13.50
SoftHappy 18th Birthday James Dunford Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 4
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 5-3046
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 13 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
It was against her own sex when breezing clear from off the pace at Warwick (2m, good) but, still lightly raced, she could be worthy of her 11lb rise in the weights; up in class but this race could be run to suit her style and she's of some interest. |
9/1 |
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1st 5 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Placed in two bumpers (including on good ground) and has also shown promise over hurdles, finishing third of 18 in Wincanton maiden (1m7f, good to soft) last time; it's possible she will improve for a longer trip but this unexposed 6yo is still entitled to respect on today's handicap debut. |
13/8 |
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3rd 16 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Clear ability in bumpers and she was far from disgraced on second start in this sphere when staying-on sixth of 16 in mares' maiden at Kempton (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; contender. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 42/35
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6th 7 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Returned from two-year absence with some promising runs during the winter including when fifth of 18 in a maiden here (1m7f, good to soft; tongue tied) in February; now goes handicapping off what looks a fair mark and she has a high-class 2m5f winner on her dam's side; respected at this new trip. |
4/1 |
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5th 10 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Came back from two-year absence with encouraging third in Chepstow novice (good to soft) in December; 7-4 from 3-1 but he took a big step backwards when tailed-off last of five finishers at Lingfield (also about 2m3f, heavy) three weeks ago; new tongue-tie/drop in trip might help and he's not confidently ruled out. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 172 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Allowed too much rope in winning his sole bumper attempt but was eventually swallowed up, having again established a clear lead, in latest hurdles start (1m7f); style of racing aside, holds a leading chance on peak figures; this track seems likely to suit. |
11/10 |
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6th 9 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a farcical five-runner bumper at Ascot in November; first-time hood when running moderately over hurdles at Newbury the following month but did better with that aid removed when an admittedly well-held second at Huntingdon (2m, soft) last month; winner was set to run a big race until falling in Grade 2 on Saturday and this one's best days are ahead of him; player. |
6/1 |
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2nd 10 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Form of November's Ascot bumper win needs treating with caution (rider gifted the softest of leads), and have to hope his high head carriage on hurdling debut was owed to either greenness or a resentment of the now-removed hood; present attainment level thus still unclear. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 32-5
Last run: 96 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 17 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
No match for Minella Yoga at Taunton, taking record to 0-6; however, he's related to several winners for his connections and may have potential off his opening mark; one to consider. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
A fair bumper performer who shaped well when a clear second of 12 in 2m Huntingdon novice hurdle 22 days ago; this brother to the stable's useful winner Secret Squirrel has more to offer and shouldn't be underestimated. |
3/1 |
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2nd 7 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in the first two of three bumpers; brother to useful hurdler Secret Squirrel and although his own hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 9-1) three weeks ago showed significant ability, he needs to build on that. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 468
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
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4th 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Left behind her qualifying runs when making a winning handicap debut over C&D (good) last month, asserting in good style from a fair yardstick; 5lb rise looks manageable and another bold bid can be expected. |
5/4 |
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1st 3 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Similar profile to Shanagolden Girl in that she's been well beaten thus far (1m7f-2m3f) but now goes into handicaps for a much respected yard; the market should be informative. |
3/1 |
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8th 17 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Single-figure prices but no fireworks in a bumper and novice last year; market gave up on her when 80-1 and beaten 40l at Warwick last month. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 767
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 11 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Attracted support before finishing down the field on his bumper debut at Fontwell in October and has been beaten over 30l in two starts over hurdles; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
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7th 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
With a good stable and showed some promise when sixth (albeit well held in the end) on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) six weeks ago but needs to take a big step forward today. |
25/1 |
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6 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
First foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Johnbb; stable has very good 23% strike-rate in bumpers. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 585
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 6 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Modest form in bumpers (for Ed De Giles) and well held in three 2m maiden hurdles this year, beating one at Newbury last month; tongue tied for his handicap debut with much better required. |
11/1 |
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7th 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Holds weak claims on bumper and hurdles form; should find handicaps more suitable shortly. |
100/1 |
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8th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Showed a little promise in bumpers for Ed de Giles; well beaten at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 50-1) on hurdles debut; more needed. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Colt
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8th 9 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Dual Flat winner (1m2f/1m4f); has offered little in three runs over hurdles for this stable but may fare better now switched to handicaps with a tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice on the Flat but nothing positive to take out of two hurdle runs for this yard. |
100/1 |
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5th 4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
A dual Flat scorer for Ismail Mohammed in the first half of 2025 but he offered little in three subsequent runs in that sphere for Robbie Llewellyn and again on his yard/hurdling debut at Wincanton (1m7f) in February. |
100/1 |
16/1
Form: 16P-6 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who has shown significant improvement since fitted with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces in handicaps over fences, winning over C&D (good) 16 days ago; further progress looks nailed on and he should be hard to beat. |
5/6 |
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1st 9 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced; first run in this headgear combination when runner-up over C&D and late mistake didn't help; up 2lb but should run well. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced since winning a bumper on debut in October 2024 and has struggled to get competitive on his three hurdle starts; sent straight over fences in first-time headgear for this handicap debut and a market check is advised, but others arrive with more compelling credentials. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 07
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Modest efforts in two bumpers; beaten 48l on hurdles debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 80-1) last month; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
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14th 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two starts in bumpers; beaten 50l in a good event at Newbury in November and weakened again when seventh of 11 at Exeter (also good to soft) last month; plenty of hurdlers in the family and will probably do better in this sphere. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 4-3
Last run: 285 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
They only jumped four hurdles when this lightly raced 6yo made a successful handicap debut over C&D, winning by just under 4l; took a 10lb hit for that but he looks progressive. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Shaped well on his hurdling debut when second in 2m Aintree novice last May; well held after an absence both runs since at Wincanton and Warwick, but could still do better for leading yard now going into handicaps. |
7/2 |
150/1
Form: 6P
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
His first effort of note when beaten just over 5l in a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in which he rallied gamely after stumbling three out; now he's of interest. |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Little worthwhile form under Flat or hurdle codes; 80-1 when well behind Victory Shout last time at Taunton; now tries cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
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8th 9 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 4-322
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
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No Results Found |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
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33/1
Form: 605
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 535 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
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No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.88 |
| Trifecta | £45.60 |
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