12.48
HeavyBrit Direct Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (Racing Excellence Initiative)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 4222 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
9/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4667-7 D
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner who goes well on slow ground; he returned to fences at Hereford two weeks ago and looked booked for second when falling late on; has a chance off 1lb lower. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Mud lover who suffered big defeats both starts over fences for Jonjo O'Neill; couldn't land a gamble on his fourth outing for this yard when second of eight over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; suitability for chasing and this trip unproven but weighted to be competitive. |
3/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 664235
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won twice over fences within a week last December but has essentially struggled off his new mark and still 6lb higher than for those two wins; still commands some respect in this weak a race. |
9/2 |
|
5th 9 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Consistent either side of two wins at about 2m4f last December (good to soft and heavy) but there's nothing eyecatching about his mark now and he needs to find extra for the new trip. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
10th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Consistent sort who was successful in first two attempts in visor, in December, including over C&D (heavy); should have benefitted from his first run for four months when sixth of nine at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; visor returns to replace cheekpieces and won't be far away. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 315-76 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has done her winning at about 2m, latest at Ffos Las in February; soundly beaten on last four starts, with moves back up to about 2m4f/3m for last three; her one piece of 3m form was back in January 2022 but she is back 4lb lower than her last winning mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed over 3m early in career but has done her winning at about 2m, including twice at Ffos Las; modest fourth over 2m4f here most recently; bit to prove back up further in trip. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed over 3m early in career but has done her winning at about 2m, including twice at Ffos Las; modest fourth over 2m4f here most recently; bit to prove back up further in trip. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: /P2/P9
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 9lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
7th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Returned from long absence with two low-key runs for new stable in the autumn but last month's Uttoxeter fifth (2m, heavy) in refitted cheekpieces was much more encouraging; twice a winner over 2m7f for previous trainer and has travelled from South Wales to tackle this marathon trip; interesting. |
20/1 |
|
5th 10 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, weakened before 3 out |
66/1 |
5/1
Form: 5-3514 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Free-goer who won twice at Bangor last year (2m3f/2m7f); absent since consecutive heavy defeats last July/September, though, and returns with quite a bit to prove. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins and a second from five starts since April but he's not the easiest to predict and there have also been a couple of heavy defeats, including when coming home 65l adrift at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time; will need to be on a going day. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 4/5121 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, weakened quickly from 2 out, lost touch before last, eased run-in |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, bad mistake 1st, soon eased and pulled up |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-840
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Showed only minor promise in his qualifying runs and was well beaten (albeit on heavy ground) when switched to a handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) in January; moves back up in trip here; significant improvement needed. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Showed only minor promise in his qualifying runs and was well beaten (albeit on heavy ground) when switched to a handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) in January; moves back up in trip here; significant improvement needed. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, weakened after 6th |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 30-256 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far. |
15/2 |
40/1
Form: 5346-P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.66 |
| Tricast | £67.69 |
| Trifecta | £88.00 |
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