14.10
Good To SoftGilcrux Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £7787.78
- 2m 1f 33y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 121311 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Four-time winner here, two over C&D on good ground (handles soft); undoubtedly on a dangerous mark but latest two efforts have been underwhelming and he needs to turn things around; safer to look elsewhere on recent form. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four of his seven wins have been at Hexham; latest win (May 2024) was over this C&D (good to soft) when 13lb higher; mainly disappointing since then, but on a good mark now. |
14/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 54846- D
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Last of his six wins over hurdles was off a 25lb higher mark at Musselburgh in January 2024 (2m4f, soft); mainly disappointing since then, including when tried over fences; best watched for now. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
One-time very useful handicapper; nothing like as good these days and has finished last on last two starts, latest a four-runner C&D handicap last month; very well handicapped (dropped a further 4lb for his run last time so now 22lb below last winning mark); plenty to prove at present. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 333U2- D
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Has something to prove in view of this winter's chase form but he's dropped down the weights and was a good third at Carlisle in October on his last hurdle start; possible contender. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
25th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 4853F3
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Gained two of his five hurdle wins over C&D and was second off mark 7lb higher than today's when making stable debut in this race a year ago (good); lost his way afterwards, though, and absent since heavy fall in November. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Five-time winner for Mark Walford who was runner-up at Hexham (2m, good) in May on his stable debut; however, pulled up there on both runs since (2m, good/good to soft) and returns from a break with something to prove. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Second of nine to Blended Stealth here last month but dropped out very tamely a week ago; capable of going well but can be up and down. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 0142-2 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Four-time hurdle winner; made a good start for her current yard when going close at Kelso (2m, good) in October but she's not matched that form in three runs since; handles most ground and now drops back into a Class 5 event but she needs to rediscover her spark. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 54U347 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
13th May 2026 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Veteran; 12-94, four of those wins coming at his beloved Perth; showed up well for much of the contest at Hexham (2m, soft; third, beaten 33l) on Saturday evening, before tiring markedly on the uphill climb; the better ground is in his favour here but this is a quick turnaround. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has won ten of his 82 races, including over this C&D in June 2024 (good); should be all the better for last month's reappearance run at Perth; interesting. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: U21-11 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Continues to hurtle down the weights but latest 13l defeat at Perth was another unconvincing run. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won four of his first five completed starts over fences (2023/24) but just one success since, a Newton Abbot handicap, and he wasn't finishing his races off last year; 185-day break may have helped but this forecast soft ground raises further doubts. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Defied higher marks twice last term and commenced current campaign with a creditable effort; not in the same form since, hence dropping in weights; needs a revival. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 3012-6 C
Last run: 156 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights. |
100/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere. |
28/1 |
7/1
Form: 4P-173 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Hasn't won since taking a maiden hurdle here two years ago but was running respectably over fences when last seen late last summer; couldn't dismiss him off a career-low mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
28th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit in all four chases, the latest a C&D third last month; acts on all ground and chance may depend on effect of first-time cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
Form: 4-435F D
Last run: 96 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Without a win this year and was out the back, though still to be asked a serious question, when coming to grief two out in the valuable Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen last time; beaten twice off this mark before that spill and might find one or two of these rivals better treated. |
8/1
Form: 3/333- BF
Last run: 234 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
towards rear of midfield, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, fatally injured |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.59 |
| Tricast | £558.19 |
| Trifecta | £870.40 |
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