12.45
GoodPertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 3m 0f 58y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 3412-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Irish point winner who comfortably accounted for a subsequent Grade 2 novice winner in maiden at Doncaster (2m5f, good to soft) in November; had wind surgery soon afterwards and came a satisfactory second of four in novice here (2m5f, good) on last month's return; the longer trip is an appealing option for this unexposed handicap debutant. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Irish point winner who has been keeping good company over hurdles and, in a first-time tongue-tie, he comfortably accounted for subsequent Grade 2 winner Dalston Lad in a Doncaster maiden in late November (2m5f, good to soft); has since undergone a wind operation; major player provided the absence doesn't hold him back. |
5/4 |
|
3rd 9 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Bought for £60,000 after winning a 3m Irish point late last year; that form looks ordinary but he won comfortably and has joined a good yard for rules action. |
10/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: /1572-
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Excellent efforts in deep 3m handicap hurdles in recent weeks, with the new visor working well; still early days over fences and the form he showed in winning at Thurles suggests he could be as effective in this discipline. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Back hurdling (from chasing) in a first-time visor when an excellent second of 22 at Aintree (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago, always prominent; back up 2lb but a serious each-way player. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner; made a bright start to chasing career when winning a 2m6f beginners' chase at Thurles in November but hasn't built on that in his two runs since and is not obviously well treated now back hurdling in a first-time visor; probably stays 3m. |
40/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 23441- D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
First four hurdle wins came in the month of May, before he took a four-runner race at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher in today's much more competitive affair but that was his first attempt over this far and he might have more to offer as a stayer; first visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
All four wins over hurdles have came in the month of May; returned from her winter break when last of four at Plumpton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; should be sharper and steps up in trip but is 10lb above her last winning mark. |
6/1 |
3/1
Form: 84801- D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 83P2F-
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Back over hurdles with respectable fifth of 15 in Class 2 event at Haydock (3m, good) two weeks ago; 5lb lower back over fences but he's 0-12 in this sphere and he fell at Ayr on his penultimate run; down the list. |
9/1 |
|
5th 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Sparked just once in each of the last two seasons, at Doncaster; visored on latest start, after three runs in cheekpieces; often tongue tied as well but goes without any equipment today; his last hurdle race was in February 2024 and other options look a lot more solid. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Good third off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (3m, soft) in January; however, his form away from Doncaster hasn't been great in the last two seasons and the visor needs to have a positive influence. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 1150P- D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
3m hat-trick in 2025 started with a success over hurdles at Aintree (good) in April before two chase wins late in the year; three marked backward steps over fences since but he's well handicapped on best chase efforts. |
16/1 |
|
39 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 2lb
|
Reserve; won a handicap hurdle at this meeting last year, plus over fences at Bangor in November and Ascot in December, all over about 3m; backward steps in two further useful handicap chases, which he needs to reverse in a major way, but arriving late on the scene for those wins offers some potential for going beyond 3m; 3lb out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
3m hat-trick in 2025 started with a success over hurdles on this card (good) and ended with nabbing Leave Of Absence on the line in notable handicap chase at Ascot (good to soft); couple of backward steps since but a bad early error, and perhaps losing a shoe, contributed to a poor effort last time; may well rebound on a significant day in his calendar. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 8PP31-
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
A marked step up in trip saw him emerge from the wilderness to win five-runner handicap at Hereford (extended 3m1f, good) last month and he did it comfortably, but he's 10lb higher today (4lb out of the handicap) against far more daunting opposition. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Both wins were at Huntingdon in winter 2024-25; ran well at Cheltenham (2m) in October but has had a bleak time of it since until something of an upturn at Chepstow (extended 2m3f) two weeks ago; needs to build on that and there was some encouragement last time for stepping up in trip. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Ran well in defeat on his reappearance but nowhere near as effective in his last four races; the cheekpieces tried last time are removed. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: /0P23-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with two placed runs towards end of last season (2m7f/3m, good), and wasn't beaten far when eighth, behind Al Sayah, at Haydock (3m, good) this month; Sean Bowen rides here; can make presence felt. |
11/1 |
|
8th 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Inconsistent and only 1-18 under rules; placed twice from four starts over C&D, including when third to Serious Chat on latest start, but there appear to be more potent options among his rivals. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Only 1-17 but has flashes of smart form in good handicaps and easily his best run for ages when a rallying second at Bangor last month (2m7f, good; effective on softer); weighted to win races and seriously considered. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 2/332-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Consistent sort but she's won just once (a maiden last January) from 13 starts; rallied into a remote second here (good) last time, so perhaps a first attempt beyond that 2m5f will help the cause. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a Listed hurdle for mares at this fixture (Cheltenham) 12 months ago; only 1-12 but she's likeably consistent and was third of 13 off this mark over Kempton's 2m5f a month ago (good) having been given every chance; solid claims once more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Just one win but has been placed at Listed level and her close second in a Newbury handicap (about 2m4f, good) last March was solid form, especially after badly hampered early and didn't get the best of passages when trying to challenge; should come on for her recent return at Warwick where heavy ground probably wasn't ideal and can go well back in a handicap. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: P41P9- D
Last run: 166 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix. |
10/1 |
|
10th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Hurdles form (handicap winner over 2m4f-3m1f) does not look quite good enough in this higher grade and the form of his winning chase debut at Cartmel last July has been followed by heavy defeats in both starts since (ridden by this 10lb claimer on latest); others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
For one who stays 3m2f he did well to make a winning chase debut over 2m1f here (soft; effective on soft) a month ago; Brian Hughes rides again off a 6lb higher mark and should go well if his jumping holds up. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 51721- CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 1/494- C BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won four on the trot at about 2m4f in 2024, culminating in a Grade 2 novice; hasn't recaptured that form since returning from an absence and she's in another competitive race here. |
13/2 |
|
12th 14 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Won four on the trot in July-October 2024 at about 2m4f, culminating in a Grade 2 novice event; long absence before three runs this year, easily best of those last time and that display gave some encouragement for this longer trip, but jumping was sketchy and cheekpieces are now applied. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: /1P46- CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won by a neck in this race (good) last year off 1lb lower, having been third in it the year before; 33-1 sixth at Aintree last month suggested he's working his way back to that level, so has to be considered seriously. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Won a good prize at Haydock (3m, good) last May; pulled up on return to action there in November but better when fourth of seven to Ma Shantou at Cheltenham (3m, good) on New Year's Day; being eased another 2lb can only help this C&D scorer but he requires a big career best as a 10yo. |
28/1 |
|
1st 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up (bled from the nose) at Cheltenham Festival in March but quickly bounced back with creditable second to Long Draw there (3m, good) last month; on a tough mark now but was placed in this race last year and probably won't be far away. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: P/37P-
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Back with Nicky Henderson last season and showed he retained a chunk of ability on first two starts, latterly when seventh of 24 in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good); made the running at Aintree (22-1) four weeks ago but ended pulled up; remains well handicapped on old form but there's been no win since January 2023. |
20/1 |
|
18 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Back with Nicky Henderson after last season with Laura Morgan; had marks in the 140s at his peak and has shown he still retains a good chunk of that ability in his two outings after a year off, latterly finishing seventh of 24 to Supremely West in the Pertemps at Cheltenham (3m, good). |
16/1 |
|
7th 21 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Back with Nicky Henderson after last season with Laura Morgan; third of six to Ace Of Spades at Huntingdon in January came after a year off and was a partial revival; potentially thrown in if he builds on that, as he was fourth in the 2024 Pertemps Final off 13lb higher; stable going well. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 67037-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Inconsistent chaser who's saved his best for Cheltenham in 2025 and 2026, including a win (his only handicap success) in January 2025 and third at the Festival this March; both were over an extended 2m4f and he's shown his form only once from seven attempts under rules over 3m+; not the percentage call. |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
9lb higher when beaten 3.5l by Riskintheground 12 months ago; 0-10 in the meantime but the new visor worked well when a never-nearer third in the Plate at Cheltenham last month and clear claims if he can back that up. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 22 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up in the 2m4f novice handicap here last March but that was out of character as he had won over that C&D the time before and generally has a good track record; not much of a force this season, though, and he doesn't look in enough form to take advantage of a weights drop; often wears headgear, first-time visor today. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.05 |
| Tricast | £680.57 |
| Trifecta | £779.00 |
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