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SoftFitzdares Telephone & Text Betting “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.90
- Place: £1.90
Form: 36
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 7 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who scored over 2m3f as a novice last term; took his form to a new level with clear second at Chepstow most recently, proving suited by the step up to 2m7f; particularly unexposed at this sort of distance and may well improve further; big player. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
It looked unlikely for much of the race at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) but he came home strongly to lead late on; still looks raw and has plenty more to offer. |
8/1 |
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1st 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Only 1l off a subsequent dual winner when neither could live with the smart Sixmilebridge at Leicester in December (2m4f, heavy); given the promise of that run, it was a surprisingly modest effort he delivered at Ffos Las (soft); not one to give up on yet by any means. |
12/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2-32
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in three of his six races over hurdles, latterly beaten by an improving favourite in handicap company here (heavy); won't be far away. |
15/8 |
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2nd 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Low-mileage maiden who had consistent form, mostly at Chepstow, until a couple of lesser efforts this term; returns to Wales for this second handicap attempt and may rebound. |
13/2 |
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2nd 13 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Positives to take from all his runs (hooded the last twice); the latest here (2m novice, soft) was run in dense fog but after a prominent ride he emerged from the gloom to finish 2l off a smart prospect; has strong form claims and he's bred for this longer trip. |
5/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 21-23
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
0-5 over hurdles but he made it fourth time lucky over fences when scoring at Stratford (2m7f, soft) 19 days ago; was left clear at the second-last but he still hit a personal best with that success and should have more to offer in this sphere; respected up 3lb. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to build on his bumper success in April 2024 but was still in contention when falling four out at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December and may not have got home when last of four finishers at Doncaster (3m, soft) the following month; drops back down in trip and is not out of this. |
9/2 |
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4th 7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Started favourite for the Wetherby event won by Chasingouttheblues, only to fall four out; consistent otherwise and looks a possible danger with a clear round in this third chase attempt. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 8
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Finished second in a point and didn't run badly for a 50-1 chance when midfield in a Ffos Las maiden three months ago (2m4f, good to soft); still appeals as one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
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4th 14 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Finished second in a point and didn't run badly for a 50-1 chance when midfield in a Ffos Las maiden three months ago (2m4f, good to soft); still appeals as one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
|
8th 15 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
27,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 1m3f-12.5f Flat (fairly useful) and 2m4f hurdle winner; co-favourite for an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in April and kept on well for second; that suggests significant ability. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Appreciated better ground when opening his chase account at the fourth attempt at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in March, but took a heavy fall back there the following month; still has more to offer in this sphere and he's respected if that latest effort hasn't dented his confidence. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Didn't hang about over hurdles and seemed to appreciate getting away from slow ground when edging home in a C&D good-ground handicap three weeks ago, on only his fourth run over fences; up 5lb but probably improving. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unseated rider on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in December and was safely held on next two outings (both on slow ground) but he'll appreciate this ease in grade and may yet come good for his top stable. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-54P
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's improved for going chasing this season and made it 2-5 over fences when winning at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month in first-time cheekpieces; his other win came on good to soft; a tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces; this progressive 6yo holds strong claims. |
11/10 |
|
1st 4 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Has left hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f; stays 3m) and solid efforts on both completed starts since; unseated rider when still travelling well in the lead at Doncaster on latest; not yet fully exposed and could play a significant role if handling testing conditions, with cheekpieces now added. |
15/8 |
|
2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's left his hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) and good efforts on both starts since, most recently second of four over C&D (soft); solid claims. |
6/4 |
100/1
Form: 0-49F
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 11 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Caused 28-1 surprise in first-time hood at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) in November and remained in good form until end of last season (2m-2m7f); edging back down the weights and holds each-way claims at least. |
10/1 |
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4th 9 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ridden throughout this season by 10lb claimer Dillon Butler; plenty of experience over hurdles and the one win, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in November in a first-time hood which has been kept since; good third last time but that was over 2m, which casts doubt over this new trip. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: P
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Landed a three-timer in November/December but was pulled up on soft when favourite at Fontwell (3m2f) in January when he was reported to have bled from the nose; returns from a break and needs to hit the ground running to get back on track. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 8 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Two runs in 2m4f points at Larkhill, pulling up in the first and well held in the second. |
100/1 |
|
9th 8 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Two runs in 2m4f points at Larkhill, pulling up in the first and well held in the second. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soundly beaten in course bumper on debut in November and again when 66-1 for C&D maiden hurdle this month. |
50/1 |
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10th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
11-1 and tongue tied (after wind surgery) for a bumper here in November when he lost his position quite early and finished tailed off. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
11-1 and tongue tied (after wind surgery) for a bumper here in November when he lost his position quite early and finished tailed off. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 7/4-07
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
200/1
Form: 88-P
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Improved to win off lowly hurdle mark at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and has remained in good form since; no surprise if he makes his presence felt on this chasing debut. |
9/1 |
|
5th 9 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Got off the mark at Southwell in July and creditable second in two handicaps here since, all on good ground over about 2m5f; well worth a go at this longer trip and has strong each-way claims again. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who scored on seasonal/handicap/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in November and arguably bettered that performance when a close second at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed at around 3m; leading contender. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in November and ran well in defeat at Market Rasen (2m3f, good to soft) soon afterwards; ran in snatches and was disappointing when fifth (just behind Dyno Dave) at Ffos Las (3m heavy) in January but still considered here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who has shown the benefit of being switched to handicaps and chasing, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) then second at Market Rasen (2m3f); bred to be suited by this longer distance and remains open to further progress; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
200/1
Form: 85-
Last run: 293 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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| Straight Forecast | £16.30 |
| Trifecta | £53.40 |
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