18.10
GoodRoyal Equestrian Racing Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 0f 70y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 53
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023 but has lost his way and was tailed off over C&D (soft a possible excuse) last month after a long absence. |
50/1 |
|
1 (11) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won over hurdles for a different stable in summer 2023 but was badly out of form on the Flat for this yard last year and returns from 446-day absence with a lot to prove. |
33/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: /166-4 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Went very close on last month's handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) then exploited good opportunity in modest Market Rasen maiden (2mf, good to soft) 24 days ago; probably still on a workable mark and further progress is possible; likely contender. |
100/30 |
|
1st 5 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
raced in second, led before 2 out, went clear approaching last, kept on well, ridden out |
4/5 |
|
2nd 1 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point/bumper winner; has shown enough over hurdles to suggest he can find an opening but likely to need improvement if he's to justify this mark on handicap debut. |
11/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 6-324
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
8th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 103y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 73
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who is usually ridden patiently; didn't really have race run to suit when keeping-on fourth at Stratford (2m, good) last month and is 2lb lower here; no surprise if she poses a threat. |
8/1 |
|
4th 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Four-time hurdles winner on good ground (once over C&D); ended 2025 with good second at Doncaster (2m, good) and made a satisfactory reappearance last month; can pose a significant threat from off the pace. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Reliable mare who comes here on the back of a good second of ten in 2m Doncaster handicap hurdle just after Christmas; she has also won off a break so can make her presence felt here. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Some promise in her second start over hurdles at Bangor (2m, good) last year but was below that level in two further starts for Donald McCain; bit to prove on stable debut; unraced on ground slower than good. |
18/1 |
11/2
Form: 235-
Last run: 205 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
No wins in 13; has each-way claims on his best form and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; could have a part to play if resuming in good order; 1lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 944P-P
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
17th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won two points (good to firm/good) towards end of last year but has struggled on all three hurdling starts since switching to current stable; big leap of faith required to support him here. |
50/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 in points but he was well held in three bumpers for Gordon Elliott last summer and has pulled up in both his hurdles; perhaps wind surgery can make a difference but he's not hard to take on. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 in points but he was well held in three bumpers for Gordon Elliott last summer and was pulled up at 100-1 on his hurdling/stable debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in December; has something to prove on return and he needs a transformation. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 9/
Last run: 591 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in a bumper in 2021 and has achieved nothing on the Flat since. |
100/1 |
|
11th 3 (5) |
2nd Aug 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear, ridden before halfway, struggling 3f out, switched to near side but detached 2f out, tailed off |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 4/5P-
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Maiden whose struggles continued when pulled up on his recent chase debut; out of the weights. |
66/1 |
|
0 10 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modicum of promise on hurdling bow in March but little since, and exited early last time; watching brief wisest switching to fences. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
18th Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, bad mistake and unseated 3rd |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.87 |
| Trifecta | £69.80 |
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