13.08
Good To SoftJohn Pye Auctions Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4683.56
- 2m 7f 70y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1P4-11 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Seemingly back in good nick when second over fences in December but two lacklustre efforts have followed and it's hard to predict whether this first hurdle run since 2023 will rekindle his enthusiasm. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) in December but never going after an early mistake when pulled up at Ludlow since, taking his overall chase record to 1-18; first-time blinkers replace regular visor. |
11/1 |
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Just 1-17 over fences, and last time's 5l second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; kept on but never threatened) owed something to the late exit of Anytrixwilldo; mark unmoved but Rian Corcoran claiming 2lb fewer this time. |
15/8 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 913-5F BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made a bright start to last year with a good second over C&D on New Year's Day, but his form has taken a marked downturn since and recent efforts have been poor; new headgear needs to spark a revival. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Won on soft ground at Fontwell in a hurdle race in 2021 and a 3m2f chase in 2023; however, there was an echo of that in only one (runner-up in January last year) of his eight starts for current yard. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Belied triple-digit odds when second over hurdles here (2m5f, soft) on seasonal debut in January but two disappointing runs have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this return to fences; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 400-51 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Dual C&D winner; only win last season was a walkover in a chase; went back hurdling after that and took time to find his form, but sound placed efforts on last two starts, latest when third at Haydock in March (3m, good; first run after a wind op) when Super Survivor was well behind in eighth; chance. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
6-26 over hurdles, including a win with first-time cheekpieces in this race in 2024 (soft) and he is 1lb lower today; ridden by 7lb claimer last four outings, with a big return to some form on latest (second at Market Rasen) and that has been followed by his second wind operation; cheekpieces (absent on last four starts) return; too well handicapped to be ignored. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 63-961 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Four hurdle wins, all on slow ground; only fourth at Taunton (good) and the handicapper may have caught up, but these easier conditions can only help. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four hurdle wins, all on slow ground and two coming from her last three starts; races prominently; plenty to like about her decisive Lingfield win last week (2m7f, good to soft); carries 7lb penalty and has claims again provided this ground is not too quick. |
13/8 |
|
1st 8 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Broke a long losing spell at Chepstow (3m, good to soft) in November when making most of the running; doubt that the heavy ground was ideal next time and she remains on a fair mark. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: U-0821 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
12yo who has been unable to threaten this season but has been in fair form of late, finishing fourth to Kinder Kid over C&D (soft) last Tuesday from 3lb out of the handicap (same today); each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up twice in recent weeks (3m3f/3m1f) and is effectively 1lb lower today but was no match for the easy winner on either occasion and younger rivals in this line-up appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner; gave good account when second of four at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) nine days ago but was no match for the winner (who was 0-26 over hurdles beforehand) and is out of the weights again here; younger rivals are much more appealing. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 72-4P8
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f soft-ground handicap hurdle for Oliver Sherwood earlier this year and very nearly doubled his tally back at Fontwell on final appearance in May (3m2f); joined this yard for £22,000 and entitled to be involved. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f soft-ground handicap hurdle for Oliver Sherwood earlier this year and very nearly doubled his tally back at Fontwell on final appearance in May (3m2f); joined this yard for £22,000 and entitled to be involved. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
10th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Off the mark over hurdles when winning going away here (2m5f, soft) last month; lost a shoe when third at Southwell (good to soft) since; up another 2lb and again in trip, so likely he'll need further improvement. |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 44-U49
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
8th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only second chase start when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) but it was a modest race and he's finished well held at Plumpton since, taking his record to 0-15. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
disputed lead |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
9th Mar 2023 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 9th, mistake 10th, led clearly 11th, pushed along 4 out, ridden and headed before 3 out, rallying when not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 588
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
8th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, headway 9th, mistake and lost position 10th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out |
5/1 |
|
8th 9 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Second in the last of his Irish points; disappointing favourite on debut for Dan Skelton and has been beaten much further in his two starts since; it will be interesting to see his market strength on this handicap debut over a much longer trip but he lacks any form claims. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 |
21st Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Inconsistent (form figures P4P2) in Irish points; disappointing favourite on debut for Dan Skelton and fared no better when 20-1 next time (again over 2m3f); needs to improve a good deal for drop to 2m. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 54-P8
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
8/1
Form: 75P-13
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
6th Nov 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
early mistakes, held up in rear, detached after 1st, struggling when pulled up before 12th |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
1-10 over hurdles for Harry Whittington, the win gained at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) a year ago; makes stable/chase debut after 201-day absence but is on a good mark and has Irish point experience to call upon. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
28th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pushed along and lost ground after 3 out, ridden and weakened run-in |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: P41-36 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
jumped right on occasions, led, headed and lost two places 11th, lost position and dropped to last 12th, pulled up 13th |
25/1 |
|
4 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
jumped right on occasions, led, headed and lost two places 11th, lost position and dropped to last 12th, pulled up 13th |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 69658-
Last run: 282 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, jumped right 1st |
33/1 |
|
12th 12 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
2m3f win on good to soft with first-time tongue-tie (kept since) at Carlisle in April 2021 on handicap debut, but that performance stands out; cheekpieces were tried on last two outings; needs to be back in peak form. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 31/38-
Last run: 363 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
28th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
led, not fluent and headed 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out (jockey said gelding made a mistake three hurdles out and was never travelling thereafter) |
11/4 |
|
4th 13 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
The winner of two handicaps in the north and should be on a good mark, but he was pulled up here on his return from an absence and now goes in a visor (replaces cheekpieces). |
20/1 |
|
10 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins from 16 starts over hurdles; it's possible that this sort of trip stretches him (made one fair attempt on heavy) but rain would otherwise be fine; absent for one year and he can go well fresh. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 748654
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Unraced on worse than good to soft; made rules debut in only July and has some modest form, including when he showed he stays 3m1f on handicap debut on penultimate start; needs to improve, though. |
20/1 |
|
4th 9 |
1st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who was a fair fifth of seven at Plumpton on recent handicap debut (3m1f, good to soft; unraced on softer); 2lb lower here but he needs to find something extra if he's to threaten. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 |
14th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has looked quite limited so far and he was no better for stepping up to 2m7f in a Worcester maiden last month; handicaps should at least present better opportunities for him. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.04 |
| Tricast | £62.65 |
| Trifecta | £104.20 |
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