12.40
Good To SoftWatch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Series Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 69y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
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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1st 10 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who had wind surgery after a disappointing chase debut and then showed plenty more when a keeping-on fourth in a competitive Class 3 handicap here three weeks ago (good to soft); surely has more to offer. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 7yo; soundly beaten in sole start this season (chase debut; had wind surgery since) but may do better still and can't be written off; returns to the scene of his hurdles win. |
10/1 |
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4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Point runner-up who capitalised on the clear leader's fall to win on hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in December, before fair third at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month; he could do with settling better than last time but it looked a good race and he could have potential off his opening mark. |
7/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1/ D
Last run: 903 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a bumper in 2022 and returned from long absence with two promising hurdle runs last winter but her two handicap runs in November were disappointing and it takes a leap of faith to support her here. |
16/1 |
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3rd 7 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Twice-raced mare who returned with a leg injury after winning Worcester bumper (good) in June 2022; labouring in a well-held third when the clear leader fell at Newbury (2m, soft) last month and she inherited second place; should progress with that reappearance effort under her belt. |
11/8 |
33/1
- Place: £8.30
Form: 58
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 8 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Has returned from a break in fine order and gave the hat-trick bid a good go over C&D two weeks back; off an untouched mark he should be involved. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 |
10th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Returned from break in excellent form last month, winning in good style at Stratford (2m5f, good to firm) and Fontwell (2m5f, good); takes big step up in grade from Class 5 but still taken very seriously in current mood. |
13/8 |
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1st 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
Ended last season with a poor run (first-time visor) but returned from five-month break with clear win at Statford (2m5f, good to firm; no headgear) on Tuesday; still lightly raced over fences and won't mind if the ground is slower; obvious contender under 7lb penalty. |
4/5 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 5 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won five times (three hurdles, two chases) in second half of last year but was out of form when last seen in the spring; back on a good mark now and might have been refreshed by six-month break but others in this line-up have much less to prove. |
7/1 |
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6th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him. |
7/1 |
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5th 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Perhaps needed the run in C&D event nine days ago on return from break; largely productive over hurdles/fences otherwise this term, winning five times; good chance if tapping back into that progress. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 4
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear (a good pace would help) but he's 2-4 at Doncaster; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f) last October and looked just as good on most handicap starts since; fifth of 22 in the 1m6f Ebor at York last time, with Ascending fourth as they both made late gains; player in below-par renewal. |
7/2 |
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5th 15 (21) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks. |
10/1 |
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11 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
10st 3lb
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100/30 |
100/1
Form: 0-49
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 11 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Caused 28-1 surprise in first-time hood at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) in November and remained in good form until end of last season (2m-2m7f); edging back down the weights and holds each-way claims at least. |
10/1 |
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4th 9 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ridden throughout this season by 10lb claimer Dillon Butler; plenty of experience over hurdles and the one win, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in November in a first-time hood which has been kept since; good third last time but that was over 2m, which casts doubt over this new trip. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 7-3
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Belied 33-1 odds when placed here on hurdle debut (2m, good) in November and, after a lesser effort on soft ground, again showed significant promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may still have potential. |
5/1 |
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3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Belied 33-1 odds when placed here on hurdle debut (2m, good) in November and, after a lesser effort on soft ground, again showed significant promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may still have potential. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 240
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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7th 6 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this. |
66/1 |
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7th 6 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-
Last run: 370 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten all three starts, most recently when 200-1 for Huntingdon maiden (2m, good; first run after wind surgery) last month; makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but needs to take a big step forward. |
16/1 |
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7 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
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8th 3 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear |
50/1 |
8/11
Form: 41-2 C BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 3 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Quirky customer who sometimes races far too freely, but got career back on track with two come-from-behind wins (both 2m, good; soft also suits) under Beau Morgan this spring; probably still on a good mark if all goes to plan. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Chasing didn't go to plan last season (four attempts) and he was easily reeled in after making the running on return to hurdling in March but a return to very patient tactics paid dividends at Bangor (2m, good) last month, where he cut through the field to cause a 33-1 surprise; his tendency to race too freely remains a concern but a recent 7lb rise ought to be manageable. |
15/8 |
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1st 8 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Chasing didn't go to plan last season (four attempts) and he was easily reeled in after making the running on return to hurdling in March; on a tempting mark now but his tendency to race far too freely remains a worry, and others are much less risky. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 338
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 2 |
8th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
5yo who won twice in novice company this spring before making all in a match at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in July; held in second of five there last time but that was another creditable effort and he still has potential in this sphere; key player. |
6/4 |
|
2 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Improving 5yo who won twice in novice company this spring and made all in C&D match (also on good ground) when back in a handicap last month; contests a much deeper race today but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Well beaten in latest handicap (March) and now 5lb higher but was a dual winner back in novice company this spring (2m/2m2f, good); evidently in good nick and has obvious claims in this small field. |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.98 |
| Trifecta | £1010.10 |