15.20
SoftCoral Novices’ Hurdle (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 47-1 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winner of a C&D novice hurdle in September (good to soft); mainly fair form since, although only third of four at 1-2 in a Newcastle handicap last time (2m1f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Made all to win novice at Perth (2m, good to soft) in September and resumed his progression when second over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; leading claims for yard in a rich vein of form. |
9/4 |
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2nd 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
In two 2m novices he won at Perth before a rallying third at Ayr; handicap debut was underwhelming but that was over 2m4f and perhaps this is his trip. |
13/2 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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5th 1 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point winner (3m, good) who went close on hurdle debut over C&D (soft) in November before going one better at Kelso (2m, good to soft); can give another good account but further improvement is needed if he's to defy a penalty in this better race. |
9/1 |
Form: 64-
Last run: 295 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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9th 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected. |
7/2 |
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8 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip. |
12/1 |
Form: —
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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8th 11 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; in this new headgear combination when a late mistake (and some wandering) cost him a 3m chase at Perth and again he showed some quirks when ducking right and unseating at the first fence at Kelso on Sunday; capable of having a say on this return to hurdling but comes with an element of risk. |
13/2 |
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5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who advanced his form on his chasing debut (in a first-time hood) when a short-head second of eight in 3m handicap at Perth 11 days ago, looking probable winner until blundered last; up 6lb but merits serious consideration in retained headgear. |
9/4 |
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2nd 8 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Didn't offer much on his first three starts for this trainer, but there has been a slight uptick since wind surgery; third, beaten 22l, over hurdles here (2m, good) latest; hood added for rules chasing debut (0-3 points); task is a tough one from 3lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
Form: 205-UU
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
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4 |
13th May 2026 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Seven-race maiden; unseated rider on his first two attempts over hurdles and hasn't set the world alight in novice company on last two starts; it's notable that he steps back up in trip for handicap debut (is a half-brother to 2m4f winner Cave Hill) and that should bring about some improvement. |
12/1 |
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5th 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Unseated quite early in his first two runs over hurdles but finished a remote ninth at Ayr when 150-1; the only positive is the return to a drier surface, as the ground was good when runner-up on bumper debut. |
200/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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6th 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won a maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December and he tapped back into that promise to win a handicap at Wetherby (3m, good) three weeks ago on his stable debut; beat just five rivals last time but this 6yo is unexposed over staying trips and could be a contender up 4lb. |
10/1 |
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1st 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Successful twice in Irish points and once over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies; ran creditably at Kelso (2m6f) last time on handicap debut; market may offer further guidance in this first start for Sam England. |
7/1 |
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5th 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time 3m point winner who built upon previous rules promise for easy win in maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; pulled up at 33-1 in Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft) since but today's handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
Form: 6/53-
Last run: 311 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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15 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Trained in Shropshire but has raced mainly in Scotland; followed two wins at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) over the winter with creditable third of 15 at Ayr (2m, soft) three weeks ago; more needed off unchanged mark. |
25/1 |
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3rd 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who is 2-2 since sent into handicaps, both wins over 1m7f on good to soft ground at Musselburgh; an 8lb rise seems harsh enough for last time, for all that he won readily, and this a lot deeper; still respected with him on an upward curve. |
9/2 |
Form: 518-
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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2nd 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner; brings momentum into chase debut after three consecutive placed efforts over hurdles, in this headgear combination in his final two races (2m3f/3m); clearly a contender if taking to fences. |
8/1 |
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2nd 6 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Bumper winner; beaten 5l on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) but more than double that margin when behind an easy winner at Doncaster (2m3f; tongue-tie added); lightly raced so retains potential and he's up in trip. |
2/1 |
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2nd 12 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Bumper winner who was well backed when third of five to well-treated winner on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) recently; a tongue-tie is added to the cheekpieces adopted last time; open to further improvement and he's one to consider. |
11/2 |
Form: P
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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8th 9 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
200-1 or bigger for all five runs; pulled up/tailed off each time. |
500/1 |
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7th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has dismal claims on form; steps up in trip but easy to looks elsewhere. |
100/1 |
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10th 7 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Holds dismal claims on his Ayr form (three attempts). |
200/1 |
Form: 4/
Last run: 964 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Form: 8
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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7th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February; not in the same form when fifth over 2m back at Ayr since but the return to 2m4f may see him in a better light. |
9/1 |
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5th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last time, opening his rules account; raised 4lb but William Maggs, who keeps the ride, can use his 5lb claim this time; open to further progress in any case and looks likely to be as effective back down in distance; respected. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Irish point winner last February; best run over hurdles when 12l second to a progressive subsequent winner over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time (good to soft); interesting on that run. |
13/2 |
Form: 4-
Last run: 545 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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3rd 10 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Finished 21l fourth in a Perth bumper in May (2m, good to soft) and creditable 9l fifth on second hurdles start over 2m here last month (soft); may improve over 2m4f. |
33/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
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1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Dam a 3m hurdle winner but she's been pulled up on both starts so far, last time over C&D. |
200/1 |
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3 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Dam 3m hurdle winner (RPR 89); 500-1 when pulled up on debut in a novice hurdle at Ayr (2m, soft) last November; hard to fancy. |
200/1 |
Form: 544P5-
Last run: 219 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
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7th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Yard firmly back among the winners of late and she opened her account in some style in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle 15 days ago; always travelling strongly there so big shout despite the drop back in trip and 6lb weights rise. |
2/1 |
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1st 11 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) and didn't appear to stay 3m on heavy ground at Ayr; did run well to a point and Brian Hughes rides again. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/4 The Hatchet, 6/1 Cavalier du Luy, 12/1 Coylton King, 100/1 Defying Gravity, 100/1 Jack Dempsey, 6/1 Kent De Thaix, 11/2 Magna Victor, 10/1 Peckforton Hills, 50/1 Run Baby Run, 10/1 Stop Loss, 100/1 The Coffey Boy, 14/1 Whathaveyou, 33/1 Bracing Brook, 33/1 Holly Bird
Non-runners
Unjeu Royal
Verdict
This looks interesting and tricky in equal measure. The solid option, despite his penalty, appears to be THE HATCHET. Although chasing will probably be his forte, his Perth win suggested there would be more to come in this sphere first. Several dangers could be lurking, including the interesting rules newcomer Cavalier Du Luy, Magna Victor, Peckforton Hills, Stop Loss and Kent De Thaix in a race for the notebook.[Jonathan Doidge]