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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April, his second handicap, but was pulled up on next two outings (latter was chase debut) and has since left Ben Pauling; has tongue-tie refitted for stable debut; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner; 0-6 over hurdles and needs to bounce back from a poor run but his third of 14 at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April was a good effort; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on chasing debut; could have a say if back on song. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed 5yo who was clear second when upped to 3m1f and fitted with first-time cheekpieces for last month's handicap debut at Warwick (good); could still have more to offer; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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