14.30
Good To SoftL&R Pest Control Services Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.30
- Place: £1.90
Form: 32-3
Last run: 157 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
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2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
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2 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in all three bumpers (heavy/good) and won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October, pulling clear with Wendigo who has since finished second in a Grade 1; the Hexham form probably shouldn't be taken literally (Wendigo was making his seasonal/hurdle debut) but it was certainly a promising run and he's bred to stay this much longer trip; interesting. |
10/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 311- C
Last run: 262 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Just nabbed on his chase debut (good) in October but stayed on strongly to pick up Newbury Grade 2 (also 2m4f, good to soft; Regent's Stroll third, Crest Of Fortune fourth) the following month; outpaced throughout but never stopped trying when third in Kempton Grade 1 (3m, good; Salver fourth, Crest Of Fortune behind) over Christmas and that was also the case until he fell at the last when 6l down in the Brown Advisory (3m1f, good to soft; Salver third) last month; solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
14 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fifth in last year's Albert Bartlett here and very smart form over fences, winning Grade 2 at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in November; easy winner of novice at Ayr (3m, soft) 41 days ago and looks the best of the British hopes, although he may find one or two too good unless he improves again. |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1521- CD
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won from the front at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and was third under much more patient ride at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; may not want the ground to dry out here but otherwise she's likely to be on the premises again. |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Belatedly regained the winning thread at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but was able to dictate the pace; chance of following up may depend on whether she gets another easy lead. |
7/2 |
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1st 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Usually gives her running but just 1-12 over hurdles and she lost two places late on when fourth at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) just after Christmas; more required. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 45/
Last run: 660 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 6
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Failed to build on an encouraging return over fences in November, but latest effort over hurdles following a break was a good step forward when a close second over C&D ten days ago; nudged up 3lb for that and yet to win in handicap company, which suggests she possibly remains on a tough enough mark. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Won a mares' novice at Kelso in December 2024 (2m5f, soft); back over hurdles after seven runs over fences, best form when third over C&D in November (good to soft); bit disappointing since. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 41 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 2lb
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 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
0-6 over fences but gave very good account when third in valuable series final over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month and has been dropped 1lb since; big player if new headgear continues to help. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Placed twice in a row in December (2m4f/2m3f, soft/good to soft) and had an excuse (hampered) at Newcastle in January; heavy ground may have been against him here last time and he's not discounted now in cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Placed off this mark in two handicap chases in December (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft); hampered four out when fifth of seven to Moon Phases at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last time; might not be far away. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 7 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 4-59
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 9lb
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
8/1
Form: 2F
Last run: 140 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Four-time point winner who's been thereabouts in a couple of his handicaps this season, most recently when second at Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; not so good on his next two outings and ran poorly in a maiden on latest, so needs to stop the rot. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four-time point winner who has run some good races in defeat in handicaps this season and was stretched by 3m last time; he's 0-11 under rules and exposed but is in with an each-way shout this afternoon. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
No wins in ten over hurdles but nearly put that right on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft) and didn't run too badly at Catterick having been hassled up front; probably stays this far. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last November on second chase start and some good runs since, most recently 12l third of 12 in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); this is less competitive; high on the list. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 12 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Won the 2m1f handicap chase on this card last year and went in again at Newcastle in November (good to soft); subsequent defeats hint at a vulnerability off this higher mark and he was behind Tanking Along last time. |
14/1 |
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3rd 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Built upon promising seasonal/chase debut when scoring at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in November and again ran well when close fourth of six at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January; drops back in trip here; might still have more to offer over fences. |
9/4 |
9/1
Form: 3U
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 5 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 25-
Last run: 229 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unplaced all five hurdle starts; pulled up on last month's seasonal debut at Kelso (2m5f, good; race in which Be The Difference came third) but ran well to a point there and may have needed the outing; upped in trip again here; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unplaced all five hurdle starts; pulled up on last month's seasonal debut at Kelso (2m5f, good; race in which Be The Difference came third) but ran well to a point there and may have needed the outing; upped in trip again here; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Achieved little in 2m novice hurdles last autumn but may do better now handicapping and upped in distance; similar type to the yard's runner in the first division. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
27th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fifth of seven in her point and has shown nothing so far over hurdles. |
100/1 |
|
2 |
27th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
always behind, lost touch and pulled up 3 out |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 57-
Last run: 182 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-11 over hurdles but comes here after making the frame on consecutive appearances at Perth (2m4f/3m, good) this summer and is not yet fully exposed at about 3m; each-way claims at least. |
7/1 |
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4th 12 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
No wins in 12 but ran his best race since wind surgery when beaten only half a length over 2m4f here recently; could build on that and should stay this far. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all nine hurdling starts, albeit he ran well when fourth on soft ground at Newcastle (2m6f) during the winter; recent efforts have been underwhelming; needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.66 |
| Trifecta | £83.00 |