17.25
Good To SoftWetherby Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £2639.97
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Bumper and novice hurdle winner with low mileage; back from a break and wind surgery when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury (2m7f, soft); made the odd mistake there but entitled to be all the wiser this time; considered. |
3/1 |
33/1
- Place: £12.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders and, went second 5th, joined leader before 3 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, kept on and went clear run-in |
33/1 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders and, went second 5th, joined leader before 3 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, kept on and went clear run-in |
33/1 |
|
10th 10 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, mistake 1st, weakened before 3 out |
25/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Held by Madara and Will The Wise but running well when falling at final fence in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; two wins during a progressive 2025 (2m4f/2m6f, soft/good to soft); each-way shout. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has a useful jumps strike-rate and a Newbury chase win (about 2m6f, good to soft) in November showed he was still improving; a 9lb rise appeared beyond him on the New course since but he travelled strongly for a long way and may yet show he hasn't exhausted the handicapping options. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Tends to finish strongly from off the pace and posted another personal best when winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) at the end of November; a 9lb rise means he'll need another leap forward but he keeps progressing and it's certainly possible. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 9
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made good progress when headgear was added in the autumn, winning three times (2m7f-3m1f, good), but was given a break after disappointing run in January and made a low-key reappearance last month; needs to get back in the groove. |
10/1 |
|
12th 11 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Headgear helped last autumn, with three wins over further, latterly off a 6lb lower mark; has been off for four months since a poor one in blinkers (goes back to cheekpieces tonight) early in the year and will want a good test over this trip. |
16/1 |
|
12th 11 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Headgear helped last autumn, with three wins over further, latterly off a 6lb lower mark; has been off for four months since a poor one in blinkers (goes back to cheekpieces tonight) early in the year and will want a good test over this trip. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest form over jumps so far and has been pulled up on last three chase starts; can only watch from 9lb out of the weights. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
14-race maiden who has no worthwhile form over jumps and was pulled up on his last two appearances; can't be recommended from out of the weights. |
50/1 |
|
14 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up/tailed off on all six chase starts and he would be a shock winner from 10lb out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: O
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, reminders and cajoled along halfway, lost touch 6f out |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 |
6th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear after 6f, niggled along halfway, pushed along and became detached over 4f out, soon well beaten |
20/1 |
|
2 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Brother to bumper/hurdle winner Imperial Merlin and half-brother to two other hurdle winners; cost 65,000euros as a 3yo; trainer has fair record in these races so this newcomer is interesting. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
5/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities. |
16/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities. |
16/1 |
100/30
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Put a disappointing run of form behind him when returning to winning ways over C&D (good) 11 days ago, making all; whether he can reproduce that effort is another matter but he is still well handicapped on his old form. |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
His two wins came on soft in April 2024; out of sorts over fences and hurdles this term; cheekpieces return and has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
His two wins came on soft in April 2024; out of sorts over fences and hurdles this term; drops back in trip but his best form has been over further. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £109.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £177.29 |
| Trifecta | £560.00 |
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