14.40
HeavyVirgin Bet Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £34170
- 3m 0f 58y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 74-166 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
10yo who's not the force of old; down the weights and this race is a drop in class, but he needs to improve on this season's form nevertheless. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 here, including when gamely holding Brewin'upastorm in the 2022 edition of this race; also won Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (about 3m, heavy) in February 2024 but hasn't matched that form subsequently and was tailed off in a Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
12th 1 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Gained the last of his Grade 2 wins almost two years ago; generally below that form since, most recently returned to handicap level; doesn't look set to end the losing spell. |
14/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 12-111 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
led narrowly, raced in second 3rd, briefly left in lead after 7th, pecked on landing 11th, not fluent and outpaced 3 out, rallied and disputed lead 2 out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds |
4/9 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
soon pressed leader, led narrowly or disputed lead from 3rd, led and going best before 4 out, went clear before 3 out, went further clear approaching last, readily |
1/2 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
soon pressed leader, led narrowly or disputed lead from 3rd, led and going best before 4 out, went clear before 3 out, went further clear approaching last, readily |
1/2 |
25/1
Form: 2-6314 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Never looked happy when a remote third to the reopposing Astronomic View at Warwick (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago and now has headgear refitted for the first time since joining this yard; had been in good form prior to that latest run. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, pecked on landing 5th, not fluent 7th, cajoled along 8th, reminders 9th, lost touch 3 out |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
17th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
in rear, stayed on after 3 out, went modest third run-in, never dangerous |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 20-628
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Retains lots of ability despite his advancing years and won a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh in February (3m, good to soft); Uttoxeter was disappointing in a race he won the previous year, but he's shown bouncebackability in the past. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Successful in this race last year (2-3 at Uttoxeter overall) and Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh latest start, both on good to soft ground; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years and can't be dismissed. |
11/1 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who won in a big field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft; 1lb higher today) last March; tailed off both starts since (Freddie Keighley on board last time) but with nearly eight months off in between and his trainer (also runs Sonigino) is always one to note here. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 1422B- D
Last run: 337 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has shown his best form over fences, notwithstanding a Listed win in this sphere; well behind Gwennie May Boy at Haydock on sole start this season and is bottom of this pack on hurdles figures; enough to prove. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has shown his best form over fences, notwithstanding a Listed win in this sphere; well behind Gwennie May Boy at Haydock on sole start this season and is bottom of this pack on hurdles figures; enough to prove. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Merely fifth of six in this last year when back from an absence and this 10yo returns from some more time off today; however, he was a Grade 2 chase winner in January 2023 and he won a Listed novice hurdle at Perth (3m, soft) last April; in the mix if bringing his best chase form to the table. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-6F20 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
10th 9 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
ran in snatches, always behind |
33/1 |
|
10th 1 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.64 |
| Trifecta | £39.30 |