12.55
Good To SoftDownload The Vickers.Bet App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.20
- Place: £1.40
Form: 210-
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect. |
6/4 |
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3rd 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect. |
6/4 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11P- C
Last run: 199 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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2nd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Easily won a handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; his three hurdle wins have come there and he needs to prove he can reproduce his best form at a different track, but today's trip and forecast soft ground will be right up his street and he's not ruled out on his first run here. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won by 18l over C&D in December 2024 and runner-up to Red Dirt Road in this race (off 2lb higher than today) next time, both on heavy going; well beaten last March and November (given wind surgery in between) but surged back to some form when short-headed here four weeks ago; that was over just 2m4f on good ground and today's conditions are more likely to see him back to his best; big shout if he is. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5th 4 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Point/hurdle winner who built upon his chase debut fifth when third of six at Newbury (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago in a race that is working out well; in top hands and could take another step forward today, provided conditions suit (unraced on soft/heavy). |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Point/hurdle winner; weakened into well-held fifth at Kempton (2m4f, good) on chase/seasonal debut but may do better with that outing under his belt and dropped back in trip (worth another go at 2m). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Looked far from a natural over fences so far, his easy Windsor victory last November coming despite mistakes; handed a 9lb rise for that and finished well held back at the same course when last seen two months ago; needs to put in a better round. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 2/43-
Last run: 219 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Has more than enough ability to win races and has gone close on his last two starts, proving his stamina for 3m when second of six at Haydock (soft) 18 days ago; cheekpieces now added; unlikely to be far away. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Disappointing favourite at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) on penultimate start; has shown improved form over about 2m4f in his other two runs this season, short-headed at Wetherby (soft) on latest; needs to prove his stamina but otherwise looks a player on handicap debut. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, prominent after 3rd |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 206 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 2 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences at third attempt, in North Yorkshire Grand National at Catterick (3m6f, soft; also suited by good ground) in January, but was pulled up on both subsequent outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him here. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences at third attempt, in North Yorkshire Grand National at Catterick (3m6f, soft; also suited by good ground) in January, but was pulled up on both subsequent outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him here. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 14th, not fluent 17th, weakened after 5 out, soon pulled up |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 3/4-1 C
Last run: 17 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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7th 12 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
In a solid run of form but this is a tough mark for an exposed 9yo and he's undergone a fourth wind operation since finishing fifth at Perth in early June. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
On a hat-trick when a fairly close third in this last year and he returns off a 4lb lower mark, and in a solid run of form; enters the reckoning. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and returned to form towards end of last season, latterly when second to recent big-race winner Havaila in Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good); high on the list. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 1/36-2
Last run: 164 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Modest handicapper for Oliver Sherwood but he romped home in a three-runner Fakenham maiden hunter chase last May and has done well in points either side of that; beat a respected rival in the latest 12 days ago and should run well. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: 4
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Back with previous trainer for whom he made his debut in a bumper; won a C&D handicap two years ago for Robbie Llewellyn but signed off for that yard in modest form; bit risky. |
9/1 |
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7th 15 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
7th 15 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-2 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made all for Fergal O'Brien here (2m5f, good) six weeks ago, his third start since returning to racing under rules; subsequent 5lb rise ought to be manageable if he continues in good form for new stable. |
5/2 |
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1st 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Winning UK pointer (2m5f/3m; good); beaten 24l by Ribeye over 3m here last time (soft) but is now 8lb better off and should fare better on this faster ground. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Early promise in a bumper and novice hurdle for this yard but failed to fulfil it; two point wins for another trainer (along with some lesser efforts) over an 18-month spell ending in May but he dropped out back with Fergal O'Brien in June and goes chasing with a question to answer. |
9/1 |
200/1
Form: 083
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Seven-time chase winner who developed into a useful performer last season; below form at Uttoxeter recently and tricky to weigh up over hurdles but still looks tempting, given he's 27lb lower in this sphere. |
5/1 |
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9th 7 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Chase record is 7-20, the most recent success in veterans' contest at Ascot (3m, good) in March; couple of sound efforts since demonstrate that he remains in form aged ten; faces a tougher assignment off current mark in this field, however. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Made all in three-runner contest at Ascot (3m, good) in March and arguably bettered that form when close/clear second at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) last month; might be a shade vulnerable off new mark but at least we know he's in excellent nick. |
5/2 |
66/1
Form: 46-
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 12 |
18th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
raced in second, hit 4th, not fluent and lost position 3 out, pushed along and lost ground into midfield home turn, ridden and weakened before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
6th 17 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Beaten in the region of 20l in his three handicaps, in cheekpieces and blinkers; has to step up to have any chance. |
33/1 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led, briefly disputed lead 4th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened and lost third approaching last |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 6 |
5th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Sole Flat win was debut (May 2021) and she showed modest form this year; 125-1, remote in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m3f) six weeks ago. |
100/1 |
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13th 16 |
25th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
towards rear, jumped right and hit 5th, struggling 7th, weakened after 3 out |
100/1 |
|
5th 5 (9) |
4th Oct 2022 Soft 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
midfield, pushed along and switched to near side over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, no impression final 110yds |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 3/5/
Last run: 1532 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
25th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, pushed along and lost touch 6th, behind when pulled up after 7th |
200/1 |
25/1
Form: 54-
Last run: 212 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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1st 1 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Took well to first-time visor at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month, opening his account; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear; respected up 7lb. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Maiden; hasn't looked straightforward but has been placed in two of most recent three starts, the latest when just behind Ahead Of The Field over C&D last month; visor could well help him take another step forward. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Holds solid claims on the form of his Uttoxeter third in May but he came in a remote fifth of seven in 3m Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago; he needs to get back on track. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from break with 36l defeat in April but last month's Fontwell fourth (3m2f, good) was more encouraging and the cheekpieces (worn for the second of last year's two chase wins) are now back on; won't mind if the ground is quicker than good; can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
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4th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Battled well for narrow win off today's mark at Hereford (3m1f, good; wore cheekpieces) in the autumn but was given break after disappointing effort in December and again ran poorly when reappearing (without cheekpieces) last month; the cheekpieces are missing again here; stablemate Prince Cleni has much stronger claims. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Landed his second success over fences, at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October off 1lb lower mark; second at Plumpton the following month but was tailed off at Wincanton when last seen; has been freshened up since and holds claims if putting his best foot forward. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.25 |
| Trifecta | £41.60 |
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