15.35
GoodSBK Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3168.6
- 2m 0f 128y
- Class 5
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £3.30
Form: 27-33
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride. |
3/1 |
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4 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ran encouragingly at Sedgefield (second hurdles attempt) on Boxing Day and may well build on that effort; has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting. |
7/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 20-P4P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
3-4 over fences, the last two wins gained by wide margins in small fields at Doncaster (2m3f, good/good to soft); shooting up the weights but evidently in very good nick. |
2/1 |
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1st 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Got right back on the up when making it 2-3 over fences in C&D handicap two weeks ago; hiked up 8lb but well on top at the finish there so he's a big player for stable well among the winners. |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Disappointing at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but reportedly unsuited by that tight track; prior to that he won here (2m, good to soft) on his chase debut, and his last two hurdle wins came over 2m3f; has a strong record at this course and could play a leading role now back here. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 733
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from nine runs over C&D; will need a career-best off this mark, though, and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh (off since January). |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His three AW wins have all been here, the latest over C&D over Christmas off 3lb lower; could bounce back from a lesser show at Southwell. |
11/4 |
|
2 (4) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Has gained both AW wins at Wolverhampton but ran well in sole C&D attempt; got going too late last time (1m6f) and holds a fighting chance off current mark back up in trip. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: /00-16 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 4 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 41y |
11st 5lb |
Won a 2m1f handicap for Sam Drinkwater at Sedgefield in October 2023; encouraging debut for this yard after long layoff at Clonmel in May (19.5f, good); stamina to prove for this trip; chance if he stays. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 4-6565
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Has placed form but he's 0-16 under rules (12 defeats over hurdles) and latest run wasn't his best; now goes in cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here. |
5/1 |
|
6th 8 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 4763-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider. |
100/30 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 6902-0
Last run: 82 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Weakened to be beaten 22l last time at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and all his three wins have been at about 2m; wouldn't be the obvious answer no matter how well the new headgear works. |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won for the third time over fences at Worcester in October (2m, good; by 18l); has a chance on that run but best form has been at shorter (jumped poorly when well beaten on last completed run at 2m4f); acts on good to soft but he's not a real mudlark. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent sort who won twice over fences last term; stable's first runner over fences this season and may have more to give. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 653-66
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drops in grade and now 2lb below her last winning mark, but well beaten in both starts since returning in April; probably needs further than this now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had no peace in front on her AW comeback here three weeks ago, when well held at a big price; back to the mark off which she won at Ripon last summer but finished last season on a downswing and needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-8646
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, headway after 4 out, weakened 3 out |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Regressive 10yo who was badly out of form over hurdles and fences last season; has plummeted to a lowly mark but needs to have been refreshed by recent three-month break. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 0953P4
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
Some bumper promise before switched to Britain, placed in a Hexham novice her best effort; well held in Catterick claimer last month and now debuts for new yard with tongue tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
7th 14 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
Some bumper promise before switched to Britain, placed in a Hexham novice her best effort; well held in Catterick claimer last month and now debuts for new yard with tongue tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who is inconsistent; has made the frame twice for current yard but suffered a heavy defeat last time; far from solid and faces a difficult task at the weights to boot. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 22
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
6yo maiden who ran well, one place in front of Les's Destiny Star, in first-time visor over C&D (good to soft) last month on debut for new stable and return from lengthy layoff; likely player provided that effort is backed up and the bounce is avoided. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-11 under all codes and absent since pulled up in 2m2f chase in February 2025; given a chance by the handicapper but could be considered only if lively in the betting; first run beyond about 2m3f; the visor is new. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, lost position gradually after 4th, outpaced 6th, detached and struggling when awkward jump 9th |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: 75-541
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark (19th attempt) when scoring over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Doncaster last time; now makes his chase debut after another break and he needs to bounce back near his best. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark (19th attempt) when scoring over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Doncaster last time; now makes his chase debut after another break and he needs to bounce back near his best. |
14/1 |
|
12th 3 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
All out to win at Taunton (2m3f, good) two months ago, opening his account at the 19th attempt; back up 6lb and back down in trip, he doesn't look an obvious type to follow up. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 34-7
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Scored over hurdles at Stratford last May but below par on the AW over the winter, beating just one home in 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford in February; more is required after a break in a change of headgear. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
26th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D scorer but she's not proving the easiest to predict of late, tried in a change of headgear when only sixth of eight in 1m handicap here last month; others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
All three of her wins on the Flat have been over 1m2f; failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in November but she ran a better race when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 26 days ago; cheekpieces replace the visor but this is the shortest trip she has encountered since July 2023. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 66-F07
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win came on Flat in 2021; holds weak claims on hurdles form and latest defeat took record in this sphere to 0-10; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
26th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-8411 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Tended to hang when failing favourite backers off this mark here (2m5f) last month but that was another solid enough run; should be heavily involved. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Resurgent 8yo who kept on well to score at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) three weeks ago; recent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip; major player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has proved resurgent with a pair of second-place finishes and the latest effort, over C&D, is a solid piece of form; back up 5lb but has won off this mark; respected. |
6/4 |
40/1
Form: 6P/2-P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
In cracking form this season, with three wins and a second, until however he went down by 25l at Bangor (good) on latest start; maybe the ground that day was not soft enough; major player if bouncing straight back. |
13/2 |
|
6th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
A lot more exposed than many in here but he's been in cracking form since returning from an absence and his defeat at Leicester was no backward step (2m4f, good to soft); firmly in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has thrived since returning from a break in December, winning two of his three runs over hurdles before adding a third win of the season reverting to fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) last month, each time under Benjamin Macey; he's up 4lb for last time but is very much a leading contender in current form. |
5/4 |
14/1
Form: 50-646
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
17th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, midfield, some headway after 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Got off the mark when dead-heating at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) in May; not disgraced over 2m7f at Worcester on his last two starts and he shouldn't be far away. |
6/1 |
|
6th 10 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Awarded the race when forcing a dead-heat at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in May and ran well when just over 8l fourth under Ben Sutton to Indian Sunbird over C&D 17 days ago; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms and shouldn't be far away. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £225.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £181.56 |
| Tricast | £2225.02 |
| Trifecta | £2941.70 |