13.15
SoftWatch On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.20
Form: 513- D
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Often gives his running in strong handicaps (second in this event 12 months ago) but losing sequence is up to 11 and he looked held when falling two out in the Plumpton race won by Indemnity last time; cheekpieces left off today; opposable off unchanged mark. |
10/1 |
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3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Had strong handicap form even before finishing second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime (well in with fourth-placed Mondo Man); failed favourite backers in a lower grade at Newbury but this strong traveller might have won had he not been left in front two out (then idled); every chance should this pan out more favourably; all ground seems fine. |
13/2 |
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2nd 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Had some very strong handicap form even before his last two runs when second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime; must have every chance in this lower grade; drying ground won't bother him. |
13/8 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: O-4603
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Twice a runner-up late last year and came back to some form after some lesser efforts when just over a 3l second to Jongleur d'Etoiles at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last month; remains competitively treated if backing that up. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
raced in fourth, headway before 2 out, ridden and pressed leader approaching last, led towards finish, just did enough |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Southwell (2m4f/3m, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, he's gone off the boil on his last three runs and has to raise his game. |
14/1 |
20/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Completed a hat-trick in late 2024 (including a walkover) but has largely struggled off higher marks since and signed off for Olly Murphy with a couple of modest efforts, including in cheekpieces last time; 3lb lower than for his latest success but needs the change of scenery to spark a revival. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Still to get his head in front in this sphere but he comes here on the back of a fair fifth of eight in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton last time; this three-time hurdles scorer is in the mix with cheekpieces fitted for the first time. |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Career-best RPR but not at all fluent when third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft), and lasted just two fences on sole run since; has neither trip nor ground issues and mark remains competitive, so just a case of whether he returns more fleet of foot following two months out. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 53-
Last run: 222 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Consistent 8yo who made it 2-2 here when a narrow winner earlier this month; only raised 3lb and this willing mare should have every chance; has won on good. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Latest effort, upped to this grade, suggests she remains in form; proving consistent and she is 1-1 at Southwell (scored comfortably in November 2024); respected. |
15/8 |
6/1
Form: 4-4
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Well beaten on soft ground on last three starts; has won on such going previously but maybe better ground is preferable and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (2m4f, good) last April; not written off. |
9/1 |
|
10th 4 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 3746-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 0lb
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 |
5/1
Form: 4354-2
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
9/4 |
|
4th 4 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed after only four hurdling starts and shaped very much as though today's longer trip might suit when keeping on well for fourth of 15 on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) in January; high on the list. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) who was runner-up over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) in March but he's inconsistent and made it 0-10 over hurdles when tailed off at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; needs to bounce back; non-runner when due to wear these blinkers for the first time 5:47 Southwell Monday. |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 540
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
40/1
Form: 5-8
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Cheekpieces have been installed this season, with a good second at Southwell (2m4f, good) on first occasion but she was not in quite the same form on soft ground on either start since; stamina to prove after one attempt at 3m (last March) and improvement is needed on this chase debut. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Cheekpieces have been installed this season, with a good second at Southwell (2m4f, good) on first occasion but she was not in quite the same form on soft ground on either start since; stamina to prove after one attempt at 3m (last March) and improvement is needed on this chase debut. |
9/2 |
|
5th 6 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
in rear, steady headway from 5th |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 62-8
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March of last year (yielding); this season hasn't gone so well but it wasn't too bad a run on his return to fences at Downpatrick last time (3m4f; yielding to soft) and unwise to put a line through him. |
10/1 |
|
6th 11 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 6lb |
Good form last winter, notably winning a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown; struggled in the spring in the Scottish National and in a valuable Punchestown handicap; should be better for a recent hurdles run. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Rated 26lb higher over fences but pulled up in final two starts in that sphere last season; seasonal return over hurdles at Navan in September was disappointing when beaten 35l at 6-1 (2m3f, yielding); big chance if on a going day. |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Narrow C&D winner on soft last April on sole course start but not yet recaptured form since wind surgery, replacing cheekpieces with blinkers of no help on good ground last month; down the list for now. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won at Bangor last spring off this mark (3m, soft); hasn't been at his best in two runs following wind surgery but there's always a chance that the new blinkers could help matters. |
4/1 |
|
7th 8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Form dipped sharply on New Year's Eve; ran well at this course (3m2f) earlier in December and that effort puts him in the picture. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-8
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now added. |
20/1 |
|
13th 14 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Modest form in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season; beaten near 17l on handicap/stable debut (2m, soft) on this month's reappearance; needs to step up considerably for this much longer trip. |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Did not show a great deal in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season and was sold for £3,000 in May; could be considered only if lively in the betting before this stable/handicap debut. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, pecked on landing after 4 out |
100/1 |
|
0 12 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No promise in a bumper or on last month's hurdle/stable debut. |
100/1 |
|
0 7 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Always behind when 33-1 for Worcester bumper last month; hooded for today's stable/hurdle debut (was with Matt Sheppard); can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: P
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
4th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up at massive prices in her two previous hurdle runs. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: 4-377
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 17 |
8th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Didn't achieve much in bumpers and was beaten a long way on last month's hurdle debut; drops back in trip. |
66/1 |
|
7th 9 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Modest bumper form; best watched on hurdle debut. |
100/1 |
|
7th 8 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 7f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.57 |
| Trifecta | £173.70 |
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