14.13
Softnewtonabbotracing.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 2m 0f 167y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: P2-
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, prominent 6th, weakened after 3 out |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Staying-on second at 100-1 in maiden at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April on his second start over hurdles; 6-4 favourite when going one better at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in May; it's striking to see that this handicap debut (after nearly six months off) is over so much further and he seems to bring stacks of potential. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 28412- D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won 2m maiden hurdle in March 2024 but an unknown quantity now, having been pulled up in two hurdle runs either side of three non-completions in points; now has a go in headgear. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Returns to rules action on the back of three non-completions in points but he has been competitive off this mark in the past and still only a 7yo; could be a surprise package after changing yards. |
25/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 85-2
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won twice when trained by Chris Down last year; resumes following 293 days off for new trainer; betting will be best guide to his chance. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Off the mark at Chepstow (2m3f, good) in April and consistent at up to 2m7f since; unraced beyond that trip but there are some strong stayers on the dam's side of his pedigree so there's a chance he'll improve for the new distance. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Looked quite promising when fifth in an Exeter novice (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November but has gone the wrong way since; might be aided by new tongue-tie here but has questions to answer. |
6/1 |
|
7th 13 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Perhaps thinking of his fall (going well at the time on handicap debut) when only tenth last time; his fifth here behind the useful Harry Lowes entitles him to each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
10th 7 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who displayed clear promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f); unlucky to come to grief mid-race on last month's handicap debut and remains unexposed. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: /499-6
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
66/1
Form: 4958-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who has run okay when fifth the last twice but hasn't been shaping as though a first win is imminent. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 234P-
Last run: 153 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Close up in a bumper here on debut but that's weak form and she's shown nothing in three hurdle starts since, tailed off when fitted with a tongue-tie over C&D last month; opposable on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Close up in a bumper here on debut but that's weak form and she's shown nothing in either hurdle start (1m7f, soft; 2m1f, good); now tongue tied; opposable. |
33/1 |
|
7th 13 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Made the frame in three run-of-the-mill bumpers on good/good to soft last summer, but struggled to get competitive (albeit on soft ground) when a big-priced outsider for hurdlng debut in December. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 96-
Last run: 142 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Longstanding maiden who didn't run badly on first two starts back from a mammoth absence; out of the weights but not hard to see him hitting the frame in a weak contest, if bouncing back from a poor effort last time. |
14/1 |
|
11th 11 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
20-race maiden who only recently returned from a mammoth absence; beaten about 14l on both occasions and behind Vengeance last time. |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all five hurdle starts but returned from 596-day absence with an encouraging fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that run brought him on. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced hurdler; jumping was a bit iffy on chase debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) but could be wiser for that experience, and he wasn't beaten all that far despite finishing last. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Only seen sporadically over hurdles the past two years, latterly when not looking to see out 3m a month ago; needs a deal of improvement on today's chasing debut. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 05-
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
100/1 |
|
15 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 6yo who is related to winners and makes his handicap/stable debut off a basement mark; however, he showed very little over hurdles last spring and was pulled in a point-to-point in November. |
50/1 |
|
15 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 6yo who is related to winners and makes his handicap/stable debut off a basement mark; however, he showed very little over hurdles last spring and was pulled in a point-to-point in November. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 87-
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Down the field in two bumpers and 250-1 when pulled up here on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Safely held in two bumpers towards end of last season and can only be watched on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Safely held in two bumpers towards end of last season and can only be watched on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
7/2
Form: 52-
Last run: 328 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won easily on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in November and has continued in good form, finishing third of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) latest; he has something to find if his opponents are at their best but that isn't guaranteed, and his current wellbeing and proven stamina are both positives. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has a solid overall record; fairly useful form switched to handicaps (at about 2m4f on soft) this term, winning by wide margin at Bangor then solid third at Newbury; remains open to further progress; major contender, provided he stays this new trip. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 86P-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, no impression after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
50/1 |
|
10th 11 |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Pulled up here (2m5f, good) when 40-1 for recent handicap debut, having racing too freely; may benefit from combination of drop back in trip and first-time hood today but huge improvement is needed. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Shown no worthwhile form in her bumpers or in three starts over hurdles; goes up in trip on handicap debut but hard to make a case. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.68 |
| Trifecta | £13.70 |
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