14.07
SoftWilmot-Smith Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 3f 154y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.40
- Place: £2.40
Form: 15/32- BF
Last run: 448 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo who has won a bumper and a 2m4f maiden hurdle; he was in last throughout in a three-runner novice chase last week at Newbury when returning from 13 months off; as was the case then, these terms aren't favourable. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner; very lightly raced 9yo who seems to enjoy the mud but has a long absence to overcome on his chasing debut and he's the lowest rated of these by some margin. |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper and 2m4f maiden winner, whose best form in light career was registered on heavy; never dangerous when well beaten on seasonal/handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) early last month, whereas he won last season when returning from a much longer break. |
14/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 222
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Beaten favourite but ran creditably at Doncaster (2m3f) last time, taking form figures over hurdles to 222211142; that consistency gives him each-way possibilities back down in trip. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, not fluent 2nd |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, not fluent 2nd |
4/1 |
40/1
Form: 36
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway and midfield after 5th, weakened after 2 out |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway and midfield after 5th, weakened after 2 out |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 6th |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 65
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in midfield, outpaced after 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
6/1 |
|
8th 2 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in midfield, outpaced after 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Third in a 3m point in 2022 and he improved for the step up in trip when winning by 7l over C&D (soft) last week on his second handicap start; will be tough to beat under 7lb penalty if repeating that promise. |
7/4 |
5/2
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
|
2nd 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running. |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: 1-P2 C BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Debut bumper scorer who came in second at Wincanton (2m4f) December; beat only one in 2m4f Wetherby novice since but holds good form claims if back on song. |
15/8 |
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent |
15/8 |
|
6th 6 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Course bumper winner (2m, soft) who was found to have an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on hurdle debut, and left that behind when second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; that latest form has been franked by the easy winner and he's open to further improvement for the champion trainer. |
9/4 |
10/1
Form: 33
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-11 under rules; didn't run badly when back over hurdles in March but was safely held in both chases last season (2m7f/3m) and has become disappointing. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No worthwhile form in his handicaps over hurdles and last two chase runs were also underwhelming. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Struggled in handicap hurdles last season and soundly beaten at 40-1 on his chase/seasonal debut at Kelso in November; however, this point winner could improve for that latest outing and take a step forward today. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.13 |
| Trifecta | £153.70 |
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