12.50
Good To SoftCoral “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/2 (Won)
Form: 1/3/2
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Three wins last season (2m, various ground) and ran well to be placed towards the end of last year on first two starts for this yard; faded when upped to 2m5f last month and firmly in calculations now back down in trip. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won three small-field chases for Pauline Robson last season and was placed on first two starts for Nicky Richards this term, more recently when second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) just after Christmas; untested beyond an extended 2m1f but is a major player if this new trip suits. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
24th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
made all, went clear going easily after 3 out, nudged out run-in, comfortably |
4/5 |
Evs
Form: 2116-2 C BF
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
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3rd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
He's run with credit this season on two of his three starts since returning from a long absence, returning to form when third of seven at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) in December; his novice hurdle wins came on heavy ground and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
4-10 under rules, posting a personal best when slamming four rivals in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; in much deeper when down the field in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month, and has not been seen since; retains potential and will probably stay 3m, so he's quite an interesting candidate despite a lengthy absence. |
9/2 |
15/2
Form: 533-
Last run: 231 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner; has been expensive to follow over fences (0-9) and fair to say that others arrive here in better form. |
9/1 |
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5th 7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Respectable third (off 12lb higher) when favourite for this race last year but was in better form at the time; last of six finishers returned to this C&D most recently, taking chase record to 0-8. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 5
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won two 3m handicap chases on good to soft last season; slow to find his form this term, but good run at Musselburgh last time (2m7f, soft); chance. |
11/4 |
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2nd 5 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has a slight question mark over current form but a revival would put him in the picture; gained most recent win off 1lb higher last February. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 2469-
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
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5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
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3 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
mistake 1st, pulled up after 3rd |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
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2nd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well stepped back up to 2m4f last time when bidding for an Ayr double; remains a consistent sort and again looks likely to give his running; each-way possibilities. |
8/1 |
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2nd 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up over C&D in November and made it 2-8 over fences when winning in good style here (2m, soft) last month; this progressive 7yo may well take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
5/2 |
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1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 0-5
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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9 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Only his second completion in a handicap when beaten 8l into fifth at Musselburgh (good to soft); that was three months ago and he'll need a bit more here you would think. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 246-6
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6 |
5th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair bumper form but hasn't progressed over hurdles and was tailed off on her handicap debut at Kelso (2m2f, heavy); best watched for now. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 |
5th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, always behind |
8/1 |
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6th 7 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 4th |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 28-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
9/2 |
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4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
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4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 23-546
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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9th 2 (7) |
16th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Signs of ability in bumpers; poor form over hurdles and 7f likely to be sharp enough now her attentions are switched to the Flat. |
40/1 |
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0 12 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Hasn't shown much among her three hurdle starts but she has potential off this lowly opening mark in view of her placed form in bumpers towards the end of 2022; no surprise if she's in the shake-up. |
10/1 |
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10th 15 |
11th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Placed in two bumpers late last year but she's been unable to get competitive on her first two hurdle starts and others appeal more. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 9-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest hurdler who fell on his chase debut over C&D last time; plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
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13 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Modest efforts in bumpers and over hurdles; needs to improve for the switch to fences; looks stable second string. |
33/1 |
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13 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, fell 7th |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 65-0
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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4th 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win. |
20/1 |
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9th 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit. |
11/1 |
200/1
Form: 0-P
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
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3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
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0 7 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, weakened and tailed off after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: 5-653
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 3 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Very useful hurdler without being in the same league as some of today's opposition and she wasn't overly convincing in her jumping when comfortably held in two chases earlier this year; left former Irish yard for £28,000. |
20/1 |
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4th 2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 140y |
11st 9lb |
124-rated hurdler won two mares' events last season on soft, the second a Listed handicap at the DRF; last of three on recent chase debut in 2m Ayr handicap where jumping novicey; may need more time to make her mark chasing. |
11/2 |
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3rd 2 |
24th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
novicey jumping, raced in third and in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
3/1 |
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| Straight Forecast | £11.73 |
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