16.00
Good To SoftHappy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £4805.71
- 2m 4f 28y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.30
- Place: £3.00
Form: 3P5PP0 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
3-7 here versus 0-11 anywhere else, and the form of June's C&D success (good) proved rock solid with the second, third and sixth all obliging next time; absence since is a concern, given a weak record fresh and no wins after breaks in excess of 30 days. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won gamely off 5lb lower here (2m4f, good) in April and his recent C&D second was also a good effort; could have a say. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Game winner here (2m4f; from 2lb lower) in April; excuse next time (saddle slipped) but less competitive at Kelso (2m5f, good; fifth, beaten 10l) a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back against rivals with a fair amount of upside. |
8/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.80
Form: 67545
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who went close in a handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m4f, good) in April when last seen; he was runner-up in a point (3m, good) in May 2025 and today's switch to fences could be the catalyst for improvement; needs to prove he's fully effective on slow ground. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point runner-up who has run pretty well in defeat on his first two handicap starts (2m4f/2m5f, soft/good to soft); drops back down in grade today and he's high on the list. |
11/4 |
|
5th 15 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Good-ground point runner-up who has improved with each of his four runs under rules and was an encouraging fourth on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January; there's every chance he'll continue to progress; chance. |
10/1 |
33/1
- Place: £11.90
Form: 3-7498
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Displayed ability in Ireland last spring and this very lightly raced 5yo is one to watch in the betting; however, he was tailed off at big odds last month in his first two handicaps. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't last long with Gordon Elliott; 100-1 for handicap debut at Stratford (2m) and never got involved; raised in trip. |
66/1 |
|
9th 14 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Showed ability for Gordon Elliott, finishing third on Cork debut (2m maiden, soft; 14-1); remote fourth on first start for this trainer at Uttoxeter last September; still early days but this represents a tough handicap debut off a 174-day absence. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 0592-8
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo who was 25-1 runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last January; soundly beaten at Ayr this February on sole run since but may have needed that outing; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to his handicap debut last January and finished second of 16 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 25-1); absent since but he'll be bang there if resuming where he left off. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 221224 CD
Last run: 123 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Fast-improving 8yo when he won four times this summer, including at this track, and he ran respectably when fifth of 11 in Class 2 at Perth ten days ago; tongued tied on last two outings; may need to resume his improvement but he stays and will probably be bang there. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Fast-improving 8yo who scored at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month and has now won four of his last five; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive; commands respect. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
In excellent form this season, winning three times on good ground (2m4f-2m7f; once here); last month's clear second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was another career best but he's 5lb higher today and the forecast rain is a likely negative; goes beyond about 3m for first time; tongue-tie added. |
11/4 |
9/2
Form: 36557
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Beaten about 13l when seventh of nine on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, this 5yo showed promise previously and his pedigree hints that this step up in trip will be a plus. |
9/2 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Ran well in a bumper here and has shown enough in his hurdle races to believe he can make a mark in handicaps; not that this is the easiest of starters. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 77-P37
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Took a step forward when third on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in February; only seventh of 14 over this C&D (soft) since but this lightly raced 8yo isn't written off in view of his penultimate effort. |
16/1 |
|
7th 15 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Off nine months but recorded his best effort when third of nine in 2m3f handicap at Carlisle 37 days ago; in the mix eased 1lb here. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 976313
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Had further wind surgery (her second) prior to never figuring over 2m4f on reappearance; likely needs a return to further, having gained all wins (hurdles/fences) at 2m6f-3m1f. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Wore cheekpieces for all five wins, the latest in small-field Catterick chase (3m1f, soft) in February; absent since below-par 2m4f hurdle run in April (had wind surgery soon afterwards) and the headgear is missing today. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 8127P6 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won readily off today's mark at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November and is unexposed over staying trips, but was not firing on all cylinders when last seen in the spring; needs to have been refreshed by 108-day break. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No reason to recommend on strength of modest efforts this year at Chepstow and Hexham (twice); however, the handicapper has cut him some slack, and he sits just 1lb higher than when winning readily at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last November; best form is on soft/heavy. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: PP5PP8 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won two in a row in February 2024 and very well treated on that form, but pulled up/tailed off on his last three starts; a visor goes on. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Too risky when he's pulled up in four of his last five races and over two years since he last won. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up in three of his four races this season and didn't look an easy ride when he completed. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.06 |
| Tricast | £1372.95 |
| Trifecta | £2924.50 |
Selections
The Sun:
Getaway Master