16.35
SoftVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 3m 0f 70y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £33.50
- Place: £5.40
Form: 9496
Last run: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won a 3m novice handicap hurdle at Ayr in March 2025 (soft; cheekpieces on for first time); best run since when second at Catterick in February (3m1f, good to soft) but well held in valuable race at Musselburgh last time; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Following wind surgery he left this season's form well behind to finish a clear second at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month; he can be involved if backing up that latest effort; a visor replaces cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice handicap off 1lb higher at Ayr in March last year (3m, soft; cheekpieces on for first time); hasn't run as well since, but has a chance on first run back after wind surgery. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: -51245 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| 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 |
20/1
- Place: £6.60
Form: P5-9PP
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: -47544
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: -00513 C
Last run: 44 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 |
16/1
Form: 2-548
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-7 under rules but ran quite well on chasing debut here (3m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March and switched back to hurdling with clear second over C&D (good) last month; moves up from Class 5 today but still features prominently in calculations. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to win over hurdles; creditable third of five in a 3m handicap on chase debut here in first-time cheekpieces off this mark last time (good to soft); headgear retained now back hurdling. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to win over hurdles; creditable third of five in a 3m handicap on chase debut here in first-time cheekpieces off this mark last time (good to soft); headgear retained now back hurdling. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 8774
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
On the up since fitted with cheekpieces and he readily got off the mark in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh last month; hiked up 9lb but he seems sure to go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip. |
15/8 |
15/2
Form: 3-7454
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Last of four on handicap debut at Bangor (2m7f, soft) last month but didn't run badly in what may have been a warm little race, and improvement is possible from this lightly raced 6yo; has a chance. |
15/2 |
|
4th 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles, well beaten when trying 2m4f on last two occasions but he did rally; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles, well beaten when trying 2m4f on last two occasions but he did rally; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the extra 3f could be a plus point. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 495
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ten-race maiden; tried chasing without success this year and, having been pulled up Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) when returned to hurdling last time, is perhaps best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Chasing has not really gone to plan this year (unplaced all four attempts) but he shaped well when fourth in C&D hurdle (soft) on seasonal debut in December and is now 8lb lower; headgear removed; worth a second look. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed some promise in points and over hurdles, but was 31l behind Hawkseye View over 2m4f here last week (cheekpieces tried); new headgear and up in trip, but plenty to find. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 45-878
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Yet to win (0-12) but consistent enough since introduced to fences (32333U); this easing mark is helpful from a handicapping perspective but he needs to brush up his jumping - last two efforts in cheekpieces unconvincing - to threaten the principals. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
11-race maiden; placed on all five starts over fences this term, although was disappointing when last of three with cheekpieces tried at Ayr last time (2m4f, soft; didn't jump well); headgear retained; each-way chance. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
0-10 under all codes but made the frame in four consecutive chases this season, the last three over 3m here (soft/heavy); interesting to see whether combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces pays dividends. |
15/8 |
5/1
Form: 9/3-P2
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in novice hurdles and he returned to form when runner-up in a Newcastle handicap (2m6f, soft) in January on his second start back from a long absence; could build on that last run and he's one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: P43P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
11/2
Form: 924-P3
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-8 over hurdles; placed off today's mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in February but pulled up both runs either side; not yet proven over 3m or on good ground; tricky to predict on chase debut. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-8 over hurdles; placed off today's mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in February but pulled up both runs either side; not yet proven over 3m or on good ground; tricky to predict on chase debut. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made the frame last spring in first two handicaps (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and returned to form when third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and today's step up in trip could eke out some improvement. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 7-3576
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Two of three hurdles victories have come over C&D, including last time when winning off a mark of 109 (good); a pair of decent runs in defeat in prior chasing starts; he's in fine spirits at the moment and loves this track so has a lot going for him but softer conditions would pose a question. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Chasing the last twice, going close over 2m7f here and then a rallying third at Tramore (2m6f); won back-to-back handicap hurdles earlier this year but his mark took a knock and those recent chasing exploits were off much lower ratings; can still run well with a solid course record. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Gained back-to-back wins over hurdles in April/May, here off 88 (21.5f, yielding) and off 100 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good); now rated 109 over timber; denied by a head off lower chase mark by Thehairyfella on latest; up 3lb for that but good chance off 19lb lower chase mark. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: FP35P7
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 058PP0
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still a maiden and he underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in January; not one to rely on. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-24 under all codes; gave fairly good account of himself when fourth over C&D (soft; beaten about 16l) last month but is effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights today and needs subsequent wind operation to have made a difference. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-19; three good runs over fences at Hexham this season, last time finishing fourth over 3m; may find a couple too good. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £338.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £187.33 |
| Tricast | £4463.17 |
| Trifecta | £1727.80 |
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