12.40
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 3m 0f 84y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 46-689
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who displayed significant improvement when winning on handicap debut for David Pipe at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February; raced too freely and was disappointing favourite for new stable at Fakenham this month but remains of interest. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who displayed significant improvement when upped to 3m for handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft) in February, winning by over 3l; now with a new stable (was with David Pipe) and could still have a lot more to offer. |
6/4 |
|
1st 8 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Tailed off at big odds in all three novice hurdles; however, she showed ability in bumpers and is one to watch in the betting now up in trip off a basement mark on her handicap debut, with her stable in fine form. |
5/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 05-783
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
0-8 but he's dropped 11lb since tackling handicaps and took steps forward on last two starts when third of 11 at Hereford (3m2f, soft) and second of nine at Doncaster (extended 3m, good to soft); ridden all season by Cameron Johnstone-Baker; again in serious each-way contention. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-7 but he's dropped 11lb since tackling handicaps and took a step forward when third of 11 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in December, having been upped in trip; could be involved. |
5/2 |
11/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 5-342P
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden and he's yet to come close, but weakened only from before the last when 24l third of nine at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; the cheekpieces are retained; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No match for the winner when second of three on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and pulled up at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) since; improvement is necessary in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Brings the least convincing profile after heavy defeats in a bumper and three hurdle races (hooded last time). |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: PP-14P
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Opened her account at Leicester (2m4f) in November but well below par subsequently, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Taunton (3m) 26 days ago; tongue-tie is added now. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November off 4lb lower but out of form in her three starts since, with the last two over 3m2f/3m; now has headgear on for the first time. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November but soundly beaten when fourth of five at there (2m4f, heavy) in December and pulled up at Fontwell last month; needs to get back on track. |
6/1 |
Form: 4-0P8
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all six hurdle runs; might improve over fences at some stage but was well beaten when 33-1 for chasing debut at Bangor (3m, good) in March and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
9th 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Forgettable form over hurdles, including three handicaps from 2m to 3m; there's a chance he could turn out better over fences but a watching brief seems best on this first attempt. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
In a respected yard but has offered little in either of his handicaps, at 2m and 3m (latterly with cheekpieces added); hard to make a case. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 561216 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago but progressive previously with wins at Hexham (2m4f, good) and Musselburgh (3m, soft); could bounce back with a big performance in first-time cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
6th 5 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
In better form on his last three starts, winning at Hexham (2m4f, good) and more recently Musselburgh (3m, soft), with a good effort at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) separating them; up another 4lb but may be able to eke out more and he's a contender. |
6/4 |
Form: -6366P
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who is one to watch in the betting but she's been pulled up at 40-1 and 50-1 in her first two handicaps (2m4f/3m, heavy/good to soft) and a transformation is needed. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Bred to stay and a market check is advised in first-time cheekpieces; however, she was pulled up at 40-1 on recent handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) and needs to leave that form miles behind. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles last year (2m-2m3f) but should have some improvement to come in handicaps and her pedigree suggests the increased emphasis on stamina here will suit. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 8P/5PP
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
9yo who is 0-10; pulled up in November in first two handicaps; wind surgery since and a visor is added; hard to fancy. |
100/1 |
7/1
Form: 0-P43P
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby in December but unable to reproduce that form and she's now 0-13; others make greater appeal. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ten-race maiden; creditable third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft) but a bit to prove having been pulled up on both starts since. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Popped up with 40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December; not ruled out each-way but pulled up back at Wetherby (3m, soft) and she's now 0-11; others arrive with less to prove. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Castanea Breeze
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.05 |
| Tricast | £69.49 |
| Trifecta | £95.90 |
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