16.15
Good To SoftRacing TV Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £2723
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.10
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten here in the Martin Pipe 12 months ago but second of 17 to today's Grade 1 Stayers' hopeful Ma Shantou back here (3m, good) in October; improved to win valuable race in another big field at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in November and should be raring to go today, with major chance. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Dual winner at Fontwell (2m1f/2m3f) as a novice hurdler last season; unable to land any sort of blow when making handicap debut at the Festival here (2m4f) in March and raced rather lazily when seventh (not beaten that far) at Sandown in April but this step up to 3m may unlock improvement; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
raced lazily, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
40/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Stacks of minor honours and his second in a Doncaster maiden last time, after 101 days off, was one of his best efforts; another was in November on his only go at about 2m6f; the lack of a win is a touch disconcerting, though. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Responsible for some of the best form on show but he's now 0-10 over hurdles so had his chances; probably found the ground too soft last time; might be vulnerable to rivals with lower mileage. |
13/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up three consecutive times since going close in maiden hurdle here (2m4f, good to soft) last December and has a lot to prove on this seasonal/chase debut, but had a wind op during the summer and Paul Nicholls is persisting with him. |
7/2 |
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3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
13/8
Form: 2
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Had three wind operations, the latest prior to him chasing home the favourite in a maiden hurdle at Perth a month ago (2m4f); he nearly won last year's EBF Final at Sandown when with Alan King, so has some class about him; won his only point and should do well over fences. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up in Haydock handicap in February to make it 0-12 under rules; had wind operations before and after that latest run; arrives with something to prove but he has lots of good placed form and is a leading contender if back on song; the tongue-tie adopted last time is left off. |
3/1 |
|
8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner who is yet to get the job done under rules after 11 attempts but has been runner-up five times, including in maiden at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) 37 days ago; also went close in the always-competitive EBF Final at Sandown last March off only 2lb lower so capable of playing a prominent role if putting his best foot forward after wind surgery (also tongue tied first time). |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't really threatened in any of his four handicaps and the blinkers did nothing for him at Uttoxeter, albeit over 2m7f. |
6/1 |
|
5th 4 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't really threatened in any of his four handicaps and the blinkers did nothing for him at Uttoxeter, albeit over 2m7f. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Seven defeats under rules include three handicaps and he hasn't threatened in any of them (when runner-up two starts back he was beaten some 26l); didn't run too badly at Stratford last time in first-time cheekpieces and now goes in blinkers; has to improve, however. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: 6
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
0-9 but he's run well in defeat in handicaps on his last three starts (3m/2m5f, good to soft); his latest second at Taunton has been franked by the winner and he could be firmly involved. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A maiden after two bumpers and six hurdles races; second over C&D last month, when he didn't give up his lead lightly, and not disgraced when third back down to 2m5f at Kempton on latest start; more to prove on worse than good to soft; otherwise he has clear each-way claims. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Looks sure to find a race judged on a good show at Taunton (3m, good to soft) recently, where he didn't give up his lead lightly, but this sharper test in a race which may take more winning could test him. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 178y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Ties in with Precious Metal on Lingfield running but that rival has a better profile; failed to make a significant splash on handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) since; the only contestant who is still seeking a first win of any type. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Modest form in two bumpers last spring and when third of 13 at 100-1 in maiden hurdle at Chepstow (2m4f, soft) in October; needs to build on that markedly but, unlike a lot of these, she's shown she has some ability. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 8 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has offered little in two handicaps for current yard following a wind operation; best watched for now. |
14/1 |
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7th 8 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
pulled hard, soon led and clear with one other |
12/1 |
|
9th 11 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Launched handicap career with two respectable fifths for Harriet Dickin this spring, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); needs to take a step forward here but had wind surgery in June and it will be interesting to see what Donald McCain can do with him. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Jax Junior, Kingston Pride, Mon Petit Ami, Oak Grove
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £44.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £53.04 |
| Trifecta | £161.40 |
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