15.10
GoodBrain Tumour Research Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 7f 198y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 1364
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Took a big step up in trip on his handicap hurdle debut at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in April and was awarded the race (due to interference); subsequently sold out of Kim Bailey's yard for £25,000 and this lightly raced 7yo brings potential to today's chase debut, with his new yard in fine form. |
3/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, challenging when short of room and badly hampered on turn after 3 out, rallied to challenge 2 out, kept on well final 110yds, just failed, finished 2nd, placed 1st |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent |
9/2 |
11/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 2-U875 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, pulled up quickly after 3 out |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
pressed leader, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, led again when ridden before 2 out, clear when not fluent last, stayed on |
9/4 |
|
4 |
31st May 2023 Good To Firm 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No match for easy winner when second at Plumpton this month, having refused to settle in first-time blinkers, but was first past the post in cheekpieces at Taunton (3m, good to soft; demoted to second) two starts ago and the cheekpieces are back on here; player if handling the forecast fast ground. |
5/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 060244
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Placed on final three outings last season, most recently when third of ten at Taunton (3m, good) in March; remains on career-high mark for this reappearance but won't be far away if fully tuned up. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back on track with two good seconds this winter, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month, and ought to handle the faster ground here; can make his presence felt again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner who got back on track with a second at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft) in December and the first three pulled well clear in that race; looks interesting off unchanged mark and he's still unexposed as a stayer. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 465066
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Scored at Chepstow (3m2f) in October but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in 3m5f Fakenham handicap chase in December; cheekpieces are reached for now and he's the sort to bounce back. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Scored by 4l in conditional jockeys' race at Chepstow (3m2f, good to firm) last Sunday, taking chase record to 6-16; escapes a penalty and commands respect. |
7/4 |
|
8 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
5-15 over fences; looked as good as ever when placed at Perth (3m, good) last month, after a break, and was runner-up on his only visit to Chepstow; likely contender. |
11/2 |
11/1
Form: 39-457
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Placed off 1lb higher at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January but the rest of last season's form was disappointing and this is first start since February; others have much stronger claims. |
33/1 |
|
7th 5 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
taken down early, in touch with leaders on inner |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
led, headed and not fluent 2 out, lost second and no extra run-in |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: P651
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Rewarded heavy market support when winning by 6l here (2m5f, soft) at start of 2025 but not much has gone to plan since and his two runs this year were no better than respectable; needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well-backed winner at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last January, on his second run after a long absence; looked a bit of a handful in next two runs but he returned after another layoff with an encouraging effort at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; continues to edge down the weights and has possibilities if he can build on that last run. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Landed a gamble when winning by 6l at Exeter (2m5f, soft) on New Year's Day, his second run after a long absence, but misbehaved and looked unenthusiastic on recent chasing debut; quickly switches back to hurdling here; has a point to prove. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 65U23
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Has C&D form and he won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f on good to soft; 3m1f on heavy) last midwinter; mixed results since but back on his latest winning mark and adding cheekpieces could help; ought to go well. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f/3m1f) last winter and latest was off 1lb lower on heavy ground; looks interesting on that form but he's been up and down since and was pulled up here on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 9th, struggling 14th, weakened 4 out |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 7473F2
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Took this prize in 2024 but was having only her second run over fences when beating just one in 3m2f handicap here in May; now returns to hurdling after a short break and has claims if she can bounce back. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
14th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bumper winner who was off the mark over hurdles here last July; there wasn't much wrong with her chase debut here (2m5f, soft) in September and she should go on from that following a good comeback against an in-form rival in a Chepstow hurdle (2m7f, good) last month. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 353P34 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very well suited by this C&D and good ground but returned from break with a disappointing effort (albeit without usual cheekpieces) three weeks ago and, even if back on song, probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very well suited by this C&D and good ground but returned from break with a disappointing effort (albeit without usual cheekpieces) three weeks ago and, even if back on song, probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Not at his best last time at Warwick (3m1f) but was having a very solid season up until then, albeit at about 3m+; this drop in distance is a big enough concern to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 38520P
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Winning pointer; 18 defeats under rules equally divided between hurdles and fences; however, accepted the new cheekpieces when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last time and that run offers hope. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Winning pointer; 18 defeats under rules equally divided between hurdles and fences; however, accepted the new cheekpieces when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last time and that run offers hope. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Winning pointer who is 0-17 under rules and 0-8 as a chaser; he does have placed form in this discipline but his last three efforts have been well below his best, the latest after wind surgery; bit risky with cheekpieces turned to. |
2/1 |
50/1
Form: 335-PP
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
pressed leaders early, prominent from 3rd, pushed along after 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out |
50/1 |
|
2 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Placed in two 2m3f Hereford novice hurdles (both on good) in late 2021; however, safely held on handicap debut last January and soon under pressure when pulled up at Fontwell (2m6f) when next seen five weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last five starts but now has tongue-tie and blinkers. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
raced lazily, prominent, lost ground after 3rd, towards rear 6th, struggling and reminder with one circuit to go |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 57PFP1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won at 40-1 at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in March 2023 off 2lb higher mark; no worthwhile form since, including last two runs over fences; returns from ten-month layoff and hard to enthuse over. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 40-374
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
13th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not beaten far at Ludlow in April (2m5f, good to soft) but early mistakes cost her when pulled up on final start for Fergal O'Brien; probably best watched on this occasion in first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 0896
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in his first three hurdle runs but he ran well for a long way on his recent handicap debut at Ludlow (3m, good; 17l third); should have more to offer now switched to fences for top yard and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; dangerous to ignore. |
9/4 |
|
14 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; one of three runners from the stable and it'll be very interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Nickelsonthedime, Getupearly, Div Ine Tara, Imprevu Du Large
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £98.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £87.74 |
| Tricast | £379.87 |
| Trifecta | £685.40 |
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