16.05
Good To SoftNever Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £8977.7
- 2m 7f 180y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: 5/451P C BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: -33434
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences (despite a lower mark) and was beaten a good way at Hexham (3m) on his return to this discipline after a break; the other two appeal more. |
100/30 |
|
4th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including over 2m on heavy ground here; decent second over fences at Sedgefield in October (3m2f, good) but last two runs have been over hurdles (took a heavy fall when running well last time); a possible. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Had a break since finishing lame when second on his return to hurdles at Newcastle in October (2m7f, good; handles softer); looks high in the weights now but he's likeably consistent. |
7/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.80
Form: 62-3
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
led, raced in second when headed 3rd, no chance with winner from 2 out |
7/4 |
5/1
Form: 211124 CD BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: P77331 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-1937 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Ran respectably over 2m4f at Perth last month in a race she'd won a year earlier; capable of being involved but the return to 3m presents a question mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 37P-44
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Ex-Gordon Elliott; Irish point winner in 2021 but yet to win under rules; creditable second in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle in February (2m3f, good to soft) but lesser run over that same C&D back in handicap company last time; others stronger. |
7/1 |
|
1st 4 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Ex-Gordon Elliott; Irish point winner in 2021 but yet to win under rules; creditable second in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle in February (2m3f, good to soft) but lesser run over that same C&D back in handicap company last time; others stronger. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: P7-P38
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th May 2026 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won two of his last four, accounting for Snow Dragon at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; from 4lb lower) in February; the snag is that the other two efforts were laboured ones, beaten 28l into fourth over 2m here (good) three weeks ago; this longer trip can assist. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Inconsistent but won at Ayr (2m3f, heavy) in December and returned to form to win at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February on his latest start; ran well on good ground here last May and it's possible he'll cope with the drop back in trip; he can be in the shake-up if on another going day. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time winner, most recently at Ayr (2m3f) on penultimate start; however, by no means certain to repeat that form, being far from consistent otherwise. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: -54120
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Three course wins over 2m6f; below par in two races before finishing fifth behind Evenwood Sonofagun here on Monday; has to step up. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Gained three of his five hurdling wins over C&D; would appeal more on ground slower than good but last month's low-key reappearance run ought to have teed him up for this return to Cartmel; no surprise if he features. |
4/1 |
|
9th 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won here in 2023 but probably better known as a Cartmel regular now (gained last two wins there); off since a poor run in November and might be of greater interest when back at Cartmel and with this outing behind him. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 129748
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 63-437 D
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Once useful for Nigel Twiston-Davies but his long losing run has continued for current yard and ran no more than okay in the first-time visor at Kelso 17 days ago; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Useful over several seasons when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies; signed off for him with some below-par runs in the autumn and made low-key start for new stable this year but significant positives can be drawn from his run in refitted cheekpieces at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and he has possibilities here if combination of drop back in trip and first-time visor pays dividends. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 4-3463 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
0-6 in handicap hurdles but often ran well and was third of six at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March when last seen; runner-up in a point in February 2023 and his trainer's horses often improve when sent over fences; interesting contender on chase debut. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four completed starts in handicaps; fell mid-race at Musselburgh a month ago when returned to 3m; others might be better treated. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
prominent on inner, fell 5th |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 34
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Won a 2m5f maiden hurdle for James Ewart last season (good); hasn't progressed in handicaps this term and was beaten a long way at Haydock last time (2m5f, good to soft; trainer blamed the ground); each-way chance. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.24 |
| Tricast | £294.16 |
| Trifecta | £579.70 |
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