17.05
Good To FirmFoundation Developments Ltd Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7803.98
- 2m 0f 87y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 3
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 (2) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 109y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
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1st 19 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Needs to jump better than in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle last month; however, in the circumstances that staying-on 22l 11th of 14 was a pretty positive run in the context of him now being in a handicap and up in trip; could be sharper since that first start in four months and he won a Cheltenham Grade 2 novice (2m, good) last November; won on soft on Flat; interesting. |
9/1 |
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11th 6 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Flat scorer, including on soft, who won a maiden here (2m, good) in October on his second hurdle start and followed up in the Grade 2 Supreme Trial here (2m, good) in November when last seen; however, it wasn't a great race for the grade last time; a long way down the pecking order on form. |
66/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 2931- D
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Promising novice who doubled his hurdling tally on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, soft) in January; weakened tamely after briefly looking dangerous in valuable event at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month but is back in calmer waters here and still has potential. |
3/1 |
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12th 13 |
4th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Good-ground bumper winner who scored at Hereford (2m, soft) in December on his third hurdle start and followed up on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, soft); today's assignment is much tougher but he travelled really well last time and could have plenty more left in the tank. |
7/1 |
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17 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Seeking a hat-trick having won Hereford novice event and Kempton handicap (driven out) the last twice, both over 2m on soft going; bumper winner on good ground; gets into this better race off a low weight; generally progressive; interesting contender. |
16/1 |
100/1
- Place: £11.10
Form: 64-
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October. |
16/1 |
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4 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October. |
16/1 |
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0 5 |
27th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 6f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Showed some ability in UK but became regressive and had two wind surgeries; won a maiden point and ran respectably in two winners races for this yard but will have to step up today. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 12-3 D
Last run: 151 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner; unexposed and took a significant step up from his hurdling debut when 1l second at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in November; initial mark looks on the stiff side judged on that but he's a point winner and open to improvement now upped in trip for his handicap debut; interesting. |
7/1 |
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2nd 4 |
21st Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 3-2P BF
Last run: 140 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Kept on for fair third at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January and is now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch and he's won just one of his 18 hurdle starts; needs something extra. |
20/1 |
5/2
Form: 1-1 D
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner; won two in a row last autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft) and back to form when second under Jay Tidball at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; effective on soft earlier in career; can make another bold bid. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
12st 2lb |
Two wins from the front, including a defeat of Heltenham over C&D, and two non-completions comprise a mixed current campaign; hindered by being unable to dominate in the Greatwood Gold Cup last time; chance may depend on whether he gets an easy lead. |
13/2 |
|
1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Front-running chaser who made a bad mistake and unseated rider mid-race when favourite for similar event at Cheltenham last time; successful in both completed starts this term, looking better than ever, including a C&D performance (good to soft; beat Heltenham by 10l) that suggests he's an ideal candidate for this prize; respected. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023, achieving a rating of 131; ran only twice in France last year; now with a County Armagh trainer. |
14/1 |
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2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023, achieving a rating of 131; ran only twice in France last year; now with a County Armagh trainer. |
14/1 |
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5th 1 |
11th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 87y |
11st 10lb |
Has won four in a row over hurdles over a variety of trips this summer; has a bit to find on these terms with some of today's rivals but is an improving sort so has to be considered. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 266 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
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5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
1 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles and not very consistent but his second of eight off today's mark at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) In November was a good effort, and he was only beaten about 3l when third of four in tactical race over that C&D ten days ago; contender if he takes well to fences at first attempt. |
5/1 |
9/4
Form: 152- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Good second in Grade 2 bumper at this meeting last year; proving similarly useful over hurdles, winning at Haydock (1m7f, soft; strong form) and Warwick (2m, good; easily) the last twice; solid chance back here. |
9/1 |
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1st 2 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
made all, 3 lengths ahead 2 out, not fluent last, kept on strongly and went further clear run-in, easily |
4/11 |
|
1 |
9th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last April and he built on his hurdle debut second at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October to win a warm introductory hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, soft) in November; holds stand-out form claims under a 7lb penalty; unraced on good ground. |
2/11 |
6/1
Form: 16/22- D BF
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, left in lead 4th, fell 3 out |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-2022 BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty. |
9/4 |
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1st 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and followed up over C&D (good to soft) two days later; suffered dip in form afterwards but shaped quite well before weakening into sixth in competitive series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in March and returns to this track on an attractive mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); good chance. |
7/2 |
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6th 12 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) last February and add two wins at Cartmel in May; he's 6lb below his last winning mark but has failed to shine on his three outings since November, over C&D most recently. |
50/1 |
200/1
Form: 2266-
Last run: 216 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 11 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Twice runner-up in juvenile hurdles at the end of 2021 but unplaced in four handicap attempts, the latest at Taunton last month. |
25/1 |
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7th 8 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
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4th 4 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, pushed along 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened from last |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Hullnback, Dance At Night
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.22 |
| Trifecta | £2296.10 |
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