13.25
Good To SoftGet Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 69y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; however, his limitations seem to have been exposed since and he finished well adrift of No Questions Asked and Be Aware at Windsor last time; has had wind surgery but still hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
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3rd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; won on soft ground over hurdles; carries a 3lb penalty today and his progress has stalled on his last two starts, but he's made mistakes each time and could make a bold bid if cutting out the blunders. |
9/1 |
200/1
Form: P
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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2 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Inauspicious debut (achieved nothing) in 2m maiden hurdle at Ffos Las six weeks ago; best watched. |
200/1 |
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0 2 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, no impression after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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6th 3 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, not fluent 1st, not fluent 8th, lost ground after 3 out |
11/2 |
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6th 3 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, not fluent 1st, not fluent 8th, lost ground after 3 out |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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15th 16 (14) |
18th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
midfield on outer |
50/1 |
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15th 16 (14) |
18th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
midfield on outer |
50/1 |
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2 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, slow jump and reminders 2nd, lost touch 4th, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 4
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won over 2m5f on heavy here 13 months ago; consistent in defeat this season in handicaps at about this distance, running his usual honest race last time at Ascot; has nudged up the weights so his rider's 7lb claim is welcomed; good to soft is fine but he has a bit to prove on good. |
4/1 |
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2nd 12 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) just under a year ago and has made the frame over 2m7f there on all three starts this season but has a bit more on his plate in this higher grade and needs a career-best effort. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, prominent 5th |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 1-3 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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10th 5 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to hit top gear after three runs this year (suffered heavy fall on penultimate outings) but won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and is back on a good mark now; could have a say. |
12/1 |
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7th 5 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and was subsequently placed off higher marks than today's; made just a satisfactory reappearance here in April and fell heavily when last in action but will be a danger to all if back in prime form. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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5th 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start and this lightly raced 6yo retains potential for his top yard; has a question to answer regarding soft ground following his soundly beaten fifth at Wetherby (3m) but he's not ruled out today. |
6/1 |
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5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
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5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Below par on last three starts, most recently at Uttoxeter last month following wind surgery; however, he won off this mark on his reappearance at Aintree in November and first-time cheekpieces might give him a boost; in top hands and not written off. |
6/1 |
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9th 16 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Has switched to chasing this term, winning on reappearance but disappointing in two subsequent starts; had wind surgery since latest; may rebound, having won over hurdles on this card last year. |
14/1 |
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7th 6 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who rallied to lead close home on seasonal/chase debut at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) in November; well below that form after racing too freely last month but Dan Skelton is evidently very keen to move him up in trip. |
6/1 |
Form: 7U3
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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4th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ran below his mark even when placing over the winter, and none the wiser as to his staying credentials after a subdued effort behind Tiger Orchid at Wetherby latest (3m); tongue-tie added on this stable debut. |
16/1 |
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7th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't threaten on his two runs last month (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft) but those weren't bad performances and it's possible this half-brother to a 3m-3m2f winner will be suited by the step up in trip; on a reduced mark and he's not discounted in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces). |
8/1 |
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4th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
He hasn't kicked on since going close off 2lb higher on his reappearance at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; also effective on soft/good to soft; however, he didn't run badly at Taunton recently and is not ruled out. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 3/9-4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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4th 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Gave good account when close third in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) last month and perhaps not helped by the heavy ground when a beaten favourite next time; only 1-12 as a chaser but he's in the mix. |
5/1 |
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4th 1 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Just 1-11 over fences but gave good account when close third in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) last month and should be fine on the slower ground here; one to consider. |
7/2 |
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3rd 7 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Made all in small-field Newton Abbot chase (2m, good to soft) in September and put a below-par run behind him when respectable third at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day but others appeal more all the same; moves back up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 5
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Fair hurdler who made a satisfactory chasing debut here (2m, good to soft) in December and created good impression when readily winning a competitive Windsor handicap (2m6f, soft) three weeks ago; does not look harshly treated by a 6lb rise and commands respect. |
4/5 |
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1st 12 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Two-time hurdle winner, the latest at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) in November, and ran respectably in the face of a very tough task on last month's chase debut at Lingfield (2m, good to soft); has hinted he could be suited by this sort of trip and he's not ruled out now back in a handicap. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 714-80 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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4th 3 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, no impression before 4 out |
7/4 |
16/1
Form: 3-05
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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7th 5 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
6/4 |
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1st 4 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won comfortably at Fakenham (2m4f, good) and wilted only on the run-in off this 7lb higher mark at Worcester; only a 5yo and entitled to progress further now sent chasing. |
5/2 |
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3rd 4 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Took a while to get the hang of hurdling but he's thriving now and he won comfortably at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month; up 7lb but he still has untapped potential and could follow up. |
11/8 |
20/1
Form: 36
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
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12th 2 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish point second who was placed in a heavy ground bumper on debut and also in a Kempton novices' hurdle (2m5f, soft) in February; pulled up on handicap debut at Taunton later that month but player if a subsequent wind operation has a positive effect; also has first-time cheekpieces added to the tongue-strap he's worn recently. |
14/1 |
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12th 2 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish point second who was placed in a heavy ground bumper on debut and also in a Kempton novices' hurdle (2m5f, soft) in February; pulled up on handicap debut at Taunton later that month but player if a subsequent wind operation has a positive effect; also has first-time cheekpieces added to the tongue-strap he's worn recently. |
14/1 |
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6 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Early promise in Irish point and bumper; low-key start to hurdle career but he fared better when runner-up to a hotpot at Kempton (2m5f, soft) recently and should do better again on switch to this level over new trip. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 35-3
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
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3rd 4 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Needs to rebound from a poor run in June but has largely consistent record since switched to fences last autumn and seems versatile regarding trip; raced mainly on good ground but handles good to soft; could have a say. |
8/1 |
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4th 3 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
In the frame all six starts since switch to chasing in the autumn, including course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; ran big race when second (albeit well held in the end) over 2m5f here last month; strong claims if stamina holds out over this longer trip. |
7/4 |
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2nd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
After being placed 12 times he gained an overdue success around here (2m3f, good) in March; let down by his jumping at Warwick since but looks sure to be thereabouts. |
7/4 |
66/1
Form: 45
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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10 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
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10 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
4yo; poor maiden on Flat and hasn't shown enough across his three hurdle runs to suggest he's the one to be on for today's handicap debut. |
25/1 |
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16 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Poor maiden on Flat; minor RPRs in both attempts over hurdles; doesn't have the form to be considered seriously. |
66/1 |
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