11.55
Good To Softbet365 Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5827.22
- 2m 3f 88y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.80
- Place: £1.30
Form: 023-7
Last run: 43 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 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Finished 18l behind Lulamba in the Arkle but may fare better in this rematch, with the return to further a likely plus; readily bagged Grade 2 honours at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the time before, enhancing his good strike-rate when racing beyond 2m. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Bled from nose when well held behind Steel Ally at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning a handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) and Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) on last two starts; needs a chunk of improvement to trouble the principals but he's straightforward, tactically versatile and a sound jumper. |
20/1 |
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1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Bled from the nose at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; just as effective at 2m4f and sets the standard for the others to aim at. |
4/6 |
1/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 243-2
Last run: 35 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 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Had three wind operations, the latest prior to him chasing home the favourite in a maiden hurdle at Perth a month ago (2m4f); he nearly won last year's EBF Final at Sandown when with Alan King, so has some class about him; won his only point and should do well over fences. |
11/10 |
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2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up in Haydock handicap in February to make it 0-12 under rules; had wind operations before and after that latest run; arrives with something to prove but he has lots of good placed form and is a leading contender if back on song; the tongue-tie adopted last time is left off. |
3/1 |
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8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner who is yet to get the job done under rules after 11 attempts but has been runner-up five times, including in maiden at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) 37 days ago; also went close in the always-competitive EBF Final at Sandown last March off only 2lb lower so capable of playing a prominent role if putting his best foot forward after wind surgery (also tongue tied first time). |
12/1 |
50/1
- Place: £5.10
Form: 07
Last run: 20 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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8 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Progressive before last month's handicap debut flop, his mark comparing very favourably to the RPR of his previous third over this C&D (good to soft); player if reacting the right way to the tongue-tie. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-7
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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4 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ostensibly a chance on the form of either of last season's third places off up to 5lb higher, one of them logged over 2m3f here; not a conspicuously strong finisher either time, however, which doesn't augur well stepping up to a new trip here; cheekpieces replace visor. |
17/2 |
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5th 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Made quite promising seasonal/chase debut over C&D in December and bounced back from a poor run with good third under Ellie Callwood at Hereford (2m, good; first-time visor) last month; could still have a bigger run in him; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 99-9
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Maiden who has had a few chances now in handicaps and she was on the retreat when departing two out at Southwell (3m, good), where Shorten Sassy ran third; not wildly appealing at the minute. |
6/1 |
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2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles but has finished second or third in handicaps on all four starts this season; this trip/ground fine and she's likely to go well again. |
11/4 |
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3rd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles but placed on all three appearances this season, most recently when second to a well-backed improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) last month; likely contender again here. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 95
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
A fair 1m2f Flat winner in Spain who was much improved for her current yard when runner-up in 2m4f Bangor handicap hurdle 47 days ago; up 2lb but big shout with that form working out very well. |
3/1 |
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2nd 6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Five Flat wins in France; showed very little over hurdles in Britain last season, including when dropped back to 2m for last month's handicap debut, but Dan Skelton is persisting with her and she can't be written off just yet. |
6/1 |
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2nd 6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Five Flat wins in France; showed very little over hurdles in Britain last season, including when dropped back to 2m for last month's handicap debut, but Dan Skelton is persisting with her and she can't be written off just yet. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 22 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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6th 4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten in three 2m3f maiden/novice hurdles this season but represents a top stable and significant improvement is possible in handicaps. |
25/1 |
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11th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it. |
50/1 |
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11th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 63 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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6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in rear, reminders and struggling after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out |
33/1 |
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6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in rear, reminders and struggling after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out |
33/1 |
|
7 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.41 |
| Trifecta | £116.70 |
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