15.55
Good To SoftRemembering Raceday’s At Fontwell With Jan Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 3m 1f 166y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
Form: 087P7
Last run: 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in April 2023 and was a close second at Ludlow (2m5f, good) two months ago; however, he'd dropped to the rear when falling on last week's chase debut here (2m5f, good); Illogical Logic was skipping along merrily in the lead at the time so he probably has work to do. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in April 2023 and was a close second at Ludlow (2m5f, good) two months ago; however, he'd dropped to the rear when falling on last week's chase debut here (2m5f, good); Illogical Logic was skipping along merrily in the lead at the time so he probably has work to do. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced since sole success in a handicap hurdle more than two years ago; competitive this year over hurdles but rarely impresses with his jumping and this is his chase debut. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 27P65-
Last run: 386 days
W: 10st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd |
11/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
14th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Finally off the mark when taking a maiden point in March; 0-22 under rules; ran well when second (of four) at Fontwell on return to hurdles last month; winner well beaten since and this looks much more competitive. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a point (3m, good) last month but that was after a sequence of non-completions and he has a record of 0-21 under rules; on reduced mark back over hurdles but he's well into the veteran stage and looks opposable in this competitive race. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: -12212 CD BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple winner but hasn't achieved a great deal since his 25-1 Plumpton win last September; however, he likes good ground and his mark is dropping. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Made all to cause 25-1 surprise at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in September, after a break, but generally disappointing since; pulled up when back at Plumpton a week ago, and can't be supported with much confidence here. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
10yo who has finished merely seventh on his last three starts, the latest in January; however, a break may have helped and he was returning from some time off when winning under Jamie Gambin over C&D (good) last September; now 3lb lower than for that win and not discounted. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: -88113 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Really got his act together with cheekpieces added when scoring here (2m5f, good/good to soft) in January/February but he was laboured in his hat-trick bid at Southwell (3m, good) last month; has bit to prove again after that and needs to resume his progress. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Showed little until springing a surprise at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in January; defied penalty over same C&D (good) latest; just 1lb higher and should be thereabouts. |
2/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-02P8
Last run: 75 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
8th Oct 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won his sole Irish point but sparked only once in six runs (pulled up in his only chase) for Henry De Bromhead and tailed off in a handicap at Hereford on his stable debut in February; had wind surgery soon afterwards but looks risky. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Won his sole Irish point but he generally struggled in six runs for Henry De Bromhead and was tailed off in a similar handicap at Hereford on his stable debut in February; has had wind surgery but he needs a transformation after another break. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Limited for Henry De Bromhead, for whom his best run was finishing runner-up in an ordinary maiden last summer, after which he pulled up over fences; has at least joined another respected trainer but others have less to prove. |
9/1 |
3/1
Form: P869P1 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f soft-ground handicap hurdle for Oliver Sherwood earlier this year and very nearly doubled his tally back at Fontwell on final appearance in May (3m2f); joined this yard for £22,000 and entitled to be involved. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f soft-ground handicap hurdle for Oliver Sherwood earlier this year and very nearly doubled his tally back at Fontwell on final appearance in May (3m2f); joined this yard for £22,000 and entitled to be involved. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
10th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Off the mark over hurdles when winning going away here (2m5f, soft) last month; lost a shoe when third at Southwell (good to soft) since; up another 2lb and again in trip, so likely he'll need further improvement. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: -73433
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D in 2023 and is well handicapped on some of last year's form; took step back in right direction when third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in April but her run at Southwell a fortnight later was disappointing and she takes on a couple of in-form mares here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form. |
6/1 |
|
9 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not firing on all cylinders since returning in the autumn from a break but took step back in right direction when close third of five at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on last spring's form. |
6/1 |
9/4
Form: -9P97F
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player. |
2/1 |
Non-runners
Frontier General, Royal Lake, For Gina, Dear Ralphy
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.59 |
| Trifecta | £26.70 |
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