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HeavyRoss Stacey Still Cannot Cook Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.10
Form: /P-801
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three sound runs since cheekpieces went on in February, winning at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) and Taunton (2m3f, heavy) and finishing second at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); interesting despite stepping up both in grade and in trip. |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Cheekpieces went on when he won his handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) and followed up off the same mark over C&D (heavy; by 8l from Talap) 11 days later, both under Fern O'Brien; 9lb higher this time but surely has a big shout in what looks a weak race. |
5/6 |
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1st 7 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Rallied after being headed to lead again towards the finish and make a successful handicap debut at Market Rasen (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 11 days ago; escapes a penalty and is 7lb well-in compared to his future mark. |
11/8 |
66/1
- Place: £14.00
Form: 3-3780
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-9 over hurdles but he has won in other disciplines and his 8l second of ten to Cooler Than Me over C&D (heavy; 100-1) last time was easily his most competitive show as a handicap hurdler; considered for a place. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles and beaten 14l or more in all four handicaps; hard to make a case for. |
66/1 |
|
10th 13 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-7 over hurdles; ran well for a long way when eighth from out of the weights over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day and is effectively 10lb lower today but his overall profile remains unconvincing. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 9608
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who justified favouritism in a Wincanton handicap (2m4f, good) last month and followed up with a dominant display at Ludlow (2m5f, good); up another 10lb but his form has really taken off recently and he's open to more progress; big player. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; well backed and scored comfortably at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last week and looks ahead of his mark, even with a penalty. |
4/6 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on handicap debut in January but last month's keeping-on third at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) was much better and further progress is possible if the much faster ground here suits. |
5/2 |
11/2
Form: 17P822 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won Uttoxeter maiden (2m4f, heavy) in November and has also shown promise in some handicaps subsequently; however, well beaten at Hereford (2m, good) recently and there is a question mark about the forecast good ground. |
9/1 |
|
8th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Got off the mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in November and comes here in good nick, scuppered by a late blunder when fourth of ten in 2m3f handicap hurdle at Taunton 23 days ago; she must enter calculations eased 1lb. |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Goes well in the mud, including a 2m4f mares' maiden success on heavy at Uttoxeter in November; runner-up in soft-ground handicaps over the extended 2m3f at Hereford on her last two outings; ought to be in the mix again. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 4PU-67
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 16y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Stayed on for very respectable fourth at Hereford (2m3f, good) this month, his second run in a visor, but is yet to be placed after 11 hurdling starts and needs to find something extra today. |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Respectable fifth in similar races at Taunton and Chepstow last month but has yet to place over hurdles after ten attempts. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth on heavy ground at Taunton (2m3f) last week but he's 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-9741
Last run: 114 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Held on gamely to cause 66-1 shock on Flat return at Salisbury (1m4f, good) in May but was safely held on both subsequent outings and is far too inconsistent to support with confidence; had recent wind op. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
66-1 winner on his first Flat start since 2024 when making most to win off 2lb lower in a small field at Salisbury last month; back to his inconsistent self when tailed off at Chepstow next time and it will likely depend on what sort of mood he's in. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
This year's hurdling form is uninspiring but he held on gamely to cause 66-1 shock at Salisbury a fortnight ago, his first Flat run since 2024; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood again here but he's only 2lb higher and this is a slight drop in grade. |
4/1 |
15/2
Form: 657363
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
12-race maiden over hurdles but has some solid placed form, most recently when a neck second over C&D in June (Linden Line 1l back in third); disappointed next time and was comfortably held in a C&D maiden under James Robottom last time, but she's a major threat if returning to her best. |
7/2 |
|
6th 2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
1m4f/1m6f wins for Charlie Johnston; now 0-11 over hurdles and was disappointing in a low-grade handicap here only recently; however, there is placed form in her record and she could have some part to play. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Three Flat wins in 2023; 0-10 over hurdles but was only reeled in late on under James Robottom here three weeks ago (2m1f, good); clear claims off 1lb higher. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 26F06/
Last run: 659 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Unplaced all five hurdling starts but last month's 36l defeat at Taunton (2m3f) came on heavy ground and after a 659-day absence; no surprise if he gets closer to the target here. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up in Irish bumpers (good/yielding) but failed to make an impact in four hurdle starts for this yard in the 2023-24 season, including when 28-1 for soft-ground C&D handicap debut; still has time on his side but would need to see market support to consider after 659 days off. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Placed in an Irish bumper; has little to boast about in Britain and trailed Centara by some 20l over C&D when last seen in December; doesn't look on a good mark for handicap debut. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: -12371 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Stratford (2m6f) last May and back on the scoresheet with a stylish success over 2m here five weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated off 6lb higher but those wins were achieved on good and she'll face contrasting conditions afternoon. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 447-
Last run: 574 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won two points in spring 2024 but he's failed to complete in last four runs including in hurdle handicaps (125-1) in his last two starts; still lightly raced in this sphere but he has a lot to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces added. |
100/1 |
|
3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won two points in spring 2024; modest form as a novice over hurdles that summer but failed to complete in two points last spring and it was the same story on handicap debut over C&D (125-1) two weeks ago. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won a couple of points in spring 2024; didn't run too badly in three qualifying runs over hurdles for Carroll Gray in the summer of that year but off since failing to complete in two points last spring. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £83.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £102.61 |
| Tricast | £1370.65 |
| Trifecta | £1281.50 |
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