18.10
GoodJeff Johnson Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5474-F
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat. |
11/10 |
|
7 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere. |
5/1 |
|
1st 10 |
25th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar. |
12/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.10
Form: 9F/4-8
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Overcome significant interference from a loose horse to win for Tim Vaughan at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) just over a year ago but left that stable after a disappointing run last October and was a pulled-up outsider when reappearing for new trainer last week. |
40/1 |
|
3 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Opened her account at Fontwell (2m5f) last September but came in last of nine at Hereford (2m4f) 11 months ago on her final run for Tim Vaughan; since changed hands for £1,000 and she needs to hit the ground running for her new stable. |
25/1 |
|
9th 2 |
14th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Too good for a heavily backed subsequent winner when opening account at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month; not quite in same form when well-held second off same mark a few days later and an 8lb rise has now taken effect but she remains of interest. |
9/2 |
33/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: /0500-
Last run: 155 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Absent for over two years after bumper win in 2021 and was soundly beaten on all four hurdling starts last season; up in trip today. |
33/1 |
|
12th 10 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
never going well, always behind, tailed off |
16/1 |
|
15th 12 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won a good-ground bumper in September 2021 but, following a long absence, he finished down the field last month on his first two hurdle starts (2m, heavy/soft) and has to raise his game in a big way. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: 77P7-4
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-14 over hurdles but lost out only by a neck here (2m6f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in July and ran much better than bare form of 26l defeat might suggest at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last week; might be the answer. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-13 over hurdles but has been knocking on the door in recent months; went up 3lb for his close second at Stratford (2m6f, good) last time but capable amateur Alex Chadwick claims a useful 5lb here; respected. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 85-435
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has offered little in two handicaps for current yard following a wind operation; best watched for now. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
pulled hard, soon led and clear with one other |
12/1 |
|
9th 11 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Launched handicap career with two respectable fifths for Harriet Dickin this spring, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); needs to take a step forward here but had wind surgery in June and it will be interesting to see what Donald McCain can do with him. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 97/7-1 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt, rallying gamely to regain lead on run-in at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last week; has plenty of scope for further progress but the forecast rain is a worry here. |
9/2 |
|
1st 7 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Fourth in a bumper in October 2022 (2m1f, good); not shown a great deal over hurdles and well beaten after a break at Musselburgh when last seen out in December (tongue-tie on for first time); probably best watched on return from another break. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: P7-51P D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
In cracking form this season, with three wins and a second, until however he went down by 25l at Bangor (good) on latest start; maybe the ground that day was not soft enough; major player if bouncing straight back. |
13/2 |
|
6th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
A lot more exposed than many in here but he's been in cracking form since returning from an absence and his defeat at Leicester was no backward step (2m4f, good to soft); firmly in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has thrived since returning from a break in December, winning two of his three runs over hurdles before adding a third win of the season reverting to fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) last month, each time under Benjamin Macey; he's up 4lb for last time but is very much a leading contender in current form. |
5/4 |
8/1
Form: 7/75-5
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway on outer 7th, weakened after 2 out, not fluent last |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway on outer 7th, weakened after 2 out, not fluent last |
16/1 |
|
8th 8 |
11th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Glimmer of ability for previous yard but well adrift on handicap debut and pulled up for new stable in October; had wind surgery since and has a hood added to refitted tongue-tie; has work to do. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 5U6-86
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise. |
13/8 |
12/1
Form: 858-04
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out |
5/1 |
|
7 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
held up in rear, pulled up before 2 out |
5/1 |
|
6 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, midfield before 8th, not fluent then lost ground 3 out, good headway home turn, went second before 2 out, hit 2 out, 5 lengths down when fell last |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 6043-6
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
7th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 1lb |
Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
1st 16 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
10st 4lb |
Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 65y |
10st 6lb |
One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 7434-P
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Belied 40-1 odds when placed in Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in the autumn but ran very poorly on last month's handicap debut and is difficult to enthuse over after that performance; cheekpieces refitted. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Didn't achieve much on the Flat for this stable last year but showed some promise in 2m4f maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; makes handicap debut after six-month absence but could have a say if fully tuned up. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 70P7/0
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Did not show a great deal over hurdles in 2022-23 season and, following a long absence, was tailed off at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month. |
33/1 |
|
12th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed. |
25/1 |
|
12th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Milan Echo
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £104.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £103.17 |
| Tricast | £1307.11 |
| Trifecta | £1642.30 |
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