15.15
SoftWilliam Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Handicap Hurdle (Brindisi Breeze Qual’) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3168.6
- 3m 0f 26y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 96721 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Made it 3-3 at Wetherby (3m, soft) when winning on chase debut in November; ran well for a very long way when third here (3m6f, good to soft) next time; a bit disappointing at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft) since but in the mix if rediscovering the promise of his first two chase starts. |
9/4 |
|
6th 6 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
No match for the winner at Hexham (2m7f, soft) on handicap debut but kept boxing on to regain second; went one better under Jack Power in another 16-runner race over C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago, looking suited by every yard, so he's firmly in calculations despite 3lb rise. |
3/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.50
Form: /44-P7
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-20 under rules but stayed on from the rear to take third over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and has now been placed on three of his last four appearances; no surprise if he's on the premises. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Winning Irish pointer for Gordon Elliott; mixed form without winning over hurdles and fences for present yard, last time falling two out when in second in Perth handicap hurdle (3m, good); these conditions suit; each-way chance |
9/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: U-0051
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Won an Ayr handicap 13 months ago when visored for the first time so there's hope that the new blinkers might have a similar effect; risky enough, though. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won in first-time visor at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in January but he's taken two backward steps since and was a well-held fifth at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; bit to prove again and he needs to find some extra reserves of stamina. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won in first-time visor at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in January but he's taken two backward steps since and was a well-held fifth at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; bit to prove again and he needs to find some extra reserves of stamina. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 24-512 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Only win in 17 runs over hurdles was at Carlisle in November 2024 (3m, good to soft); back on the same mark and two good runs over C&D on last two starts so could go well. |
7/1 |
|
4th 11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Sole win from a similar mark at Carlisle (3m) in November 2024; runner-up over C&D latest, one of many solid efforts at this track (22242P2); still in front - looking the likeliest winner - in void race over C&D two-years ago; entitled to respect. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Only previous win was over 3m but off this mark; stopped the rot when beaten 5l in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby and he's effective at this trip. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 75-652
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start and this lightly raced 6yo retains potential for his top yard; has a question to answer regarding soft ground following his soundly beaten fifth at Wetherby (3m) but he's not ruled out today. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 03/P42
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Has 0-17 strike-rate overall but ran well in both the chases she contested, more recently when close third (just behind Couldbeaweapon) at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) this month; no surprise if she features. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Promising chase debut over 2m7f at Huntingdon (good), bang there when falling at the last; middling hurdle form since and the return to this short a trip raises questions back over fences; yard won this last year. |
8/1 |
|
7th 13 |
27th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
An each-way case can be made on the odd bit of form but remains a maiden and she's 2lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 6562-P
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Would have had a major say but for a mistake at the last at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; runner-up) in March 2024; however, she's shown little since (0-3) and competes off a 286-day absence from 3lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: -42324 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt in a Plumpton chase (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie and visor) last December; avoided a penalty and successfully followed up at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); matched that effort at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) latest; acts on good; each-way player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Excelled since swapping usual cheekpieces for a visor, winning at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) and Fontwell (2m3f, heavy; 8lb lower); departed early here on Boxing Day when 100-30 to bring up his hat-trick; has to be feared. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 7lb
|
0-19 but respectable efforts the last twice, beaten about 5l here over 2m3f and a bit further at Southwell (2m4f); still early days over fences and there's a race in him off this mark. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: P43
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Two fair runs late last year, better effort when clear second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; pulled up last time (rider said was never travelling); tongue-tie now tried; interesting contender. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Yet to get his head in front but only overhauled late on when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) in December in first-time cheekpieces (retained); looks sure to go close. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 689
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Represents a leading yard, but has shown little in four starts over hurdles from 2m3f-3m so far and cheekpieces made no difference last time; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Represents a leading yard, but has shown little in four starts over hurdles from 2m3f-3m so far and cheekpieces made no difference last time; best watched unless the market suggests better is expected. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Beaten 71l, 45l and 54l in her three hurdles races, at triple-figure odds on last two occasions; moves up from 2m5f (her dam won at up to 3m) and wears first-time headgear for this handicap debut; worth a market check. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: -54754
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 9th, lost touch home turn, tailed off |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.11 |
| Tricast | £179.32 |
| Trifecta | £271.50 |
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