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SoftUnibet New And Improved Bet Builder Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/1 (Won)
Form: 222-53 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following a near-miss at Carlisle with a creditable third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; still looks feasibly treated and he was a dual chase winner (2m/2m4f) in his youth; dangerous back up in trip. |
15/2 |
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3rd 2 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following his fourth at Haydock with a near miss at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); Isabelle Ryder again claims her 5lb and this 9yo is up 3lb in future. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in November and respectable fourth at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month on first chase start since March 2024; has run well on both visits here; might not be far away. |
7/2 |
11/2
Form: 1144- D
Last run: 315 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, stumbled 1st, broke down and pulled up quickly 5 out, fatally injured |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, jumped well, led, faced challenge 3 out, soon headed, no extra when lost second after 2 out, weakened before last, eased run-in |
8/11 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
made all, took keen hold, 8 lengths ahead 3rd, good jump 7th, reduced lead 8th, faced challenge but going best 3 out, not fluent 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, easily |
11/10 |
7/2
Form: 1-12 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten in Grade 1s on final two starts last season; however, he impressed with two Grade 2 wins earlier in the campaign, namely the Peterborough at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) and the Denman at Newbury (extended 2m7f, soft), and he has a very positive reappearance record; respected under 6lb penalty. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten in Grade 1s on final two starts last season; however, he impressed with two Grade 2 wins earlier in the campaign, namely the Peterborough at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) and the Denman at Newbury (extended 2m7f, soft), and he has a very positive reappearance record; respected under 6lb penalty. |
9/4 |
|
6th 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Always behind and well beaten in the Ryanair but may benefit from this step back up in distance, having been well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase at Newbury (one of two soft-ground Grade 2 wins this term) the time before; largely progressive prior to latest start and unexposed over staying trips. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 2118-2 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Runs off a mark 10lb lower than when fifth of 14 in this last year, beaten just over 13l; he's run a couple of reasonable races this season but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Led close home to win this race off 5lb higher a year ago (soft ground) and was seemingly perked up by cheekpieces when third on both outings last month; made up considerable ground from the rear at Sandown (1m7f, soft) on latter occasion and has strong claims here if the headgear continues to aid him. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 9 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Acts on any ground; half-length second off 4lb higher in this contest 12 months ago; out of sorts this term until posting a resurgent effort, behind solid rivals, in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor most recently; enters calculations in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
3/1
Form: 0/74-1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
9yo with seven wins to his name, most recently under Ben Bromley at Kempton (2m, soft) in November; however, he was well held behind three of today's rivals over C&D in January and this is an even tougher assignment. |
33/1 |
|
5th 2 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Returning from lengthy absence and having first run since rejoining Harry Fry; useful on his day and has two pieces of notable Grade 3 handicap form (off 7lb higher); heed the market signals. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: P/7/0- CD
Last run: 559 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 32142-
Last run: 266 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
6 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 (3) |
27th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
His Flat four-timer in 2017 culminated in a success over C&D; won four times over hurdles in 2021/22, but his efforts under both codes since the start of last year, including three outings for this yard, don't suggest the veteran will be winning this. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 5P6-P1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten on first two starts for David Pipe and was just a respectable sixth at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; continues to slip down the weights but has more to prove than several of these. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 |
4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added. |
40/1 |
|
6th 2 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time. |
11/1 |
40/1
Form: 6100-9 D
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Formerly a useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland but has plummeted down the weights and been very disappointing for new stable this year; sports refitted tongue-tie and cheekpieces today; needs to stop the rot. |
40/1 |
|
13th 1 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Formerly a useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland but plummeted down the weights and was very disappointing for new stable in first half of this year; needs to have been revitalised by six-month break. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 |
22nd May 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Formerly useful for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but in poor form over fences/hurdles for new stable this year; needs to stop the rot. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: /23/6- D
Last run: 555 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
3 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Beat one rival in first four starts for this stable but was still sent off favourite at Hexham two weeks ago; didn't look very keen in finishing seventh there and cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor; nothing like the force of old but trainer in blazing form, which counts. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Useful at his best in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but has beaten just one rival in four outings for current yard; carries obvious risks but his mark is in freefall and he's not one to give up on just yet. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 116-F6 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Won five over hurdles for previous yards and three over fences last term for current trainer; may have needed the run when seventh of eight finishers at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month after six-month layoff but probably needs to come down the weights. |
6/1 |
|
7th 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who did well over fences in the second half of last year, with three wins and two seconds; returns after six months off but he's only 2lb higher than for his last success and he has won when fresh in the past; needs close look back over hurdles. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Record of 2-8 over fences, with both wins gained this summer in small-field handicaps on good ground; put in his place by an improver in a novice last time; dangerous if allowed to dominate (front runs). |
7/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £16.03 |
| Tricast | £29.40 |