14.25
SoftUnibet Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39865
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.30
Form: 21-11 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on all four starts last year but he turned things around with a rallying second at Windsor (2m6f, soft; first-time blinkers) in January; 2lb higher after a break but he remains well treated on old form and this return to quicker ground should be fine; possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on his 2024 form but pulled up on all four starts last year; dramatic turnaround required in first-time blinkers. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Won Grade 1 novice hurdle; talented novice chaser at about this trip last winter but he's run to his best only once in three starts this season and cried enough a long way out at Kempton recently (over 3m; had run well at the trip the time before); up against it. |
40/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 1-1 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo who was a highly promising novice during 2022-23 season; returned from mammoth absence with two low-key handicap runs this winter but may yet stage a revival; market reference recommended. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won his first two starts (bumper/hurdle) in 2022 before two runner-up efforts, including in Grade 1 novice at Sandown (2m, soft); well held on handicap debut there last month but that was after a mammoth absence and he's still unexposed; one of two runners for Evan Williams and he needs watching in market. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
The winner of a bumper and a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las on his first two starts; upped to Grade 1 company at Sandown ten weeks ago when he was a very creditable second to Tahmuras in the Tolworth, fourth jumping the last but sticking on well; ready for today's extra yardage and he should be hard to beat in this less-demanding company. |
2/5 |
14/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 12 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Seemed to run well in a dramatic Fighting Fifth but was only fourth of five, admittedly not entirely disgraced, last week when favourite for a Windsor contest he'd won 12 months earlier; triple Grade 2 scorer but faces a difficult task against two exciting types in this field. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Middle leg of a hat-trick when winning this last year (soft); finished close-up when last of the three finishers on reappearance in Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in November, which was a positive performance; leading claims despite a 8lb penalty. |
7/4 |
|
12 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a hat-trick (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft/soft) when getting up close home in Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell last month; goes up in trip and back up in grade today, with something to find, but he stayed well on the Flat early in his career and has shaped this season as though today's extra distance could prompt further improvement; clearly thriving; interesting. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 21 CD
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out |
7/2 |
|
3 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out |
7/2 |
|
1 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
|
13/8
Form: 145-11 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Useful hurdler; fell on two of his three chasing attempts last season and comes with obvious risk here but proved his wellbeing when placed in competitive handicap hurdle at Sandown (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and has the raw ability to be very dangerous if all goes to plan. |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: 224-21 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown good form for new stable, mostly in handicaps, including at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f); defied top weight at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, looking better than ever; leading chance at the weights in his bid for a second Grade 2 success. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
This 8yo arrives in career-best form after his staying-on efforts in Newbury's Greatwood Gold Cup (2m4f) and the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f; again on good to soft; won on good); has to be feared, for all that he's 4lb higher than for those runs and 2m3f is on the tight side for him. |
5/2 |
|
4th 12 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Kept on well for third in handicap at Ascot (3m, good) in November and creditable third of six on stable debut in Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good to soft) last month, before close second in handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) ten days ago; he was 10l clear of the third last time and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper off the same mark today; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus and he showed promise here last April; one to consider seriously. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
15th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 135 over fences at his peak; 8yo ran well enough on his belated Flat debut at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last month; shaped like this extra furlong would suit but he may be vulnerable to younger legs. |
10/1 |
|
1 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 9lb |
8yo achieved a peak rating of 135 over fences; makes belated Flat debut after losing his way over jumps; yard won this last year and stamina won't be an issue but others appeal more. |
5/1 |
|
6th 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden hurdle win came at Cork (2m1f) and most of racing since has been over fences, folding tamely on last month's hurdles return in Cork handicap; something to prove now; cheekpieces tried. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 1-112 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner and chase winner (2m4f), on good or slower; that chase win came readily on his penultimate start, at Southwell; unable to back that up after a 7lb rise and step up in grade at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) latest; still well treated on his winning effort, if he can repeat it. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner and has three wins over hurdles; got off the mark on the return to fences when a convincing winner at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; up 7lb but looks sure to give another bold account. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.98 |
| Tricast | £589.41 |
| Trifecta | £242.70 |
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