14.27
Good To SoftBet Smarter With Oddschecker+ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5280.47
- 2m 3f 179y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: 233-38
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Largely consistent over hurdles; has taken his form to a new level since upped to about 2m4f, winning at Wincanton (soft) then going close at Hereford (heavy); may have more to offer at this distance; looks a solid one for the shortlist. |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual heavy-ground winner on the Flat in France; mostly encouraging in first six starts for this yard and made the breakthrough over hurdles when up in trip to land 12-runner Wincanton handicap (2m4f, soft) last month; 7lb rise asks a question but he looked good that day and these conditions will suit; big player. |
3/1 |
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1st 12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Two Flat wins in France; 0-6 over hurdles; third to the useful French Emperor in a good-ground handicap at Worcester in October but was beaten further by the same horse on soft at Cheltenham (handles those conditions); consistent prior to that and he's twice run well under the returning Harry Cobden. |
14/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 31-32 BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won 4yo hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) last February on second start and he's been runner-up in both handicaps, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; that latest form reads well and he's a strong contender up 3lb. |
5/1 |
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2nd 10 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Hereford winner (soft) who very nearly made a successful handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft); only 1lb higher and could benefit from this longer trip. |
11/2 |
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3rd 11 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Built upon encouraging debut when winning five-runner junior hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) in February; not seen again since but runs without a penalty here and ought to make his presence felt. |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1/P-46 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Placed off 1lb lower at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is also suited by faster ground but weakened tamely on latest outing and has basically become a shade disappointing; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won twice in his novice season (2m/2m3f, good to soft/good); yet to win a handicap but fair third at Wincanton last time (2m4f, soft); suited by drier ground. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Not in top form in two handicaps (at about 2m) since returning from lengthy absence and wind surgery; this could be more his trip but he has questions to answer now. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 4341-P
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Scored with a tongue-tie added at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and he ran to a similar level when a 2l third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time; has been as good as ever in those last two runs and he won this race last year; respected. |
7/2 |
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3rd 8 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Back in prime form when scoring in first-time tongue-tie at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft; front pair clear) a fortnight ago and now 4-10 over hurdles; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and he should be fine on the faster ground here; likely contender. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up on seasonal debut but fared better when fourth (albeit tired and well held in the end) at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is now only 1lb higher than for last spring's Fontwell win (2m5f, good); contender if aided by new tongue-tie. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: -62550
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles on good to soft, at around 2m (acts on a sound surface); stays 2m5f; some way below his best since last spring; well treated on form of almost a year ago if bouncing back but has that to prove. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Out of form on slow ground during the winter but his recent fifth at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) was a step back in the right direction, and he might be seen to better effect if the ground is genuinely good here. |
20/1 |
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5th 7 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well below best on soft/heavy ground in recent months and not yet proven beyond about 2m5f but now very well handicapped on last spring's good-ground form, and the drying conditions here offer renewed hope. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 169-21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won a Leicester handicap (2m4f, soft) for the second season running in early December, edging out Cast's Tasha; Wincanton was disappointing but remains on a fair mark if he can shrug aside that run. |
8/1 |
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6th 5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a Leicester handicap (2m4f, soft) for the second season running in early December; the front two were clear but the second has disappointed since; this is likely to take more winning and he's 4lb higher. |
7/1 |
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9th 1 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 55F-24
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still unexposed after only nine races but he was safely held in all three handicap hurdles (2m-2m4f) then pulled up when upped to 2m7f for last month's chasing debut; needs new tongue-tie to make a big difference. |
7/1 |
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8 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Showed promise in novice hurdles but he's been well held in three handicaps in that sphere; still has low-mileage but this is his first attempt beyond 2m4f and he needs a transformation on chase debut. |
12/1 |
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12th 10 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Hasn't progressed in handicaps (2m4f/2m) but still early days and he's unexposed on this sort of ground; hard to dismiss. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 13P-51
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December on second start back from long absence and, after fading over 2m4f on soft next time, he won back at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when he was disputing the lead when left clear at the final flight; this unexposed 7yo is respected up 6lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won over C&D in December on second start back from a long absence then didn't see out 2m4f on soft ground at Wincanton last month; won on soft going in 2024; this lightly raced 7yo retains potential now back down in trip and he's in with a chance. |
8/1 |
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8th 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win a 2m handicap at Doncaster (good) 17 days ago; won his novice on soft ground and a 5lb rise for last time isn't too scary; should stay this far and be involved. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 6-4302 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably. |
11/1 |
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15th 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear. |
12/1 |
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9th 1 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Surprising to see the cheekpieces left off as they were on for the first time when pushing an improver close at Kempton (2m5f, good; all wins on good to soft); he was 12l clear of the third so a 4lb rise could have been worse; respected. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 5-253
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Irish point winner; only 13l off the Supreme fourth Baron Noir in a Uttoxeter maiden before finishing tailed off on his handicap debut (both those runs on soft and in a new tongue-tie); could be interesting on the back of a wind operation. |
14/1 |
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10th 11 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Irish point winner; has been racing prominently and didn't have it all his own way when a 13l third behind the smart Baron Noir (won last weekend) at Uttoxeter a month ago (first-time tongue-tie); stays this far and might be on a fair mark for handicap debut. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 6-29P8
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won two juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton last season but largely disappointing in handicaps for new stable this term, albeit not running badly when fifth at Taunton (2m, good) this month; needs to up his game. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
On a losing run but was perhaps ridden too aggressively (in a visor) when pulled up in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle in January; yard is going really well so this C&D winner could bounce back off a reduced mark with headgear now dispensed with. |
25/1 |
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6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; didn't run too badly in a first-time visor at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) but may have been flattered by how that race panned out (soon led); others perhaps safer. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 89P-P0
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who been pulled up and tailed off in his two handicaps for this yard, at 66-1 on both occasions. |
50/1 |
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1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
7/1 |
|
1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.86 |
| Tricast | £213.85 |
| Trifecta | £283.90 |
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