15.35
Good To SoftPlay Coral ‘Racing-Super-Series’ For Free Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £19511.25
- 3m 0f 52y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 321-2
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Improvement every time, finding the most when upped to 3m for an impressive handicap win at Newbury (good to soft; acts on soft) in December; may well have followed up at Cheltenham (3m, heavy) on New Year's Day but for blundering when travelling strongly at the final flight; 5lb rise rubs salt in the wounds but he could be a very useful prospect. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Improvement every time, finding the most when upped to 3m for an impressive win in 12-runner handicap at Newbury (good to soft; acts on soft) one month ago; 9lb higher today but he could be a very useful prospect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 8 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Placed in two maiden hurdles on soft before winning one at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in March, prevailing in a good scrap with the front two drawing 21l clear; 7-2, tongue tied when good second of 11 in novice handicap at Ascot (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago, always close up and front two clear; up 6lb but looks set for further progress and well worth a go at this trip. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 23P-3
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Ran really well in defeat in some strong Cheltenham handicaps (2m4f-3m1f) during the first half of last season and his Kempton effort in February wasn't too shoddy; what needs forgiving is his Ayr run after a wind operation as that was underwhelming; still looks dangerous. |
11/8 |
|
6th 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
He hasn't quite been at the top of his game on his last two starts; however, he's had wind surgery since and is certainly of interest on his two third-place finishes at Cheltenham in the autumn (3m1f/2m4f, good/soft); top trainer has won five of the last eight runnings of this race. |
7/2 |
|
6th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice as a novice chaser over 3m at Sandown (soft/good); has been running well in some strong Cheltenham handicaps this season without looking that well handicapped, but returning to a right-handed track might benefit him, as might the first-time cheekpieces; could also have this run to suit if he's held up as usual; effective from 2m4f to 3m1f, he's a big player. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 327-11 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won Listed novice chase here (3m, good) in November 2024; 0-5 in handicaps in 2025 but having edged down the weights he was a close fourth at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December last time; 3-5 here and, with the drying ground in his favour, he could be in the mix in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Doesn't want the ground worse than good to soft; took care of Transmission here last October and followed up in a Listed novice at the track, beating subsequent improver Resplendent Grey; nothing wrong with his following seconds (3m; Grade 1/hot handicap) and can be forgiven his no-show in the Grand National; goes well fresh and very feasible that there's further improvement to come. |
11/2 |
|
30 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Best away from soft ground; saw the 3m out well on last two starts when second at Kempton in a Grade 1 novice and a major handicap; reverting to a left-handed track here may help his jumping; however, he switched from hurdling only last June and, notwithstanding his three small-field wins, six runs over fences is a slight record for a would-be Grand National winner. |
18/1 |
25/1
Form: 392-39 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Fair fourth of 12 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in December and he's now 6lb lower; however, this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice, most recently here (2m7f, good to soft), and needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 2/79U-
Last run: 307 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
First hurdle race for exactly five years; still a smart chaser as recently as April 2022 and reappearance last November was respectable, before one heavy defeat and an early unseat (the latter when trying headgear); too well handicapped to be discounted entirely but his stamina is unproven beyond 2m4f, after two attempts in 3m1f Grade 2 chases two winters back. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has some good form at this track, notably wins on this card and in the Plate in 2020 (for previous yard); below best in two races here this term but has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has good form at this track, notably Plate win in 2020 (off this mark; for previous yard) and second in this contest last year; however, finished behind some of these rivals in the Paddy Power seven weeks ago and got trounced by Stolen Silver last April; opposed judged on those efforts. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 1U-713
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
It's been a struggle in some competitive handicaps but he ran well enough here at the National meeting (behind Ike Sport) to merit some attention; others still preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Landed a notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f, good; off just 1lb lower) in the autumn; not in anything like the same form since, always behind at the Cheltenham Festival (2m5f) most recently; other preferred. |
66/1 |
|
19th 17 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Landed a notable prize at Chepstow (near 2m4f, good; 3lb higher today) in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since; Sean Bowen rides him for the first time since Chepstow; he'd still be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: /52-30
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Soundly beaten on all three starts this season but showed some spark at Newbury two starts ago, when failing to see out 3m, and he's 7lb lower than when second in this race last year (good to soft); not written off. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Seemingly boosted by addition of cheekpieces when placed twice last spring (2m5f/2m7f) but, following a break, was below par on both outings towards end of last year; arguably ran better than eventual 19l defeat suggests at Newbury (3m, good to soft) on latter occasion but others appeal more all the same. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 3112-1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: UF2PP-
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Dual cross-country chase winner at Compiegne in 2024 (2m7f/3m3f, heavy) and a creditable third over C&D (good) behind Final Orders six weeks ago, despite jumping left throughout; will be a danger to all if his jumping is just a bit straighter today. |
7/1 |
|
18 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Represents a respected French stable and was a dual cross-country chase winner on heavy ground at Compiegne (2m7f/3m3f) in the autumn; unseated rider at third fence over C&D in December and is 8lb out of the weights today but has a fighting chance if he handles the ground (has raced only once on quicker than soft); reserve. |
12/1 |
|
16 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Having returned to France after a poor spell in Britain, he's been a rising force again switched to cross-country races and won in the mud at Compiegne over 2m7f and 3m3f on last two occasions (not without incident); 11lb out of the handicap today but French raiders have popped up plenty of times in this discipline, including for this yard, and last month's C&D race was won by a French 5yo who was 17lb out of the handicap; one to note. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 85563- D
Last run: 252 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
23rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; C&D third when last seen in March but he was way behind the first two and he's now failed to win since New Year's Day 2020, despite his move down the weights. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 84-051 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Had a career-low jumps mark when winning at Aintree (3m, soft) in November; that was a doughty performance but he reverted to heavy defeats on both starts since; has been wearing cheekpieces but now tries a visor; 7lb claimer is recruited. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Well down the weights and took advantage with Aintree win (3m, soft) in November; that was a doughty performance but he reverted to a heavy defeat when back up 5lb at Newbury three weeks later; needs more like the novice form he showed in the 2021-22 season. |
12/1 |
|
11th 5 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Well down weights and took advantage with Aintree win (3m, soft) three weeks ago; that was a doughty performance but he's back up 5lb and probably now needs more like the novice form he showed in the 2021-22 season. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 16-
Last run: 219 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Inconsistent 9yo who often looks very unenthusiastic; made all in valuable novices' handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March 2024 but absent since two lacklustre runs at end of that year; had wind in September and now sports first-time cheekpieces; this first run after a layoff might be a good day to catch him in the right mood, but others are much less risky. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent and pulled up on last month's reappearance at Bangor but he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 7yo could be tailor-made for today's assignment in view of last season's best efforts, including two fine runs on heavy ground here and a win at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent and pulled up on last month's reappearance at Bangor but he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 7yo could be tailor-made for today's assignment in view of last season's best efforts, including two fine runs on heavy ground here and a win at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.90 |
| Tricast | £52.50 |
| Trifecta | £62.60 |
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