15.08
SoftVirgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 352203
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a five-runner handicap chase at Ayr in March (2m, soft) but well beaten both starts since (latest over hurdles); conditions suit; a possible. |
14/1 |
|
10th 13 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
All three wins have been here, a hurdle and two chases; over fences for his last three races and has been good and bad; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up on his return to fences but then beat three other finishers at Ayr (2m, soft) with Ben Smith claiming his 7lb; only 3lb higher but this is a deeper race. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 5410-6 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (3) |
28th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
28th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return. |
6/1 |
|
12th 1 (3) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 21-613 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a novice handicap over C&D in 2022 (soft); has since won three more races over hurdles, the last two mares' handicaps over 2m2f at Kelso; went up 8lb for latest win (December); others look better treated. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-1364 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning on his chase debut last February; he may stage a revival at some stage but has struggled over fences/hurdles on his three runs this season. |
50/1 |
|
10th 5 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but, judged on his chase efforts this term, has a doubt over current form. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Jumped okay when winning at Newcastle (chase debut) but lacked fluency when disappointing at Wetherby since; not sure what to expect. |
10/1 |
9/4
Form: 131146 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-18F7 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, headway to lead 3rd, headed when mistake 5th, soon lost position, dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 41127- CD
Last run: 350 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
9yo who has been progressive during this first chasing campaign, winning twice (2m/2m4f, soft/good to soft); she's open to further improvement but it's necessary now back up in grade, and she needs to prove her stamina; soundly beaten over hurdles on sole previous run in these cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Has taken well to fences this term, a ready win at Ayr (about 2m, soft) in November preceding solid fourth of 15 in competitive 2m4f Cheltenham handicap (good to soft) the following month; creditable third in mares' Listed company last time and every chase she can notch a second win over fences, particularly if putting her jumping to good use. |
10/11 |
17/2
Form: 1321-5 D
Last run: 286 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner in early part of 2022-23 season (2m-2m1f) but returned from layoff with heavy defeat last spring and again disappointed when back in action last month; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
33/1 |
|
9th 5 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner in early part of 2022-23 season (2m-2m1f) but returned from layoff with heavy defeat last spring and again disappointed when back in action last month; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won three handicaps at around 2m on good ground in 2022; not at his best on his only run in 2023 (May); had form on soft ground when in Ireland and could go well back after a break. |
17/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.44 |
| Tricast | £366.89 |
| Trifecta | £239.10 |
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