14.30
Good To SoftFree Tips Daily On attheraces.com Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qual’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 156 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today. |
16/1 |
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10th 5 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
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8th 11 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present. |
25/1 |
15/8
- Place: £1.40
Form: 44 BF
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Made the frame (albeit safely held) in two good-quality hunter chases (2m/2m1f) last May and dug deep to beat useful rival in small-field open point at Charing (3m, good to soft; subsequently disqualified) in January; turned over at short odds in latest point but still enters calculations. |
11/1 |
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3rd 4 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed. |
12/1 |
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3rd 4 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 6/1-82 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
11th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Placed twice at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) at start of this year and may not have been ideally suited by the soft ground when very respectable third on handicap debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in March; 2lb lower here; ought to make his presence felt again. |
6/1 |
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3rd 7 |
22nd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual bumper winner on AW/good ground; finished tailed off in a good novice hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day but showed the benefit of that run to chase home last weekend's Betfair third Teddy Blue over C&D two weeks ago; although perhaps flattered by his close proximity to the winner he looks a big player in this race. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 315
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 7 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won Fontwell maiden (2m1f, good to soft) for Milton Harris last December but he has a mixed record since; wasn't beaten far when third of five at Uttoxeter two weeks ago but he's now 1-11 over hurdles and others are more convincing. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 4
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
1st May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Dual 2025 point winner around stayers' tracks, and present season's best effort similarly came around Lockinge's galloping line last time, so may not appreciate Warwick as much as some; sound surface fine. |
33/1 |
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7th 2 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles although fair runs in handicaps last twice when stepped up to this trip on good ground (13l fifth at Plumpton last time); has since had wind surgery; quite interesting with cheekpieces added on chase debut. |
10/1 |
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7th 2 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles although fair runs in handicaps last twice when stepped up to this trip on good ground (13l fifth at Plumpton last time); has since had wind surgery; quite interesting with cheekpieces added on chase debut. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 7
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today. |
25/1 |
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1st 3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today. |
25/1 |
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5th 9 (1) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
1m6f win at Sandown last July and beaten by a head over hurdles in November; those were two of the best efforts in a very in-and-out campaign (hampered on sole start here) and he was always behind when reappearing 12 days ago; wore cheekpieces on six of his last seven starts but they're off today. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 55-5
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 12 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Improved to win comfortably on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in April and bettered that performance when close/clear second at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in May; had wind surgery last month and now moves up in trip again; may still have potential. |
6/1 |
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2nd 1 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month after a year off; up 10lb when only fifth of 11 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) eight days ago, but only two flights were jumped so it's probably best to forgive that; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
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2nd 1 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month after a year off; up 10lb when only fifth of 11 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) eight days ago, but only two flights were jumped so it's probably best to forgive that; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run. |
13/2 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level. |
Evs |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level. |
Evs |
100/1
Form: 40P
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, not fluent 4th |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Colt
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off on hurdling debut but different story over C&D this month (in tongue-strap for first time) when beating several of these; 50-1 but no fluke about the win and followed up in Wolverhampton AW contest last Saturday; penalty for the course success but still strongly considered. |
15/8 |
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1st 6 (2) |
18th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led narrowly |
6/4 |
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1st 9 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Very consistent at a fair level on the Flat since the autumn, and collected a 1m4f AW handicap in November (RPR 72), but dropped out rather tamely on recent hurdling debut at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) and needs help from the first-time tongue-tie here. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here. |
40/1 |
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3 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here. |
40/1 |
|
2 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Achieved little when winning a two-runner point in April and was beaten 68l when third at Hexham 10 days ago; has too much to prove. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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0 12 |
29th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair Flat-racer; well beaten over hurdles this month but finished well to lead close home on recent chasing debut at Doncaster (2m, good); effectively 5lb higher here but, given the Flat ability, could still have a bigger run in him over fences. |
9/4 |
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1st 9 |
17th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 78y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has some fair Flat form on his CV but his record over hurdles is not inspiring and he's not bred for chasing; 1lb out of the weights here; others have much stronger claims. |
33/1 |
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8th 14 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has been most competitive on the Flat (stays well) but remains a maiden and achieved nothing in two soft-ground handicap hurdles last season. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.20 |
| Trifecta | £78.40 |
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