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GoodDownload The AK Bets App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 0f 178y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 421- D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago. |
6/1 |
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6th 6 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 7U33/
Last run: 432 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole hurdles win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; from 8lb higher) in October 2024; consistent this year, without necessarily looking ready to win again; third to better-fancied stablemate Cosmic Soul at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) nine weeks ago. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 31343- C
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance. |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Just one win from her 19 hurdle starts but that came at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and she made a bad mistake when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) next time; she'll be fine now back up in trip and back on better ground, and could give a good account. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 46/U3-
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
30th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent on inner, weakened 2f out |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
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 9 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Clearcut winner on chase debut (2m4f, good) on final run for Rebecca Menzies and similar sort of form in defeat in two runs for the Skeltons, last time pushing earlier-race contender Newton Rambler all the way back over 2m at Uttoxeter; returning to further looks a plus and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit him. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Has taken his form to a new level since switched to fences, winning by wide margin at Hexham (final start for Rebecca Menzies) then creditable second at Worcester, both over 2m4f on good ground; likely to be as effective back down in distance and remains open to further progress in this sphere; respected. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form and kept on stoutly to win by 17l on chasing debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month, after which he was bought out of Rebecca Menzies' stable for £25,000; makes stable debut from 8lb higher mark but it will be interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with him. |
11/10 |
14/1
Form: 26-
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won off basement mark on the AW in September but was towards rear throughout when making handicap hurdle debut in plating company last month (2m1f); goes beyond 2m4f for first time here. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Low-grade Flat winner last summer; respectable second to short-odds favourite on hurdle debut in the autumn but subsequent hurdle/Flat form has been disappointing; makes handicap hurdle debut today. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 3-
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (2) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
10th 6 (2) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
2nd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time AW winner including in this race in 2023; went close over 1m2f here in April but he's lost his way since and has been beaten 15l or more in three runs for current yard; cheekpieces are now reapplied and he needs a major revival. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 8P-
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, lost position 6th, dropped to rear and weakened quickly with one circuit to go, pulled up before 7th |
100/1 |
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8th 3 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Tailed off in a Carlisle bumper (2m1f, soft) in February, and pulled up when switched to hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, heavy; 100-1) a few weeks later; encounters better ground in newly applied headgear, but it's tough to consider this stablemate of Byron Hill. |
66/1 |
|
8th 3 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Tailed off in a Carlisle bumper (2m1f, soft) in February, and pulled up when switched to hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, heavy; 100-1) a few weeks later; encounters better ground in newly applied headgear, but it's tough to consider this stablemate of Byron Hill. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: 75-
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Winning pointer who displayed significant promise on first two of three hurdling starts for Simon Waugh in the spring (2m4f/2m); a possible improver in handicaps for new stable. |
20/1 |
|
4th 12 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
|
9th 5 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Point winner (3m, good) who was sold for £28,000; has fared okay on first two starts for this trainer (who saddled a winner at Hexham on Saturday) without necessarily threatening to trouble the principals; others make more appeal. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: PP-
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (5) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Showed ability in a Navan maiden (1m5f, good) in May 2022 but he missed 2023 and has struggled in four novice hurdles for new yard this year; now switches to a handicap back on the Flat but he has lots to prove; first-time blinkers. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice hurdles this spring (2m-2m2f). |
100/1 |
|
10th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Modicum of ability for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat (0-3) in Ireland; pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft) for this trainer; no obvious reason as to why he should fare any better here. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: 424/P-
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
11th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: 67-
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.40 |
| Trifecta | £63.40 |