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SoftFree Bet Nose Losers At Betgoodwin EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7079.8
- 2m 4f 114y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.34
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-161
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner; won two in a row last autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft) and back to form when second under Jay Tidball at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; effective on soft earlier in career; can make another bold bid. |
15/2 |
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2nd 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
12st 2lb |
Two wins from the front, including a defeat of Heltenham over C&D, and two non-completions comprise a mixed current campaign; hindered by being unable to dominate in the Greatwood Gold Cup last time; chance may depend on whether he gets an easy lead. |
13/2 |
|
1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Front-running chaser who made a bad mistake and unseated rider mid-race when favourite for similar event at Cheltenham last time; successful in both completed starts this term, looking better than ever, including a C&D performance (good to soft; beat Heltenham by 10l) that suggests he's an ideal candidate for this prize; respected. |
4/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 23-2
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Goes up in trip and could do with settling better than when soundly beaten at Sandown (2m4f) last month; however, the heavy ground may have been too much and he was progressive there previously, with a win and a near-miss (both 2m4f on good to soft); his dam won at up to 3m and he could get back on track with a big performance for his top trainer. |
7/2 |
|
7th 12 |
11th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Improved form in novice handicaps over C&D (good to soft) last month, beating Twinjets then head second to Inneston; evidently well suited by this track and trip; one of three solid-looking contenders for Paul Nicholls and should go well again. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft; handicap debut) 12 days ago, reversing placings with a rival who had beaten him the time before; should improve further; solid claims. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-6
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Best granted a sharp, flat right-handed track, but present attainment level uncertain having overraced in front on November's seasonal return here (debuted blinkers are retained); from the family of Hand Inn Hand and Tom Brodie, so may yet take to his new vocation of chasing. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 22-P6
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 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 |
10/1
Form: 4
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
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7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced point runner-up who won at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second chase start and followed up at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy); beaten just a nose at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) last time by a winner who has since defied a 6lb rise, and he has attractive claims up 4lb. |
5/4 |
100/1
Form: 6P
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Opened his rules account with a 5l success at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month, taking well to first-time visor on handicap debut; open to further progress at this level and commands respect in the retained headgear. |
7/4 |
|
1st 11 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader |
20/1 |
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6th 7 |
2nd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner but things have not gone well in his two hurdle runs and he was pulled up at a massive price at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last month. |
100/1 |
9/4
Form: 21-14 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Point (3m) and bumper winner who won two of his four hurdle starts (2m4f/2m3f, good/soft), with one of the defeats coming in a Grade 2 at Sandown; doesn't look on too bad a mark and his trainer has been looking forward to getting him over fences. |
9/2 |
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4th 6 |
28th Jan 2023 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 5P-
Last run: 279 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
led but pestered, headed but prominent 9th, slightly hampered and lost position 13th, weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up |
12/1 |
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up at Southwell (3m, heavy) in April when last seen but went there on a four-timer (good to soft-heavy, including C&D); no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways following a break; watch the market. |
12/1 |
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4 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led |
7/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.79 |
| Trifecta | £10.80 |
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