15.22
Good To SoftVickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.90
- Place: £1.10
Form: 21- C
Last run: 227 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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8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good. |
7/1 |
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8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good. |
7/1 |
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1st 3 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Tailed off on handicap hurdle debut on final run last season and has struggled over fences on both runs this term; something to prove but he's had a wind op, which may help him recapture the promise shown when third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last January; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
16/1
- Place: £14.70
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 |
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7 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023; well handicapped on that form but he's had only four runs since and was pulled up on his comeback at Newbury last month; has something to prove and yard also runs Oh My Johnny. |
20/1 |
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7 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up sole start on heavy; won off this mark in a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023 but did not live up to that in his three races in 2024, in headgear on last two occasions; absent 484 days since, so assessing his revival prospects requires some guesswork. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won a Pertemps Hurdle qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day but failed to go on from there, albeit in just two subsequent starts (blinkered the final time); doesn't do much in a hurry but he's a strong stayer who is bred for fences and could be in for a good season; cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 521/2 BF
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Badly out of form over hurdles this season and there didn't seem to be any positives from his switch to chasing for last three outings; wore tongue-tie (dispensed with now) and cheekpieces for latest; way down the weights. |
40/1 |
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9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Badly out of form over hurdles this season and there didn't seem to be any positives from his switch to chasing for last three outings; wore tongue-tie (dispensed with now) and cheekpieces for latest; way down the weights. |
40/1 |
|
4th 4 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
prominent, not fluent 1st, lost ground 7th, not fluent 11th, soon lost ground |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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5 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten a whopping 127l when just 7-2 for Lingfield handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) 13 days ago; that's an obvious concern but maybe the added headgear backfired and he won off just 1lb lower at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on his last chase start for Simon Hodgson about a year ago; Sean Bowen (4-5 for this yard) is an interesting jockey booking. |
5/1 |
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4th 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
No trip or ground issues but consistency has been an issue over several years' fitful campaigning, and while this is easier than the C&D 0-120 of December's return from another eight months off, it's no certainty he'll step up sufficiently on that 35l last of six; regains headgear. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/3
Last run: 184 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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8th 1 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten on his debut in a Tipperary bumper but went on to make the frame in two points and a maiden hunter chase at Down Royal; likely to prove vulnerable in a race of this nature. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten on his debut in a Tipperary bumper but went on to make the frame in two points and a maiden hunter chase at Down Royal; likely to prove vulnerable in a race of this nature. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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1 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing at Wincanton (2m5f) the last twice; ran well over C&D (good to soft) in December, finishing third to a stablemate who has since bagged Grade 2 honours; interesting on that best effort. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
held up in last, some headway after 7th, weakened quickly 3 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
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7th 5 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
pressed leaders, led narrowly or disputed lead and increased tempo from 8th, ridden home turn, weakened quickly when headed before 2 out |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 198 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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10th 4 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won slow-ground Irish point in April but was well beaten on last month's stable/hurdle debut and is probably one for further down the line. |
100/1 |
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12th 3 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Looked nice in winning his Irish point but then finished stone-cold last when 11-1 for a Cork bumper (2m3f, soft/heavy); wore a tongue-tie then but not now; rather watch. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 5/
Last run: 592 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 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well beaten on his first three hurdle starts (2m2f/2m3f) and not obviously well treated on handicap debut, but the step up in trip could be a positive for this 3m point winner; interesting, especially if well backed. |
6/1 |
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7th 5 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won an Irish point last March but began hurdling career with two underwhelming runs in the autumn (both over 2m3f at Chepstow) and will probably be of greater interest when qualified for handicaps. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 3
Last run: 32 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 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with two placed runs towards end of last season (2m7f/3m, good), and wasn't beaten far when eighth, behind Al Sayah, at Haydock (3m, good) this month; Sean Bowen rides here; can make presence felt. |
11/1 |
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8th 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Inconsistent and only 1-18 under rules; placed twice from four starts over C&D, including when third to Serious Chat on latest start, but there appear to be more potent options among his rivals. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Only 1-17 but has flashes of smart form in good handicaps and easily his best run for ages when a rallying second at Bangor last month (2m7f, good; effective on softer); weighted to win races and seriously considered. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 234 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; started off for Sophie Leech with two disappointing French hurdle runs this summer (wore cheekpieces) but caused a 50-1 shock when back over fences at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft; blinkers) last month; subsequent 4lb rise is not insurmountable if he's in the same form. |
11/2 |
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1st 10 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Last win for the Skeltons was off this mark last December (1m7f, soft) but he's offered little since, including in two French hurdles for current yard. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest. |
4/1 |
40/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
10 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
6th 12 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Stayed on dourly to win two-finisher contest over C&D (soft) in April but it might be wise to treat that form with a degree of caution and an 8lb rise asks a lot of him on this first start for seven months. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Lurks on dangerous mark and is very well suited by slow ground but did not achieve a great deal when remote second in four-runner race at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month and has not run to form since December 2024. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Mixes hurdling and chasing but yet to win in this sphere; has dropped to a career-low mark but has his work cut out against more progressive rivals. |
7/2 |
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7th 4 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up over fences on two of his last three starts, jumping poorly most recently; however, in between he was a good second in a chase at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) and he's been effective at 3m and over hurdles in the past; no surprise to see a big performance now back over hurdles. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 286 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
A bit too keen for his own good before dropping out in a Wincanton bumper (good to soft) in January; odds of 11-2 suggests that better was expected of him and may show more here. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Triple-figure prices in maiden/novice hurdles and has trailed home in all of them; represents a leading yard, though, and is now tongue tied for her handicap debut; any market move would be encouraging. |
8/1 |
|
9th 11 |
24th Nov 2022 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Big odds and well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles in recent weeks. |
250/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £84.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £127.33 |
| Trifecta | £418.20 |
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