's won those races, so I'm not afraid of that. I think we'll go chasing next year, so this will probably be his last run over hurdles, and I think it's a suitable one to do just that in. The way he travels and jumps... this nicer ground should definitely be up his street.

He also confirmed more recently (3 weeks ago?) in an Instagram message that the Arkle was the plan. Same Instagram that he said Soldier Reeves would be going down the Stayers route. I wish I knew how to put it up on here !

 

[knockando]

Putting a wee nudge on this thread as we’re past the half way mark in June…

 

[Eggs]

Putting a wee nudge on this thread as we’re past the half way mark in June…

….BANC selection confirmed, a few Arkle nominations. Is there particular races you’re focused on beyond BANC/Arkle?

Just mindful of Quevega’s suggestion of not being afraid to repeatedly base a number of selections on the same pool of horses. I know your steer was a couple with risk and a couple with more certain targets. His Yankee was;

Old Park Star (Ark) 9/2
Lossiemouth (CH) 3-1
Kargese (CC) 10-1
Gaelic Warrior (GC) 4-1

 

[IstabraqBarRegular]

There's a bunch of options in the Stayers Hurdle.
The New Lion looks a deffo runner. Wodhooh might step up in trip ? (maybe)
Zeus Power looks progressive.
Jimmy Du Seuill looks likely to run.
Soldier Reeves might be an improver to follow.
Apache Tribe is another interesting sort.

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Problem for the June/July/August yankees is....the markets haven't changed since May, no races will be added by books until October so you've got the same races that've been picked apart in April & May so we're all looking at the same horses & races, Unibet have a few additional races but does anyone use them,can anyone get on with them !!!


Does make picking one and making a good case for it difficult at the moment, maybe Galway might throw a few clues out.

 

[EnvoiAlien]

There's a bunch of options in the Stayers Hurdle.
The New Lion looks a deffo runner. Wodhooh might step up in trip ? (maybe)
Zeus Power looks progressive.
Jimmy Du Seuill looks likely to run.
Soldier Reeves might be an improver to follow.
Apache Tribe is another interesting sort.

Not far off of my AP book, waiting on Apache Tribe to be priced by someone other than Unibet, Soldier Reeves I'm waiting until it has its first run as I've a thought it won't be too highly tried this season..

 

[Irish Rugby]

….BANC selection confirmed, a few Arkle nominations. Is there particular races you’re focused on beyond BANC/Arkle?

Just mindful of Quevega’s suggestion of not being afraid to repeatedly base a number of selections on the same pool of horses. I know your steer was a couple with risk and a couple with more certain targets. His Yankee was;

Old Park Star (Ark) 9/2
Lossiemouth (CH) 3-1
Kargese (CC) 10-1
Gaelic Warrior (GC) 4-1

This is a really good and sound idea. We can spread ourselves too thin sometimes.