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Good To SoftWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4955.86
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
1/3 (Won)
- Win: £1.16
- Place: £1.02
Form: 17-22 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Eventually lost his form over hurdles last season, and following a revival over fences at Exeter (2m1f) in December, he was pulled up (bled) at Kempton on Boxing Day; something to prove. |
7/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.02
Form: 3-032
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent. |
7/1 |
66/1
- Place: £22.60
Form: 55770
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
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6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
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4th 6 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders, some headway after 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
6/4 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has struggled over hurdles since rejoining this stable but his penultimate Flat run was encouraging and this is his first time in a seller. |
12/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
He's struggled over hurdles since rejoining this stable but he ran a respectable race at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 10 days ago; needs to build on that effort now stepping back up in trip and he's without a win on the Flat since 2022. |
5/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
8yo who has struggled back over hurdles since rejoining Fergal O'Brien in the autumn; his sole Flat win came at this track (11.4f, good to firm) but that was in 2022 and he has something to prove back in this sphere; hood reapplied. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 900
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Did not take to chasing this spring (two attempts) and now reverts to hurdling; quite well handicapped if judged on his two Taunton runs (2m/2m3f) towards end of last season; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
2m4f point winner; never really threatened to win over hurdles and the same again on recent chase debut; needs a lift from cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Maiden under rules but he did keep galloping on his final two runs over hurdles, at 2m and 2m3f; pedigree points to improvement over fences. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 60
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Made a winning handicap debut at Taunton (about 2m3f, soft) 13 months ago but the wheels have come off on a variety of ground since, pulled up in four of those five starts and tailed off in the other; blinkers (one sibling wore them for her two wins) are now given a go, replacing recent cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
led, clear after 2nd, reduced lead when slow jump and headed 3rd |
14/1 |
|
15 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
towards rear, not fluent 4th |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 7P/0P
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown precious little in two West Country hurdles and was triple-digit odds for both. |
100/1 |
|
0 10 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Tailed off when 200-1 for last month's stable/hurdle debut at Taunton (2m, good to soft); can't be recommended here. |
100/1 |
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11th 6 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Soundly beaten in two bumpers for Tom George in early 2022; can only be watched on today's stable/hurdle debut; hood (worn on debut) is refitted. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 7P
Last run: 193 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (9) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
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9th 9 (11) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
prominent, reminder soon after start, took keen hold after 1f, lost ground from over 4f out |
50/1 |
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10th 6 (2) |
4th Sep 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.81 |
| Trifecta | £31.00 |
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