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GoodSouthern Cranes & Access Ltd Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £12581.97
- 2m 4f 116y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 2-2U16 CD
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Good-ground bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt over C&D (good) in November, when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a maiden that worked out extremely well; weakened into sixth on handicap debut at Windsor in January but that was on soft ground; firmly in calculations now back on a better surface. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Unexposed 6yo who won a bumper and added a maiden over this trip at Plumpton in November (good; first-time cheekpieces); unproven on slow ground but his yard won this two years ago with a handicap debutant; possibilities. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won a small-field bumper last season and made pretty good start to hurdling career when second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) last month; leading contender here. |
11/8 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 905112 CD BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made rapid progress when switched to handicaps during the winter, winning twice (2m4f/2m1f), and returned from two-month break with creditable second at Plumpton (2m4f, good; first-time hood) last month; probably still has more improvement to come; good chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 11 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft) in December and followed up at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) 11 days later, before clear second to well-handicapped winner at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) in February; he's up 4lb for last time but the form reads very well and he could settle better in a first-time hood; lots to like. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Kept a low profile in first three hurdle runs for new yard but there are some smart jumpers close up in his pedigree and he duly improved when quite a taking winner of his handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft); hardly turned a hair under a penalty at Fontwell after and although up a further 9lb he has scope for more off a still-modest mark. |
100/30 |
10/1
- Place: £8.30
Form: 112P D
Last run: 135 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Notoriously hard to win with and, bar a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle, he hasn't scored since landing a French conditions race in 2022; respectable fourth of 12 at York (16.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; same mark. |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 (12) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
His last Flat win came in France in 2022 but he won over hurdles last autumn and was a clear second of five to stablemate High Fibre in this code at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; probably versatile ground-wise and holds each-way possibilities. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Hasn't scored under this code since his French days in 2022 but looks interesting with usual visor removed, having gained all wins (Flat/hurdles) without headgear; yard also runs High Fibre. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: -22161 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won two points for this stable in early 2025 and was a dual hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph last season, latterly at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; good ground also suits) in March; absent since falling in the spring but current mark is workable if he's fully tuned up. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: 565612 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (10) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won in a first-time visor over hurdles in July (2m, good) on second stable start and he followed up in a small field on the Flat at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; he's run well on soft ground over hurdles and may have more to offer in the headgear; chance. |
3/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Form for new yard comprises a staying-on third at York (1m4f; first Flat start since 2024) and career-best success, with visor applied, in notable 2m handicap hurdle at Market Rasen; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected. |
2/1 |
|
1st 13 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Useful Flat performer and also 2-15 as a hurdler (regularly placed); left Harry Fry for £15,000 and was a 6l third over 1m4f at York on last week's stable debut (no headgear); first-time visored now (effective in tongue-tie/cheekpieces). |
17/2 |
12/1
Form: -6331P C
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who improved with each of his first four runs over hurdles, easily winning a maiden here (2m, soft) in February; pulled up in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since and needs to prove his stamina, but pedigree provides hope; not written off. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Took a few goes to get off the mark over hurdles but did so in emphatic fashion at Plumpton (2m, soft), making all in a canter; bred to be suited by 2m4f+ and is a very interesting contender now tackling handicaps. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner who has shown ability in 2m hurdle races won by smart novices and this could be his best opening yet; leading chance on figures. |
10/11 |
10/1
Form: 13P16P C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Course bumper winner who easily made all on handicap debut at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day; unplaced/pulled up in Grade 2/Listed races on heavy/soft going on her two starts since but she could be an entirely different proposition now back in a handicap and back on better ground. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Made all in a Windsor handicap (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day to make it 2-4 over hurdles; however, dropped out in a Grade 2 last time and others in here have stronger form. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Bounced back from a poor performance to make all in Windsor handicap (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and is now 2-4 over hurdles; probably has more improvement to come but others in this line-up already have stronger form, and she's untested on ground slower than good to soft. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: -112P8 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Won a bumper at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last May and followed up on hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in December; however, he's been pulled up/well beaten in his first two handicaps and needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 183y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won a maiden at Plumpton (2m5f, good to soft) in December on hurdling debut; put firmly in his place next time, while appearing to run creditably, and needs to bounce back from a poor show on handicap debut at Fontwell (near 2m2f, heavy) four weeks ago; early days but markedly better is needed. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 3334U8
Last run: 147 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when justifying support at Plumpton (3m1f, good; cheekpieces reapplied) 13 days ago; 5lb higher on this drop back in trip but he still looks on a workable mark and his first hurdle win was over 2m; respected. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
20th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Generally disappointing in handicaps since winning 2m maiden in spring 2025 but returned from three-month break with respectable fourth at Fontwell (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, shaping as though worth another crack at this sort of trip. |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Didn't run badly when upped to 3m at Southwell (good) in June but generally disappointing in handicaps since winning 2m maiden in spring 2025; cheekpieces (worn twice in the autumn) are given another whirl. |
6/1 |
Form: 32113F
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Irish bumper winner who scored on his stable/hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in December and would have gone close but for falling late on handicap debut at Doncaster in February; pulled up last time when the longer trip wasn't an obvious excuse; retains potential and interesting on chase debut back from a break. |
7/4 |
|
2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Irish bumper winner (yielding) who followed up on hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in December, and he was disputing the lead and clear of the rest when falling at the final flight on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time; the winner has followed up off 6lb higher so a 4lb rise for this fellow may well prove lenient; every chance he'll stay. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Irish bumper winner (2m, yielding) who followed up on his hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in December and again ran well when third over this C&D (soft) last month; he's had wind surgery ahead of today's handicap debut and this unexposed 6yo could have a part to play. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: /35712 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Listed bumper winner who scored at Hereford (2m3f, heavy) in February on his third handicap start and was a close second to Mount Anglesby (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this 6yo could continue to progress now things are starting to click; possible contender in first-time cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Prevailed narrowly in a duel with the runner-up, pair clear, at Hereford (2m3f, heavy) last time; Listed bumper winner in unbeaten 2023-24 campaign and remains open to further progress over hurdles; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
1st 6 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won heavy-ground Listed bumper at the start of 2024 and soft-ground junior hurdle here (2m) the following month; looked ready for the step up in trip so it was a disappointing seventh of nine in Windsor handicap (2m4f, soft) last month, when his trainer blamed the track and testing ground; question to answer now but still warrants consideration. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 214
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.15 |
| Tricast | £782.09 |
| Trifecta | £1182.70 |
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