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Good To SoftOddschecker Cheltenham Free Bets Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £10562
- 3m 0f 150y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.90
Form: 140-62 C
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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22th 6 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 11lb |
The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today. |
14/1 |
|
12th 18 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Made debut in January last year and has won three of eight starts, including over about 3m at Wincanton (heavy) and Haydock (good to soft) on last two; 7lb rise since latest demands better still but he keeps finding for pressure and ended up just over 5l ahead last time, stretching on further from Minella Emperor on the run-in; better still could easily be on its way. |
20/1 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Has improved for the step up to about 3m and cheekpieces this season, building on his Chepstow second when going one better at Wincanton (heavy) last month; pulled clear with a progressive sort and a 6lb rise may underestimate this low-mileage 6yo. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 42112 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has done well since handicapping, winning his first two over C&D (both on good) but showing stamina reserves when running well at about 3m since (soft and heavy); up a further 4lb but shouldn't have a problem with the return to a sharper test; on the premises. |
6/1 |
|
26 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Reserve: kicked off his handicap career with back-to-back wins over 2m5f on good ground at Kempton; clear of the rest when second at Sandown (about 2m7f, soft; to Kikijo) and Wincanton (3m, heavy; to Champagne Chic); partnered by Freddie Keighley (with his claim) in last four races; lightly raced 6yo who needs to remain on the upgrade. |
25/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-31 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has done well since moving into handicaps, winning at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December and second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month behind Wellington Arch, who followed up at Aintree last week; progressing nicely and he's a key player up 3lb for last time. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won his second race over hurdles at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December; remains in good form and would have gone close only for making a mistake at the second last when fifth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; has to be of interest. |
6/1 |
|
5th 10 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Third run under rules when well on top in six-runner race at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December in his second handicap; not so hot off this revised mark when third in the bog at Wincanton (3m) latest, but as a lightly raced 6yo he should retain some potential. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 142/P0
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Promising novice hurdler but no sign of that form since returning from an absence; had wind surgery and a tongue-tie is added, but very risky. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
His novice hurdle form reads well but he went absent for 590 days and has shown very little since returning, albeit in just two races; cheekpieces tried. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won by 13l on last season's bumper debut and built upon promising hurdling debut when scoring at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in January; didn't really fire when last of four in subsequent Huntingdon Listed race but remains a good prospect. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 5-7P53
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Well handicapped on form shown for Dan Skelton and ran his best race since joining David Pipe when a rallying third at Ascot (2m5f, soft); this return to further is worth exploring. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Triple hurdle winner who has claims on his best form for Dan Skelton but he's failed to beat a rival in two runs for current yard; has had wind surgery but he needs a major revival after another break. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Triple hurdle winner who has claims on his best form for Dan Skelton but he's failed to beat a rival in two runs for current yard; has had wind surgery but he needs a major revival after another break. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 0PP-P8
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Dual hurdle winner at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) two winters ago but disappointments have come thick and fast since pulling up on his latest two runs at 3m; goes chasing with inevitable question marks. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Running well in good handicaps two years ago but he's had a couple of lengthy absences in the meantime and achieved nothing in his last six races. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 19-047
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Not at his best in competitive handicap hurdles at Sandown in March and Aintree in April, but he'd previously won well at Newbury (2m, good to soft; probably stays 2m4f); began his career in points (1-1) and has a jumps pedigree so there's a reasonable chance he'll make a chaser; respected in first-time headgear. |
3/1 |
|
14th 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with a bang when seeing off the reopposing Melon at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; has a quick turnaround as an excuse for a lesser effort in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) one week later, while his trainer reported to the stewards that he'll be suited by a flatter track and a quicker surface, both of which he should get today; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form with a bang when dropped back in trip and a well-backed winner at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last Saturday; now 8lb higher in a much hotter race but he's unexposed at this sort of distance and his stable is in tremendous form; has also won on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
Form: 2214-P D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Stays this far when all's well with him, but his jumping didn't pass muster on December's chasing debut; hopes rest with the wind procedure received since stopping quickly here latest and/or the cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Did well as a novice hurdler, winning a 3m1f maiden at Hereford; jumping failed to stand the test at Sandown on his chase debut and now tackling his first handicap over hurdles; could go well. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
28th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won British maiden point by 7l on debut in April 2023; absent until second this season in maiden hurdles here (near 2m4f) and at Ascot (extended 2m5f) before easily going one better when 8-13 at Hereford (3m2f); last two of those (his best form) were on good to soft, unraced on good; perhaps more of a staying prospect but he's promising. |
11/8 |
14/1
Form: 112-28
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Disappointed at Newbury in late November but that was his first blip in handicaps, having previously posted form figures of 1121122 (from 2m to 2m4f; unraced over further); has got himself high in the weights but if back on song he'd have each-way claims if staying the trip. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
7/2 |
Form: 717-52
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner who was placed in a big field at Ascot on his penultimate run and he backed that up with a front-running at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; remains on last winning mark and he should go well again back in trip. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Last win was off this mark; no closer than about 9l this season but was third of 18 tried in cheekpieces at Ascot three weeks ago (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and he should give his running. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Scored off today's mark at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) a year ago, his second handicap, but made his jockey work very hard before eventually plugging on for modest second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) in December and was pulled up on latest outing; needs first-time cheekpieces to perk him up. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.42 |
| Tricast | £37.81 |
| Trifecta | £55.50 |
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