13.30
GoodRacing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3300.62
- 2m 3f 218y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: P66-
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
raced in second, not fluent 1st, chased clear leader when pulled up quickly after 3 out |
13/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 181y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Mixed form since he won on handicap/seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November but he ran well here last time (3m, good to soft) only to fade late on and he could be in the mix now back down in trip. |
8/1 |
|
8th 12 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3F-P99
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect. |
6/1 |
11/1
- Place: £11.90
Form: 433/P-
Last run: 351 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 419-44
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Point/bumper winner who showed improvement to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good) last month on his sixth attempt; creditable second over the same C&D subsequently and holds place claims at least while in this mood. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Came good as a hurdler (sixth attempt) when asserting by 5l in a five-runner and four-finisher novice handicap over C&D (good) 13 days ago, having breezed into the lead before two out under Charlie Maggs; hot favourite Noble Blue unseated early in that race; up 6lb but probably has a good chance. |
5/2 |
13/2
Form: 3-4444
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Dual chase winner (2m5f/2m3f) this spring, after a break; didn't see out 3m on latest outing but drops back in trip for this switch back to hurdling and his current mark is workable; respected. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Continued his progress, turning over an odds-on stablemate of The Flying Poet at Market Rasen (2m3f, good; from 6lb lower; fences in the home straight were omitted) three weeks ago; his win in a small field there the time before was over nearly 2m7f; looks hard to beat in hat-trick mission, if proving equally effective over 3m. |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Knuckled down to get the better of the favourite in a tight finish here (2m6f, good; 7-2) a fortnight ago; that was his first win since his bumper days, so a nominal 3lb rise seems fair; dropping back in trip is unlikely to pose too much of a problem. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 61F6-7
Last run: 191 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 70179-
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance. |
6/5 |
11/2
Form: 662-5
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Respectable fifth of 14 at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) in February but well beaten at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month; has had a second wind op since, which needs to make a difference if he's to break his duck. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
13-race maiden; pulled up behind Cowboy Cooper at Ayr in January and was behind Uptown Harry at Carlisle last time; has a bit to prove here. |
33/1 |
|
5th 12 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Didn't run badly on final two starts in 2025 and continues to drop down the weights; however, pulled up at Ayr last month and now 0-12 under rules; needs to bounce back in a big way in a first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 1521-3
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
9/1
Form: 525
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Quickly made his mark in handicaps for this yard with two front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) this winter, latterly ending 12l to the good; up to this 11lb higher mark in a much better race when only fifth of 11 back over C&D on latest outing but he is back down in class today. |
10/1 |
|
5th 12 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
disputed lead, prominent after 5th, weakened after 2 out |
9/1 |
|
5th 12 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
1-10 in points; however, he's now 2-6 over hurdles after front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) on last two starts, last time easily stretching clear from approaching three out and ending 12l to the good; up another 11lb in a much better race, but it's hard to pin down just how good he is. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 3373-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Point winner who got off the mark at the third time of asking over fences over C&D (good) last month, finding plenty when challenged; there should be more to come. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-11 under rules; didn't run badly when back over hurdles in March but was safely held in both chases last season (2m7f/3m) and has become disappointing. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No worthwhile form in his handicaps over hurdles and last two chase runs were also underwhelming. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £59.72 |
| Tricast | £1967.17 |
| Trifecta | £2432.20 |
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