12.40
GoodMichael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4470.3
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.30
- Place: £2.90
Form: 115416
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m5f on a sound surface; 1-2 over fences; won a three-runner chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) when last seen in March; encouraging record after a break; up 3lb and is unexposed as a chaser over this trip; player. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
5-19 over hurdles, with all wins gained on good/good to firm; well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) but will be much better suited by today's quicker conditions and may yet have a future over fences. |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
5-19 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November; makes chasing debut from fairly tough mark, though, and does not have a good record on soft ground. |
16/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 220P-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3-4F81 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
8th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Won this race readily by over 9l a year ago (good ground) and was placed over C&D on next two outings; returned from break with two down-the-field runs this summer (cheekpieces added last time) but is back on a good mark now and the return to this track is sure to suit. |
11/2 |
|
12 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Always behind at Market Rasen last month, after a break; she's better than that but all her best form is on sharp right-handed tracks, and she probably doesn't want significant rain; sports new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
11th 10 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 1645-1
Last run: 135 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has three wins over hurdles but she has been below her best since returning from a 436-day break in February; down to a career-low mark in this sphere but best watched for now. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Six-time winner with three on the Flat and three over hurdles; returned after a lengthy absence in February but she's posted two respectable efforts over hurdles since; on dangerous mark back on the Flat but she's 0-21 on AW and others are preferred. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Six-time winner with three on the Flat and three over hurdles; didn't fire at Taunton last month but her last win was over C&D (good) and she's well handicapped if she can bounce back near her best; has possibilities in change of headgear. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: O6-127 BF
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: P3333P D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: -55345
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only three completed when runner-up last week at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and that extended his losing sequence under rules to 36. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
0-30 over hurdles and fences but in the frame on last five starts, two of them here (3m1f/2m4f); deserves to find a race and he should be involved again providing this doesn't come too soon after his run on Tuesday. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 6857-P D
Last run: 170 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 8th |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 4PP-P5 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Visored last three starts and staged a revival on last two, winning well in seven-runner race at Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) 11 days ago; back up 5lb but he used to be capable of a bit better still. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 0524-2
Last run: 161 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler in France (from eight attempts) and was runner-up over fences there when last seen in May; all his form is on soft or heavy ground so conditions are a grey area; has joined a top yard. |
3/1 |
|
10th 3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler in France (from eight attempts) and was runner-up over fences there when last seen in May; all his form is on soft or heavy ground so conditions are a grey area; has joined a top yard. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.82 |
| Tricast | £132.17 |
| Trifecta | £198.30 |
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