16.30
HeavyTCS Recruitment Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 72-7F2
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
C&D winner on this card last year and made it 5-9 here when making all to defeat Sir Galahad by 3l three weeks ago; 6lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but lots to like otherwise. |
13/2 |
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1st 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Four of her five wins over hurdles have been at this track (three over today's distance); must overcome a lengthy absence and is 7lb higher than for her last success but she cannot he dismissed around here. |
6/1 |
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2 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Keen-going front-runner; in career-best form this season, winning twice over 2m4f in May before very creditable second in valuable C&D contest last month; effective on good and soft ground; could be hard to catch. |
3/1 |
33/1
- Place: £7.00
Form: —
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024. |
14/1 |
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4th 6 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back. |
5/1 |
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10th 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten at Catterick last month but perhaps that run came too soon, just six days after he completed a double in good style at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft); third in this last year and he could be involved. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 522
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
None too consistent this season but he did win in small fields at Ffos Las (3m, heavy; made all) and Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last month; this field is much more demanding company on his first venture beyond 3m. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Inconsistent but easily got off the mark over fences at the third attempt in three-runner handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) recently; this is a stronger race but he could have more to offer in this sphere; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 5
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 10 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Signed off over hurdles with victory at Market Rasen (2m2f) and he has shaped well switched to chasing when runner-up in 2m4f handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester (winner has gone in again since) this summer; tongue tied now and visor replaces cheekpieces; weighted to go close. |
5/2 |
|
10 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced point winner (2m4f, good to soft) who won easily over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) in March and was a promising second on last month's chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good), where he was clear with the 10-11 favourite; open to further improvement; firmly in calculations. |
11/2 |
3/1
Form: 6/223
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader 3 out |
11/1 |
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9th 3 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Beat a well-backed Skelton handicap debutant with a subsequent winner in third when off the mark in a Uttoxeter maiden (2m, soft) but he finished a weary last at Sandown in a handicap for military amateur riders; perhaps best to turn a blind eye to that and he can be given another chance. |
12/1 |
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6th 1 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and disputed lead before 3rd, not fluent 3rd, soon pressed leader, hit 4th |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: P6
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
raced in second, not fluent 1st, chased clear leader when pulled up quickly after 3 out |
13/2 |
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1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 181y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Mixed form since he won on handicap/seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November but he ran well here last time (3m, good to soft) only to fade late on and he could be in the mix now back down in trip. |
8/1 |
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8th 12 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 85
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles at Bangor (2m4f) in September; placed twice when sent chasing after but only sixth in 2m handicap at Musselburgh when last seen in November; could bounce back after a break though. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 44-3
Last run: 239 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 7 (6) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Improver over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien, winning at Taunton (2m) and Market Rasen (2m4f) in the first half of 2025; 14-1 for his return to the Flat at Yarmouth last month (11.5f, good to firm) and dropped away having been hassled up front; today's longer trip should be in his favour given stamina over hurdles. |
10/1 |
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7 (4) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Big personal best over hurdles in June when running away with a 2m5f Market Rasen 0-100 (good; RPR 111); no Flat runs since 2021-22 in France and only ever once beaten under 20l, but British Flat mark appropriately realistic and he's a danger to all if recent cheer translates to this code. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 |
20th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won in pretty good style at Taunton (2m, good to firm) in April, having rejoined Fergal O'Brien, and will be fine over this trip, but disappointed when warm favourite at Worcester last month and now has a point to prove. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 32-49
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including one here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December; now 4lb below his last winning mark, but hard to make a case for in current form. |
10/1 |
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7th 1 |
5th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Exposed 8yo who has topweight and he's looked out of sorts in four runs following a break. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: P
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Makes rules debut after long absence but won an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in May 2022 when last seen (sold for £22,500 later that month) and trainer has had a good season with his point recruits; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 87
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Held on gamely to make all at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April and returned from break in even better form ten days ago, drawing clear to score by 7l over C&D (soft); commands respect under 7lb penalty. |
11/8 |
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1st 12 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
made all, not fluent 5th, not fluent 6th, ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, all out |
5/1 |
|
1st 12 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
made all, not fluent 5th, not fluent 6th, ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, all out |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 00
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 10 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-mileage 6yo; below form when when favourite for 1m7f handicap chase in December but evidently well suited by combination of hike up in trip and return to hurdling when close second at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; must be considered. |
7/4 |
|
16 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
6yo who kept on well for close fourth on his handicap and chase debut at Taunton (2m2f, good to soft) in November; failed to back that up at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) but this 3m point runner-up could be suited by the step up in trip now back hurdling; intriguing contender. |
11/2 |
40/1
Form: 6
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
£26,000 3yo; second foal; dam multiple AQPS Flat/hurdle/chase winner; stable is 0-26 in bumpers during the last five seasons, so it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £151.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £102.10 |
| Trifecta | £555.00 |
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