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GoodCharles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5545.05
- 2m 7f 198y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 09-22U BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
A prolific winner in points, he got off the mark under rules at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher but looks the type that can go in again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
0-14 under rules but 6-9 in points; second in two handicap hurdles over about 2m6f at Exeter this year, which saw him start 11-10 favourite for five-runner race over C&D (good) 13 days ago but he clipped heels and unseated in the early stages; that was the race won by Gasmani; should give him a lot more to think about this time, barring mishaps. |
7/4 |
|
1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Remains winless under rules but he was a multiple points winner after leaving Paul Nolan in Ireland and has started well for his new yard, a strong-travelling second of 11 in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Exeter 23 days ago; can go one better here. |
6/5 |
5/2
- Place: £2.70
Form: 443-91 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Point/bumper winner who showed improvement to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good) last month on his sixth attempt; creditable second over the same C&D subsequently and holds place claims at least while in this mood. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Came good as a hurdler (sixth attempt) when asserting by 5l in a five-runner and four-finisher novice handicap over C&D (good) 13 days ago, having breezed into the lead before two out under Charlie Maggs; hot favourite Noble Blue unseated early in that race; up 6lb but probably has a good chance. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 5724F3 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fell mid-race on chasing debut last month; better 18 days later on second attempt in that sphere (albeit last of three) and peak hurdles efforts make this look an attractive mark, but they were all at about 2m and this sort of trip is totally new under rules for this 2024 Irish 3m point winner. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fell mid-race here on chasing debut 18 days ago but twice ran well in today's headgear combination over hurdles last month and, with good ground suitable, has a good chance if able to transfer that form to fences. |
13/8 |
|
2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Yet to take his form to any higher level since receiving a tongue tie and wind surgery, but he won't mind any drying ground as a hurdles winner on good and there's winning chasing prowess in the pedigree. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 137-6
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced 5yo, absent 473 days before this season; showed some ability in 2024, so he's not totally ruled out over today's very new trip, despite being well held in his two runs (one on Flat) this year; tongue-tie (worn twice on Flat in Ireland at start of career) returns. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Off 16 months before coming in a never-dangerous sixth of nine in 2m Southwell handicap 13 days; this fair 2m hurdles winner can take a step forward now. |
6/1 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Only had six starts, three on turf and three over hurdles (won in the summer of 2024); not seen in 16 months, but is a half-brother to a three-time winner over 1m6f/2m on the AW; market informative. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 75FP4P C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Chasing on last five starts has not really worked out; Taunton (2m3f) last February and Warwick (2m) last March saw him register a double over hurdles and he's back to his last winning mark for today's switch in codes but, after three non-completions at about 3m over fences, stamina also has to be proved. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Just ahead of Gris Majeur when falling at third-last fence at Taunton (2m7f, good to firm) in November, his second chase, but struggled on next outing; others in this line-up look much less risky. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 4285P6
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she struggled in her final three runs last year (reportedly bled from the nose on chase debut final time) and did so again when returned to action 18 days ago; now 7lb below her peak mark. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 4132PP D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
A chase at Perth (3m, good) last August off 5lb lower was his only win from 17 starts; left Ella Pickard before pulled up here 13 days ago on debut for new stable, but it's notable that he started 13-8 favourite in that chase; now he's back hurdling for first time since 2022. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Got off the mark at Perth (3m, good) last August off 9lb lower mark when trained by Ella Pickard; two decent efforts when placed subsequently but was pulled up at Hexham in October when last seen; makes stable debut and worth a look in the betting. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has record of 282324132 since switched to chasing and he ran into a major improver when a front-running second at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; up 3lb but they were strung out behind him last time and he should give it another good shot back in trip. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.52 |
| Trifecta | £30.50 |
Selections
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Noble Blue