12.55
SoftWilliam Hill Betting Done Properly EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5331
Last run: 150 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Third in a Listed handicap over 2m6f at Galway (good) last summer; didn't enjoy much luck on next two starts (still in the lead when falling two out at Haydock in February) but he was well held in a big-field 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham last month; the cheekpieces worn on that occasion are discarded; still not fully exposed, particularly at 3m. |
28/1 |
|
17th 13 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
His four handicaps were over longer trips, notably when third at the Galway festival (extended 2m6f, good) last August; hampered and pulled up here in October, before falling in a narrow lead two out in 3m Pertemps qualifier at Haydock (20-1) last month; needs improvement and better luck but represents Willie Mullins and is far from fully exposed; first-time headgear too. |
18/1 |
|
3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Kept on well for third in Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival (2m6f, good) in August; looked to be going okay when hampered soon after three out and pulled up sharply in a similar race to this at Cheltenham in October; off since; this soft-ground winner remains fairly unexposed for his top Irish stable. |
11/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 41 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here. |
7/4 |
25/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: 45
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Upwardly mobile hurdler who readily made it two wins in his last three starts in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle last month; has more to offer, so not taken lightly despite a 9lb weights hike. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Got off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in December and ran another sound race when second in an Ayr handicap (2m, heavy) since; progressive and a contender. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 24-252
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Landed his third success over fences at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after his challenger fell at the last obstacle; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should not be far away. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
1-1 here, that win coming over C&D (good; 18-1) in November on his penultimate start; not beaten far when fourth of six at Doncaster (also about 2m, good to soft) the following month and he's another who is firmly in calculations. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 46-7F1
Last run: 124 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won a claiming hurdle in France (2m1f, soft) in September 2024; didn't show a great deal over hurdles for this yard but two fair efforts over fences and would have been closer last time without a mistake; this is competitive, though. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-5
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear, lost ground after 4 out |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 8966
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Horse
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt, at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, and followed up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); climbing the weights but clearly progressive and unexposed over this trip. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Seems best away from soft ground; off the mark (tenth attempt) in a 12-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, coming from the rear to justify favouritism under 7lb claimer, and the way she did it gives hope for this new trip; back up 5lb but one to note. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Career best, runner-up at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; said to have "overraced on tacky soft ground" at Ayr subsequently; this looks a suitable next objective off a two-month break; possibilities. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 2-532 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Placed on last two of his three hurdling starts, more recently when rallying second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; has a bit to find with a couple of today's rivals but it won't be a surprise if he makes the necessary progress. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Placed on last two of his three hurdling starts, more recently when rallying second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; has a bit to find with a couple of today's rivals but it won't be a surprise if he makes the necessary progress. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 0/F5
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield 2nd |
100/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield 2nd |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
held up in last, jumped right and lost ground 4th, mistake 9th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 12th |
50/1 |
|
10th 12 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
slowly away, always behind |
66/1 |
|
13 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, pulled up before last |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.45 |
| Trifecta | £40.70 |
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