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June ‘26 Yankee courtesy @knockando

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.
 
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BuckingThe Trend said:

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.
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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 !
 
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Putting a wee nudge on this thread as we’re past the half way mark in June…
 
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knockando said:
Putting a wee nudge on this thread as we’re past the half way mark in June…
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….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
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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IstabraqBarRegular said:
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.
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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..
 
Eggs said:
….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
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This is a really good and sound idea. We can spread ourselves too thin sometimes.
 
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….giving this a bump, now the pointy end of the month if anybody has suggestions.
 
I keep looking but I'm really struggling to find anything, apart from the one's we've already talked about. I've had a couple of quid on saratoga @ 33/1 for the champion hurdle so I'll tentatively nominate him.
 
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I keep looking but I'm really struggling to find anything, apart from the one's we've already talked about. I've had a couple of quid on saratoga @ 33/1 for the champion hurdle so I'll tentatively nominate him.
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I've backed him and think he could be one to step up. Will definitely stay over Hurdles imo.
 
Lobos said:
I've backed him and think he could be one to step up. Will definitely stay over Hurdles imo.
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He did seem to be improving with every run and he's got the all important Cheltenham form, obviously needs to improve plenty more but at the price i think he's worth a punt.
 
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I'd go back to Q's first yankee and pick one of the good things.
 
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Any thoughts on mange tout for the mares hurdle ?
 
Howay - thanks @Eggs for doing my dirty work for me, I intended to do the nudge earlier myself

We have He's on Fire selected, and I'll deffo pick one (or two) solid ones from Q's depending on final selections in the coming days. I'll put some more thoughts down as to which tomorrow, but let's be having you for your selections.

WHERE ARE YOU? WHEEEEERE ARE YOU?

Let's be having you
 
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This year's CC winner still at a very respectable price taking into account how well he won the race and also followed up at Punchestown.

Lossiemouth very much the one to beat as we are all scraping around for dangers. There probably aren't any.

Gaelic was hugely impressive in the GC and much the same that applies to Lossiemouth also applies to him.
 
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This year's CC winner still at a very respectable price taking into account how well he won the race and also followed up at Punchestown.

Lossiemouth very much the one to beat as we are all scraping around for dangers. There probably aren't any.

Gaelic was hugely impressive in the GC and much the same that applies to Lossiemouth also applies to him.
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I agree - it's hard to look past them.

The one I like most to add as second leg is Lossiemouth... more so than Gaelic, as it's a harder feat and race to achieve, for all that he is obviously immense and so hugely impressive.

He's on Fire - Leg 1
Lossie - Leg 2

How about looking at the Arkle? We have Old Park Star in Q's March yankee - there was some debate around Mighty Park too. Thoughts?
 
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