14.35
HeavyJoin Racing TV Now Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 6f 151y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 33-311 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
These cheekpieces and a switch to prominent tactics have prompted good performances at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his last two starts, finishing second then first; he's won three times here in the past (including on good to soft) and might be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Third in this last year (heavy) and achieved his best result of this season when 6l second to Diamond Geezer in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (soft) last month; could be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including three over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft/soft); disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn but he ran respectably back over hurdles at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last month; now back on last winning mark and he could be dangerous on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9F-382
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
1 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles and not very consistent but his second of eight off today's mark at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) In November was a good effort, and he was only beaten about 3l when third of four in tactical race over that C&D ten days ago; contender if he takes well to fences at first attempt. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: F6-32P
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced and generally disappointing since spring 2024, having been in a few different yards, but shaped quite well on debut for latest new trainer, in recent 2m1f hurdle, and reverts to chasing on tempting mark. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair winning chaser (at up to 2m3f) for Stuart Coltherd but he came in last of 17 back hurdling at Doncaster (3m) on his final run for Rebecca Menzies in January; he starts out for another new yard now with plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
soon disputed lead, led 2nd |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 64U2-
Last run: 260 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Won three points in spring 2024 but, following a long absence, has been pulled up on all three starts under rules for new stable this season; has too much to prove. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three points in May/June 2024 but then absent until this winter, and he's been pulled up over fences (50-1) then hurdles (33-1) on his two outings this season; a major turnaround is necessary. |
11/1 |
|
6 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three points in 2024 but his rules form has been regressive and he ran poorly over fences on his reappearance/stable debut; blinkers on; carries clear risks. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 96792
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, pulled up quickly just after 4th, fatally injured, race voided |
14/1 |
|
7th 10 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Placed in 3m points and good second at 50-1 on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November; of interest on that evidence but tailed off at Kelso (2m2f, heavy) recently and has to leave that well behind. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
prominent, lost position after 4 out |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6776-9
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark. |
5/2 |
|
1st 14 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
She's 3lb out of the handicap but has been running well since December, twice going close over C&D (good to soft/soft); each-way possible. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Made the frame on last three appearances, most recently when close/clear second to unexposed rival at Musselburgh (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2b for that; might be the answer. |
6/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 3/03-3 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6546-3 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won in good style at Ayr (3m, soft) in January and he's also effective on good to soft ground; however, this 10yo has been pulled up/soundly beaten on his last two starts and needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Beat a subsequent winner when scoring at Ayr two runs back (3m, soft) but pulled up over same C&D last time; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won this 12 months ago (good to soft) and only his third run in the meantime when well on top again here in early January (soft); 6lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark but he should still have every chance. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 3P76-P
Last run: 218 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
11th 12 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
in rear, not fluent 4th |
14/1 |
Verdict
The long journey may well pay off for EMOTIONAL MEMORIES, who is his Worcestershire-based trainer’s only runner on the card and taken to build on his solid Lingfield effort. Hat-trick seeker Eloi Du Puy is feared most. Several others ran encouragingly last time out.[Steve Boow]