13.35
Good To SoftEvery Race Live On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 4f 8y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11- C
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Missed 2024 and came up a bit short in his six races since, sent chasing for his five starts this term; shaped as if he stayed when third of five on the step up to 3m4f at Haydock last time but he needs much better than that; perhaps the subsequent wind surgery (his second) will help his cause. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
A useful winning novice hurdler back in 2022/23; lightly raced since and has failed to win in four small-field events over fences this term, just a fair third of six in 23f Kelso handicap 20 days ago; has his first run beyond 3m here and needs it to spark improvement. |
4/1 |
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3rd 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, soft) in April 2023 prior to very long absence; this 10yo has been runner-up in beginners'/novice chases on his three starts this season (2m5f/3m), bumping into the classy Wendigo last time, and he could be a contender now tackling a handicap. |
9/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
prominent on outer |
12/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Turbulent career and was deep in the doldrums for much of 2024 but he popped up at 25-1 at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) when nearly half the fences were omitted; back up 3lb but still well treated if the mood takes; yard 5-10 here in the last five seasons. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up on five of his six starts in 2024; showed some zest when ridden very positively in first-time blinkers (retained) at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) this month but was well held in the end and remains a risky option. |
20/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
He's returned from an absence this season and, after three defeats on soft ground, better could have been expected on good to soft at Wincanton recently; however, he's in top hands and well handicapped on his three 2024 wins on good/good to soft (including here), and may bounce back at some stage. |
4/1 |
|
6th 6 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Nearly a stone worse on genuinely soft ground judged on peak RPRs, so there's a case to say this is his first realistic opportunity since returning from a 15-month absence over Christmas; last success came over this trip off 3lb higher, and it will be harder to excuse another sub-par effort today. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Switch to fences and handicaps did the trick when he won three of his five starts in 2024; he hasn't got back to that level in two outings this term and has a question to answer at present; of interest only with market support. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-3551
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won off this mark over hurdles at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in May and he seems versatile ground-wise; however, this 11yo hasn't been at his best more recently and needs to produce a bigger run on this belated chase debut. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
12th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Appeared to have a bit left in the tank when scoring off 3lb lower over C&D (good to soft) in May but not much has gone to plan since and pulled up after racing too freely at Hexham on Wednesday; comes with risk. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-1
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Showed the odd snippet of very useful form in 2024, winning easily at Wetherby (2m3f, good) that November on his second chase start; however, his subsequent exploits put him well down the pecking order in this line-up. |
100/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper over hurdles and fences as recently as 2024; finished well held on final two starts for Ben Pauling, albeit in strong handicap chases, and heavy defeat on stable/point debut last month following a break leaves him with something to prove; still, he'd be the one to beat on these terms if anywhere near his best. |
2/1 |
|
8th 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Pulled up at Newbury in December and tailed off at last month's Cheltenham Festival, following wind surgery; however, he looked good when winning easily at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November on his second chase start, and he's a contender if tapping back into that promise now back down in grade. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 5 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft to heavy); yet to win over regulation fences, but several fair efforts including when 7l fifth of 13 at Uttoxeter last time (3m, good). |
13/2 |
|
5th 5 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Flattered to deceive on a few occasions over hurdles and doesn't seem to see his races out; again weakened to be fourth on last month's chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good); this longer trip may prove beneficial and he has dropped to a workable mark; each-way player. |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft/heavy); patchy form over hurdles; cheekpieces now on again (pulled up with an irregular heartbeat only previous time he wore them); bit to prove on chase debut. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: 66-
Last run: 192 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
3 |
8th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
The best of his four efforts so far came on his rules debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in March; didn't look particularly well treated prior to his recent handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft) and his performance confirmed that; drops 4lb but hard to recommend on what we have seen. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 |
16th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
He's not obviously well treated for today's handicap debut but this very lightly raced 4yo has shown some ability and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 56-
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Two wins this season from his first three chase starts (3m, good to soft) and another good run when second at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August last time out; takes on some unexposed rivals and it's likely he'll need further improvement, but his chasing experience is a positive. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Just three runs over hurdles and now 2-3 over fences; didn't have much in hand last time at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft; 5lb lower) but dug deep when it mattered and runner-up Miss Antipova should go well in the opening race. |
9/4 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, lost position 7th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
7 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, lost position 7th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
13th 13 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Eventually faded but still showed improved form here (2m; handicap debut) last month on return from absence; may build on that effort. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 30P-
Last run: 325 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-11 and inconsistent form; one of his better efforts when third of six at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last time, so not totally dismissed. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent maiden who took his record to 0-10 with a poor effort last time; however, this new trip may well suit, judged on the way he shaped two starts ago. |
12/1 |
|
10th 11 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-7 over hurdles; stayed on for fourth when upped to 3m1f at Carlisle (good to soft) last month and has the services of Brian Hughes today but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board. |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 6/4
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Very lightly raced 11yo who gained her win at Hexham (2m7f heavy) in November 2023; only 1lb higher today but absent since a lesser effort a fortnight later. |
25/1 |
|
5th 10 |
23rd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Came from off the pace to open account at Hexham (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago, her first start since a wind op; remains very lightly raced for her age and features prominently in calculations here. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd May 2024 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Point bumper winner; displayed a willing attitude when off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, Cl4, soft) last March; perfectly entitled to have needed his February comeback at Exeter and could prove a different proposition now switched to fences; market a useful guide. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
22nd May 2024 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Point bumper winner; displayed a willing attitude when off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, Cl4, soft) last March; perfectly entitled to have needed his February comeback at Exeter and could prove a different proposition now switched to fences; market a useful guide. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Improved last season with each of his four hurdle runs and won on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft) last March when last seen; absent since but this unexposed 7yo could have plenty more still to offer, especially now upped in trip, and the betting could be informative on his return. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: /3FP7-
Last run: 263 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins over C&D on good ground last season, including in this race, his mark going up 14lb as a result; won over 1m7f off his new mark here last time; up another 4lb but should again be competitive. |
3/1 |
|
1st 11 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won three in a row over 3m here last spring (good/good to soft); returned from an absence with encouraging sixth over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) recently; however, he may well find today's trip inadequate. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
In excellent form over fences last spring, winning three times at Hexham (3m, good/good to soft); can cope with drop back in trip for this first hurdling start since 2022 but has fitness to prove after 294-day layoff. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.71 |
| Trifecta | £16.30 |