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Good To FirmAbu Dhabi Digital Exchange Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £11654.44
- 2m 3f 200y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.90
- Place: £3.30
Form: 328F23 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (17) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Can make the running; superb 2022-23 season was his best over hurdles/fences, including big-field wins at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals; a 10yo before his attentions were turned to the Flat and he won twice (2m1f/1m6f) last August/September; the five good handicaps since, however, have seen him comfortably held (last four were over fences); off since April; today's hood is his first ever headgear. |
40/1 |
|
9th 8 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 13lb |
led, headed 4th, prominent behind clear leader 8th |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: 1244-5 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced in recent years and remains without a win since 2022; always behind when 33-1 for seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December and needs addition of blinkers to aid a revival. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Well handicapped on his Cheltenham seconds (2m4f/3m) in late 2022; lightly raced in the meantime and he was still travelling with some purpose when slipping up before two out in a Class 2 handicap at Kelso a month ago (2m5f; in this first-time headgear combination); respected. |
13/2 |
|
10 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Cheltenham in autumn 2022 and well treated on that form; however, he wasn't at his best on two starts last season and returned from another absence with a heavy defeat at 40-1 at Newbury this January; major turnaround needed in first-time headgear combination. |
33/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 13250-
Last run: 258 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
0-5 in handicaps, runner-up on first attempt (3m, good); ran respectably for two minor honours at about 2m4f this season; tongue tied on last three starts, also has cheekpieces this time and had wind surgery after latest start (November); player if they bring him back to his best. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
prominent on inner, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, outpaced after 2 out, no impression run-in |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield, mistake 1st, ridden and good headway on outer 3 out, went second and ridden 2 out, 8 lengths down last, weakened and lost second run-in |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 0-3333 C BF
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fairly useful for Nicky Henderson until form went awry; hasn't raced since December 2024 and was sold for £3,500 last May; on a five-year losing spell; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 3rd, weakened before 3 out, soon pulled up |
40/1 |
|
8 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 3rd, weakened before 3 out, soon pulled up |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 196 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 48y |
12st 0lb |
AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 48y |
12st 0lb |
AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 1lb |
AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 322832
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler has plenty of experience over fences and rated 116; far from disgraced in Listed handicap chases at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last April/May before falling at Galway when last seen in August; could run well if fit after his break. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 2lb |
Hard to win with (1-21 hurdles, 0-7 chases)' appeared not to stay in 2m4f Punchestown festival event won by Sea Music; others have stronger claims. |
16/1 |
|
5th 20 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 0lb |
midfield, prominent after 3rd, went second 5th |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 18713- C
Last run: 191 days
W: 12st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led narrowly, joined 11th, ridden when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
The winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, including this contest (off 2lb higher on soft ground) 12 months ago; however, his Cheltenham form this season (three visits) has taken a turn for the worse, with advancing years a likely factor (now a 12yo). |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fortuitous success in two-runner Grade 2 at Ascot two starts ago; the winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, albeit off lower marks; less likely to bag another one now aged 12. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 0310-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 319-41 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, good jump and disputed lead 7th, led clearly before 10th, shaken up and increased tempo after 4 out, going best when pulled up quickly before 2 out, looked to go wrong |
100/30 |
|
4th 5 |
6th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Two good efforts in handicap hurdles in December (2m4f/2m2f); didn't run well at Sandown when cheekpieces were fitted in February but he could fare much better without them now making chase debut. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Collared in the final strides at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day, having idled on the run-in; had wind surgery since; fitting of headgear may suit but others are more appealing. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 860P-5 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
21st Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
always towards rear, mistake 2 out |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: -15312 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Seemingly on the downgrade now but enjoyed the chance to dominate small field from the front at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; contests a much deeper race here but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable and he's evidently in good heart. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
made all, went clear from 1st, reduced lead 3 out, kept on well, unchallenged |
4/1 |
|
13th 9 |
24th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 83515- D
Last run: 279 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, midfield on inner |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 123F-2 D BF
Last run: 162 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 8th |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
11th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
9yo whose form has gone the wrong way and she needs to produce more than she's managed the last twice; however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and has plenty of good form at Ayr; not written off. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £342.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £210.89 |
| Tricast | £1350.26 |
| Trifecta | £3253.30 |
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