16.15
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13202.5
- 3m 0f 84y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: P-5314 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Doncaster form figures read 1P2114, the last five of which were over fences; not disgraced last time and this hurdles mark is 10lb lower, so a case can be made. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Course form figures read 1P211, the last two wins coming in this race last year (good) and over C&D (good to soft) last month, both off a mark 2lb lower than today's; has also won on soft; respected given his record here. |
7/1 |
|
13 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
9yo who has been inconsistent over the years but he's been better than ever the last twice, going very close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December before winning another competitive handicap there (3m, good) in January, albeit having a battle on his hands before being left clear at the final fence; that latest form still reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; chance. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: -21517 C
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best. |
8/1 |
3/1
Form: 22P1
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner who was runner-up on first two hurdle starts (including on good ground) and won a maiden at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) last month; similar form when third of five in handicap at Doncaster (3m, soft) since; carries a 7lb penalty but still stands out as the one to beat. |
1/7 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden point winner last May; second at Aintree and Ascot on his first two runs over hurdles; pulled up with an overreach next time but asserted in eventually good style when he justified 11-8 favouritism in a maiden at Lingfield (extended 2m3f, heavy) this month, which makes him a striking candidate for 3m on this handicap debut. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Split two next-time winners when second on October's British/hurdling/stable debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and replicated that level next time; bit more to take on trust having pulled up with an overreach just before Christmas, but he sets the form standard on those prior efforts. |
10/11 |
10/1
Form: 20-128
Last run: 134 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won this race off this mark in 2025 (good; 2-1 favourite) having run poorly on his previous start; was rather disappointing later on last season and has a bit to prove at present. |
14/1 |
|
14th 7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Second in the C&D Grade 1 novice at this meeting last year; went on to finish first and second in handicaps over the extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter at the start of the summer but well below par both starts since a break, latterly at the Cheltenham Festival; combination of first-time cheekpieces and a return to this C&D needs to spark a revival. |
40/1 |
|
20th 22 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well over about 3m on most starts last March-June, including 50-1 second in substandard Grade 1 novice at Aintree; took an age to warm up in that race, however, which makes this trip look against him, and no impact on last three outings; latest (11 days ago) was after four months off. |
66/1 |
4/1
Form: 0-2255
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Has faced a couple of difficult tasks since returned to hurdles but was beaten when taking a late fall returned to handicap level most recently; can be opposed off current mark in this deeper field. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Second in two small-field chases this season before reverting to hurdles at big odds for two Cheltenham Grade 2s, soundly beaten on latest occasion; runner-up off the same mark in this race last term; 5lb claimer takes over and they are considered each-way. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Some progressive form in handicap hurdles last season at up to 3m and, after two defeats over fences, he reverted to hurdles and finished fifth of six in the Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle (2m4f) here on New Year's Day; that was a respectable performance but he faces another tough task today. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Intosomethinggood, Ike Sport, Porter In The Park
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.47 |
| Trifecta | £28.30 |
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