13.50
Good To SoftPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £16338
- 2m 7f 16y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: P213-7
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Second runner for yard; won five times over hurdles and once over fences when trained in UK; three chase starts for this yard with best run coming when fifth at Limerick; needs a fair bit more. |
25/1 |
|
16 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
10st 10lb |
Useful performer for Henry Daly, winning six races, including an Ascot handicap chase; modest form in two starts for this stable, albeit trip and testing ground probably not ideal on latest; new cheekpieces need to spark. |
25/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 552-31 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won by a neck in this race (good) last year off 1lb lower, having been third in it the year before; 33-1 sixth at Aintree last month suggested he's working his way back to that level, so has to be considered seriously. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Won a good prize at Haydock (3m, good) last May; pulled up on return to action there in November but better when fourth of seven to Ma Shantou at Cheltenham (3m, good) on New Year's Day; being eased another 2lb can only help this C&D scorer but he requires a big career best as a 10yo. |
28/1 |
|
1st 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up (bled from the nose) at Cheltenham Festival in March but quickly bounced back with creditable second to Long Draw there (3m, good) last month; on a tough mark now but was placed in this race last year and probably won't be far away. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 331-26
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Unraced on heavy under rules; given wind surgery in September and has had three races since, creditable third on soft over 2m7f/3m on last two occasions and he passed four rivals in the closing stages at Cheltenham latest (finished just behind Idefix De Ciergues); tongue tied that day and now tries cheekpieces as well; they need to prompt a career best. |
7/1 |
|
10 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Unraced on heavy under rules; given wind surgery in September and has had three races since, creditable third on soft over 2m7f/3m on last two occasions and he passed four rivals in the closing stages at Cheltenham latest (finished just behind Idefix De Ciergues); tongue tied that day and now tries cheekpieces as well; they need to prompt a career best. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Had wind surgery before penultimate start; due to have this tongue-tie first time at Market Rasen (near 3m, soft) five weeks ago but ran without it and was back to form in a close third of seven; in the mix. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 02-034
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Narrow winner at Carlisle in April (2m3.5f, good; second had won two previous races); has not fared quite as well since, including with a visor tried at Uttoxeter last time; regular cheekpieces back on here but he needs to bounce back now back up in trip (stays 3m well). |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
2m3f success at Carlisle in April (good), his fifth career win; not at his best the last twice and a visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time winner, the latest over 2m3f at Carlisle in April (good); below par when last seen out a month ago and needs to bounce back. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-3PP8 CD
Last run: 102 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Recorded his seventh Market Rasen success when last seen in July (3m, good), albeit few gave their running and the form has taken further knocks; respected, though a 7lb re-raise does demand more. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Six of his nine wins have come at Market Rasen including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his win at Wetherby in March but he's been vulnerable in three runs since and needs to rediscover his spark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Admirable Market Rasen specialist (six wins there); won over 3m at Wetherby (good; from 2lb lower) in March, but hasn't been at his best since; uncharacteristically laboured (never travelling) when remote third latest; bit to prove. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 640-07
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Well handicapped on his best form for previous yards but, despite some encouraging efforts in January/March, he's failed to build on them and finished a well-held sixth of ten at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) on his stable debut in June; the drop back in trip may help but he has something to prove. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Well handicapped on best form for previous yards but needs to stage a revival on debut for Chris Honour; resurgent efforts in January/March have not been built on; sold for £23,000 since last run; market may offer further guidance. |
20/1 |
|
14th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Back with Nicky Henderson last season and showed he retained a chunk of ability on first two starts, latterly when seventh of 24 in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good); made the running at Aintree (22-1) four weeks ago but ended pulled up; remains well handicapped on old form but there's been no win since January 2023. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: F5-128 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Absent since pulled up at Aintree festival in April but was commendable fifth of 24 in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good) two starts ago and has good record when fresh; features prominently in calculations. |
8/1 |
|
20 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Another in this field who took in the Pertemps at Cheltenham, finishing a good fifth of 24 to Supremely West; should be competitive again but nothing in his record suggests he has enough in hand to win a race as hot as this. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.27 |
| Tricast | £19.88 |
| Trifecta | £33.40 |
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