15.55
Good To SoftF. Ball And Co. Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2614.08
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Came good over fences with small-field win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in February but was not in the same form on his latest outing and ran poorly the only previous time he wore cheekpieces; others look safer. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Dual bumper and hurdle winner; mixed results in his first three runs over fences but he really got his act together when justifying favouritism at Bangor (2m5f, soft) last month; that was a four-runner race but he forged clear in the closing stages and a 6lb rise looks fair; shortlisted. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful bumper horse and hurdler but has always struggled with consistency, a pattern that's threatening to continue over fences; however, if in the same form as when second to a sharp improver at Southwell two runs back (2m4f, good to soft; fine on soft) he'd have every chance. |
5/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
raced lazily at times, always behind |
100/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Looked an excellent prospect when making a winning hurdling debut in Doncaster maiden (2m4f) in January and wasn't discredited pitched into Grade 2 company when eighth at Haydock (3m) the following month; he remains with potential and holds leading claims back in these calmer waters. |
7/4 |
|
8th 6 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Every chance when falling at final fence in sole Irish point (3m, soft) and he improved for his bumper debut third (2m, good) when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster (2m5f, good to soft) last month; shaped like a stayer last time and could continue to progress now up in trip; a possible. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
10th Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Fell at the last when a close second in an ordinary Irish point in March; sound effort when third to a subsequent winner in Uttoxeter bumper in November (2m, good) and interesting now going hurdling. |
10/1 |
2/1
Form: 3
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hasn't been at her best of late (behind Smurfette latest) but she has the form to feature off this mark and won't mind getting back on drier ground; stays this far; possible. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Solid record off current mark comprises a success at Huntingdon in 2024 and second-place finishes in this race last year and at Ffos Las in October; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
7th 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Gave good account when second on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and remains on a workable mark but her latest run was disappointing and she'd arguably appeal more on better ground than is forecast. |
10/1 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten at least 42l in all three qualifying runs (2m-2m4f) and 3lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but open to improvement if aided by a first-time tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
6th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, dropped to rear after 4th, struggling 7th, weakened 8th, tailed off |
50/1 |
|
5th 2 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well held in both bumpers and was a remote fourth of five on his hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m, good; 33-1) in February; best watched back from another break. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
11th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has won over hurdles and finished second as a chaser; however, pretty poor in both disciplines since returning from a long absence. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Runner-up on chase debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year and was also well beaten when back over fences in March (2m5f; first run after wind op); upped to 3m for first time under rules; needs to prove his ability remains. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Runner-up on chasing debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year; had wind op during latest 113-day break and now sports first-time cheekpieces; current ability hard to gauge. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 241 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (5) |
7th Sep 2023 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who was 40-1 second in Leicester seller in May and she's one to watch in the betting on her stable debut and first run for 105 days; however, she was well beaten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) on her final run for Louise Allan and others have less to prove. |
33/1 |
|
5 (5) |
17th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Seemed to raise her game with 40-1 second in a C&D seller (soft) last month but she was very laboured when switched to a handicap at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last time; takes a big drop back in trip but she's now 0-8 and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, ridden 7f out, soon weakened, tailed off from 4f out, pulled up final furlong |
100/1 |
|
10th 5 |
29th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
100-1 for bumper debut at Uttoxeter 17 days ago, achieving little; is one for later on. |
150/1 |
|
9th 8 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear, pushed along and got behind from over 3f out, tailed off |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear, shaken up and got behind from over 3f out, tailed off |
33/1 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (soft) on his reappearance and ran well in the main subsequently, finishing fourth here in March when last seen (2m3f, good to soft); can have a big say if handling conditions (unraced on good ground). |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won on reappearance at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft) and made it 4-6 over hurdles when returning to winning ways at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; has also won elsewhere (first visit here); could be suited by today's extra yardage and he's a strong contender. |
7/2 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.52 |
| Trifecta | £155.70 |
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