13.23
SoftVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 4f 100y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
4/1 (Won)
Form: 1344
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Wore cheekpieces on last four starts, to be placed twice over hurdles but not faring so well in two chases, including behind Val Dancer at Lingfield (upped markedly to 3m5f) last time; given wind surgery since and now has tongue tied first time; he's now 9lb below last winter's peak mark (even from out of the handicap) so has his chance if back on song. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 3495
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 21 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner built on previous chasing promise with a 2l win at Kelso in February (2m5f, good to soft) in a four-runner field; this is a different challenge altogether and needs to improve again in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Ayr maiden hurdle winner (2m4f; made much of running) last winter; shaped well over the extended 2m7f here on his first two starts this season and he wasn't disgraced over 3m at Down Royal last time; this drop in distance should suit him and he could be ready to strike. |
9/4 |
11/4
Form: 16-171 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good). |
6/1 |
|
1 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good). |
6/1 |
|
5th 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood. |
7/4 |
8/1
Form: 3-314 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
0-6 in handicap hurdles but often ran well and was third of six at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March when last seen; runner-up in a point in February 2023 and his trainer's horses often improve when sent over fences; interesting contender on chase debut. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four completed starts in handicaps; fell mid-race at Musselburgh a month ago when returned to 3m; others might be better treated. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
prominent on inner, fell 5th |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 5-8P4
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 9th, lost touch home turn, tailed off |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 1 C
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Disappointing 7yo who has been soundly beaten in three chases this year and now reverts to hurdling; usual cheekpieces left off today; needs to turn a corner. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to win in six runs over fences, and hasn't been at his best so far this season; bit to prove at present. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £16.22 |
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