13.15
Heavybet365 “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 11
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Over two years since he won a race but latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) looks all the better now with the winner Wellington Arch going in again last week at Aintree; this 8yo might have a preference for slightly slower ground but he's respected. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family. |
4/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.50
Form: /12322
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 213y |
11st 3lb |
unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out |
50/1 |
|
5th 9 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 213y |
11st 3lb |
unruly at the post, led narrowly 1st, headed and raced in second halfway, briefly disputed lead 5 out, weakened from 2 out |
50/1 |
|
8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Front-running 10yo who has to defy the stats as only two veterans have landed this prize since its inception in 1981; however, has low mileage for her age and remains unbeaten over fences; bagged Listed honours, against her own sex, at Newbury/Exeter the last twice and is a rising force for Polly Gundry; gets the 7lb sex allowance and shouldn't be passed over lightly. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 5/32-1 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo who has won a bumper and a 2m4f maiden hurdle; he was in last throughout in a three-runner novice chase last week at Newbury when returning from 13 months off; as was the case then, these terms aren't favourable. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner; very lightly raced 9yo who seems to enjoy the mud but has a long absence to overcome on his chasing debut and he's the lowest rated of these by some margin. |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper and 2m4f maiden winner, whose best form in light career was registered on heavy; never dangerous when well beaten on seasonal/handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) early last month, whereas he won last season when returning from a much longer break. |
14/1 |
9/4
Form: 35-215 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Acts on any ground; had very little to spare at Sandown (2m4f) most recently but the runner-up has franked the form since; still competitively treated back up 2lb, assuming he takes to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 425
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winning hurdler (2m4f, heavy) who has shown promise in defeat over 2m4f on his two chase starts (soft); now steps up to 3m for first time under rules (was second in a 3m point). |
11/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last February on second handicap hurdle start and it was his first run since when an encouraging second of four on chase debut at Bangor last month (2m4f, soft; albeit no match for the winner); open to improvement over fences and could play a leading role. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced and career-best form in winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (heavy) when last seen 12 months ago; looks on a realistic mark for chase debut and he was second in an Irish point; fitness might not be an issue given the yard he represents. |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.48 |
| Trifecta | £25.20 |
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