15.55
SoftKennford Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/11 (Won)
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Brother to high-class Envoi Allen; all starts on softer than good; heavy-ground bumper winner who has not made a serious impact in his four hurdle races (bled from the nose on first two occasions) but showed his best form when beaten about 19l at Taunton (2m3f) on last two outings; looks set to face very different ground here but the step up in trip and handicap debut could reveal him in a new light. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Heavy-ground bumper winner who took a step forward when eighth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month on his third hurdle start; this race isn't so deep and he's a place contender, but he needs something extra if he's to come out on top. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Began 2024 with two very promising runs (one win) in heavy-ground Exeter bumpers but wasn't seen again until two disappointing hurdle runs this autumn (2m/2m4f; bled from the nose both times); in good hands and still has plenty of time to get career back on track but comes with obvious risk. |
16/1 |
100/30
Form: 5
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner (once here) who has made the frame in all three chases, most recently when third of six at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month; likely to make his presence felt again here. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Made very good progress in early part of this year, looking well suited by step up to 2m5f (from 2m) when completing hat-trick at Kempton (good to soft) in February; below form after making jumping error there in March but may improve again this season; respected. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
midfield, headway on inner when bad mistake 7th |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
led, went well clear before 3rd |
20/1 |
|
3 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
4 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, soon pulled up |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Course winner who was in good form until pulled up in 3m Chepstow handicap 19 days ago; he may have found that run coming too quickly so is worth another chance in refitted cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
|
10 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Not always one to rely upon heavily but won at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) last month and stayed on for third (just behind Blue In The West) in big field there (2m7f, good to soft) nine days ago; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form with 4l win here (2m5f, heavy) last month but was safely held when fourth over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago and is not one to rely upon; others preferred. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led, joined 5th, headed before 4 out, soon dropped to last, lost ground before 3 out, soon tailed off |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led, joined 5th, headed before 4 out, soon dropped to last, lost ground before 3 out, soon tailed off |
50/1 |
|
8 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, weakened from 4 out |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Out of a well-related bumper winner; beaten long way on heavy going at Exeter ten weeks ago; tons to find on that bare form but may improve granted better ground. |
50/1 |
|
7th 4 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners My Lady Grey (3m2f hurdle/chase) and So Said I (2m7f-3m hurdle); dam bumper winner, half-sister to smart bumper/2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Bob Bob Bobbin; yard 1-27 in bumpers in recent seasons and he could be a longer-term prospect. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Well down the field in both bumpers and was a 250-1 outsider when pulled up in early stages of recent hurdling debut (rider lost irons after awkward jump at first flight). |
100/1 |
|
11 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Big prices and well beaten in bumpers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Exeter (heavy); watching brief advised on hurdles debut. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (9) |
13th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual course winner last winter (including C&D); probably should have won here a fortnight ago, throwing away the race by wandering in the closing stages (beaten 1l); same mark and return to further is fine. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (8) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 7lb |
Dual winner here, including over C&D; was well beaten over 1m4f a week ago after an absence but should strip fitter today and not dismissed. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £4.33 |
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