13.50
SoftLe Raaj Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 178y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 8
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Made a winning chasing debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month when racing prominently throughout; up 4lb, he was unable to lead when below form over C&D (soft) 13 days later; races off the same mark and may be able to dominate here. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
prominent |
100/30 |
|
1st 7 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
The winner of two soft-ground hurdles but his recent efforts in that discipline weren't his best; goes chasing with a bit to prove, though pointing background bodes well. |
12/1 |
4/6
- Place: £1.02
Form: -22321
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and has continued in good form, finishing second on his last two starts (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); very solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Record of 212 since switched back to hurdles from chasing, the win at Wetherby (2m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces; Musselburgh effort (1m7f, good to soft) last time resulted in a career-best RPR; should go well in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Both his wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick, the latest off this mark in February 2024 (soft); several fair efforts since, including after a 325-day break last time; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
66/1
- Place: £7.60
Form: 50
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
6 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
11th 12 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 5/2515 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win over fences; fair run having had a wind op at Doncaster last time (3m, soft) and could go well off his current good mark. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last May and runs off 8lb lower today; however, he struggled on his four starts towards the end of last year; major turnaround required on first run since wind surgery. |
11/1 |
|
8th 11 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Stuck to his task very well when second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May but that took his record over fences to 0-7 and he may find this race too competitive; returns without the cheekpieces worn in his three previous races. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: P
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (8) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
A couple of fair efforts on AW in early 2023 but form went the wrong way subsequently; tailed off at Pontefract in June after an absence. |
40/1 |
|
13th 13 (3) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Nearly three years since Irish win; far from solid on his form for current yard and lacks recent match practice (absent for eight months). |
50/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
9th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has generally struggled since a couple of absences and this summer's work was poor under both codes; would be a surprise winner. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 09
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: P-4
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider. |
100/30 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 77 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
31st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time point runner-up but tailed off at big odds on both rules starts, more recently her hurdle debut at Sedgefield. |
200/1 |
|
8th 7 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Placed in four of her six runs pointing in Ireland; well beaten 50-1 shot in a Wetherby bumper in December (pulled hard) on stable debut; tongue tie now tried for hurdles debut. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed on four of five Irish pointing completions in early 2022, but 80l bumper defeat on seasonal/stable debut over Christmas (wouldn't settle) needs improving upon markedly; hood retained. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.00 |
| Trifecta | £524.10 |
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