13.35
SoftCentury Racing Club Free Horse Giveaway Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 37-
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
A regular here in this first season over fences and might have won for a second time in this discipline but for unseating three out over Christmas; never really sighted when 33-1 for the Jack Richards at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in which he was 5lb out of the weights; retains potential and a tongue-tie is added. |
4/1 |
|
20 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Has shown most of his form on Welsh tracks, latterly Chepstow since switched to chasing; ran well when bidding for a 2m3f double and was in a narrow lead, albeit being challenged, when falling three out last time; faces a much stiffer task from 5lb out of the weights at this level. |
28/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-
Last run: 208 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
A fairly useful winning chaser for Dan Skelton; in excellent form for his current yard too, finally getting off the mark over hurdles in 2m3f novice at Chepstow 22 days ago; the clear form pick. |
5/4 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Chase winner for previous yard; 0-13 over hurdles but is in form for new stable, having finished second in handicaps on last two outings, latest over C&D (good to soft) behind easy winner; fighting chance at the weights. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
His only win came over fences when trained by Dan Skelton; both runs for this yard have been over hurdles, tailed off in the first but then a strong-finishing second at Hereford (2m3f, good); if as good again then he won't be far away. |
11/2 |
5/6
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4/21- D
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, hung left throughout, outpaced after 3 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, hung left throughout, outpaced after 3 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Plenty of ability in his three bumpers, winning one at Fakenham; hooded last three outings; favourite for novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m, again soft) one month ago when his never-nearer third of 12 attracted the attention of the stewards but he made things hard by persistently hanging left; settling and hanging have therefore both been issues but he does look capable of better. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Made the frame on rules debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) in October and reeled in the clear leader to win stylishly by 10l at Newbury (2m, good to soft) just after Christmas; obvious contender here. |
7/4 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fairly useful on Flat for previous yard; respectable second in big field at Wincanton (1m7f, good) on the latest of two attempts over hurdles; now goes in tongue-tie; should be capable of better still under this code and is one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at sixth attempt, coming from the rear and doing it very comfortably under confident Conor O'Farrell ride at Wincanton (3m, soft) 12 days ago; 9lb higher here but still commands respect. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Seen in a much more positive light last time when stepped up from 2m to 3m for handicap debut here (good; 25-1) and finishing 9l third of 15 from off the pace; has the same mark today and seemingly needs to find a bit more but this looks a weak race. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Seen in a much more positive light last time when stepped up from 2m to 3m for handicap debut here (good; 25-1) and finishing 9l third of 15 from off the pace; has the same mark today and seemingly needs to find a bit more but this looks a weak race. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 4-6
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Gave pretty good account when fourth over fences at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in February and should be fine over today's shorter trip, but last month's hurdle run was very disappointing and he's now 0-8 under rules. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Gave pretty good account when fourth over fences at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in February and should be fine over today's shorter trip, but last month's hurdle run was very disappointing and he's now 0-8 under rules. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Fair effort over fences here last time (3m1f handicap, good to soft) with the cheekpieces back on and they're retained with an additional tongue-tie, a combination that worked well in points; now tackles his first handicap over hurdles; hard to dismiss. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 148 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-13 over hurdles but was very respectable second when upped to 3m at Ffos Las (heavy) a fortnight ago and might still have a bigger run in him over this sort of trip if the ground is slightly better. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Four thirds are the best he's managed from a bumper and 12 hurdle races, including off this mark when five ran over an extended 2m4f at Leicester (heavy) last time; that's the furthest he's been and he may well need a career best to win this; ridden this season by Eleanor Williams. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
raced in fourth, outpaced 2 out, rallied and went third run-in, kept on final 110yds, no match for first two |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 1m6f AW winner at Wolverhampton this year, both times under Zoe Lewis; did not enjoy run of the race when well-held third there 18 days ago and also has form over this C&D; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (11) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Off the mark over C&D (18-1) in January under Zoe Lewis; disappointing at Newcastle (12.5f) next time and didn't see out his race back here (sixth) last week; tongue-tie now added. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 8
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
25/1
Form: P-
Last run: 319 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Longstanding maiden under both codes but he was running well when crashing out two from home at Taunton 17 days ago (3m, good); enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Didn't fire on latest outing but began handicap hurdle career with encouraging thirds at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and Fakenham (2m7f, good); 4lb lower now and Philip Armson claims 3lb today; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fair stayer on the Flat (albeit a maiden); third in both handicap hurdles, more recently when upped to 2m7f at Fakenham (good) a fortnight ago, but needs to find something extra here; cheekpieces refitted. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.16 |
| Trifecta | £38.20 |