15.15
SoftBlackdown Motor Company Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.30
- Place: £1.10
Form: 232-14 BF
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
30th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ended last season in poor form for Paul Nicholls and was safely held on stable debut in July; continues to slip down the weights but needs a revival. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Regressive 6yo who ended last season in poor form over fences and hurdles for Paul Nicholls; it takes a leap of faith to support him on this stable debut; cheekpieces refitted. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Regressive 6yo who was pulled up on last month's chasing debut and also disappointed when back over hurdles in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight ago; upped from 2m5f and tried in first-time blinkers here. |
12/1 |
8/11
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2F1 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Failed to fire in the Eider at Newcastle on penultimate start; commendable otherwise this season, making all in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft), fourth in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (3m7f, good to soft) and short-headed at Exeter (3m7f, good) five weeks ago; raised another 2lb but has place claims. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Made all in Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November and was commendable fourth in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (3m6f, good to soft) just after Christmas; didn't fire in last month's Eider at Newcastle but still features prominently in calculations; placed the only time he raced on good ground. |
11/4 |
|
6th 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Made all under Callum Pritchard in the Southern National at Fontwell (extended 3m3f, good to soft) on reappearance in November, clear from four out and holding on by a neck from a strong finisher; came from mid-division when creditable fourth in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f) and having a crack at 4m+ now makes appeal; one to consider. |
7/2 |
12/1
- Place: £1.02
Form: 48-44
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Well beaten after racing too freely at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in May and now 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't been with current stable long and may benefit from this drop back in trip but others look safer. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win (0-10); is now rated 6lb lower than when runner-up at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft; for Emma Lavelle) over two years ago; reportedly bled from the nose when fourth of six at Warwick (2m; in an added tongue-tie) seven weeks ago; risks attached. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 89/P
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Unseated rider at the start at Chepstow two starts ago but she's run some good races this season, winning at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and fourth of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) in January; wears first-time cheekpieces and might not be far away. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Scored at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and made the frame in good-quality contests at Cheltenham (3m, good) and Windsor (soft) last month; blotted her copybook when unseating rider at the start at Chepstow recently but still commands respect. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner on good to soft in December and has held her own in Class 2s since then, including a placed effort behind live Stayers' Hurdle contender Ma Shantou; likeable type and should have every chance. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 65-05
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced wide, in rear |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 5P5
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Has no form claims and being 6lb out of the weights is no help; instantly opposed. |
100/1 |
|
9th 11 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Pulled up on two of his three starts this season, including on chase debut in February and when tried in this headgear combination back over hurdles last time; has undergone wind surgery since but still looks best watched. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Has shown only the odd sign of ability over hurdles and pulled up on chase debut last month; 5lb out of the handicap back hurdling; cheekpieces (tried once) join the tongue-tie of last three starts. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
No worthwhile form in a bumper and two hurdles at Taunton; one for handicaps later on. |
100/1 |
|
9th 8 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten in a bumper and pulled up on hurdles debut last month; best watched. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
took keen hold, in rear, not fluent 1st |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 08P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Low-mileage mare who advanced her form when second of seven in 3m Ffos Las handicap 43 days ago; she can make her presence felt despite taking a 3lb weights rise. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
22nd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Back from a break of 151 days to finish an 11l third over Exeter's 2m7f (good to firm), where she looked threatening before flattening out late on; had another 60 days away since then but looks capable of winning something like this. |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.97 |
| Trifecta | £5.80 |
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