14.05
GoodSBK Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 128y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
20th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who was close up in the second of two handicap hurdles (2m3f, good) but was poised to better that by some way when misjudging the second last and coming down on his chase debut at Bangor (2m1f, soft) 22 days ago; major player if none the worse. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
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6th 3 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
13,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling; third foal; dam placed 6f/7f, closely related to useful dual-purpose winner Royal Reserve, half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Master Apprentice; wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, some headway into midfield 3f out, never dangerous |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: C2
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
1-5 over fences; bumped into a handicap blot when 14l second at Newbury (extended 2m7f, heavy) and early mistakes/interference had him on the back foot when only 11-1 for the Ultima at Cheltenham (4lb out of the weights); with trip/ground fine, he can go well here. |
100/30 |
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20 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Kept on for creditable fourth of five in novice chase here (2m4f, good) in January when up against it at the weights and he may have bumped into a handicap blot when 14l second at Newbury (extended 2m7f, heavy) last month; this unexposed 6yo is not ruled out each-way, despite being 4lb wrong. |
14/1 |
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2nd 5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
This looks stronger than the 2m4f handicap chase he won here (good to soft; fine on soft) in December off 5lb lower but he ran well in the face of a stiff task at the weights at Cheltenham a month ago; each-way claims back up in trip. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: O53
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 37
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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14 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off in three hurdles since showing some ability in a bumper; handicaps may show him in a better light and cheekpieces are added. |
16/1 |
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11th 9 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Displayed minor promise on bumper debut last November (good to soft) but tailed off in two subsequent hurdle races (both on soft). |
66/1 |
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11th 9 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Displayed minor promise on bumper debut last November (good to soft) but tailed off in two subsequent hurdle races (both on soft). |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
For two years in a row now he's followed a second in the Imperial Cup with a disappointing effort at Aintree, second-time cheekpieces presumably not to blame latest as they're retained here; record of 1F12 in handicaps of Class 3 or below, and ought not mind any dryout (2-4 on good). |
2/1 |
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17th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) for the second year in succession; 12 months ago he followed up with a disappointing effort at this meeting but that was over 2m4f and this is more his trip. |
12/1 |
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2nd 14 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
He's been a long way below his best on his three starts this season and arrives with something to prove; however, there have been possible excuses on each occasion, namely the lack of a recent run, then the step up to 2m5f, and most recently heavy ground; now 3lb lower than when second in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and he's not written off in first-time headgear. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 96
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-6; has failed to get home in both handicaps but subsequent wind op (her second) may prompt a stronger finishing effort; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
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13 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-6; has failed to get home in both handicaps but subsequent wind op (her second) may prompt a stronger finishing effort; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 33
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Drew well clear of the others with Lahinch Wave when scoring at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 3-9 over hurdles; latest 5lb rise does not look excessive; must be considered. |
4/1 |
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5 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
One blip over 3m1f aside she's held her form fine since the winter's Southwell and Huntingdon successes, a refusal to settle just finding her out late at Fontwell latest (2m6f, good); no margin for error following a 2lb rise for not winning that, however. |
9/2 |
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2nd 7 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won her first two handicaps at about 2m4f and at least as good when a closing third at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) 22 days ago; thereabouts. |
11/4 |
Non-runners
The Ron Do Ron
Verdict
Having finished runner-up in a Listed race at Aintree in December, KNIGHT OF ALLEN is the one to beat, although Wreckless Eric was a promising second on his recent debut at Newbury and is open to improvement. Hurdling newcomers Knomorediamonds and Rockola have been placed in bumpers and bring potential.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Knight Of AllenTOPSPEED:
Wreckless EricTelegraph:
Wreckless EricThe Guardian:
Wreckless EricThe Sun:
Wreckless EricThe Star:
Wreckless EricDaily Record:
Wreckless EricRP RATINGS:
Knight Of AllenPOSTDATA:
Knight Of AllenWEST COUNTRY:
Knight Of AllenThe Times:
Knight Of AllenDaily Mail:
Knight Of AllenD Express:
Knight Of AllenDaily Mirror:
Knight Of Allen