14.25
Good To SoftJenningsBet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £52030
- 2m 7f 70y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £34.80
- Place: £5.40
Form: 407-63 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Retains lots of ability despite his advancing years and won a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh in February (3m, good to soft); Uttoxeter was disappointing in a race he won the previous year, but he's shown bouncebackability in the past. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Successful in this race last year (2-3 at Uttoxeter overall) and Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh latest start, both on good to soft ground; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years and can't be dismissed. |
11/1 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who won in a big field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft; 1lb higher today) last March; tailed off both starts since (Freddie Keighley on board last time) but with nearly eight months off in between and his trainer (also runs Sonigino) is always one to note here. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: P70532 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Appreciated eased in grade at Bangor (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago, winning readily by 10l; contests deeper race here but probably still on workable mark after 5lb rise, and quicker ground also suits. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Exposed ex-Irish gelding who has yet to score for Dan Skelton (0-10); however, he has been contesting stronger races and was going nicely in clear lead when falling six out in major handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft; fine on good) in January; his subsequent Ascot run needs forgiving but that was a Class 1 race. |
5/2 |
|
9th 6 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Record of 0-9 for current yard but he ran well over hurdles on this card last year; still going nicely in clear lead when falling six out in major handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft) most recently; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 25U281
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on staying form as recent as last March and it's possible the step back up in trip will be a positive; however, unable to pose a threat across his six runs this season and has to raise his game. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has had a disappointing season so far, beaten 26l+ on first four starts before a more encouraging front-running effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ascot (2m3.5f, soft) nine days ago; 6lb lower than latest win last March and eased in class so hard to dismiss completely. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
In good form last spring but woeful in three runs this season, beaten at least 34l each time; perhaps cheekpieces will rekindle his enthusiasm but he's difficult to recommend unless strong in the market. |
16/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -33712
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences in good style at Cheltenham (extended 3m2f, good to soft) in December and that's the furthest he's been; worked his way into contention at the Festival there (3m1f Ultima) on latest outing until some bumping on the home turn and running out of steam; not disgraced there but 4m has to be something of a guess; cheekpieces are added. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark over fences at fifth attempt in good style here (3m2f, good to soft) in December, when back up in trip; well beaten in Grade 3 novice at Naas since but the heavy ground provides an excuse; a mark 8lb higher than for his course win may not be insurmountable for this unexposed 8yo. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 125y |
11st 0lb |
Fairly useful hurdler and stepped up a to another level on most recent of five attempts chasing when landing valuable 3m2f Cheltenham handicap (2lb wrong) last month, relishing the return to an extended trip (good-to-soft); out-and-out stayer who has winning form on heavy so has to be considered a major player. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: -32381 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| 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 |
|
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 |
20/1
Form: 23-215 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Ended a long losing run at Ffos Las (3m) in January and not disgraced when sixth of 17 in 2m7f Uttoxeter handicap last time; possibilities eased 1lb. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 6-3418
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in this last year (good to soft) and he comfortably made all at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) in February; pulled up at Fontwell 15 days later but that was a Grade 2; could make a bold bid back in a handicap. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Very useful handicapper who picked up a third hurdle race when comfortably landing Warwick handicap (2m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; something to find in this company but he's in form and the type to run above himself. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
2m/3m winner over hurdles; reappearance was encouraging but fell over fences next time and wasn't at his best back in this discipline at Haydock (3m, good to soft); nothing wrong with this mark if he can get himself back on track; ground fine. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 644527
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Made up a lot of ground when second in handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October; disappointingly no show in a top 3m handicap at Leopardstown at Christmas but he took another valuable prize there (soft) five weeks ago; has a revised mark and that breakthrough win was over an extended 2m5f but the Cheltenham display augurs well, as do his connections. |
4/1 |
|
1st 20 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden over hurdles and fences but a fine chase run to be second at Cheltenham two starts back; never involved in the Paddy Power Chase last time, but can do better; 1lb out of the handicap. |
12/1 |
|
17 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Not unrealistically treated on the best of his hurdle form but yet to get anything going over fences (0-4) and never threatened to land any sort of blow from off the pace on his handicap chase debut at Listowel (3m; 10-1); however, that was after a lengthy break and his ultra-canny connections have secured the services of Sean Bowen; dangerous to dismiss. |
9/1 |
15/2
Form: 13U211 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Not the greatest jumper and he comes from the back, which risks trouble in running, but competitive in all six of his completed handicaps over this sort of trip; won three of them, in just a four-runner race at Doncaster on latest start, though, and further improvement is needed. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Progressive last season and has continued the good work this term, finishing second of 15 at Newbury (2m4f, soft) then third of 12 at Windsor (2m4f, good); trainer won this last year and he's a major player. |
6/4 |
|
9th 5 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 517113
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 20 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Three wins (wore cheekpieces for last two) and a second from his last four starts, all over about 3m/3m1f; unraced beyond that but there's a great deal about him which suggests that he won't really come into his own until handed a major test of stamina; he receives one today and, despite the step up in class, consequently makes serious appeal. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Catterick, beating Paddy O'Mahler and making it two wins (3m/3m1f) from his last three starts; may improve further in the retained headgear; enters calculations. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December on fourth chase start and bumped into useful prospect when second at Doncaster (3m, soft) last month; won on good/good to soft over hurdles; cheekpieces go on; solid claims. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 42-625
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 7lb |
Tongue-tie brought about improvement with wins over the winter in handicaps at Lingfield and valuable 3m Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (soft); reportedly never travelled when unseating at latter venue in February however and given time off since; can't rule out. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
He's 2-2 since the tongue-tie went on and, although it looked unlikely for much of the race, he stayed on much the best in the 3m Great Yorkshire Chase here a month ago (soft); he'll need to travel a bit better if he's to defy the 5lb rise but the extra 2f should help. |
6/1 |
|
1st 8 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
7yo who produced a career-best to win at Lingfield (2m6f, good to soft) last month, in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) in his third chase; had just four rivals to beat and he's up 7lb in a hotter race, but he had plenty in hand and could have more to offer over fences; effective on soft. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: -83563
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
5lb higher than when a 6l winner of this last year, beating Ike Sport; returns on the back of two solid efforts at Newcastle; chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
This race was one of the three he won last season, all of them on good or good to soft at this trip; on his last winning mark and, after his running-on second over 2m1f here last time, should go well again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won back to back at Aintree & Hexham (both 2m4f) last summer, rising to a career-high mark of 134; kicked off 2026 with a solid effort at Doncaster (2m4f, soft; runner-up) and he's capable of bouncing back from a lesser effort at Kelso since. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 1/1-4P
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear early, soon midfield, not fluent 4th, dropped to rear before 7th, pulled up before 8th |
40/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed 7yo who created a very good impression when winning easily on chasing debut for Willie Mullins at Navan (2m4f, heavy) in December 2023; struggled to get competitive in valuable Windsor conditions chase (2m6f) when reappearing for new stable last month and is tricky to weigh up at present but will find this race easier and may be aided by the new tongue-tie. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won his first three starts (including a maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins); then absent until Windsor last month, when pulled up on his stable debut in a hot conditions chase; this very lightly raced 7yo may have needed the run and now wears a tongue-tie, but others have far less to prove. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: /2-511 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
He can have his off days but he's 4-12 over hurdles and he ran well to be fourth in a Pertemps qualifier over C&D before dropping out in the final furlong after racing up with the pace; he was always likely to prove a sitting duck when it mattered at Cheltenham and better can be expected here. |
15/2 |
|
19th 9 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins last winter, latterly at Sandown (extended 2m7f, heavy; by 8l making all); pulled up on next two starts, with 322 days off in between, but fourth in the Haydock qualifier last month was a big step back in the right direction; now needs to make another but he's only 1lb higher than at Sandown. |
33/1 |
|
4th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Low-mileage 9yo; won at Aintree (soft) and Sandown (heavy; made all for an 8l verdict) last winter but pulled up at Uttoxeter on final start and suffered a similar fate on his Sandown reappearance a fortnight ago; needs to have come on a lot in a short time. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -21115 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pecked on landing 1st |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has come to himself in a major way this autumn/winter, winning from the front at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft), Bangor (2m7f, soft) and Cheltenham (3m, soft); they were dominant displays on first two occasions and he kept finding more on latest; up another 6lb but remains of major interest. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has come to himself in a major way this autumn/winter, winning from the front at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft), Bangor (2m7f, soft) and Cheltenham (3m, soft); they were dominant displays on first two occasions and he kept finding more on latest; up another 6lb but remains of major interest. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 26-013
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Triple hurdle winner at 2m on testing ground but effective over this far; didn't take to chasing in the autumn (two attempts) but he's shown promise since returned to hurdling, including when third at Chepstow (2m, soft) last month; continues to edge down the weights and has possibilities back up in trip and down in grade. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner in 2024 (soft/heavy); didn't take to chasing in the autumn (two attempts) and his two subsequent hurdle runs (2m4f/2m3f) were no better than respectable; back in trip today; needs to raise his game. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Didn't really take to chasing on first two starts this season but kept on for respectable fifth when back over hurdles at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month, and this dual course winner ought to be better suited by today's slower ground. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 344-FP
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
raced lazily at times, always behind |
100/1 |
|
11 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins over hurdles for previous yard; early faller at Aintree in November switched to fences for new stable and is best watched in this warm race. |
40/1 |
|
11 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
never going well, always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £135.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £87.94 |
| Tricast | £822.59 |
| Trifecta | £2350.80 |
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