16.05
SoftCoral Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £16338
- 2m 5f 91y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.00
- Place: £5.60
Form: -1U243
Last run: 60 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip. |
7/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.70
Form: -32112 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Improved in this tongue-tie in the winter, winning two handicaps (2m3f, soft), and he may well have completed a hat-trick but for a final-flight mistake in a novice at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this smooth-travelling sort could have more left in the tank; strong claims. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Returns to a novice after running in handicaps, improving for the tongue-tie to win at Hereford (about 2m4f) and Ascot (about 2m3f, also soft); it was easily a career best last time and has since had a wind operation; sets the standard on RPRs; withdrawn from last week's Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham due to the drying ground; yard won this with Dashel Drasher in 2019. |
Evs |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: -31352 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has done well since moving into handicaps, winning at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December and second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month behind Wellington Arch, who followed up at Aintree last week; progressing nicely and he's a key player up 3lb for last time. |
7/2 |
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2nd 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won his second race over hurdles at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December; remains in good form and would have gone close only for making a mistake at the second last when fifth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; has to be of interest. |
6/1 |
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5th 10 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Third run under rules when well on top in six-runner race at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December in his second handicap; not so hot off this revised mark when third in the bog at Wincanton (3m) latest, but as a lightly raced 6yo he should retain some potential. |
5/1 |
11/1
Form: 61P607 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
But disappointing in four runs over hurdles since a spell chasing; has dropped to a good mark as a result and better run last time; down in grade; could go well. |
5/1 |
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4th 3 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Easily made all in this last year when 5lb higher and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's struggled for form over fences/hurdles since winning a novice chase at Kelso in December. |
11/1 |
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7th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won this last year before following up at Ayr and is well handicapped on all that; however, this season's wins have been over fences and it's been a struggle back hurdling the last twice. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 0455P7 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
This season hasn't been completely devoid of spark and he continues to drop down the weights, but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage and his losing sequence is up to 11 races. |
20/1 |
|
7th 12 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Hasn't won over hurdles since landing a Grade 2 novice in November 2023; has plummeted in the weights but doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Unraced on heavy; not disgraced in fifth when cheekpieces were enlisted at Windsor on last two starts, the latest over 3m on soft, but that's still way below his peak form and he needs better. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 311269 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Merely mid-division in the Morebattle at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February having been backed into favouritism; however, he's been a promising novice this season and is capable of better than he showed last time; not written off up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who made it two wins in a row (good/soft) when scoring on handicap debut over C&D in December; only sixth of 14 behind Hot Fuss at Windsor (2m, soft) last month but a 3lb drop, Toby McCain-Mitchell's 5lb claim and the return to Kelso could all be positives; possibilities. |
11/1 |
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6th 5 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won at Bangor (2m, good) in October on second hurdle start and comfortably followed up on handicap debut in small field at Kelso (2m, soft); bumped into smart prospect in Chepstow novice (2m, good to soft) last time and this unexposed 6yo could be a contender off 9lb higher than at Kelso. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -3F415 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in this last year (good to soft) and he comfortably made all at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) in February; pulled up at Fontwell 15 days later but that was a Grade 2; could make a bold bid back in a handicap. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Very useful handicapper who picked up a third hurdle race when comfortably landing Warwick handicap (2m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; something to find in this company but he's in form and the type to run above himself. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
2m/3m winner over hurdles; reappearance was encouraging but fell over fences next time and wasn't at his best back in this discipline at Haydock (3m, good to soft); nothing wrong with this mark if he can get himself back on track; ground fine. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 1F7144
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Improved form since this hood went on, comfortably defying a penalty in novice hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January before respectable efforts in 2m Listed/Grade 3 races; however, further improvement is needed back in a handicap and he has to prove his stamina. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 77y |
11st 5lb |
Both wins have been at Down Royal, notably in first-time hood when ready success in rated novice in January (soft); last of four however following month in steadily-run Punchestown Listed novice maiden in November (8l off runner-up Lazare De Star) on softer ground; good bit to find here and ground remains a concern. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 631411 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in January and back on the scoresheet in this hood on his last two starts, most recently on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this progressive 6yo did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Ayr (2m, soft) in January and improved again when returning to winning ways at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) recently having been upped in trip in a first-time hood (retained); unexposed at this distance and he's respected on handicap debut. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Ayr bumper winner (2m, soft); off the mark over hurdles over same C&D in January (soft); 15l fourth at Ayr last time (soft); hood tried on first run over 2m4f. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 2/121P
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 2-2121 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November and was back on the scoresheet in a novice there (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; did it easily last time and has potential off his opening mark. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Solid record comprises two wins, including over C&D on penultimate start, and four second-place finishes; beat all bar the market leader at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; major contender. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Wetherby bumper winner in December 2024; off the mark on fourth start over hurdles in a four-runner Kelso maiden in November (2m5f, soft); likely improver. |
9/4 |
9/1
Form: -26454
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up here (2m4f, soft) in November and suited by the step back up in trip when fourth of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago, beaten just over 2l; that form looks solid; could again be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner who was a promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; not beaten far in fifth when back over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) in January and the step back up in trip could be a positive move; possible player. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Saracen Beau, Serious Operator, Irandando Has
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £138.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £118.04 |
| Tricast | £397.27 |
| Trifecta | £730.10 |
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