16.25
SoftAK Bets Watch All UK Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 4f 35y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: 580111 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won five handicap hurdles on the bounce from last March onwards and has continued to hold his own, latterly behind a progressive winner at Bangor (2m7f, soft); had three months off prior to this chase debut but has to be of interest. |
5/2 |
15/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 6433 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well stepped back up to 2m4f last time when bidding for an Ayr double; remains a consistent sort and again looks likely to give his running; each-way possibilities. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up over C&D in November and made it 2-8 over fences when winning in good style here (2m, soft) last month; this progressive 7yo may well take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
5/2 |
|
1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 464P91 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won well at Hereford (3m1f) last December; absent since creditable second at Huntingdon in February; has a modest record when fresh but market support should be noted. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won here last April and registered his second handicap win when comfortably in front at Hereford (3m2f, good to soft) in December; the latter was his first attempt at this sort of trip but he flopped when 7-4 favourite at Wincanton five weeks ago; major player if bouncing straight back. |
7/2 |
|
12 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 8-0592
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-8 over hurdles; placed off today's mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in February but pulled up both runs either side; not yet proven over 3m or on good ground; tricky to predict on chase debut. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-8 over hurdles; placed off today's mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in February but pulled up both runs either side; not yet proven over 3m or on good ground; tricky to predict on chase debut. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made the frame last spring in first two handicaps (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and returned to form when third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and today's step up in trip could eke out some improvement. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 8-9658
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
9/2 |
|
4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
|
4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: U635-3
Last run: 334 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Thorough stayer whose last win was at Ayr in February 2025 (3m, soft); several good runs since, including when second at Carlisle last month; each-way chance. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Strike-rate of 2-30; has a chance on her second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) having also finished runner-up at Ayr in January (3m, heavy); each-way chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won twice over 3m-plus last season, the first time over 3m2f on good to soft at Kelso; has run a couple of fair races this term and has a chance on her best form with a visor replacing cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 898617 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Slightly disappointing when only fourth on his latest outing, but posted career-best form when winning readily by over 6l at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) two starts ago and has an obvious claims if back at that level. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won for the second time over hurdles at Southwell last month (2m4f, good to soft); has a 7lb higher mark; each-way contender. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Only win in 11 starts over hurdles was a Huntingdon handicap in January 2024 (2m3f, good to soft); three fair efforts when returning from over a year off in the autumn; each-way chance. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-3059
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up. |
5/6 |
|
1st 8 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: -11210 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting. |
11/1 |
|
4th 11 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 542573
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
pressed leader, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2nd |
12/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Best form was in Ireland, notably when pushing the smart Nurburgring close in a maiden in August (2m1f, yielding to soft); hasn't approached that level in three British runs but he's potentially well-in for handicap debut. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 9-5553
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
mistake 1st, pulled up after 3rd |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 8-6P67
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
10 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
4 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
led, not fluent 7th |
15/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.29 |
| Tricast | £29.23 |
| Trifecta | £34.90 |
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