13.20
Good To SoftJCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £84405
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 1
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
66/1 (Won)
- Win: £162.20
- Place: £22.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Belied his 100-1 odds with a remarkable success in the Triumph at this meeting (2m1f, good to soft) last year on hurdles debut, collaring Lulamba who subsequently reversed placings with him at Punchestown and is a leading contender in today's Arkle; ran below expectations at Royal Ascot but ran promisingly, with a view to this race, in the Irish Champion Hurdle on return from layoff (got detached in the back straight, ending up with plenty to do, then stayed on for third of five); could be open to plenty of further improvement with that outing under his belt and given his very low mileage in this sphere; very interesting back at Cheltenham. |
14/1 |
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3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Made his stable/hurdles debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham, belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing; ran much too freely when strongly fancied for the 2m4f Ascot Stakes. |
14/1 |
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17th 20 (10) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Trained last year by Ralph Beckett, favourite when below form in the 1m1f Cambridgeshire on final outing (also below form on sole run on good to firm); made his stable/hurdles debut in March, in the Triumph at Cheltenham no less, but belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing in that sphere, so he's a high-profile candidate for this return to Flat, over a very new Flat trip but his trainer usually picks the right ones for these races. |
5/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 11
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on any ground; ran creditably on the figures but was only third when favourite for the Arkle, in which a mistake two out cost him some ground when challenging; has otherwise been a rising force at about 2m and his record away from the Cheltenham Festival is 6-6, comfortably beating his elders in the Game Spirit for the most recent success; gives the firm impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; sets the standard and retains the potential for rating higher still. |
8/13 |
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3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Leading juvenile hurdler last season, following narrow defeat in the Triumph with clearcut success at Punchestown, and he is 3-3 over fences; easily landed the odds in Grade 1 novice at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) in December and he readily beat five older rivals in Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month; stellar stablemates Sprinter Sacre and Altior followed the Game Spirit path to Arkle success, and he's a very strong candidate. |
13/8 |
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1st 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Seems versatile as regards ground; leading juvenile hurdler prior to a smooth transition to fences, most recently impressive in Grade 1 novice at Sandown (1m7f) when taking overall strike-rate to 5-6; exciting youngster who is favourite for the Arkle and has any amount of further progress in him; trainer landed this prize with similarly esteemed novice chasers in 2012 and 2017; strongly respected. |
8/11 |
2/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 111 CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; respectable efforts off 8lb higher when sixth of 20 in the Ascot Stakes and Northumberland Plate in June; freshened up since; needs improvement to win at this level. |
5/1 |
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6th 4 (14) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; sixth off this 8lb higher mark at Royal Ascot (2m4f) was right up with that form and he's a player if this AW surface (sole race on one was as 2yo, finished last) proves suitable. |
6/1 |
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6th 7 (18) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat in 15-runner Chester Cup (2m2f, good) over five weeks ago, never far away before strength of stamina took him to the front inside the final 1f; below-form outsider last April/June on his only two starts on good to firm (one at this meeting); up 8lb since Chester but may well be capable of another advance if the ground is okay. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 123 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Dam half-sister to high-class hurdler Quevega; won in September on her only start in France; stuck to her task admirably at the finish when placed behind Hello Neighbour at Leopardstown in both her races for new connections, short-headed in a Grade 2 on first occasion and one and a half lengths down in a steadily run Grade 1 last time; seemingly the pick (Townend rides) of the Mullins multitude and a greater stamina test here should suit. |
12/1 |
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3rd 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2 out, disputed lead when not fluent last, kept on but lost second towards finish |
100/30 |
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3rd 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2 out, disputed lead approaching last, kept on but lost second towards finish |
100/30 |
33/1
Form: 32
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 7lb |
Second-season hurdler has twice landed odds in ordinary company this term and has progressed well in Graded company, notably third in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham and most recently Grade 1 Honeysuckle Mares' Novice at Fairyhouse when second to Zanoosh under a positive ride; meets two superior rivals here however so seems booked for third. |
12/1 |
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2nd 10 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Second-season hurdler won 2m maiden here in January before chasing home 9l winner Oldschool Outlaw in 2m3f Grade 3 mares' novice; got a lot closer to that rival in Grade 2 Ryanair Mares' Novice at Cheltenham, only losing second on run-in to that rival; not sure this longer trip will play to her strengths but respected. |
11/2 |
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3rd 16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Cracking effort for a maiden to finish fifth in last season's Triumph; won her first two this campaign, though was long odds-on for both (2m6f/2m) and she couldn't hold a candle to Oldschool Outlaw when returned to Graded company at Fairyhouse (2m2f); it takes some imagination to envisage her reversing those placings. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 9lb |
Won Grade 1 Juvenile at the DRF last season; below best first three starts this season but better effort when a 7.5l third of 18 in Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest (2m, yld-sft); same mark here but stamina to prove for this longer trip. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer and has posted decent RPR's in three defeats since returning at Christmas, latest when 10th of 23 in County Hurdle after not clear run (only 1l behind Karbau); more needed but don't rule out. |
10/1 |
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10th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
This useful Flat performer was a Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer but there's been enough in two comeback runs at Leopardstown this winter (seventh to Bowensonfire in handicap latest) to think he retains his ability; not discounted. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Useful on the Flat, although sole win came back in 2024, narrowly beaten here over 2m last summer; equally talented hurdler, but some stiff tasks of late; market likely informative back on the Flat. |
8/1 |
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6th 9 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for yard; Useful on the Flat; off the mark over hurdles in a C&D maiden in February (sft-hvy); beaten 11.5l when midfield in the Supreme at Cheltenham (when Townend rode) and raced keenly before pulled up in the Fairyhouse Grade 2 won by Koktail Brut latest; overlooked by Townend here. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat handicapper; finished in mid-field in the 2025 Triumph on hurdling debut; easy winner of a Punchestown maiden in January; second-best of a disappointing Irish contingent when sixth in the Supreme Novices; giving him a slight edge over Koktail Brut. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 3-18 D BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Back to life when seventh in the Martin Pipe (2m5f, soft) at Cheltenham after not getting the clearest run and built on that to win by 3.25l at Cork (2m3f, yielding) under a claimer; Townend takes over now and she looks like a mare on an upward curve having disappointed earlier in her career. |
5/2 |
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1st 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Had been below her best in first two starts this term but came back to life when not getting the best of runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; same rider aboard; has to be on the shortlist. |
3/1 |
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7th 24 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference. |
25/1 |
18/1
Form: 23 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Initially disappointing over hurdles given how smart he was on the Flat, with his keen-going tendencies holding him back; however, a switch to front-running has yielded wins in a maiden here and the Imperial Cup at Sandown (10lb lower); both those came on soft ground but this faster surface won't bother him at all; they've found the key to him by the looks. |
13/8 |
|
1st 17 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Classy on the Flat; some warm tasks switched to hurdles last year, performing with credit more often than not; held up when fourth of 13 on handicap hurdle debut at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December in a race that favoured those ridden prominently; has since easily justified 1-7 odds in Plumpton maiden (2m, soft); retains potential off this mark in view of Flat ability. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Useful Flat racer; 0-5 over hurdles, but he was highly tried last season and encountered some useful opposition; ran a cracker on handicap debut when fourth in a hot Ascot contest in December (1m7f, good to soft); that effort sets a lofty standard and he should be hard to beat now in maiden company. |
1/9 |
66/1
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 93 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Flat winner and second over hurdles in France; out of her depth in Grade 1s at huge prices in early 2025 and regressed alarmingly in three runs last season before leaving Willie Mullins; some encouragement can be taken from her recent second at Sligo on first start for Gordon Elliott; however, this appears to be a deeper race. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner and second over hurdles in France; cut no ice in Grade 1s at huge prices in early 2025 and regressed alarmingly in three runs last season; makes a stable switch that doesn't happen very often, from Willie Mullins to Gordon Elliott. |
4/1 |
|
8th 4 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
11st 5lb |
Won on the Flat in France; ran in top company as a juvenile hurdler last season; questions to answer following her failure to feature at Punchestown in her first handicap; likely to be capable of better, unwise to rule out. |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 12-264 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 3rd, fell heavily 4 out |
16/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
French debut winner; has some useful form in defeat since, notably his fourth in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m, soft) in February, but he needs to bounce back from a poor run in the Triumph at Cheltenham and Paul Townend sides with Murcia. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French; turned over at 1-4 on yard debut in December (Grade 3) before two supporting roles when hooded (also tongue tied latest) in better races at Leopardstown won by Hello Neighbour; 18-1, held up last in only a partially successful attempt to settle him on latest outing but he ran on into fourth of eight in that steadily run Grade 1, his best form; better may be possible in different circumstances, such as a more strongly run race here. |
40/1 |
40/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
No promise in handicaps around 2m5f (Martin Pipe at Cheltenham latterly) since joining Dan Skelton; his hurdle form for Willie Mullins came at around 2m, so it's possible the drop back in trip will help, but the yard's other runners hold more obvious claims. |
12/1 |
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22th 22 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Failed to complete on his last two runs, falling on final start for Willie Mullins then pulled up in 2m5f handicap when 66-1 for new yard; with those letters next to his name, he cannot be supported confidently in a race of this depth. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Formerly trained by Willie Mullins; best effort over hurdles when second in conditions event at Punchestown (2m, heavy) in December; third when falling two out next time; hardly looks thrown in on handicap hurdle debut so probably best watched on first outing for a new yard. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 163 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 19 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 0lb |
Better effort on handicap debut at Cork (2m3f, yielding) on latest, travelling strongly before weakening in the closing stages; 1lb wrong here but it's early days and this shorter trip should suit; player. |
11/1 |
|
4th 12 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Promising runner-up on sole French start; pitched into Grade 1s first two starts for this yard; was disappointing in a Naas maiden last time but is capable of a lot better; jockey booking takes the eye so not ruled out; check the market. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
French recruit; went close on heavy ground over 2m2f at Auteuil last October; pitched in at the deep end in the Triumph at Cheltenham on debut for this yard and came up short; could improve for that experience but needs to; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner last year but has disappointed over hurdles and on the Flat since; pulled-up over 2m4f here last time but can do better back to 2m. |
20/1 |
|
14th 17 (3) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won the first of seven Flat races for Richard Hannon, last seen in this sphere when among the backmarkers in the 1m Britannia here (33-1; sole start on good to firm) 12 months ago; very hit and miss in his four hurdle races for the champion jumps trainer, albeit in top races when he failed to fire; connections are enough to earn him respect but Ethical Diamond is presumably their principal hope. |
22/1 |
|
9th 1 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
always behind |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player. |
9/2 |
|
7th 17 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time. |
40/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 5 (1) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
2-8 on Flat for the Gosdens, gelded before showing useful form twice (once on Tapeta) staying on over 1m6f last September/October; sold for 200,000gns in October into the premier jumps yard and made his hurdle debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham no less, showing his jumping inexperience however and pulled up at 150-1; this should be much more his cup of tea. |
13/2 |
|
18 (4) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 3lb
|
Reserve; two AW wins last year for Gosden yard (1m4f/1m6f); 0-5 on Flat turf and pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in March when thrown in at deep end in the Triumph; however, his top Irish jumps trainer has won the last two runnings of this race (also saddles Charlus) and he could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: F11175 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
No great shakes on Flat but comfortably won from the front in her first three completed starts over hurdles, including by 8l in a fillies' juvenile Listed event at Newbury (2m, soft); major backward steps, however, against the males in Grade 2s at Chepstow and Kempton. |
100/1 |
|
5th 6 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
No great shakes on Flat but comfortably won from the front in her first three completed starts over hurdles, including by 8l in a fillies' juvenile Listed event at Newbury (2m, soft); player on that form but she faded badly when second favourite for Grade 2 at Chepstow (again 2m on soft) at Christmas. |
9/2 |
|
7th 11 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
No great shakes on the Flat but she's won all her completed starts over hurdles, comfortably accounting for respected opposition; back in against the boys here but has to enter the reckoning. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £701.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £387.65 |
| Tricast | £662.64 |
| Trifecta | £1640.40 |
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