13.55
SoftWilliam Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3168.6
- 2m 3f 154y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.70
- Place: £3.10
Form: 165-13 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
In cracking form this season, with three wins and a second, until however he went down by 25l at Bangor (good) on latest start; maybe the ground that day was not soft enough; major player if bouncing straight back. |
13/2 |
|
6th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
A lot more exposed than many in here but he's been in cracking form since returning from an absence and his defeat at Leicester was no backward step (2m4f, good to soft); firmly in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has thrived since returning from a break in December, winning two of his three runs over hurdles before adding a third win of the season reverting to fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) last month, each time under Benjamin Macey; he's up 4lb for last time but is very much a leading contender in current form. |
5/4 |
6/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 14-523 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations. |
8/1 |
11/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 2/133- D
Last run: 438 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Placed all three starts since winning over C&D (good to soft) in May 2024, most recently when creditable third of 13 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; hampered on run-in) in January, after a long absence; not yet proven on heavy ground but still features prominently in calculations. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ran some solid races when switched to handicaps in 2024; missed all of 2025 but is on a competitive mark if retaining his ability; watch the market. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft; acts on soft) in May in his second handicap and placed in the other two; that amounts to the most solid claims in this field, far more solid than those of the vast majority. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 442-96 CD
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting. |
11/1 |
|
4th 11 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 36-6F6
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance. |
6/5 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Readily gained a first victory in over two years when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m handicap here nine days ago; carries a 7lb penalty but can go well again. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Soundly beaten on first two starts for Gary Hanmer but his fifth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much more encouraging; could have a say if able to build on that recent effort. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 428-59
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Opened his account at Doncaster (2m) in February but he beat only one in 2m Hexham handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Advanced his form when getting off the mark at the tenth attempt in 2m Doncaster handicap 25 days ago; this demands another personal best off a 5lb higher mark. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a neck on his handicap debut last April (2m1f, good) but four lesser runs have followed, so has to turn things around. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 77P5-5 D
Last run: 258 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run. |
10/1 |
|
9th 14 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
It's now 11 outings since his last success but he's been lightly raced this term and comes here on the back of a good third of 15 in 2m4f Newcastle handicap hurdle 18 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 1P54
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles over 3m here in April (good); now 6lb higher, but longer trip should suit and one with a chance. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won a bumper for Tom Symonds at Uttoxeter last May (2m, good); fair form over hurdles for this yard, including in two handicaps; needs to improve for step up to 3m. |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Uttoxeter bumper winner (2m, good) for Tom Symonds; hasn't kicked on over hurdles (0-4) since joining new trainer, sloppy jumping again the issue when beaten 38l on Wetherby handicap debut (2m4f, soft). |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 653
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Built upon previous form when coming good at the fifth attempt over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) last month; up 7lb but if the better ground was the reason for his improvement then he must also be considered here. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Encouraging third in maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; pulled up on handicap debut here (2m3f, soft) since; might be back on better ground today which, along with the drop back in trip, could make him a different proposition; no surprise to see a good run. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
6yo who has improved with each of his three runs in novice hurdles, finishing third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; placed in a 3m point and open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: -6F593 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
On a reduced mark and she took a step back in the right direction at Sedgefield in November in this headgear combination, but she was still soundly beaten in third and needs to build on that effort today. |
20/1 |
|
9th 3 |
30th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Not firing on all cylinders this year but her respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 19 days ago was a step back in the right direction and it's worth remembering that her only hurdle win was gained over this C&D. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Out of form on the Flat/over hurdles in the spring and, following a three-month break, fell in early stages of a recent chase; should cope if there's rain about but needs to get career back on track. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 3323
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Still to register a victory but he comes here after a good second of eight in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 44 days ago; he can make his presence felt again reverted to a longer trip. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up here (2m3f, soft) last month when more than a possible lack of stamina was amiss; however, prior to that he was placed in his first two handicap hurdles (soft; including C&D); leading player if back on song. |
7/2 |
|
12 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
4yo who is 0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but he's been showing promise in this code and kept on for third of 11 in handicap against older horses here (2m, soft) four weeks ago; stays well on the Flat and today's extra distance could be right up his street. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: /9P5-3
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Having not achieved much previously, he made his handicap debut off this lowly mark at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and finished third of ten, beaten just under 8l; this unexposed 6yo might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, pushed along when bit short of room and switched left just before 3 out, soon weakened, hit last |
100/1 |
|
6 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, pushed along briefly 6th, slow jump and dropped to last 7th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up |
66/1 |
50/1
Form: 64-463
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-31 over hurdles and 0-51 overall; has shown some bits and bobs of form this season and is suited by this C&D but still makes only limited appeal from 5lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
5th 8 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
9yo who is a longstanding maiden and was pulled up here last time; he's hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
16 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Produced a couple of reasonable performances in the final third of last year but without threatening, and this 9yo is a longstanding maiden. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
River Rider, Diamond Trilogy, Mythical
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.93 |
| Tricast | £355.30 |
| Trifecta | £634.70 |
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