15.40
GoodSky Bet Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £34170
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.70
Form: 8-1120 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Form dipped in Cheltenham Festival handicap returned to fences last time; multiple Grade 2 winner but has raced mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this step back up in trip; first go beyond a sharp 2m4f. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Listed/Grade 2 wins over hurdles this term; goes back over fences for the first time since last May and he's 1-5 in this sphere, the win coming in a Grade 2 novice last February; sixth of 15 off this mark in the Scottish Champion Hurdle in April 2024 when he last tackled a handicap; may be vulnerable. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who is 2-3 since returned to hurdles from fences, winning races at Kempton (Listed) and Wincanton (Elite Hurdle) that he also took in 2023 and 2024; held in a 9l third at Kempton on Boxing Day but that was behind Sir Gino in a Grade 1 and he's strongly respected on this drop back in class; most of his wins have been on good ground but he's effective on soft. |
7/4 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 321116 D BF
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Winner of a Listed bumper here; has won only a maiden and two handicaps over hurdles but she ran well against male opposition in a Grade 2 at Kempton 19 days ago despite racing freely, as is her way; this bigger field will suit but she looks up against it on the figures and she seems ideally suited by good ground. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Did well in bumpers last term and registered a hat-trick over hurdles (Plumpton, Fakenham and Ludlow) in the autumn, the last two legs of which were in handicaps; while she did not come near to justifying favouritism in Cheltenham handicap 11 weeks ago when last seen, she was not discredited; this test could suit and she's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
9th Dec 2022 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Progressive mare whose recent hat-trick came at sharp tracks but she handles Cheltenham, having performed well in two good-ground bumpers here (including Listed win) last term; respected under 7lb penalty for last week's ready success at Ludlow; future mark 1lb higher. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 1-112P D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 5lb
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 |
7/1
Form: 120-31 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward. |
100/30 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him. |
4/5 |
6/4
Form: 361-11 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Had a simple task when beating two stablemates at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; finished behind Jax Junior and Mambonumberfive in his runs on either side of that win; bottom of the list on ratings. |
100/1 |
|
7th 7 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Only 1lb above his last winning mark but hasn't truly threatened this season and no better for cheekpieces the last twice, in the County Hurdle and then over 2m4f at Aintree; he wouldn't be the obvious answer here. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 71 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
29th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2f |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
14th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
The handicapper was in command on the Flat this summer and although his latest hurdle second (October) was respectable, he will need to raise his game to win here. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no match for winner |
15/2 |
25/1
Form: 1561 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
10th 5 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.51 |
| Trifecta | £63.20 |