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Good To SoftWinners Choose My Pension Expert Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 1f 33y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Irish point winner who was 2-3 as a novice hurdler last season (wins gained on soft/good to soft); his three runs over fences since December include a close second at Warwick (2m, good to soft) but he was tailed off in both runs either side of that; still lightly raced but he has something to prove on this big step back up in trip. |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Irish point winner who was 2-3 as a novice hurdler last season (wins gained on soft/good to soft); ran no race on chase/handicap debut at Kempton (2m4f, good) on Boxing Day, but he got back on track with a close second at Warwick (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; up 3lb but that was a clear personal best last time and he's open to more progress over fences. |
15/8 |
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2nd 5 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Irish point winner who was 2-3 as a novice hurdler last season (wins gained on soft/good to soft); ran no race on chase/handicap debut at Kempton (2m4f, good) on Boxing Day but still looks a good prospect and will be fine over this shorter trip. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 02
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back. |
11/1 |
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5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
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7th 11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well. |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £3.00
Form: 0-4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 7 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Runner-up at Catterick in December on first two chase starts (2m3f, good to soft/good) and bounced back from lesser show at Haydock to win at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month; hit with 8lb rise for last time but he had plenty in hand and could still be well treated. |
13/2 |
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1st 7 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Still not fully exposed over fences but his second-place finishes in December were achieved over 2m3f in Class 5 at Catterick; bit to prove in this scenario/grade. |
4/1 |
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5th 7 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 8-6
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden but this second run since surgery, and only third chase/stable start, may be the time to catch him; first-time headgear is another angle. |
9/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
5/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has shown promise over hurdles; steps up in trip on handicap debut and may well show improvement. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 45/4
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
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1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 95
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
He hasn't had a lot of racing but there have been grim results to his four handicaps; moves up from 2m4f and has headgear first time. |
50/1 |
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11th 13 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Hasn't had a lot of racing but was pulled up on chase debut in December and has offered nothing back over hurdles. |
40/1 |
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16 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Didn't take to fences when making his handicap debut last month and was beaten over 30l back over hurdles three weeks later; still early days in this sphere but he needs to show more. |
66/1 |
66/1
Form: 5-57
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 5 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out. |
5/1 |
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4th 5 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Gained sole win at Musselburgh (2m4f) and nearly doubled her tally, beaten a whisker by Reflection Of You having edged left, in C&D event (good to soft; first 3m attempt) latest start; in the mix, especially if keeping a straighter line. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, led 4th, faced challenge from 3 out, hung left when headed approaching last, kept on |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gave short-odds favourite a brief scare when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in January and may have found 2m3f on heavy ground too taxing when well-held second of three here in February; no surprise if he features on this handicap debut. |
9/2 |
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2nd 4 |
26th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 3rd, hit 5th, outpaced home turn, hung left approaching last, weakened run-in |
Evs |
4/1
Form: 4-73
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
He was lucky to win his maiden 14 months ago and is now 0-5 in handicaps after pulling up at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); others have more going for them. |
6/1 |
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3 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Fortunate winner (left in the lead three out) of a 2m1f maiden here in January 2025; fared slightly better than at Haydock previously when fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, soft; beaten 12l) a fortnight ago; steadily easing mark isn't enough to tempt. |
10/1 |
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4th 8 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Had a solid spell at maiden/novice level last winter but form dipped in the spring and he was well beaten last month after an eight-month break; stamina not proven and ground worse than good to soft looks a problem. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 328/P4
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 7 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out |
10/1 |
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5th 7 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out |
10/1 |
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7th 6 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Back from wind surgery to win a Catterick handicap by clear daylight, over 1m7f on soft; coped well with the 6lb rise to finish second over the extended 2m3f back there 22 days ago (good to soft); has some momentum behind him. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: 0F7-P
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Poor maiden who came in only 11th in 2m Hexham novice when last seen out in May; others appeal much more. |
100/1 |
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11th 6 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy. |
100/1 |
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11th 6 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 4/P-4
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Contested a competitive Class 2 on penultimate start and that was only eight days after winning at Hexham; did it comfortably last time at Southwell (3m, good) and she looks progressive all of a sudden; up 8lb but William Maggs takes away 5lb of that. |
5/1 |
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6th 8 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Contested a competitive Class 2 on penultimate start and that was only eight days after winning at Hexham; did it comfortably last time at Southwell (3m, good) and she looks progressive all of a sudden; up 8lb but William Maggs takes away 5lb of that. |
5/1 |
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1st 7 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Battled well to open account at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last month, her tenth hurdling start, and not beaten far when seventh in a competitive series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) a week later; 5lb higher now but still considered. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.83 |
| Trifecta | £62.40 |
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