13.20
SoftWatch Racing TV For Free Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4039.96
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.10
Form: 222 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
Unsuccessful in three chase runs in first half of the season, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m5f, good to soft, 9-4 favourite); reverted to hurdles with a poor effort in the Morebattle after wind surgery but better effort when sixth at Aintree last time (2m4f, good to soft); returns to chasing now. |
25/1 |
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6th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to hurdles (from fences) with a below-par effort last time in the 2m Morebattle at Kelso, where he had won a 2m2f Grade 2 novice event 12 months earlier; bit to prove in another warm handicap. |
28/1 |
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8th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Finished held over fences at Musselburgh on New Year's Day on his handicap debut, but didn't run badly and has had wind surgery since; won the Grade 2 Premier Novices' Hurdle on this cards 12 months ago (2m2f, good to soft) and is not ruled out now back in this sphere. |
10/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 21P D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Some lengthy breaks in his lightly raced profile but it was a positive first run back from wind surgery when beaten 3.5l at Uttoxter three weeks ago (2m4f, good to soft); the burning question is whether he'll be as good again. |
100/30 |
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4th 6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Promising as a novice hurdler last season but, following a walkover in November, he's been disappointing in last three runs over fences; had wind surgery last month but this is highly competitive and he needs a transformation after a short break; cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Promising as a novice hurdler last season but, following a walkover in November, his last two chase runs were very disappointing; still has plenty of time to get career back on track but arrives with a point to prove. |
6/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 5/5-26
Last run: 225 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer. |
12/1 |
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7th 13 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Relished the step up in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) in November; good second at Ayr (3m, soft) one month ago but position 3lb out of the handicap demands more from him today; claiming rider is recruited. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 55
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
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 |
5/1
Form: 23
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 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 |
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 |
100/1
Form: P
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today. |
100/1 |
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3rd 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today. |
100/1 |
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8th 7 (4) |
1st May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Has placed form on the Flat but poor over hurdles this winter and seems to have lost her way. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 5/90/P
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 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 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Encouraging handicap debut when third at Ayr (2m, soft) last March but soundly beaten or pulled up in the meantime and no improvement for cheekpieces at Ayr last time out; visored this time; all uphill on these terms. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 60
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 7 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Not beaten that far when seventh on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in March but tailed off in C&D novice the following month (first-time cheekpieces) and not seen again since; 4lb wrong here and not the most obvious answer. |
25/1 |
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7th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-5 and comfortably held in a low-grade handicap at Newcastle in early March (2m4f, good); unlikely to be good enough, no matter what effect the cheekpieces have. |
125/1 |
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7th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-5 and comfortably held in a low-grade handicap at Newcastle in early March (2m4f, good); unlikely to be good enough, no matter what effect the cheekpieces have. |
125/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th |
25/1 |
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8 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.19 |
| Trifecta | £22.70 |
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