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Good To SoftThames Materials Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8264.76
- 2m 7f 118y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 0P-222
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent. |
7/1 |
5/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5-U211 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Disappointed when dropped back to 2m4f here in July but began his chasing career with two promising thirds (2m5f/2m7f, good) and will be suited by today's return to 3m; has a fighting chance if back on song. |
9/2 |
|
9th 7 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice over hurdles and has kicked off over fences with fairly close thirds over 2m5f here and 2m7f at Worcester; looks on the right sort of mark but considered each-way. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner who was beaten 5l on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m5f; stays this far) where a mistake three out didn't help the cause; should run well. |
8/1 |
9/4
Form: 16-21
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner for Paul Nicholls; had an excuse (made a respiratory noise) when running below expectations at Leicester on chase/stable/seasonal debut; open to improvement with tongue-tie fitted. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who won a bumper (heavy) and novice hurdle (2m3f, good to soft) for Paul Nicholls; changed hands for £5,000 last May; something to find on his stable and chase debut but it's possible he'll improve for fences, and Luca Morgan and James King combined to win this last year. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 173y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 3 out |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: /568-2
Last run: 224 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in December and made all in four-runner C&D (good to soft) contest on chasing debut in March; safely held at Stratford since but remains unexposed over fences and that course form counts for a lot. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made a winning start over fences, following wind surgery, in 2m5f Fakenham handicap 15 days ago; up 5lb but she showed a good attitude there and jumped well so enters calculations. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Opened her account over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in December but was last of nine back there (2m7f, good to soft) the following month; has had wind surgery since and makes her chasing debut. |
5/1 |
3/1
Form: 13
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 53543/
Last run: 662 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
0-10 in Ireland and 0-7 in Britain; pulled up over C&D in December but that was after a 662-day absence and he was an always-prominent third of 17 to Blue Hop at Doncaster (3m) three weeks ago, so needs a second look. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.76 |
| Trifecta | £26.60 |
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