15.20
Good To SoftBet & Watch At planetsportbet.com Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 4f 88y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 23-P
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Only 3lb higher than for her narrow C&D win on good ground in March and was odds-on favourite for her return to fences 18 days ago only to depart mid-race; she's probably the one to beat; usual cheekpieces are replaced by an eyeshield. |
4/6 |
|
2 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time chase winner (once over C&D); lost her way over fences during the winter but battled well for narrow hurdle win here (3m1f, good; front pair well clear) in March and reverts to this code on a good mark. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Three front-running chase wins in 2024, including over about 3m here; second of five at Ludlow in October but her chase form has gone to pot; latest hurdle performance (four starts back) gives her a place chance. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8395-0
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, jumped left and mistake 4th, weakened after 5 out, pulled up after 4 out |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
No more than minor promise over hurdles but this is his first time outside of novice company and is entitled to show more; cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie tried last time; market vibes awaited with interest. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /15P-1
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won on reappearance at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November and just 2lb higher here, but she's struggled on her three outings since. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 01/VP-
Last run: 342 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Scored off much reduced mark when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) in June but all three subsequent runs were disappointing and he now has questions to answer again; new headgear tried. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won off much reduced mark when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) last month and is still well handicapped on older form, but was soundly beaten on his last two outings and now has questions to answer again. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
20th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Exploited some help from the handicapper when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) this month and is still on a workable mark after going back up 5lb but needs to rebound quickly from disappointing run on Saturday. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-348
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent early, niggled along and in touch with leaders after 1st |
20/1 |
|
13 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent early, niggled along and in touch with leaders after 1st |
20/1 |
|
5 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
ran in snatches, prominent early, slow jump and dropped to midfield 5th |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-2673
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fair winning hurdler; made a successful chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f) in January and backed that up with solid third placings at Sedgefield (3m2f) and Fontwell (2m3f) in March; has a six-month absence to overcome here and the market should prove informative. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Won over hurdles prior to his successful chase debut over C&D (soft) and when a 6l third off this mark at Sedgefield his jumping could have been better; needs considering. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Just did enough to win over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good; refitted cheekpieces) in December and bettered that form when scoring by over 6l on chasing debut at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) the following month; still unexposed over staying trips and over fences; respected. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 7P7
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Unseated and fell last November on his last two chase attempts, but a prior effort at Cheltenham was much better and he's been placed in three warm handicap hurdles since; big chance if he jumps round safely. |
4/5 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 7lb |
Six hurdle wins in Britain; some solid runs in defeat in quality handicaps since his last win including at Plumpton last time; needs more but shouldn't be far away either. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 53-766
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Had further wind surgery (her second) prior to never figuring over 2m4f on reappearance; likely needs a return to further, having gained all wins (hurdles/fences) at 2m6f-3m1f. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Wore cheekpieces for all five wins, the latest in small-field Catterick chase (3m1f, soft) in February; absent since below-par 2m4f hurdle run in April (had wind surgery soon afterwards) and the headgear is missing today. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 393-45 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Made it 2-4 in the cheekpieces (wins on soft/good) when scoring at Haydock (3m1f, good) in April when last seen; this 8yo might still have more to offer for his top stable and could play a leading role if the absence of headgear isn't an issue. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; just as good over fences and holding his form well, beaten off only on run-in when second at Leicester (2m6f; stays 3m1f well) four weeks ago; handles any ground; leading contender. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) when fitted with first-time cheekpieces in January, and matched that level when runner-up at Newbury the following month; can make his presence felt again but he's never won off a mark this high. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3/462-
Last run: 526 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
0-17 over hurdles; on a good mark now and his poor run behind Ismael on heavy ground in December can probably be overlooked but he'd appeal much more on a quicker surface. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
0-17 over hurdles; on a good mark now and his poor run behind Ismael on heavy ground in December can probably be overlooked but he'd appeal much more on a quicker surface. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: F-56PP D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
21st Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Has perhaps lost his confidence since falling at Fontwell in April; potentially on a decent mark and he's back with his former trainer; not without hope. |
15/2 |
|
0 12 |
1st Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner but has produced two weak finishes since taking a heavy fall in April; best watched on chase debut. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: PP4351
Last run: 2 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft). |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f; well below par in two starts since the latest at Carlisle in December (2m3f, good to soft). |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 966P
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Tailed off at big odds over hurdles this summer on first three starts and he's 13lb wrong for this chase and handicap debut; however, his trainer has an excellent 33% strike-rate here, including wins with well-backed chasing newcomers such as Champ Is Real and Clear The Runway, and he could play a leading role in first-time cheekpieces if attracting market support. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Showed no significant promise on his first two starts (both 2m), and was a long way behind Book Of Secrets on latter occasion. |
50/1 |
Verdict
Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to ANNIE DAY, who made it 2-7 over hurdles when beating a clear second at Warwick on her return last month. Dan Skelton’s Major Fortune is feared most on his step back up in trip, although there are several handicap newcomers who need a close look including Alright Dai and Letmetellusomethin. Another to consider is Begoodtoyourself who justified support at Carlisle on Sunday and is only 3lb higher under a penalty here.[David Moon]
Selections
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