17.05
SoftStart Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2723
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 1 D
Last run: 184 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
25/1 |
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1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
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1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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1 |
28th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, lost position gradually 9th, going okay when broke down and pulled up quickly after 3 out |
6/1 |
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7th 1 |
27th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Likely that he failed to give his true running when a remote fourth at Warwick (2m5f, soft) having previously looked good in winning on good ground at Exeter (2m2f); remains a horse of interest and his dam won over this far. |
20/1 |
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4th 1 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, went second 6th, lost second 4 out, not fluent and lost third 3 out, weakening when mistake last |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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17 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
raced lazily at times, always behind |
100/1 |
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11 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins over hurdles for previous yard; early faller at Aintree in November switched to fences for new stable and is best watched in this warm race. |
40/1 |
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11 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
never going well, always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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3rd 1 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
He was a hard ride over C&D last month (good) but on top when it mattered and his record here now reads 2111; raised 4lb but a greater concern is whether he'll be up for it. |
Evs |
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1st 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Needs to rebound, having been out of form since the turn of the year; however, has a record of 211 at Plumpton, most recently winning off just 1lb lower in November; return to this venue may have positive effect; goes without headgear for first time in a while. |
8/1 |
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8th 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Front-runner whose record of 4-14 over hurdles includes two wins this term; ran right up to his best when second at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December but he's lost his way with heavy defeats in last two run; now drops back into a Class 4 event but he needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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7th 7 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Best run was when third in a bumper and only four ran; again ended up well beaten on his handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) and now tries his luck over fences; pedigree bodes well for this discipline. |
12/1 |
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7th 7 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Best run was when third in a bumper and only four ran; again ended up well beaten on his handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) and now tries his luck over fences; pedigree bodes well for this discipline. |
12/1 |
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8th 7 |
25th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
A fair bumper performer but he failed to build on his Plumpton novice third in November when pulled up at Chepstow (2m3f) the following month; he looks handily weighted on his handicap debut however so still needs considering, especially if the market vibes are positive. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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0 5 |
25th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, not fluent 6th, pulled up quickly after 7th |
5/2 |
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8th 8 |
22nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Beaten at 5-2, 10-11 and 13-8 on his three starts, and no match for the first two when third on last month's handicap debut here (2m3f, soft); however, he's in top hands and things may click in a big way at some point. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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9 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Unraced beyond 3m2f but should stay further than that; 15l winner of a major 3m handicap at Kempton last February but he's found his revised mark a bit too tough since (close second to Herakles Westwood at Cheltenham on New Year's Day) and is still 10lb higher today; others are a bit more persuasive. |
25/1 |
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8th 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Always wears a tongue-tie; on a sharp upward curve when taking this 12 months ago by some 15l (on good to soft); makes his defence off an 11lb higher mark but on the back of a return to form at Cheltenham (in cheekpieces; wore a visor in this last year); course form here always ticks a big box and can run well again. |
5/1 |
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18 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Won in January in his first two chases (3m/3m2f, soft/heavy) then lacked fluency over his fences when second at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); bar one small blip he jumped much better at Kempton (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago when romping home in the Ladbrokes Trophy; hit with 12lb rise but that may not stop this highly progressive 7yo, who was very impressive last time. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-2
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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8th 7 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden who was an unlucky second, having been badly hampered early on, at Ascot (2m7f; belated handicap debut) most recently; raised 6lb but has clear possibilities granted better fortune. |
6/1 |
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8th 7 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden who was an unlucky second, having been badly hampered early on, at Ascot (2m7f; belated handicap debut) most recently; raised 6lb but has clear possibilities granted better fortune. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 118y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
0-6 over hurdles but was second in Kempton maiden (2m5f, good) last spring and also ran well when fourth in novice race over that C&D in November; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; a possible. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7th 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Soundly beaten when just 17-2 at last year's Festival (2m4f); finally opened his chase account in November, before staying-on fifth in major handicap at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) where he was badly hindered at the unsatisfactory start; 13l win at Sandown (3m, soft; made most) on latest outing confirmed he's got his act together, which earned a 7lb rise but he needs respect. |
16/1 |
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1st 3 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Opened his chase account on reappearance, then did well to finish fifth in major handicap at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) having badly hindered at the unsatisfactory start; lost chance with bad mistake four out when beaten favourite at Ascot since; remains of interest, assuming he puts in an error-free round. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Has the best hurdles form in this field and his good efforts (twice runner-up) over fences last season were even better; however, he was below form in first-time cheekpieces on penultimate outing and failed to complete on starts either side, the latest 11 days ago; that dents his case today (in returning cheekpieces) but he is the standout on form. |
10/11 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
took keen hold, disputing second |
12/1 |
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2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
took keen hold, disputing second |
12/1 |
Abandoned
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W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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2nd 1 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, led 4th, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 2 out, headed when hit last, stayed on |
7/4 |
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7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
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7th 7 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 8th, lost position 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-
Last run: 232 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7th 11 |
19th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Down the field at Kempton eight months ago, having been a 125-1 shot; best watched. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Big Fish, Goodwin, Highway One O Four, Katate Dori, Much Too Dear, Pic Roc, Larchmont Lass
Verdict
The Sam Thomas-trained KATATE DORI is a half-brother to (among others) stablemate Shomen Uchi, who showed considerable promise in bumpers last season, and he earns the vote on his debut. There are several other interesting newcomers and narrow Market Rasen winner School Days Over could be vulnerable under his penalty. The betting could be informative regarding the Nicky Henderson pair of Immortal (second choice) and Ted Da Titan, as well as Goodwin and Highway One O Four whose trainer Chris Gordon has done very well in bumpers this season. The Paul Nicholls-trained filly Larchmont Lass is another to consider.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
LAMBOURN:
ImmortalSPOTLIGHT:
Katate DoriWEST COUNTRY:
Larchmont LassThe Times:
Highway One O FourDaily Mirror:
Katate DoriThe Star:
Larchmont LassTelegraph:
Highway One O FourThe Sun:
School Days Over