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GoodAine Mellett 40th Birthday Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3828.72
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 85F87/ D
Last run: 565 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
3-6 since returning from long absence for new stable this spring; only fourth off today's mark at Worcester (2m, good) last month but possibly had a bit too much use made of him there; remains very much of interest. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in May on first two starts for this yard (2m, good) and back to winning ways at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) four weeks ago; did it readily last time and a 7lb rise may not stop him today. |
9/4 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: /5273-
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-7 but he's reached the frame on all four visits here, going close to shedding his maiden tag on two occasions during 2024 and spring 2025; made an encouraging return from an 11-month absence when second over 2m2f here last month and, nudged up 1lb, remains a strong contender dropped in trip. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't always looked entirely convincing in a finish but he's only raced six times and has twice gone close at this track, in novice and handicap company; danger to all if fitness isn't an issue. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, smooth headway before 2 out, went second and challenging before last, no extra final 110yds |
3/1 |
5/2
Form: 13519- D
Last run: 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Recorded his first Flat success when scoring at Southwell in January (1m6f); he has run to a similar level in defeat since and he should remain competitive. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
4-22 over hurdles but just 1-15 on the Flat, the win coming at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in January; only 1lb higher, though, and should make his presence felt. |
2/1 |
7/1
Form: /1473- D
Last run: 133 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 58044-
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Longstanding maiden but has run some solid races in handicaps, including on her last four appearances (new yard on last two starts); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere so looks sure to be heavily involved. |
9/4 |
|
9 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Yet to win over hurdles (0-11) but shaped better than the bare form suggests when a rallying third at Stratford (2m, good; hood discarded) 11 days ago on second start for the stable and may have more to offer; worth considering with Theo Gillard back in the saddle. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 5/996/
Last run: 618 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (1) |
3rd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Not beaten far into fifth in a 2m handicap here four weeks ago; on a fair mark but others bring more persuasive claims. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Got off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good) 16 days ago; 5lb rise will make it tougher but looks sure to run his race and unlikely to be far away. |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.81 |
| Trifecta | £43.90 |
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