13.25
SoftBritish EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 3f 61y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.10
Form: 131-2 C
Last run: 33 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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2 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Good form when winning a two-runner novice chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December on his second run over fences; however, he hasn't kicked on since and needs to raise his game if he's to win this. |
20/1 |
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2nd 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Not fully exposed over fences and has winning form in a match, downing a 1-3 shot at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; has jumping frailties, however, which again came to the fore when an 18l second of two finishers over this sort of trip at Chepstow (soft) three weeks ago; tongue-tie added and maybe this race won't be a stern examination of his jumping technique. |
10/11 |
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2nd 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won a match race at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December, his second chase, and certainly didn't run badly when last of five in Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month, where a last-fence error magnified his margin of defeat; not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip but still enters calculations. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 2-
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Horse
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, hit 6th |
12/1 |
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2nd 8 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, hit 6th |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Fifth foal; from a family that has done well for connections, with him being a half-brother to winners Nells Son (bumper and useful hurdle/chase), Amberose (hurdle; RPR 112) and Rubytwo (bumper/hurdle; 105); trainer does well in bumpers and he's one to be interested in on debut. |
7/2 |
40/1
- Place: £7.60
Form: 432-4
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Improving mare who has form figures of 511, all at Kelso, since switched to fences; made all for 8l win last time (3m2f, good to soft) despite jumping right; in the mix, especially if keeping straighter. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Narrow winner of a 2m4f mares' novice hurdle at Ayr (soft) in January; lacked for fluency when down the field on C&D chasing debut (good; 13-2) 24 days ago; Derek Fox takes over in the saddle, with stablemate I Wish You probably of more interest. |
10/1 |
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3 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Fair form over hurdles last term, winning a mares' novice at Ayr in January (2m4f, soft) and finishing runner-up in a 3m novice handicap on same track the following month (soft); interesting on chase debut. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 6-9
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Dual C&D winner who should strip fitter following a decent third at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in March; still lightly raced with the promise of more improvement to come. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winning seasonal reappearance at Hexham (2m, good to soft; from 9lb lower) in November, and has presumably been kept away from the worst of the winter conditions since; that wasn't a particularly strong Class 4 contest but this isn't either, and the chances are he has more to offer; key player. |
15/8 |
11/1
Form: 2
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
16th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
RPRs have been improving gently since sent handicap chasing, and a better jump at the last may have seen him oblige at Newcastle latest (3m, good to soft); won't mind good ground, having won an Irish point on it. |
3/1 |
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2nd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden point winner who is 0-9 under rules; however, best form when switched to chasing for handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last two outings and he may well be on the premises. |
11/4 |
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3rd 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
Evs
Form: 116-1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two bumper wins in Britain; mixed record over hurdles; made all for a wide-margin maiden win over 2m3f at Naas last November; disappointing in races at Carlisle and Uttoxeter; more like it when winning at Chepstow last month; tougher opposition now. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two bumper wins in Britain; mixed record over hurdles; made all for a wide-margin maiden win over 2m3f at Naas last November; disappointing in races at Carlisle and Uttoxeter; more like it when winning at Chepstow last month; tougher opposition now. |
5/1 |
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1st 2 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Major player on the form of November's all-the-way Naas win (2m3f, good to yielding), but has folded sharply trying similar tactics twice since, proving no better for a three-month break latest; still no recourse to any headgear or aid, and caution necessarily advised for now. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 51 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 20 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Three wins (wore cheekpieces for last two) and a second from his last four starts, all over about 3m/3m1f; unraced beyond that but there's a great deal about him which suggests that he won't really come into his own until handed a major test of stamina; he receives one today and, despite the step up in class, consequently makes serious appeal. |
6/1 |
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1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Catterick, beating Paddy O'Mahler and making it two wins (3m/3m1f) from his last three starts; may improve further in the retained headgear; enters calculations. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December on fourth chase start and bumped into useful prospect when second at Doncaster (3m, soft) last month; won on good/good to soft over hurdles; cheekpieces go on; solid claims. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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No Results Found |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Horse
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt, at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, and followed up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); climbing the weights but clearly progressive and unexposed over this trip. |
100/30 |
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1st 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Seems best away from soft ground; off the mark (tenth attempt) in a 12-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, coming from the rear to justify favouritism under 7lb claimer, and the way she did it gives hope for this new trip; back up 5lb but one to note. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Career best, runner-up at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; said to have "overraced on tacky soft ground" at Ayr subsequently; this looks a suitable next objective off a two-month break; possibilities. |
11/2 |
50/1
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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6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap over C&D last month on second chase start; the return to Ayr could be a positive but lesser runs have followed at Catterick and Carlisle and he's 10lb wrong at the weights this afternoon; a major turnaround is needed. |
25/1 |
|
14 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not devoid of promise when fifth from 15lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month on second chase start; however, a lesser run followed at Catterick, where he ran in snatches; 3lb wrong today; has to raise his game. |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
One from six in points (won over 3m on heavy) and very lightly raced under rules; from a long way out of the handicap he showed some promise when 15l fifth of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) this month on his second chase start and he runs off an 8lb lower mark this afternoon; not discounted. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 5/
Last run: 730 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
7yo with only five races behind him but was pulled up at 33-1 on handicap debut in January (2m3f); hard to be confident in first-time cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
7yo with only five races behind him but was pulled up at 33-1 on handicap debut in January (2m3f); hard to be confident in first-time cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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7 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
300-1, made mistakes when pulled up on his debut in novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; cheekpieces go on now with lots to prove. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump well, in rear, awkward jump 2nd, pushed along after 3rd, reminders after 5th, soon lost touch and pulled up |
100/1 |
|
9 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump well, in rear, awkward jump 2nd, pushed along after 3rd, reminders after 5th, soon lost touch and pulled up |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £28.58 |
| Trifecta | £312.50 |
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