16.25
GoodMy Wife Is Lovely Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4710.78
- 2m 5f 122y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.10
Form: 455FF-
Last run: 71 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Without a win since 2023 and was out of form when last seen over hurdles in the autumn; this year's Flat form has been fairly respectable but he's on the downgrade and makes only limited appeal back in this sphere. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 24y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran who hasn't won since 2023 but he's been in fair form on AW this spring including when fourth on Polytrack (2m) in his last two starts; should be in the mix again but he needs to find more to make a big impact; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return. |
9/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 11140- CD
Last run: 154 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race. |
Evs |
|
10 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 99-216
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 5336-3
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
7th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two Taunton novice wins in the spring of 2021 but went off the boil in a big way last year and left Paul Nicholls; led for a long way when third at Ffos Las on stable debut, after a break, and chances may hinge on how he reacts to blinkers (cheekpieces no seeming help on five occasions). |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
led, quickened 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 5-P2P1 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
A fair 2m6f/3m2f hurdles scorer for Syd Hosie in 2023; off 22 months and offered little for his new yard when beating only one in 3m Chepstow handicap 24 days ago; others are much preferred. |
100/1 |
|
9th 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four-time hurdle winner (2m-3m2f, good/good to soft) but not since 2023; absent since well-held sixth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) for Syd Hosie in April 2024 and can only be watched on this stable debut. |
50/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 4P2-96
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up at Fontwell in April but not so good since, especially when beaten 40l at Market Rasen last month, after wind surgery; needs better. |
12/1 |
|
6th 11 |
9th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Second to Mullinaree at Fontwell in April (closely matched on these terms), on his return to hurdling, but well held next time; wind surgery since; others appear to have more compelling claims. |
16/1 |
|
9th 7 |
1st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 1st, prominent after 2nd |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: /75-12 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 11st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Splendid old-timer who has won both confined novice (2019) and grassroots (2025) incarnations of this race (each on good); always held by a match-fit and five-years younger rival on this month's seasonal return, albeit beaten just 2l; likely to be spot on for his title defence. |
11/4 |
|
7 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Stratford record of P3322 includes a John Corbet third to Law Of Gold in 2019; no doubting his appetite for the game remains judged on scores in a Howick open and (latest) the Dunraven Bowl at Chepstow, but he'd be the oldest winner of this race since 15-year-old Otter Way in 1983. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Stratford record of P3322 includes a John Corbet third to Law Of Gold in 2019; no doubting his appetite for the game remains judged on scores in a Howick open and (latest) the Dunraven Bowl at Chepstow, but he'd be the oldest winner of this race since 15-year-old Otter Way in 1983. |
9/1 |
3/1
Form: 9-1212
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off. |
11/4 |
|
1 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has form figures of 411P since joining Dan Skelton, the wins over 2m2f/2m3f; let down by jumping when upped to 3m last time and may show that she stays this trip provided errors are avoided; not written off. |
11/4 |
|
5 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in December on second stable start and followed up at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); effective on soft ground on the Flat; stamina is the big question today for this Flat-bred 6yo but she's finished well the last twice and will have strong claims if she stays. |
13/8 |
Non-runners
Hunting Percival, Pink Eyed Pedro, Komedy Kicks
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.16 |
| Trifecta | £21.40 |
Selections
The Guardian:
Pink Eyed PedroDaily Mirror:
Komedy KicksThe Sun:
Komedy KicksDaily Record:
Komedy KicksD Express:
Bashful BoyThe Star:
Bashful Boy