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Good To SoftHalf Price Racing TV At racingtv.com/sale Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1- D
Last run: 593 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up here (2m4f, soft) in November and suited by the step back up in trip when fourth of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago, beaten just over 2l; that form looks solid; could again be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner who was a promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; not beaten far in fifth when back over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) in January and the step back up in trip could be a positive move; possible player. |
8/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 5/73-6
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 4lb
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 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has largely consistent RPRs (bumpers/hurdles); creditable second over 2m at Kelso and Uttoxeter (behind subsequent scorer) since wearing a hood; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/4 |
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2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
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2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
11/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Came good at sixth attempt, keeping on resolutely at Newcastle (2m6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; 6lb higher here but has plenty of scope for further progress if his jumping is more fluent this time. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Perked up again sent handicapping for his two starts this season, in fact best effort when second of nine at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; up 3lb today) last time; on that evidence this longer trip will suit him well. |
5/2 |
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2nd 8 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Shaped quite well before fading into sixth of ten on seasonal/handicap debut at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October and probably still has some potential but he's been off for another four months since. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 544-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Made all to win a 2m novice hurdle here last April and follow-up effort when runner-up in a handicap at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) was promising; however, both hurdling efforts since haven't been so good and he was a mid-race faller on last month's chase debut; should stay this far and he's on a competitive mark if recapturing initial promise. |
25/1 |
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2 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won the novice hurdle (2m, good) on this card 12 months ago; he needs to improve upon what he produced in two handicap hurdles in February but the return to Hexham could help and he might be suited by the switch to fences. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 50 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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7th 5 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Maiden; best run this season when a head second to a well-handicapped, subsequent winner when fitted with cheekpieces (retained) at Newcastle last time (2m4f, soft); clear of the rest that day so although up 2lb is one with a chance. |
2/1 |
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2nd 3 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Eight-race maiden over hurdles; showed some promise when placed in novice company last season but has been rather disappointing in handicaps from 2m-3m this term; cheekpieces now tried. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 25
Last run: 28 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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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 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very smart when at his best on the Flat but doesn't look the force of old and pulled up here in June on handicap debut over hurdles. |
20/1 |
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1 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Makes handicap hurdle debut looking well treated on best Flat form, albeit with recent evidence (including under this code) suggesting he's not the force of old. |
6/1 |
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2 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Smart at his best on the Flat; made low-key start to hurdling career during the winter but positives can be drawn from his fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and he ought to be better suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 77
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Low-level form in a bumper and three hurdles; highly likely to be outclassed. |
100/1 |
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7 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Low-level form in a bumper and three hurdles; highly likely to be outclassed. |
100/1 |
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6 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
midfield, lost ground and reminders 4th, soon dropped to rear, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 599 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 under all codes but returned from long layoff with close/clear second behind Flying Skipper in Friars Haugh point (3m, good to soft) for new trainer last month, and has possibilities here if that run brought him on. |
25/1 |
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9th 13 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in two of his four points but has a lot more on his plate on this hurdling debut. |
33/1 |
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9th 13 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in two of his four points but has a lot more on his plate on this hurdling debut. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 5/P6
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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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 |
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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 |
15/2
Form: U-4
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced maiden who took too strong a hold when a fading fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh four weeks ago (good to soft); dropping back to 2m from 2m4f could work but this still commands a career best and by some way. |
33/1 |
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4th 5 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Returned from a year off in maiden hurdle over C&D (good to soft) last month and ran best race yet, finishing second in a first-time hood (retained); open to improvement, especially with her jumping, and she could be a contender now going handicapping for her respected stable. |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; far from solid on form but gives the impression she may improve for the first-time hood; returns from 12-month absence. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 5
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well. |
14/1 |
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9 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added. |
9/2 |
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4th 4 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 36
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Maiden (0-12); runner-up three times, including when chasing home Belvedere Bhoy at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) early last month; took a sharp backward step at Kelso subsequently, so it's tough to have confidence; added cheekpieces may eke out a fraction more. |
13/2 |
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4th 5 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-8 over hurdles and has rather mixed record this season but ran big race in defeat at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago and has obvious claims if in the right mood again here. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Lacked fluency on last month's chasing debut and now quickly reverts to hurdling; has claims if judged on his second off today's mark at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December but his record is rather mixed. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Half-brother to a 2m-2m2f hurdle winner (RPR 112) but he was tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft). |
66/1 |
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6 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Half-brother to a 2m-2m2f hurdle winner (RPR 112) but he was tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft). |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.63 |
| Trifecta | £43.10 |
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