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SoftJohnston Smillie Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow showers
10/11
- Place: £1.10
Form: 23-152
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Proving consistent and, following a good effort in a Grade 2, he made all at Newbury (2m, good to soft) back down in class last time; far from sure to get an easy lead in this bigger field, however. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has built up a solid record when racing at about 2m under rules, as form figures of 222 this year help to demonstrate; ran well in the Dovecote at Kempton (good to soft) most recently; leading player back down in class. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Beaten favourite at Kelso (2m, heavy) last Friday but he'd previously run well when second over C&D (good); should be thereabouts but others appeal more for the win. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4-21 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hasn't kicked on from the maiden win at Kelso (2m, good to soft) but this is his handicap debut over a longer trip and he did beat the useful Swindon Village in an Irish point; tries a tongue-tie after wind surgery. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point scorer who posted a fairly useful effort when getting off the mark in this sphere at Kelso (2m) in December; failed to kick on when a well-held third of 11 in 2m novice there last month but he's worth another chance for yard with an excellent record in this. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner (2m4f, soft to heavy) who was a well-beaten second to subsequent Grade 1 winner Idaho Sun on hurdle debut at Bangor (2m, soft) in November before winning a maiden over this C&D (good to soft) in December; open to further improvement and he could have a big part to play. |
3/1 |
200/1
Form: 0300
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in big-field Irish bumper in September; unable to get seriously competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles for new stable this year but there was some promise at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last time, and he should have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Definite promise in two Irish bumpers but nothing like so good in a bumper and two hurdle runs for current yard. |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Definite promise in two Irish bumpers but nothing like so good in a bumper and maiden hurdle for current yard. |
200/1 |
50/1
Form: 3545
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in a Hexham bumper (beaten 19l) in November; yet to show a massive amount over hurdles (0-3), though was staying on over an inadequate 2m at Kelso (novice; 66-1, beaten 32l) latest; back to a more suitable trip for handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 12 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
He's displayed some ability but not enough to suggest he'll be posing a threat today; will be of greater interest when moving into handicaps. |
50/1 |
|
5th 8 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
His bumper debut third at Hexham (2m, good to soft) wasn't devoid of promise but lesser runs have followed in a bumper at Carlisle (soft) and a novice hurdle over this C&D (good). |
100/1 |
200/1
Form: 3-PPP
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was pulled up on last month's handicap debut, having refused to settle; might be more relaxed without blinkers (worn for last three races) here but still looks too risky. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Third of five in a bumper last April; triple-figure odds for all four starts over hurdles and pulled up on first three; while 35l seventh of 11 at Kelso (2m, heavy) on latest was better, with tongue-tie added to blinkers, others clearly bring more solid claims to his handicap debut today. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: 670
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Offered little in a pair of bumpers and it's been a similar story in 2m novice hurdles at Newcastle and Kelso this year; significantly more is required from this son of Elusive Pimpernel. |
66/1 |
|
10th 6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No impact in either bumper (soft/good to soft) and tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft). |
200/1 |
200/1
Form: 75U-0P
Last run: 47 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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7th 8 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-8 over hurdles; has a very mixed record and is sometimes a clumsy jumper but made a bold bid from the front when third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) two runs ago and can't be ruled out; tongue tied for first time. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Improved third in 2m1f Carlisle novice (soft) in February; well treated on that form but hasn't managed to reproduce it in two subsequent handicaps, although he probably pressed for home too far out when third back at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; remains one who could click from a lowly mark. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Outran 150-1 odds when placed in novice hurdle here (2m1f, soft) last month, his fifth hurdling start, but jumped poorly and was safely held in Sedgefield handicap (2m1f, good) two days later; effectively 7lb higher today and comes with risk; cheekpieces refitted. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 12
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Horse
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No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 3
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.45 |
| Trifecta | £17.10 |
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