15.10
HeavyMalcolm Hopkinson Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 4f 28y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.30
- Place: £2.50
Form: 2322/5
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at just the second time of asking in 2m4f Hexham maiden in March; backed it up under a 7lb penalty with a solid second in 2m3f Carlisle novice the following month so this son of Milan needs considering now upped in trip on his handicap debut. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Off the best part of two years before his hurdle debut fifth; all the sharper for that run when winning over 2m4f at Hexham (heavy) 23 days ago; more will be needed here but he did score pretty readily. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway after 2 out, made strong challenge approaching last, led run-in, soon edged right, readily |
6/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 324 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
raced in last |
11/2 |
|
0 10 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 123y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced; well-beaten third on his chase debut at Kelso last month (2m7f) but then stayed on well for the same placing on his return there over hurdles (both runs in cheekpieces); looks a thorough stayer who might be helped by the new visor, but lack of chasing experience is a concern. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear after 3 out, rallied approaching last, kept on run-in, went third inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Irish point winner (good to yielding ground) who was placed on first two hurdling starts, more recently when third at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month; back on a less testing surface for today's handicap debut and open to significant improvement; high on the list. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, led after 2 out, faced strong challenge approaching last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra when lost second towards finish |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 25
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Most consistent win or lose over either obstacle for this stable until finding a brush hurdle series final at Worcester all too much last time (2m4f, good); swimming in calmer waters again on this return to fences, albeit still above any class he's ever won in. |
3/1 |
|
12 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Consistent over fences and hurdles for new stable this season, winning once under each discipline; suited by this C&D but may find less exposed rivals better handicapped today; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: F44
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
led, soon went clear, mistake 11th, good jump 14th |
13/8 |
|
1 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
This is much easier than the three 0-120 novice handicaps he's contested over fences so far, but mistakes have been as much the issue as race class, as was again the case at Carlisle latest; down 3lb more. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 5 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Point runner-up (3m, soft) who won a handicap hurdle at Bangor (2m7f, good) in June; he's well treated on that form and things may click over fences at some stage, but there have been jumping errors and heavy defeats on his first two chase starts. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Has been resurgent after wind surgery and he's won at Catterick (2m3f, soft/good to soft) in the last two of his three runs for current yard; up another 5lb but he scored with some authority last time and remains well treated on old form; key player. |
2/1 |
|
1st 8 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
pressed leader, led 4th |
5/2 |
|
1st 8 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
raced in second, not fluent 2 out, ridden and led after 2 out, edged left run-in, kept on well |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 0/PP
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning pointer just over two years ago; pulled up in both his chases and he's 29lb out of the handicap here; had wind surgery. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning pointer just over two years ago; pulled up in both his chases and he's 29lb out of the handicap here; had wind surgery. |
100/1 |
16/1
Form: /3626-
Last run: 614 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
taken down early, mounted in chute |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 04
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, struggling 3 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last |
50/1 |
|
4th 10 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd, dropped to midfield with one circuit to go |
100/1 |
10/1
Form: 53
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (2) |
15th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Ex-French mare who was again beaten a fair way at Pontefract last time when having Vintage Valley behind over 2m5.6f; is on a competitive mark now though. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Fair fourth over 2m2f here (good to soft) last October and now 4lb lower; however, she was well beaten by the first two when third at Redcar (2m, soft) a fortnight ago when fit from hurdling; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1-23 in France and 0-7 in Britain; hurdling hasn't worked out (refused to race on penultimate appearance, tailed off latest) and her one piece of solid handicap form last season is not enough to persuade. |
11/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.04 |
| Trifecta | £114.80 |
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