12.55
SoftVirgin Bet Daily Extra Places River Don Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £45560
- 3m 0f 84y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 22-212
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 18 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
0-4 in bumpers but 2-3 over hurdles and wasn't seen to best effect in the defeat, when held up last in a Grade 2 at Navan that Doctor Steinberg dominated up front; it was over 2m that he accounted for the smart Skylight Hustle at Gowran and yet the further he went the better he looked in winning the 3m Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster (soft); his trainer has had horses run well in this before; major player. |
5/1 |
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1st 10 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Irish challenger who has built up a solid record, latterly over hurdles with win at Gowran Park (2m) and second in Grade 2 at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy); possibilities, provided he shows additional progress upped further in trip. |
9/2 |
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9 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Went close over 2m here in March (good-to-yielding) when clear of the remainder and again finished a clear second when chasing home an easy winner at Cork (2m3f) following month on yielding; major chance. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: -11143
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won three in a row at Perth last May-September (2m, good; two of them handicaps) and has run with credit in defeat in Graded races on last three starts, the first two over 2m/2m1f (good to soft) and the latest at 3m (soft); he might not be far away. |
9/2 |
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3rd 11 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has steadily progressive form, albeit mostly at about 2m and his latest effort (in Aintree Grade 1) is open to question as several hurdles were omitted; something to prove back up markedly in trip. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 5yo judged on his hat-trick of wins on good ground at Perth, doing it readily in handicaps on his last two starts; has considerably more on his plate at this loftier level and softer ground could be an issue for him. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 21 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
3m point winner on soft; he was 1-6 for his novice win in December (just under 3m on good to soft) and it was a laboured effort last time behind Thedeviluno at Doncaster; he's not crying out to be backed. |
66/1 |
|
5th 12 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has raced only twice under rules and easily justified favouritism at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) on the latest occasion; very unexposed and could make his mark at this higher level; interesting. |
6/1 |
|
10 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Dime A Dozen; off the mark in Irish points at third attempt, with wide-margin win on soft ground in March, and will need to be taken seriously if strong in the betting before this rules debut. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Narrowly prevailed in similar event at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago, building on his Chepstow effort behind Rocking Man; has raced only three times in total and should improve further; respected even with 5lb penalty. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 311462
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
In good form over fences here since wind op in April, most notably when winning over 3m1f (good) three weeks ago; should be fine back over this hurdles and over this shorter trip; respected in current mood. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Cartmel in 2025; following a wind operation, he's finished runner-up in 3m1f/2m5f handicap chases here, last time only reeled in late on; clear claims off an untouched mark. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims. |
6/4 |
7/1
Form: 11
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 10-131
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Proving a solid novice hurdler; scored in October/January and ran well under big penalty the last twice, beaten only a neck at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest occasion; bred to be as effective back up in trip; looks worth his mark and has clear possibilities on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdles winner (2m3f/2m6f) who ran well at Taunton (2m3f) most recently; incurs another 12lb penalty but Chad Bament again takes off a handy 7lb; one of the main players. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who is 2-4 over hurdles this season, the latter win gained in small field at Windsor (2m6f, good) on New Year's Day; pulled up when upped to 3m for soft-ground Grade 2 at Doncaster last time but back in calmer waters here and ought to make his presence felt. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 24141 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Pair of novice wins over an extended 2m3f (soft/good); flopped in a 3m Grade 2 novice at Doncaster in January but quickly back on the up with an excellent staying-on second of 17 in the EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft; Kaka's Cousin fourth) five weeks ago; well worth another attempt at 3m and has to enter calculations. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Best effort when defying a penalty at Doncaster (2m3f, good; beat Draco Malfoy by 2l) in December, but disappointing in a Grade 2 there six weeks ago; others may have more potential. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Goes into stiffer company but he's the only course winner in this field, having defied a penalty here (2m3f, good) last time; has largely progressive form and the step back up in distance is worth a shot. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 215284
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins in maiden/novice company (2m and 2m3f) but not far away in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in December and soft ground was a query when pulled up in that grade since; below market expectations in his sole handicap (2m) but capable of better back at 2m5f. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 051
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won a maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December and he tapped back into that promise to win a handicap at Wetherby (3m, good) three weeks ago on his stable debut; beat just five rivals last time but this 6yo is unexposed over staying trips and could be a contender up 4lb. |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Successful twice in Irish points and once over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies; ran creditably at Kelso (2m6f) last time on handicap debut; market may offer further guidance in this first start for Sam England. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time 3m point winner who built upon previous rules promise for easy win in maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; pulled up at 33-1 in Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft) since but today's handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 11
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
9/2
Form: 122/1
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Drops back markedly in trip/class having failed to convince in 3m Grade 2 at Doncaster last time; solid record otherwise and was successful at Chepstow (2m3f) in only other hurdles start; top on the figures. |
4/6 |
|
9 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Solid record in bumpers in the 2023-24 campaign, then missed last season; beat Carlenrig by 3l in Chepstow maiden hurdle (2m3f, good to soft) in sole outing this term; should have more to offer upped further in distance; big player. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Strong promise in heavy-ground events at Chepstow, making all for an emphatic success in November then clear second (behind fellow joint-favourite) under a penalty in December; leading contender. |
6/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £57.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £42.44 |
| Tricast | £145.91 |
| Trifecta | £294.50 |
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