13.15
Good To SoftBest Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £9849.06
- 2m 7f 118y
- Class 3
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1
Form: 0-3238
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Last season's light campaign over hurdles did not go well (tried in cheekpieces latterly) but he shouldn't mind getting back on drier ground and is too well handicapped to dismiss on chasing debut. |
9/1 |
|
8th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Back to the same mark as for last season's convincing course win (2m7f, good) but hasn't finished in the first six this term, always behind over 2m5f here last time; takes another drop in distance and wears headgear for the first time. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has not had that many chances at this sort of trip and he drew clear to win at Ascot in February, beating 16 rivals (2m7f, good); was beaten under 2l in a strong Uttoxeter handicap on the Midlands' National card but that was under a very capable 5lb claimer; likely to need more here. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: P-2221 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: -42241
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Just one win from his last 18 starts but that came by a wide margin over C&D (good to soft) in January and he ran another big race when fourth of 17 at Ascot (2m7f, good) last time; every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Had to wait over two years for his second win but when it came at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago it was by a huge margin; back up 8lb and that's the furthest he's been, but now the possibility arises that he'll be interesting at this trip as well. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: /403-5
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who's had mixed form and no win in handicaps, but he was third in a valuable race at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) last February off today's mark; having another go at fences may explain a lesser show two months ago on his only appearance since. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo with flashes of good form to his name over hurdles, last time finishing third in a strong Sandown handicap in February (2m7f, good to soft); made mistakes when a well-held third in his previous chase two years ago but can be given another chance. |
2/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo with flashes of good form to his name over hurdles, last time finishing third in a strong Sandown handicap in February (2m7f, good to soft); made mistakes when a well-held third in his previous chase two years ago but can be given another chance. |
2/1 |
20/1
Form: U/4630 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
held up in rear, in touch with leaders 7th, chased clear leader 3 out, hung left and no impression run-in |
11/2 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Took a big 3m handicap at Haydock in November 2021 but no joy since and he's now a 12yo, absent 573 days before this season and not as good as he was; down the weights too and a close third at Chepstow on penultimate start, but he's not the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 |
19th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
12yo who isn't as good as he was but he's handicapped accordingly and stayed on for a promising sixth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) in November on his second start back from a long absence; suited by the step back up to 2m7f when 1l third at Chepstow (soft) last month and could be bang there once more. |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: 13-217
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from break with three good runs towards end of 2024, including clearcut win at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft), but looked out of sorts on both outings this year and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
9th 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from break with three good runs towards end of 2024, including clearcut win at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft), but looked out of sorts on both outings this year and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
11th 3 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won well at Plumpton (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was only seventh next time and then pulled up at Ascot; bit to prove all of a sudden. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: P59521 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Visored last three starts and staged a revival on last two, winning well in seven-runner race at Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) 11 days ago; back up 5lb but he used to be capable of a bit better still. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 13-17P BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and came second in two subsequent Listed races (hurdle/chase); lost out only narrowly to a next-time-out winner when back in a handicap at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has a fighting chance here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won handicaps in the autumn on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft) and runner-up in Listed races on both outings since, over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) and fences at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft); leading claims back in handicap company. |
10/11 |
25/1
Form: 8-34P5 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, and his follow-up bid off this mark was respectable back there 20 days ago; capable off this mark but not without risk. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark over C&D (good; 4-1) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but remains well treated on old form and is versatile ground-wise; key player. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who hasn't looked like adding to that on recent efforts, although latest was more encouraging over C&D; well treated on past form but needs to step up. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -34632
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Won this race last year (at Cheltenham) off today's mark; turned her back on chasing this winter and ran quite well over 3m at Kempton before finding soft ground too testing at Ludlow; plenty looks in her favour this time with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to hurdling with respectable sixth at Kempton (3m, good) just after Christmas and is now only 2lb higher than when winning valuable final of this series at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April but the ground here will probably be slower than she prefers. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Career-best form to end last season, winning at Chepstow before collecting a mares' final at Cheltenham (both about 2m4f on good); ran respectably on return to hurdling three weeks ago but she was below form in February on her only attempt over this far; chase debut. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 91-
Last run: 296 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Has bettered his winning hurdle form when runner-up on all three starts over fences; his latest effort at Kempton over Christmas is solid form and he can get off the mark over the larger obstacles now. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced and has mixed record over hurdles since winning Irish point debut in January 2023; scored on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft; first run after wind surgery) in April and will be fine on the quicker surface; very unexposed at about 3m and switches to chasing with significant potential. |
4/5 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced and has mixed record over hurdles since winning Irish point debut in January 2023; scored on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft; first run after wind surgery) in April and will be fine on the quicker surface; very unexposed at about 3m and switches to chasing with significant potential. |
4/5 |
10/1
Form: 75-631 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a bumper and three hurdle races when trained in Britain; not as good in two handicap chase starts in 2024; seemed to lose confidence when badly hampered at the fourth in a novice chase at Tramore five weeks ago on Irish debut; could be competitive off this mark; might prefer better ground. |
9/2 |
|
19th 4 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
11st 3lb |
Won his third hurdle race at Wetherby (2m5f) last time; has won over this trip but stays 3m too; is in form so has to be taken seriously. |
11/1 |
|
19th 4 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
11st 3lb |
Won his third hurdle race at Wetherby (2m5f) last time; has won over this trip but stays 3m too; is in form so has to be taken seriously. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-4367
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from 342-day absence with a pretty good third at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month behind two next-time-out winners and competes off the same mark here; respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No win under rules since 2019 (he took a point in 2020) but he's well down the weights and competitive often enough, including at Newbury last March on latest start, to be considered each-way even though he may have a bit more to prove at his age first time out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Still in touch when unseating four out at Ascot last time (2m7f, good; 50-1) but it was still a long way from home; hasn't won under rules since 2019 and much-reduced mark looks justified. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 414-04 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Far from solid judged on bare form this term, albeit had a physical excuse (found to have an irregular heartbeat) last time; this five-time hurdles scorer drops back in grade and is competitively treated provided he stages a revival. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped on hurdles form up to autumn 2023; had a year off before two lesser shows this term (over fences latest) and 7lb claimer is recruited. |
33/1 |
|
4th 8 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, steadied into midfield 2nd |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 5-4OO3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Point runner-up and maiden hurdle winner but has disappointed in three chase starts this winter, pulling up at Sedgefield with cheekpieces added eight weeks ago; blinkers are tried now. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Point runner-up and maiden hurdle winner for whom things could click over fences at some point; well beaten on first two chase starts and hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces giving him a boost. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won Fontwell maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) in March and was not beaten far when eighth of 22 in Punchestown festival handicap in May; however, his record over hurdles was very mixed and he's a bit of a character (ran out in consecutive races last autumn); had wind op in spring; comes with risk attached on chasing debut. |
15/2 |
22/1
Form: 331513 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 543/P3
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
0-10 in Ireland and 0-7 in Britain; pulled up over C&D in December but that was after a 662-day absence and he was an always-prominent third of 17 to Blue Hop at Doncaster (3m) three weeks ago, so needs a second look. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |