14.40
SoftBritish EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £25627.5
- 2m 7f 207y
- Class 1
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
Form: 9-111P BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Made it 3-3 over hurdles (2m5f/2m4f, soft/good) in ready fashion in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury in December; very disappointing favourite in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival, even allowing for what went wrong at the start, but he's the one to beat today if back to his best; promises to be suited by the step up in trip (dam won 3m French Grade 1). |
8/11 |
|
12 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Impressively rewarded market support on bumper debut at Warwick last term before midfield in the Champion Bumper at last year's Cheltenham Festival; quickly established himself as the leading British-based hope for this race when laughing at a good one in C&D Grade 2 in November before following up in the same grade at Sandown (2m4f, also soft) the following month; merely needed to be nudged along to make his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Challow at Newbury (good) in December and holds strong claims of following in the footsteps of The New Lion, who won that race before taking this last season. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 12-141 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
No match for the winner No Drama This End when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in December; however, he showed improved form when easily making all in Doncaster novice (3m, good to soft) in February and can give a good account in his rematch; has also won on soft. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade. |
11/8 |
11/2
Form: 4161 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
5yo who has raced four times, all over hurdles, and he was winning for a second time when powering clear in a big-field handicap at Fairyhouse (3m, yielding to soft) this month; today is a tougher test of his credentials but he was impressive last time and could be up to the task. |
11/2 |
|
1st 13 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 170y |
11st 5lb |
Got the trip well in winning 2m4f Down Royal maiden at Christmas (yielding) but beaten too soon for trip to be a reason at Thurles following month; back from a break and remains unexposed on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Distant fourth on debut over 2m1f at Down Royal; Stuck to his task well when scoring over 2m4f at the same venue; staying type; can raise his game another notch to make his presence felt. |
15/8 |
16/1
Form: 71
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 11
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Non-runners
Kazansky, Blue Run
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.85 |
| Trifecta | £5.00 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
No Drama This EndThe Times:
Sept EtoilesThe Guardian:
Tormund GiantsbaneLAMBOURN:
Blue RunTOPSPEED:
No Drama This EndPOSTDATA:
No Drama This EndD Express:
No Drama This EndDaily Mirror:
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No Drama This EndDaily Record:
No Drama This End