12.40
SoftEBF Stallions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8168.46
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1251- C
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Placed off 1lb lower at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is also suited by faster ground but weakened tamely on latest outing and has basically become a shade disappointing; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won twice in his novice season (2m/2m3f, good to soft/good); yet to win a handicap but fair third at Wincanton last time (2m4f, soft); suited by drier ground. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Not in top form in two handicaps (at about 2m) since returning from lengthy absence and wind surgery; this could be more his trip but he has questions to answer now. |
10/1 |
14/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 44-
Last run: 205 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Promise in both bumpers (good to soft/good) and she's finished placed at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) on her first two hurdle starts; her useful dam showed her best form at 2m4f and she's one to consider now up in trip. |
5/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 52-
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 2 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Record as a novice last term featured two wins at Taunton and creditable second at Aintree; however, absent since pulling up in the Swinton in May (had wind surgery soon after); market instructive. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 2126 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
This time last year he posted back-to-back seconds over 3m2f on good ground at Fontwell and Warwick; well handicapped on that form but he hasn't been running well of late. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 97-7
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month and now 0-9 over hurdles, but lost out only narrowly to a progressive rival at Fakenham (2m7f, good) two runs ago; has possibilities if suited by this new trip. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, hit 2nd, lost position 2 out, weakened before last |
5/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Nine-race maiden; pulled up over C&D in February (soft; only run at this trip); fared better on good ground here last time when a creditable third over 2m4f; stamina to prove; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 28-7
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner this season and added to his tally on last month's chasing debut at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), asserting on run-in to score by 5l; only 3lb higher for this return to hurdling and won't mind if the ground ends up good; sports first-time blinkers; must be considered. |
11/10 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
3-9 over hurdles, the wins at 2m5f-3m1f (one here), and recent effort off this mark under Chad Bament when second around here was solid; probably on a stiff enough mark, but appeals as the type to improve for fences and a bold showing can be expected on chase debut. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made all for clearcut C&D (soft) success four weeks ago and is now 3-8 over hurdles; also suited by good/good to soft ground and might still be on the upgrade; commands respect. |
9/4 |
50/1
Form: 29-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
With a good stable but has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle, the last twice in low-grade handicaps; remains a risky option. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 1343- BF
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
disputed lead, lost ground after 3rd, headway before 4 out, pressed leader 3 out |
11/4 |
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3rd 3 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 40/74-
Last run: 344 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Low-mileage 9yo who completed a hurdle hat-trick when landing a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) in November; his winning streak came to an end at Taunton (last of five) in January but that was a Class 2 event and he travelled well to a point; returns after another break but he's out of a useful chaser and should have a future at this new discipline; needs a close look. |
7/1 |
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5th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage and consistent 9yo; odds-on in winning two minor races last spring (heavy/good) and back from 170 days off to take a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) without too much fuss; only 5lb higher and subsequent break might be a good thing. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Easy Newton Abbot maiden winner in the returning hood latest (2m3f, heavy), running back up to his previous best form level; more on under a penalty, but player assuming good ground is coped with. |
6/5 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.31 |
| Trifecta | £46.00 |
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