13.40
Good To SoftRacing To School Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 169y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-1272 D
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, went second after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner on his hurdling debut and back from a break when landing a Ludlow novice three weeks ago; beaten in both handicap attempts but a repeat of that latest performance makes him a leading light in this. |
15/8 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: -23843
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Used to like it here, not out of the first three in five starts including over fences and when winning a novice hurdle in 2023; first start for this yard when far from disgraced in Taunton hunter chase (about 2m5f, good) in January but his 20l defeat at Cocklebarrow (3m) later that month was disappointing; still not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Better known as a chaser and he hasn't been able to exploit his lower hurdle mark in two starts this year, tailed off last time at Doncaster (2m5f, good); has never run over this far either so has plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
always behind |
20/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 4-2121 D
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Last of three wins over hurdles was over 2m4f here (heavy; has also won on good) in July 2023 when she was left clear; confined to only two runs in the meantime and now returns from mammoth absence; likely best watched. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 14214P D BF
Last run: 156 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Veteran with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2023 edition of this race; returns here after respectable third behind two progressive rivals at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month but Centara is unlikely to allow him to play his preferred front-running role. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Multiple winner down the years and latest effort suggests he retains plenty of ability aged 12; has a respectable record (252, last three years) in this corresponding race but it remains to be seen whether his old legs can make it fourth time lucky. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Good-ground specialist with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2025 edition of this race; shaped well before weakening into fourth at Bangor (2m1f, good) this month, after a layoff, and can make a bold bid from the front under Sean Bowen. |
13/8 |
8/1
Form: 19 D
Last run: 127 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year (good ground); probably won't be favoured by any rain but didn't run badly in Class 2 event at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in September on latest outing and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; high on the list. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 374
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won a good-ground handicap here last May (2lb lower) and had those conditions when not beaten far in a small field last time at Exeter; shouldn't be far away. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 30
Last run: 308 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and feasible excuses since then, as he was pressured up front two runs back and perhaps failed to stay 3m last time; now 0-23 under rules but one to bear in mind. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Now 0-20 over hurdles but was bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and when beaten nearly 20l the last time he got pressured up front; unlikely to be far away. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-19 over hurdles, which could be the bottom line, but he's been placed on four of his six starts this season, on last two occasions finishing runner-up on good ground over C&D and Stratford's 2m6f; wore cheekpieces on last three starts; looks set to be seriously involved again. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 716 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
29th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2f |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
14th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
The handicapper was in command on the Flat this summer and although his latest hurdle second (October) was respectable, he will need to raise his game to win here. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no match for winner |
15/2 |
11/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won on his hurdles debut at Musselburgh in March 2023 but no wins since; respectable sixth, on second run back from a seven-month break, at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month in first-time blinkers which are retained; still needs to ease in the weights. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
1m7f hurdle winner (good to soft) who was largely consistent in handicaps last year; bad mistake put paid to his chance on his reappearance at Kempton (2m, good); 2lb drop means he gets a slight ease in grade here; blinkers go on and he could have a big say. |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: 6
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Just 1-12 over hurdles but the win was at this track (2m, good) and he ran well in defeat here last month, after a break; on workable mark if stamina holds out over this new trip; must be considered. |
9/4 |
|
4 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Just 1-12 over hurdles but the win was at this track (2m, good) and he ran well in defeat here last month, after a break; on workable mark if stamina holds out over this new trip; must be considered. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Scored comfortably in another novice handicap over C&D (good) last May after a layoff and he was placed on next three outings; something amiss in a run last August and below form in first-time cheekpieces in October on his only start since, but the earlier good efforts can't be forgotten. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 656
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: -11951 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Very closely matched with Masked Dance on their two Ludlow encounters in February, over 2m5f (soft) and 3m (good to soft); she's fine after a break and should have a part to play. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time course winner, most recently when fending off Masked Dance over 2m5f (soft) three weeks ago; unraced beyond that trip but remains well handicapped on older form; will be a tough nut to crack if her stamina holds out. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual 2m course winner in 2023 (both times on soft); returned from long absence with quite encouraging run over that trip here (good to soft) two months ago and has slipped to a good mark but her stamina for 2m5f must be taken on trust. |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 46
Last run: 159 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Maiden; unplaced all starts over hurdles, including when tailed off at huge odds in four handicaps, the latest nine days ago. |
100/1 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Limited Flat maiden who is going the same way over hurdles; huge odds when nowhere in three handicaps. |
66/1 |
|
7th 11 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Limited Flat maiden who is going the same way over hurdles; huge odds when nowhere in two handicaps. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.61 |
| Trifecta | £61.30 |
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