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Good To SoftBritish Stallion Studs EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11-2 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Two Grade 1 wins, namely the 2m4f novice chase at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival (soft) and this season's Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); ran well for a long way before fading into fourth in last month's Gold Cup at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft); this drop back in trip could well be a positive move; effective here and respected in first-time cheekpieces. |
2/1 |
|
4th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won the 2m4f novice chase at the 2024 Festival (soft) and added a second Grade 1 win in the Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) this season; a mistake two out proved costly when 5l third of four to Spillane's Tower in the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase here (3m1f, soft) in January and he rallied up the hill; however, he may just lack the required class today. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Top-class 9yo, successful in ten of his 18 races; better than ever on his last two starts, winning Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) on reappearance with plenty in hand; has run well on both his outings at Cheltenham; again looks the one to beat. |
8/13 |
11/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 212-11 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
prominent |
7/4 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2/3-
Last run: 341 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Placed on all three starts, most recently when third of 17 here (2m, good to soft) on last month's hurdling debut; that form has recently been very well advertised by the front pair, and his pedigree gives a strong indication that today's longer trip will suit; tongue-tie added; good chance. |
5/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Irish import who was having his second run in bumpers and was making his debut for Harry Fry on the back of wind surgery when a good third at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) on Boxing Day; off the track since but will have been well prepared for this hurdling debut; market check required. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 40-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Low-mileage 9yo who completed a hurdle hat-trick when landing a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) in November; his winning streak came to an end at Taunton (last of five) in January but that was a Class 2 event and he travelled well to a point; returns after another break but he's out of a useful chaser and should have a future at this new discipline; needs a close look. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage and consistent 9yo; odds-on in winning two minor races last spring (heavy/good) and back from 170 days off to take a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) without too much fuss; only 5lb higher and subsequent break might be a good thing. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Easy Newton Abbot maiden winner in the returning hood latest (2m3f, heavy), running back up to his previous best form level; more on under a penalty, but player assuming good ground is coped with. |
6/5 |
100/1
Form: 7-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
|
8 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-5 over fences and 0-16 overall but may have benefited from latest wind op when keeping on well for third behind Safe Destination over C&D (good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights today but still considered. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 22-P
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 46
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra |
11/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-2
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
22nd Jan 2024 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Not yet fully exposed after only six hurdle starts but was safely held in his first three handicaps (2m3f-2m5f) and needs to find some improvement from somewhere. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 |
30th Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders before 4 out |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 8
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
There's stamina in his pedigree and he showed marked improvement when upped to 3m for second of 15 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (soft); that was last January and he's unraced since; needed some riding, including as he wandered under pressure and was awkward at the penultimate flight, and cheekpieces go on today; off an unchanged mark, he's on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
No better than mid-division in three 2m novices but there's stamina in his pedigree and this trip should be more suitable for his handicap debut; respected, especially if strong in the betting. |
5/1 |
|
13th 12 |
27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-6 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who returned from long absence with good second on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March; fell mid-race there last month but still has potential and remains very much of interest. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, edged left from 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
15/8 |
40/1
Form: 34/7-
Last run: 356 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Outran 40-1 odds when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f soft) in December but was generally very disappointing for Emma Lavelle last season; well beaten when 66-1 for stable debut six weeks ago and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; tongue-tie added. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 5105/6 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won consecutive handicaps in 2023, over C&D (soft) and 2m5f (heavy), and didn't look done with from a handicapping viewpoint when fourth at Newbury in January (3m, soft); likely contender down in grade. |
12/1 |
|
4th 16 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Seemingly all the better for wind surgery when winning 3m/2m5f (soft/heavy) handicaps by neck margins; got edged out by an exposed mare at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) since but returning to further should benefit her; she's not without hope. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: PU-
Last run: 255 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3 out |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Could be given a chance based on his Bangor third (2m1f, soft) last October but not on any of his three subsequent starts; also has stamina to prove. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, headway 10th, soon disputing fourth, weakened run-in |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 8
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Dec 2022 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always towards rear, awkward jump 4th, soon ridden, well behind 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out |
66/1 |
|
14th 8 |
2nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Sent off at 50-1 when tailed off on debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; top stable looks to have a much stronger contender in Grey Dawning. |
66/1 |
|
8th 11 |
28th Oct 2022 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
always towards rear, lost touch 3 out, tailed off |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 033-00
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Reportedly treated for ulcers before displaying much-improved form to win a 3m Ludlow handicap by 11l (soft; 7lb lower); perhaps heavy ground didn't suit when tailed off at Exeter; better expected this time, for all that further suits her well. |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Placed twice in the autumn (2m7f/3m) and took form to whole new level when scoring by 11l from 7lb out of the handicap at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month, having reportedly been treated for ulcers; effectively 8lb higher here; interesting to see whether she can build on that performance. |
5/1 |
250/1
Form: 8-UP
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Gave good account when close fourth over C&D (good; also suited by soft) in November but was below that form at Taunton last month and is now 0-16 over hurdles; 1lb wrong; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame twice (2m, soft/good) in spring 2024; now returns from a lengthy absence but he'll have possibilities if ready to roll. |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 7-P0
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts but, following a long layoff and a wind op, shaped with more promise than eventual 43l defeat might suggest at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; might have needed that outing and is no forlorn hope if she takes well to chasing; 3lb wrong. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Weak form claims and hasn't been seen for a year, since when she's had wind surgery; well out of the weights on her first run beyond 2m4f. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, ridden after 5 out |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.49 |
| Trifecta | £7.70 |