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Good To SoftEBF Stallions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 21 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 6lb
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 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Prominent-racer whose flop over hurdles at this meeting last year can be forgiven; scored on his third start over fences when beating Regent's Stroll by 4l at Cheltenham (about 2m4f, good) in January; jumping left plenty to be desired when third in Sandown Grade 1 later that month, however, and the race he won at Newbury (about 3m, good to soft) last time fell apart; he wasn't always fluent that day either but a clear round puts him on the premises. |
5/1 |
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1st 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Fine on good and soft ground; Grade 1 placed over hurdles and this Cheltenham chase winner did well to finish within 7l of the smart Sixmilebridge in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown (2m4f) as he can jump a lot better than he did that day on soft ground; every chance that he'll be able to give weight and a beating to these, provided he stays this longer trip. |
4/6 |
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3rd 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Appears to act on soft ground, unraced on heavy; has steadily found his feet since switched to chasing and registered a 4l success at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) most recently; further improvement is possible but certainly needed; has the worst chance on bare ratings. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 5
Last run: 34 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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1st 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Has only won a maiden but there has been promise in his handicap runs and he caught the attention of the stewards when trying this far for the first time at Kempton on Boxing Day (good; off since); he did take a fierce hold on that occasion and will need to settle better here, but still interesting on the back of a wind operation. |
11/2 |
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1 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Delivered on earlier promise when easily winning Doncaster maiden (2m3f, good to soft) in January and was in contention for a place before final-flight fall in valuable EBF Final on handicap debut at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) in March; still has potential and commands respect. |
15/8 |
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5 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has improved with each start; justified favouritism in Doncaster maiden (2m3f) most recently, beating a subsequent scorer without coming off the bridle; had any amount in hand and an 11lb rise may well underestimate his potential; interesting contender. |
5/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 8/3-5
Last run: 19 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 1 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground after 9th, no impression after 4 out |
9/4 |
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1st 4 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who started career with an impressive point win (2m4f); duly proved suited by the switch to chasing at Hereford (2m; handicap debut) most recently and should build on that success; respected. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: V-3
Last run: 39 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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9th 2 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won his final two starts last season (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and there's every chance this 7yo will get back on track at some stage; however, he's been disappointing on his three outings this term and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims today. |
10/1 |
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5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Ended last term with maiden (on soft) and handicap wins, latterly at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in April; disappointing on both starts this term but was struck into last time and has also since had wind surgery; additionally, he's now upped in trip and has tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time, so there could be explanations aplenty were he to stage a revival. |
9/1 |
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11th 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Still raw last season according to his trainer so encouraging that he could follow up his maiden win with a comfortable handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft); raised 9lb for that Class 4 success and this is appreciably stronger, but everything would suggest that he's going to get better. |
11/4 |
9/2
Form: 8-1
Last run: 193 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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5th 12 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Wind surgery seems to have done the trick, with him winning an ordinary Market Rasen maiden in fair style seven weeks ago; has improvement left in him as he goes handicapping off a workable mark. |
7/1 |
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5th 12 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Wind surgery seems to have done the trick, with him winning an ordinary Market Rasen maiden in fair style seven weeks ago; has improvement left in him as he goes handicapping off a workable mark. |
7/1 |
9/2
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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3rd 5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Well beaten over 2m on hurdling debut in November and pulled up on both subsequent appearances (2m4f/2m3f); can't be recommended on that evidence but represents a top stable and is very unexposed; upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces for handicap debut; market may guide. |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
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8 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Jumping mistakes featured when he was tailed off at Kempton (2m, good to soft; 5-1) and pulled up at Newbury (2m4f, soft; 40-1). |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 7305
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
In a first-time tongue-tie when winning easily on last week's chase debut at Worcester (2m, good) and overcame a scare at the last flight to comfortably exploit the same mark back over hurdles at Southwell on Tuesday; carries a penalty but looks very well in. |
8/13 |
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1st 2 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Little show in a handful of runs over hurdles; tongue tied and took a major step forward though when impressively landing 2m Worcester handicap on her chasing debut five days ago; reverts to hurdling off the same mark and holds leading claims with headgear retained. |
8/15 |
33/1
Form: 42-
Last run: 228 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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2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole success came over C&D on soft ground; beaten a long way both starts this season but he's now back to his winning mark and a return to Uttoxeter could spark a revival. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Beaten at least 34l when consenting to jump off over hurdles, often refusing to settle; couldn't put maximum faith in him, even before factoring in a mark which looks stiff even judged on his peak bumper efforts. |
14/1 |
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6 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Beaten at least 34l when consenting to jump off over hurdles, often refusing to settle; couldn't put maximum faith in him, even before factoring in a mark which looks stiff even judged on his peak bumper efforts. |
14/1 |
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4th 2 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't shown much at all and he refused to race at Wincanton four weeks ago when 80-1. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 756
Last run: 14 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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1st 6 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-18 but does possess ability as when second of 15 on his return from four months off here (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; usually takes a good grip, though, and this sort of trip has found him out in the past. |
11/2 |
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2nd 14 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Slowly into stride but still finished second to subsequent prolific winner in similar event over C&D around this time last year; blew the start again when beaten a head at Leicester (1m2f, also good to firm) three weeks later; still not perfected the art of starting but mark is reduced after AW spell and he's dangerous back on turf if ready after a break. |
15/2 |
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5th 8 (10) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden who regularly fluffs the start; failed to get home over 1m4f last time but whether he needs a drop back to 1m is debatable; best form when runner-up twice over 1m2f (on turf). |
9/1 |
5/2
Form: 12- C
Last run: 219 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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1st 7 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Made frame in two points in first half of 2023 but was last of the finishers each time; new trainer has modest strike-rate in bumpers. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £52.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.16 |
| Trifecta | £276.50 |
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