14.30
SoftRacing TV Club Day Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 22-314 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Beat Lance Les Des and Bertie's Ballet off 4lb lower at Kelso in February (2m, heavy) and he was confidently ridden out the back when second over C&D last time (soft), where a late mistake didn't help; strong suspicion that he more to offer and the yard, also represented by Caballo De Guerra, won this with a novice two years ago. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has taken well to hurdles, recording his second win at Kelso (2m, heavy) on handicap debut last month with more in hand than the official margin suggests; should be hard to beat despite a 4lb rise. |
2/1 |
|
1st 7 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won over C&D (soft) in November on second hurdle start and showed improved form when fourth under a penalty in a warm novice at Ayr (2m, heavy); this unexposed 6yo could be on a workable mark on his handicap debut. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: /37-33
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Closely matched with Triple Crown Ted on February's Kelso clash and this 7yo was good value for his win back in a maiden here last time on soft ground; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three good runs this season, the latest a close second on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) three weeks ago; has another big role to play on this return to novice company. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Returned from absence to finish third to Triple Crown Ted in C&D novice (soft) in November and took a step forward when again third over C&D (good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement and could give a good account on handicap debut. |
7/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 02-045 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
0-11 since winning on hurdle debut in October 2022 but he ran pretty well when third at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month following wind surgery; he's in with an each-way shout if backing up that latest performance. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
He's won just one of his 18 starts and could do with settling better; however, he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day and has had wind surgery since; also effective on soft ground; might not be far away. |
11/1 |
|
11th 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Maiden on the Flat; placed in three handicap hurdles last season for Alan King so has a race in him off this mark and new trainer (after £14,000 sale) has booked Sam Twiston-Davies; could be interesting. |
15/2 |
6/1
Form: 2312-7 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
12th 14 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 5F2122 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and has continued in good form, finishing second on his last two starts (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); very solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Record of 212 since switched back to hurdles from chasing, the win at Wetherby (2m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces; Musselburgh effort (1m7f, good to soft) last time resulted in a career-best RPR; should go well in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Both his wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick, the latest off this mark in February 2024 (soft); several fair efforts since, including after a 325-day break last time; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
11/1
Form: 44F-4P BF
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has done well both runs with cheekpieces, winning off a 9lb lower mark at Newcastle in January (2m1f, good to soft) before creditable third off this mark at Ayr last time (2m4f, soft); chance if as effective on this ground. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
The first-time cheekpieces appeared to make a huge difference at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) where he jumped well in front and won unchallenged by just over 5l; 9lb higher in a higher grade but he arrives here a relative unknown quantity, especially over this far. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
11lb lower now than on handicap debut and he's shown enough for his new yard this term not to be ruled out entirely; headgear first time. |
11/2 |
15/2
Form: PP-643 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Exposed 10yo whose powers would appear to be on the wane judged on this season's performances; opposable. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
10yo whose mark continues to fall and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Ayr a fortnight ago; it's possible he'll be able to build on that latest run but he was beaten just over 7l and certainly needs a bigger performance this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Boasts two wins around here, one over this distance, but has been below his best this term and was pulled up at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month in race won by Triple Crown Ted; hard to fancy. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: /F31F-
Last run: 457 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still has low mileage and will be suited by today's forecast good ground but, following a long absence, has been pulled up on both outings this year; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
66/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 7yo; won well on final start for previous yard but has failed to complete in both runs for new stable; big question mark over current form. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
All five starts on good ground; won novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f) in October 2024 for Mel Rowley; beaten when falling at final hurdle on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f) the following month; absent since; a market check is advised on his return but there's a suspicion he's best watched. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 036
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful Flat racer who kept on for third over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; well beaten twice since but had excuses last time (heavy ground; finished lame) and will be dangerous here if back on song; cheekpieces left off this time. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two heavy defeats among his three hurdle starts but in between he caught the eye keeping on for third at Wetherby (2m, soft); has potential off opening jumps mark in view of his useful Flat form, and his four wins in that code came in cheekpieces which he wears over hurdles for the first time. |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Useful, four-time Flat winner who made eyecatching late headway into third at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month on his second hurdle start, beaten about 6l by Minstrel Knight who now carries a 6lb penalty; open to further improvement in this code and he's one to be interested in. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.66 |
| Tricast | £120.29 |
| Trifecta | £133.70 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Triple Crown TedSPOTLIGHT:
Liberty CoachThe Times:
Bertie's BalletPOSTDATA:
Lance Les DesTOPSPEED:
Chase A FortuneTelegraph:
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Triple Crown TedTHE NORTH:
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Bertie's BalletDaily Mirror:
Bertie's BalletDaily Record:
Chase A Fortune