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HeavyJohn Pye Auctions Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 7f 70y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 4222 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Good second at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well before fading into 14 third at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; however, his best form has come on soft/heavy ground and such conditions seem unlikely today. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Predictably struggled in Grade 1 Ascot Chase three weeks ago but looked as good as ever when second in good Sandown handicap (1m7f, soft) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip; good chance. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 3 |
23rd Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, some headway 4 out, no impression before 3 out |
50/1 |
|
0 4 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Made it 0-6 in Irish points when a well-held fourth of 13 at Lingstown (3m, soft) on his comeback in November; this looks a tough enough starting point over hurdles and is best watched on his stable debut. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P/46/0
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
1-9 in points; showed little in his four starts over hurdles; makes chasing debut in first-time visor but has little to recommend. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground and towards rear before 4th |
100/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground and towards rear before 4th |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7 |
6th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Makes rules debut after long layoff but he made the frame in three Irish points in 2021 and is an each-way player if retaining that ability. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-
Last run: 475 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 11 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has shown little but makes handicap debut and his pedigree makes this trip look far more suitable than the 2m of last two outings. |
33/1 |
|
12th 4 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
taken down early |
100/1 |
|
8th 7 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten in course bumper on debut in September and was behind well falling in Ludlow maiden hurdle in January. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6-85
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: /1U0-5 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
The four-timer came up short when a close second to Pounding Poet over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good) but that was no backward step; a 2lb nudge does her no favours but this C&D winner is shortlisted. |
100/30 |
|
3 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Progressive mare who kept on resolutely to win similar race to this over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and has now won three in a row; another 7lb higher today but still makes obvious appeal. |
4/1 |
|
12 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Completed a hat-trick early last season and better than ever on her latest two starts for wins at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Warwick (3m2f, good); up 6lb into a much more competitive race and wears first-time cheekpieces after a fairly workmanlike display from the front last time. |
11/2 |
Verdict
Being the clear pick on hurdles form, CLASSIC MAESTRO looks poised to gain reward for his consistency. Saint Bibiana, who won the bumper on this card 12 months ago, is feared most. Heed the market signals with regard to rules debutants Mayheblucky and Free The Lion.[Steve Boow]
Selections
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