13.23
Good To SoftSouth West Rail Solutions Ltd. Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8169
- 2m 5f 122y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
15/8
Form: 25-1 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Acts on any ground; comfortably justified favouritism upped to 3m at Newbury (heavy) most recently, taking strike-rate over hurdles to 4-6 and record in handicaps to 2-3; progressing well and commands respect. |
11/4 |
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1st 4 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
3-5 hurdling, notably when winning an 18-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November on handicap debut; novice winner next time and creditable third of 15 when favourite for the Lanzarote Handicap at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest start; dam won at up to 3m and he now looks worth a go at it. |
6/4 |
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1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Clear second to a subsequent Listed winner at Chepstow (soft) last autumn in the first of his two bumpers; made hurdling debut after wind surgery last month and he landed the odds with a comfortable win over C&D (good to soft); sets the standard under a penalty and he could have a lot more to offer in this sphere. |
15/8 |
100/30
Form: 312- BF
Last run: 274 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Point/bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when beating subsequent Dovecote winner Klub De Reve under a penalty at Exeter (2m, good to soft); however, he was turned over at odds-on at Leicester later in December and needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
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2 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
All four runs have been on soft or heavy ground; Irish point winner who had form figures of 312 in bumpers last season and he was progressive in that sphere; returns after wind surgery but he could have a good future over hurdles and he's an interesting contender. |
100/30 |
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2 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
All four runs have been on soft or heavy ground; Irish point winner who had form figures of 312 in bumpers last season and he was progressive in that sphere; returns after wind surgery but he could have a good future over hurdles and he's an interesting contender. |
100/30 |
6/1
Form: 12/87- BF
Last run: 284 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 13y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Listed bumper runner-up who failed to win over hurdles (0-4) but went in at the first try over fences at Wincanton in December (2m4f, soft), when well on top late on to collect by 6l (5lb lower); since then he'll pulled up and finished 13l behind the winner when only three completed at Doncaster (2m3f, good); he's not crying out to be backed after those efforts but there's no depth to this. |
2/1 |
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2nd 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Listed bumper runner-up who showed improved form to win by 6l on his chase and handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; flopped at Hereford (2m5f, soft) subsequently but perhaps paid the price for chasing a strong pace and he could bounce back with a bold show. |
2/1 |
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3 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner who flopped as favourite in his two hurdle runs (2m/2m3f) last season but he bled from the nose on both occasions; had wind surgery since his last run and interesting to see if the money arrives for him again after 284 days off. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 06490-
Last run: 236 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Well held at big prices in three bumpers and tailed off in both hurdle runs (1m7f/2m) this spring; has plenty of stamina in his pedigree but he needs a transformation upped to this trip on his return. |
33/1 |
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4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Well held at big prices in three bumpers and tailed off in both hurdle runs (1m7f/2m) this spring; has plenty of stamina in his pedigree but he needs a transformation upped to this trip on his return. |
33/1 |
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10th 6 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 5th, weakened before 3 out |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 4243-3 BF
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Goes on all ground; unseated four out when favourite at Wincanton last time; had been in career-best form with a win at Wincanton (1m7f) and a second at Taunton (2m3f); even more needed here, however. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
In career-best form this month, winning from off the pace over C&D (good to soft) before running a big race in defeat at Taunton (2m3f, good); likely to give Daisy White a good spin on her first ride under rules. |
5/4 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 9 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Irish point winner on deep ground; placed in all his hurdles races from good to soft to heavy; clear of the rest last time over this trip at Hereford and this looks a good opportunity. |
7/4 |
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2nd 6 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Maiden Irish point winner who made a pleasing start over hurdles when third of seven finishers at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) in October; had wind surgery subsequently and showed improved form when beaten half a length in a Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, heavy) last month; looked a winner in waiting that day and should be hard to beat. |
6/4 |
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2nd 7 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish point winner whose sole rules effort, namely third at Newton Abbot (2m5f) three months ago, has received a few boosts; had wind surgery since; interesting with progress plausible. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 32-03 BF
Last run: 155 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 7 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-French; fair third, despite not jumping well, on handicap debut at Huntingdon on latest start (2m, soft); may do better back up in trip with headgear tried. |
14/1 |
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3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed a few times in France but needs to rebound, having achieved little in two starts for new yard; handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Well-related 4yo who was placed in three of his four hurdle runs in France including when third at Auteuil (2m2f, very soft) in May; this new trip looks worth exploring and he's in the mix on British/stable debut. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 542-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
0-10 but she ran well when second here (2m3f, good) in March and rallied for a respectable fifth at Taunton (good) three weeks ago on her first crack at 3m; shaped last time as though today's extra yardage could be in her favour and she might be in the mix. |
5/1 |
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5th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Nine-race maiden but she's a reliable sort, runner-up at Hereford (2m4f, good) last time, and looks worth a crack at this sort of trip. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Not beaten far in any of her hurdles, latterly in two handicaps, shaping better than the bare result on both occasions, latest at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December when losing her pitch leaving the back straight before staying on again; one to consider off 3lb lower. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.76 |
| Trifecta | £16.20 |
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