12.45
Good To SoftVirgin Bet EBF “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6535.2
- 2m 3f 88y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 98-533
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
0-8 but placed in three maiden hurdles in a row (2m-2m5f, soft) prior to 12l third Grade 2 novice at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in February when 33-1; receives weight from his main rivals and is firmly in the picture. |
11/2 |
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3rd 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in maiden hurdles on last three starts (2m-2m5f, soft), most recently runner-up at Doncaster; however, looks up against it today. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-7U
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Five-race maiden who ran an encouraging race on handicap debut at Ludlow (third of eight; beaten 10l; 11-2) and stepping up from 2m5f could make a difference; considered. |
9/1 |
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3rd 2 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Close up when unseating at the last in a small field at Doncaster on penultimate start and confirmed his improvement when 14l fourth of 13 over that same extended 2m3f last month (soft; 28-1); needs further progress on this handicap debut, but these are early days and it may be forthcoming. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 226
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Trio of second-place finishes (point/hurdles) constituted a consistent start to his career; has lost his solidity by finishing out of the money in two starts since; however, could well rebuild as he has frame probabilities in this field. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Close up at Ffos Las (2m4f) and Warwick (2m5f; again on soft) before weakening into sixth at Ascot where he was some way behind West Hill Verde; perhaps wasn't at his best that day (went off only 9-2) and his yard has won this maiden twice in three years. |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Bought for £120,000 after finishing second in an Irish point (3m, yielding to soft) in March; warm 15-2 shot when filling that position again, behind a highly regarded sort, on his rules debut at at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; looks the part and is sure to make his presence felt. |
2/1 |
100/1
Form: 64
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Kept on for third on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, soft) in February but was disappointing favourite when weakening fourth at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month and needs a better effort here. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who ran his best race yet on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, soft) and he's given the impression that this could be more his trip; respected. |
3/1 |
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3rd 3 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point runner-up (3m, yielding) who has been unable to threaten across his three hurdle runs (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft/soft) but has shown ability and has far more realistic claims in this first handicap; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 2/0-4P C
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Good-ground bumper scorer; had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort, finishing 5l third and one place behind Star Turn, over C&D (good to soft) last month in only his second handicap attempt; warrants respect off same mark, with a step forward possible. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner; remote when fourth on handicap debut at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February but was given a wind op last month and remains open to improvement over hurdles for his respected stable. |
14/1 |
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4th 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Course bumper winner (good) who ran okay when fourth of six on hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) in November; well beaten on both starts since (2m5f/2m3f, soft) but there's stamina in his family and he could be a different proposition now up in trip and back on better ground in a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap debut; monitor the betting. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 8
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
66/1
Form: 57
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Not disgraced when midfield in Warwick bumper in December but was pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m3f/2m4f); drops back in trip with tongue-tie added here. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
15th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Fair 16l seventh of 12 in a Warwick bumper on second start (2m, good to soft) but was pulled up on hurdles debut at Doncaster (2m3f, soft; 100-1) last time; improvement needed. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 250-6
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 10lb
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 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Made a promising start in bumpers but has shown little in three runs over hurdles; still early days and wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut up in trip; may well show improvement. |
5/2 |
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4th 2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Started off well as he was second on bumper debut and then beaten only 6l in a Listed event; however, now has a regressive profile and needs to get back on track. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Second on bumper debut and then beaten only 6l in a Listed event; comfortably held in his last two races, the latest his hurdling debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft; 22-1). |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 53
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 23/
Last run: 647 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Beat Potters Charm in an Irish point; two bumper runs were okay but he has struggled in two maiden hurdles following a long absence; looks the clear stable second string. |
33/1 |
|
6th 9 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Bought for £170,000 after beating the high-class Potters Charm in an Irish point; ran okay in two small-field bumpers in early 2024 (heavy/soft) and Paul Nicholls retained him for £50,000 at the dispersal sale of his previous owner; made a disappointing comeback on his hurdling debut when hooded (now removed) at Doncaster (2m3f, soft; 14-1); bit to prove after that. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bought for £170,000 after beating the high-class Potters Charm in an Irish point; ran okay in two small-field bumpers in early 2024 (heavy/soft) and Paul Nicholls retained him for £50,000 at the dispersal sale of his previous owner; has been a long-time absent but open to significant improvement; hood added. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 13
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
100/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 398 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Poor form in three runs over hurdles, including when back after a wind op last time; blinkers tried on handicap debut; stiff task from 10lb out of the weights |
50/1 |
|
12th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Can't be recommended on his outings in a bumper or maiden and novice; has twice been handy before weakening so wind surgery might have helped. |
50/1 |
|
11th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Duck egg in bumper and pulled up in 2m3f maiden hurdle; poor claims. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 99
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
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No Results Found |
Non-runners
Kiwi Rush, Passing Diamond
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.86 |
| Trifecta | £75.60 |
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