14:50 windsor Thursday 1st January 2026

HARTINGTON (9) will find this easier than when going down by a neck attempting a competitive Class One handicap hurdle over 3m1/2f at Haydock during November. Remains unexposed in handicaps and the Joe Tizzard trained seven-year-old can rediscover winning ways back down in standard. The biggest threat may come from IDY WOOD (6) who is now four from nine when hurdling following a smooth win on decent ground at Kempton last time. Climbs 7lb in weights however is effectively off the same mark thanks to the Isabelle Ryde claim. WELLINGTON ARCH (5) produced an excellent third in the Listed Lawlor's Of Naas Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown eight months ago. Needs to be considered on his return. GUARD DUTY (2) cannot be discounted.