13.07
GoodRacing TV “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 0f 3y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2
Form: 31-632 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner who made the frame in his first two runs over hurdles before a disappointing effort at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October, after which he underwent wind surgery; returned from a break to finish a solid third over C&D last month and, still unexposed, may have more to offer now switching to handicaps. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner; placed form over hurdles and he's had wind surgery since a poor run at Fakenham in October; has to be considered in this modest a race. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed on both hurdling starts, more recently when second of five at Warwick (2m, good) this month; ought to give another good account here but his form isn't anything to get too excited about. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
His only win came over Fakenham's sharp 2m but his rallying third in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick last time (2m) suggested he probably needs further now; considered. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December on second handicap start and again ran well when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's every chance he'll be in the mix in first-time cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in points and off the mark over hurdles at just the fourth attempt when the clearcut winner of a 2m handicap at Fakenham (soft); this is a better race but he's likely to improve for going further this afternoon. |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: 575-
Last run: 215 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden and he's yet to come close, but weakened only from before the last when 24l third of nine at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; the cheekpieces are retained; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No match for the winner when second of three on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and pulled up at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) since; improvement is necessary in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Brings the least convincing profile after heavy defeats in a bumper and three hurdle races (hooded last time). |
100/1 |
5/2
Form: 12- D
Last run: 317 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soft-ground bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October and has shown similar form in defeat on next two starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good to soft); begins handicap life on a fair mark and he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Building up a solid record, latterly switched to hurdles with a win at Fakenham and creditable effort under a penalty at Leicester; should run his race but likely needs progress to defy a penalty. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won soft-ground Bangor bumper on rules debut a year ago and probably bettered that performance when close second of 13 under penalty at Southwell (good) last December; can win over hurdles soon but Storming George had stronger bumper form and appeals more. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
Storming George
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.89 |
| Trifecta | £9.10 |
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