13.53
Good To Softracingtv.com “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.70
- Place: £1.90
Form: 454- BF
Last run: 199 days
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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8 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Not obviously well treated judged on what he produced in his two handicap hurdles in the spring but this point runner-up and novice hurdle winner (2m, good) represents a trainer who has a much better strike-rate with chasers than hurdlers; possible improver now going over fences. |
5/1 |
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8 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Not obviously well treated judged on what he produced in his two handicap hurdles in the spring but this point runner-up and novice hurdle winner (2m, good) represents a trainer who has a much better strike-rate with chasers than hurdlers; possible improver now going over fences. |
5/1 |
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9 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
10st 13lb
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5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1 C
Last run: 145 days
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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1st 3 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins since May and he squeezed in a successful chase debut at Worcester (2m7f, good) in between; latest third over hurdles here (about 2m7f, good) was a solid effort last Tuesday and he's a firm candidate again; due to go up 1lb. |
Evs |
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3rd 2 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Bids for a four-timer after two wins over hurdles and a chase success in between; had nothing in hand last time at Worcester (2m7f, good) and he'll need another career best off 4lb higher. |
2/1 |
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1st 5 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Low-mileage 7yo is thriving of late and he readily followed up his hurdling success at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to firm) in 2m7f handicap chase here (good) two weeks ago; up 8lb but still looks the one to beat back hurdling. |
4/5 |
14/1
Form: 5-5 BF
Last run: 142 days
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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3rd 3 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear, headway after 4th, in touch with leaders before 7th |
5/1 |
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3rd 3 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear, headway after 4th, in touch with leaders before 7th |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 3/5-4
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
0-10 over hurdles; went down fighting when second here (3m2f, good) last March but we haven't seen him since and this drop back in trip may not be ideal. |
10/1 |
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2nd 7 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Continues to fall in the weights but he's had a few chances now in handicaps and is not progressing. |
20/1 |
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8th 8 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
prominent, lost ground before 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 75-
Last run: 225 days
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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5th 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start and this lightly raced 6yo retains potential for his top yard; has a question to answer regarding soft ground following his soundly beaten fifth at Wetherby (3m) but he's not ruled out today. |
6/1 |
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5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
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5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
33/1
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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8 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame for the second time over fences when fourth of eight finishers at Bangor (3m, good) last month in first-time tongue-tie (retained); holds place claims. |
8/1 |
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4th 9 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Placed for first time under rules when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) last month but was pulled up (bled from the nose) on latest outing; back up in trip with tongue-tie added here; not an easy one to predict. |
8/1 |
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8 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-10 under all codes but was clear second to a next-time-out winner over fences at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) last month and has each-way claims at least off same mark here; placed in Irish points on soft ground. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Joined Christian Williams after winning Irish point debut in March; showed nothing more than minor promise in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles this autumn but moves up in trip for this handicap debut; possible improver. |
10/1 |
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9 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Joined Christian Williams after winning Irish point debut in March; showed nothing more than minor promise in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles this autumn but moves up in trip for this handicap debut; possible improver. |
10/1 |
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8th 3 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bought for £46,000 after winning heavy-ground Irish point on debut in March but well held in two starts over hurdles last month and may need more time. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-5
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Won three in a row last April-June (about 2m7f, good) and resumed her progress with convincing wins at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November and Haydock (3m, good to soft) one month ago; raised another 6lb and in grade but such a progressive mare cannot be dismissed. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won three in a row last April-June (2m7f, good) and resumed her progress with convincing win at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November; two solid efforts since, including when third in a better race than this over C&D seven weeks ago; comfortably the most solid option. |
9/4 |
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3rd 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Won three in a row last April-June (2m7f, good) and resumed her progressive ways with convincing win at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November; another good run when close third at Doncaster (3m, good to soft); needs something extra in this better race but further improvement isn't ruled out. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fairly treated on hurdle form and seems to need good ground, on which she was well beaten on chase debut two months ago; could be wiser for that experience but she was a remote last. |
9/4 |
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5th 6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f) in August and not discredited after three months off when a fading fourth of nine in 2m6f handicap here 19 days ago; much respected on her chase debut. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 310 days
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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1st 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Struck in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in January; only seventh back there since and now swaps the cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; below par on his previous outing around 3m but wasn't obviously beaten for stamina. |
9/2 |
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7th 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways over this C&D (soft) last month; had 6l to spare from Eloi Du Puy last time and holds strong claims up 7lb. |
3/1 |
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1st 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Came good in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft; front pair clear) in October, but he's been well held in both subsequent runs (2m3f/2m7f); still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and he needs to rediscover his spark. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 2-3
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
£32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to several winners notably Viking Blond (useful 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase); major yard; interesting newcomer. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.89 |
| Trifecta | £66.40 |
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