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GoodExeter “Challenger” Staying Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £8449.6
- 2m 7f 25y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 243- BF
Last run: 297 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023; well handicapped on that form but he's had only four runs since and was pulled up on his comeback at Newbury last month; has something to prove and yard also runs Oh My Johnny. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up sole start on heavy; won off this mark in a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023 but did not live up to that in his three races in 2024, in headgear on last two occasions; absent 484 days since, so assessing his revival prospects requires some guesswork. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won a Pertemps Hurdle qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day but failed to go on from there, albeit in just two subsequent starts (blinkered the final time); doesn't do much in a hurry but he's a strong stayer who is bred for fences and could be in for a good season; cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: /3U24-
Last run: 325 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
His first win since 2021 when staying on to collect by 5l at Stratford (2m6f, good) a month ago, for which he's back up 5lb; that might not prevent him from doubling up if he can replicate the form. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Third over 2m7f at Uttoxeter in June (good) but was well held in the end and remains without a win since 2021. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 53FP-5 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
5 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped left 1st |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: -1114F D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won three in a row in early part of this season (2m7f-3m1f) and was set to finish second off today's mark before last-flight fall at Warwick (2m5f, good) this month; respected. |
7/1 |
|
0 5 |
5th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
In fine form in the summer and completed his hat-trick in 2m7f Worcester handicap hurdle; posted another solid effort off a 6lb higher mark when fourth at Stratford (3m2f) last time so he's shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
3rd Aug 2023 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has his quirks but going great guns this summer and completed a hat-trick with a career-best effort at Worcester last month; has form on soft ground and no surprise if he proves up to this 6lb higher mark. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 2-601P D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
25th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, lost position 4th, dropped to last 6th, pulled up before 7th |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Bounced back to form to beat AJP Kingdom at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) in August but the form looks dubious, given that several flights were omitted and the race developed into a sprint; quickly back in the doldrums on latest outing; others look much safer. |
14/1 |
|
0 1 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed and prominent 5th, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 11235- BF
Last run: 199 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, headway after 8th, prominent 2 out, weakened approaching last |
11/1 |
|
8th 6 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Ran well in two of his four handicap hurdles last term; has contested five chases since June, getting the hang of it the last twice and winning at Wetherby (3m, good) latest; 9lb higher on this return to hurdles but one to consider. |
11/1 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Well handicapped on last season's hurdling form; well beaten on first three chase starts and there's a slight doubt about his stamina today, but he took a big step in the right direction when going close at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last time and could play a leading role if seeing out the trip. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: -1112P D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Just 1-13 over fences but comes here after two good recent runs, the latter when a clear second at Uttoxeter (3m, good); still on a workable mark and will be suited by the extra distance today; respected. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Thorough stayer who won by 15l here (3m2f, good) last autumn and returns after a pretty good third at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; significant rain would leave him with something to prove (unraced on ground slower than good to soft under rules) but, otherwise, he's a contender. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Third at Cheltenham in April (3m4f) and similar form when a 12l second at Stratford; blew out in a first-time tongue-tie last time (replacing cheekpieces) and that's swiftly removed. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 934-1P
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: P-32
Last run: 144 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
17th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Point winner in Ireland; respectable second in notable novice hunter chase at Stratford (3m3f, good) on debut for new yard; showed nothing over hurdles last time but may progress returned to fences. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 17-6P6
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
raced in second |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fit from the Flat when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m7f handicap hurdle here 23 days ago; back up 4lb now but he's well in the mix again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 11 |
19th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Sole win over hurdles at this track in July 2022 but unraced in this discipline since pulling up last October (only effort over this distance); fit from the Flat, a market watch is advised. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.19 |
| Tricast | £508.01 |
| Trifecta | £556.80 |
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