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GoodHappy Birthday To Simon Roberts’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: /7F21- C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
16th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has a tremendous record around here with five wins (four over today's distance); scored at Worcester (2m4f, good) when making all in July and must be feared despite requiring a career-best. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Last five wins have all been gained over 2m4f, but three defeats since May's latest Uttoxeter success (her fifth there) have taken her score to 0-4 racing off marks in the 120s; rivalry for early lead. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
6-16 over hurdles, her latest success being at Uttoxeter in May (2m4f, good); one of her best runs was when 2l second to Fiveonefive in this race last year, but she is now 6lb worse off with the winner. |
20/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1/81-
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Looked good in winning a soft-ground Chepstow bumper 12 months ago and didn't run at all badly in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in November (prominent until weakening; beaten about 15l); should do well over hurdles as the ability is there. |
8/13 |
25/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 5-
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (3m, soft), albeit in a race that fell apart at the seams; he's been plying his trade in Class 5s and now has to cope with a 9lb rise, but wouldn't put it past him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler but he's proving progressive over fences and landed handicaps (around 3m) at Market Rasen and Plumpton recently, showing a likeable attitude on latter occasion; up 2lb but he remains quite lightly raced and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick attempt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since switched to chasing in the autumn and made all to score by 11l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) three weeks ago; should also be suited by this left-handed track and can make another bold bid. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 02-
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-12 as a hurdler but he won comfortably on his recent stable debut over fences here (3m, good) and well handicapped on that run being only 4lb higher, and 5lb lower than new chase mark; has placed form in this discipline. |
11/10 |
|
1st 3 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Sole success in six attempts over fences came in this race last year off 8lb lower; ran well when a close second to Huckleberry Sting over C&D in July (Ribeye fourth) on his final start for Ian Williams, ridden by Sean Bowen; returns from nearly three months off but meets the winner on 12lb better terms and looks capable of a bold bid on debut for Olly Murphy. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
1-5 over fences and went close in December on final chase start; another second over hurdles next time and he just never went a yard in his final race; has a big effort in him if bouncing back. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 00-6
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, outpaced 8th, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
|
14 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, bad mistake 3rd |
33/1 |
|
14 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, bad mistake 3rd |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 2671- D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed over C&D on latest hurdling start in June and went close over fences here (also 2m7f, good) the following month; not quite in same form in his last two chases, though, and seemingly not as good as he was. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Has the beating of Axel Bleue on their Worcester form in July (2m7f, good; 9lb better off for 0.75l), but was a long way behind both him and Mt Fugi Park when 27l seventh over same C&D last time (made a bad mistake three out); could bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't won since landing a Warwick maiden hurdle in April 2024; has an inconsistent profile but ran well on his second start over fences when runner-up to Axel Bleue over C&D (good) three weeks ago; that run puts him in with a shout. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
2 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, outpaced 4f out, soon lost touch |
4/1 |
2/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Close second in Irish point in March 2022; not seen again for two years but he put up a good show when runner-up on hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, soft) last April; very disappointing when pulled up in May but his Perth form is strong in this context and coming here fresh is probably a good thing. |
Evs |
|
3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
|
3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed no significant promise in three qualifying runs in the spring (2m-2m4f) but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and remains unexposed; well worth a glance in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, headway after 5th, weakened before 3 out |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.44 |
| Trifecta | £154.00 |