15.30
HeavyCelebrating David Freeman’s 35 Years Service Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £9849.06
- 2m 5f 122y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 33121-
Last run: 194 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 19 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Gained a fourth handicap hurdle success when roaring back to form with a clearcut win at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft; Jeriko Du Reponet third) in February; backed that up with a fine third (Jeriko Du Reponet second) of 24 to Doddiethegreat in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft), faring best of those held up; yard is seeking a fourth win in this since 2019. |
9/2 |
|
5th 19 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Gained a fourth handicap hurdle success when roaring back to form with a clearcut win at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft; Jeriko Du Reponet third) in February; backed that up with a fine third (Jeriko Du Reponet second) of 24 to Doddiethegreat in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft), faring best of those held up; yard is seeking a fourth win in this since 2019. |
9/2 |
20/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 370-05
Last run: 139 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
29th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Gradually finding his form this term; now 0-7 for current yard and appears to have the worst chance at the weights in this field but could perform well, having finished 2l third in this race last year. |
25/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 22314-
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't appear to stay 3m5f at Bangor two starts ago but fared little better when pulled up at Exeter last month back at a trip that should have suited; had been in good form prior to those runs and would hold at least place claims if able to rekindle that earlier spark. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
In good form over fences prior to heavy defeat at Bangor where he failed to stay 3m5f; could go well now back down in trip on first hurdle start since December 2024. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-7 over fences but has been running well, not beaten at all far the last twice in races at about 3m; however, although a 3m2f winner over hurdles, 3m6f appeared too far at Exeter in December. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: F3172- D
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Last won when scoring by 12l off this mark at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) in February 2024; only one start last term and he finished eighth of 13 on his comeback at Lingfield three weeks ago; that run wasn't devoid of promise, though; could step forward. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual hurdle winner in 2023-24 season (2m3f/2m5f); absent since respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in October 2024 but resumes on a good mark; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, hit 3 out, switched left and went third 2 out, weakening when hit last |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 23421-
Last run: 189 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-24, the win coming over this far as a hurdler nearly two years ago; however, twice runner-up over fences this season (2m7f) and capable of going well. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 and generally disappointing during first season over fences, signing off with a poor performance in April; returns from six-month break on a good mark, though, and last month's wind op could quite plausibly aid a return to form; cheekpieces (worn for last three runs) discarded. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: 22211- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner who is 0-5 over fences but three times runner-up in this discipline and latest Warwick conqueror (3m5f, good to soft) was completing a hat-trick; likely to run well off an untouched mark. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ran poorly dropped back to 2m4f at Sandown last time but consistent otherwise and has shown clear signs that he's capable of winning a chase; possibly open to improvement at this new trip and one to consider. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: /62PP/
Last run: 590 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Useful in his prime but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from long layoff in the autumn (four runs); continues to slide down the weights but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 42317-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won a 3m handicap hurdle on soft ground at Carlisle in December 2024 but hasn't been out since; looks his stable's second string. |
14/1 |
|
1st 4 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance. |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 417-
Last run: 315 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Took his form to a new level after being switched to fences following wind surgery, winning his first two races (3m, heavy) before pulling up at Newbury two weeks ago after a bad mistake five out; out-and-out stayer who could resume progress with conditions ideal. |
5/2 |
|
6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
2-2 since sent chasing after a wind operation and he was well on top late on at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las (both 3m on heavy); 7lb higher than last time but firmly on the upgrade. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.28 |
| Tricast | £127.01 |
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