15.15
SoftStructured Communications Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.20
- Place: £1.80
Form: U
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Useful hurdler who is 1-1 over fences having won a four-runner beginners' chase at Haydock (2m4f, soft) on last month's reappearance; today's task is tougher and he has something to find, but he's unexposed over fences and at this sort of trip, and he may well have more to offer. |
4/1 |
|
7th 2 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
disputed lead, prominent with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out |
11/2 |
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7th 2 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
disputed lead, prominent with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out |
11/2 |
4/11
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (6) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
8yo whose last turf Flat run was in May 2024 (tailed off) with some fair hurdles form since; three seconds and two fourths from his five visits to Ascot, most notably when beaten a neck in this race two years ago off the same mark as today; that followed a 1m6f win and he's not entirely dismissed even though the 1m6f Copper Horse on Tuesday (first reserve) was seemingly his preferred engagement this week; usually wore headgear in 2021 and 2022, now tries a first-time visor. |
50/1 |
|
17 (8) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Reserve; has a good record here and went close at this meeting in 2023 (1m4f, good to firm); stays 1m6f; some good runs over hurdles since last November but it remains to be seen if this 8yo is the same force as two years ago; wears a first-time visor. |
40/1 |
|
11th 4 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Useful on Flat and has a solid record (2122) over hurdles; penultimate effort in this sphere is a strong piece of form; however, rather lacks room for significant progress, having raced 41 times in total. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 443
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Can be a bit in and out but he stuck to his task and just got the better of Le Galli Bier for second last time at Plumpton (2m4f, soft); however, the winner left both behind and this 9yo is off the same mark. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Rather in and out since winning at Fontwell in December 2024, but he was in the process of running one of his better races when falling at the second last at Lingfield (2m4f, heavy) 18 days ago; likely to play a part if none the worse for that experience. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Seemed to find 2m7f too taxing here last month but had arguably been fortunate to escape with just a small nudge up the weights for his clear second at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve, and this drop back in trip looks the right move. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: /P-350 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
1-1 in bumpers, but his hurdles form rather regressed after returning a year ago; has finished third of five in both starts over fences and may have needed the run after six months off at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago; the step back up in trip may suit and he's not dismissed. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 24-95
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
18th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Did not progress after promising bumper debut for Paul Nicholls in autumn 2022 but bettered low-key stable/hurdle debut when making steady late headway for fifth at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month, and has each-way claims at least here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 9 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, hampered 1st |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
28th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, no impression from 4 out |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 31/3-7
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fell in his first two handicaps but got off the mark with clearcut success in first-time blinkers at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; might not be ideally suited by the forecast faster ground here but may still have potential; tongue-tie fitted for first time. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 9
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise. |
6/1 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
150/1
Form: 95
Last run: 31 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 7 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; bred to win races but tailed off this winter in his first two handicaps and dramatic improvement is needed now up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
11th 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
|
11th 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
150/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
16th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Unpromising debut (beaten long way) in 2m maiden hurdle at Plumpton last month; best watched. |
100/1 |
|
9th 12 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
150/1 |
150/1
Form: 0/PP-7
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in last, always behind |
150/1 |
|
7th 2 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off in his sole bumper in March 2022 and was pulled up in both hurdle runs (2m, soft) last season; hood is now added on his comeback after 383 days off. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 16 (14) |
18th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
midfield on outer |
50/1 |
|
15th 16 (14) |
18th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
midfield on outer |
50/1 |
|
2 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, slow jump and reminders 2nd, lost touch 4th, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
13th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two Flat wins for previous yards; pulled up in a handicap hurdle on her debut for this one when 40-1 after a break of 307 days. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ran quite well when sixth at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) for Adam West last summer and had excuse when well beaten on subsequent Flat starts (struck into), but this stable debut comes after a ten-month absence. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ran quite well when sixth at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) for Adam West last summer and had excuse when well beaten on subsequent Flat starts (struck into), but this stable debut comes after a ten-month absence. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.71 |
| Trifecta | £53.00 |
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