16.27
Good To SoftFail To Plan, Plan To Fail Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4220.64
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £3.60
Form: 43
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
In the reapplied blinkers he beat a fair yardstick at Huntingdon just before Christmas (2m, good to soft) but no shows since then, in a visor and blinkers; looks risky with cheekpieces now turned to. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Back from wind surgery and the blinkers returned when a length winner at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft; 3lb lower) just before Christmas; those aids are reapplied after last time but still not certain to be as good again. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Displayed considerable improvement when switched to handicap hurdles in March, more notably when drawing 10l clear to collect good prize at Ascot (1m7f, good) in March; not in same form on sole appearance during the summer but further progress is not yet out of the question. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 2-0074
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King. |
7/1 |
|
10th 12 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out. |
3/1 |
|
10th 12 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out. |
3/1 |
20/1
- Place: £8.00
Form: 545
Last run: 184 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Feb 2026 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these. |
11/10 |
7/1
Form: 34
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (3) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Form dipped last time when bidding for a hurdles hat-trick; won his last Flat attempt but that was on turf in autumn 2024; AW record is 0-7. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April, but he jumped and ran poorly at Plumpton last month and needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
9th 1 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, digging deep to regain lead on run-in in Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April; well held when fourth on handicap return in June, though, and needs more here. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 032434 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Seems to reserve his best for Uttoxeter and he gained his fourth course success over this trip in May (good ground; handles heavy); however, he was disappointing here just before Christmas and needs a revival. |
9/2 |
|
6th 8 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Five hurdle wins, the latest a hard-fought success at favourite track Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May; didn't run badly last month, after a break, but is not one to rely upon heavily. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 434
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Sole win from 14 starts came at Bath (1m4f, good to firm) last June on his final start for Richard Hughes; failed to make an impact in four starts over hurdles for Harry Derham and he's struggled in three outings since joining this stable; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 358
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred). |
6/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 724535 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
4 (6) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped. |
8/1 |
|
9 (3) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 0/33-5
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
raced in last, in touch with leaders after 5th, hit 4 out, headway before 2 out, kept on |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
raced in last, in touch with leaders after 5th, hit 4 out, headway before 2 out, kept on |
5/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Showed a bit for Dan Skelton and again when fifth of 16 runners on debut for this yard at Warwick (2m3f handicap) after a long absence; latest run needs forgiving but she has the form to warrant a second look. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 3-6082
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, weakened from 2 out |
5/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
French bumper winner who has two bits of noteworthy form from his six races in Britain; close second of seven under Cameron Iles in handicap at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last time was one of those, with the front two drawing 17l clear and his 3lb rise may well underestimate that performance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
French bumper winner who also showed promise when third on his hurdle debut last January; remains lightly raced and he's one to watch in the betting but he's struggled on his last three runs, most recently last month's handicap debut at Hereford, and needs to raise his game in a big way. |
15/2 |
25/1
Form: 7/245-
Last run: 537 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
16th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three 2m wins on AW in the first half of last year; last success was off 4lb higher but the wheels have come off since the autumn and he was tailed off at Kempton (after another wind op) last month; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival. |
12/1 |
|
9 (6) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares. |
11/1 |
|
10th 9 (6) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares. |
11/1 |
66/1
Form: FP66PP
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led |
66/1 |
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led |
66/1 |
|
13 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
taken down early |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Dickens
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.79 |
| Tricast | £1018.33 |
| Trifecta | £927.10 |