14.05
GoodJCB Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20576
- 1m 7f 144y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: -14031 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Posted personal best in first-time tongue-strap five weeks ago, making all in four-runner race at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); that was his fourth hurdles win, and with more improvement possible he should go well again. |
9/4 |
4/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 264549 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won two handicap hurdles and a handicap chase for Dan Skelton, all at around 2m on good/good to firm: has not been at his best for new yard this year, but interesting on his first run since wind surgery. |
9/1 |
|
6th 12 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Better known as a chaser now and has not really been firing on all cylinders for new stable here this season (three runs); reverts to hurdling on a good mark but still has something to prove. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Dan Skelton; wasn't beaten far when third of three on stable debut here (2m1f, good) in May but he was well held in another small-field event over C&D last time; still lightly raced over fences but he needs to step up again after that last run; cheekpieces reapplied. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: -13454 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
A dual 2m chase winner at Perth last summer; off 11 months but not discredited with second of four in 2m handicap chase at Newton Abbot three weeks ago; considered off same mark. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Failed to beat a rival in his final two races when last seen a year ago; however, he won his first two in this discipline (2m on good ground) and would have every chance if returning in good spirits. |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Flat bred but won his first two chases (2m, good), albeit with luck on his side the second time when left clear; latest run when last at Stratford just wasn't his true running; still looks competitively treated. |
2/1 |
5/1
Form: 406417 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won at Exeter and then a close fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good); could put a line through his subsequent races on account of heavy ground and a trip too far; respected. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won at Exeter (2m2f) in November and creditable fourth at Sandown (2m4f) next time, before heavy ground might excuse his latest start; this, however, is his first foray beyond 2m6f, after 37 races and at the age of ten. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
November's Exeter win looked unlikely but he stayed on much the best over 2m2f on good to soft; not beaten far off this 6lb higher mark at Sandown (2m4f, good) when close up behind Henri The Second who won easily back there last weekend; thoroughly exposed but enters the equation for sure; has won on heavy. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: -B33U6 D
Last run: 154 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie since the summer, most notably when keeping on well to score at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; also suited by 2m but recent 5lb rise might leave him vulnerable in this competitive race. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Posted sound effort when second at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month but has modest strike-rate in recent years and probably won't be favoured by the forecast rain here; others have more pressing claims. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hasn't threatened on the Flat on last two starts but this course winner didn't run badly when mid-division in a higher grade than this over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and today's step back up in trip is well worth a go for one who stays 1m6f on the Flat; interesting. |
11/1 |
4/1
Form: 611P21 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Took this in 2025 but winless since and came in a well-held seventh of eight at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in May; needs to bounce back after a layoff. |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
All five wins over hurdles have been at 2m; hasn't won since his return to action in October and ran poorly when eighth of nine finishers at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; handicapper is at last relenting but his best chance of success in the short-term may be back at 2m. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 274365 D
Last run: 151 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up three consecutive times here (2m-2m4f, good) in the spring; two lesser efforts followed but he can pose a threat off this mark if back on song after 76-day break. |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up three consecutive times at Hexham (2m-2m4f, good) this spring and also suited by this track but his latest run was below par and he's 2lb wrong today. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.23 |
| Trifecta | £102.10 |