15.27
GoodBetGoodwin Sussex Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £34326.5
- 3m 0f 217y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.70
- Place: £1.90
Form: 268480
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form with ready win in valuable race at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April, and encountered traffic before keeping on for fourth at Haydock (3m, good; behind Al Sayah) 16 days ago; remains of strong interest. |
3/1 |
|
4th 13 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Had one wind operation last November and another this March; surged back from a lean spell with 5l win at Plumpton (3m1f, good) three weeks ago on a rare run in cheekpieces, which are retained, but today's 7lb higher mark in a warm race demands a career best. |
3/1 |
|
1st 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Had further wind surgery prior to a poor effort last time (2m5f) but may benefit from this step back up in trip and he has become attractively treated, being 3lb below the mark he defied in October (2m7f); Harry Skelton prefers him over the improving Top Guy; interesting. |
6/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: UFU258 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed. |
7/1 |
|
8th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Six wins in 2024 but out of luck since; only third in this race last year but a sterling effort when runner-up in the Lanzarote over C&D in January off this mark and he'll be better off back at this trip after the race didn't pan out for him at Musselburgh (3m) since; respected. |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Back hurdling for last two starts, coming a cropper again on first occasion (hampered) but second of 15 from the back in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, good; has won on soft/heavy) nine days later; progressive when he does complete and he showed at Aintree last April that he stays 3m; player. |
7/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: -2255F
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| 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 |
9/1
Form: 2-P243 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
0-4 over fences this term but far from disgraced on a couple of starts and ran respectably when fourth back over hurdles at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month; yet to win in handicap company but drops in class returned to fences and warrants respect. |
7/2 |
|
4th 8 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Record of 0-4 switched to fences this term, albeit far from disgraced on two occasions; 2-6 over hurdles and finished a creditable second at Plumpton (2m4f) last April in most recent attempt; each-way possibilities. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Younger than most of these and posted a career best when second at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February; stiffer task in C&D non-handicap next time; unexposed over this trip and beyond, and drying ground may suit (last win came on good); definitely of interest in first-time headgear. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 131P22 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Proving a solid novice hurdler; scored in October/January and ran well under big penalty the last twice, beaten only a neck at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest occasion; bred to be as effective back up in trip; looks worth his mark and has clear possibilities on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdles winner (2m3f/2m6f) who ran well at Taunton (2m3f) most recently; incurs another 12lb penalty but Chad Bament again takes off a handy 7lb; one of the main players. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who is 2-4 over hurdles this season, the latter win gained in small field at Windsor (2m6f, good) on New Year's Day; pulled up when upped to 3m for soft-ground Grade 2 at Doncaster last time but back in calmer waters here and ought to make his presence felt. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 212021 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Broadly progressive form since November features two wins, including at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) latest start when doing it readily; may continue to improve; one to consider, despite going up a further 10lb and Harry Skelton preferring stablemate Tranquil Sea. |
8/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Just one win from ten starts over hurdles but that came at Aintree (3m1f) in December and he bounced back with a creditable second at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's still unexposed as a stayer and has possibilities back up in trip. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
In good form during the winter including a win at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December; last month's Ascot effort (3m, good to soft) needs forgiving, but shortlisted if he can bounce back. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 103311
Last run: 190 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won three 2m7f handicaps (all on good) in early part of last season; made low-key return behind Tranquil Sea last month but that race was competitive and, with that run behind him, he may yet have more improvement to come. |
11/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Absent since an October double (2m7f Class 3) that took his hurdles record to 4-12; returns to action off a stiffer mark in deeper waters and looks by no means certain to bag the hat-trick. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Has quickly struck up a good partnership with Isabelle Ryder and he came from well back to win easily at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last Sunday; if he's in the same sort of form he'll be in the mix again under a 7lb penalty. |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 216253 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Fairly useful mare who has Listed form but was never going well en route to a modest third at Ascot (2m5f) when back from a layoff last time; will need to travel better in this competitive affair. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive last spring, including 3m/3m2f wins, and good second in Kempton Listed race (2m5f) in November; nearly always races on officially good ground nowadays, so good to soft may excuse a heavy defeat in December when last seen; needs to resume her progress, though, given the career-high mark. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from wind op with small-field 3m win in March and bettered that form when close second on both outings last month (2m4f/2m7f, also on good ground); major player if this new trip suits. |
9/4 |
10/1
Form: 355341
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 15 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running. |
11/1 |
5/1
Form: -FP920 BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Disappointing favourite back at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f); otherwise a useful sort and had returned to form with close second at Windsor the time before; not written off, albeit has stamina to prove back up in distance. |
5/1 |
|
17th 10 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Drew 6l clear of Whatsupwithyou on New course here (2m4f, good) at end of last season and is now 4-8 over hurdles; subsequent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him but further progress is possible. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.18 |
| Tricast | £406.24 |
| Trifecta | £415.60 |
Selections
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