15.00
Good To SoftField & Falcon Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-3 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Dual 2m hurdle winner (once here) last season who showed considerable promise over fences towards end of last year; suffered a fall and a heavy defeat last month but now reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; completely unexposed over this sort of trip under rules; interesting. |
5/1 |
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8th 10 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Fairly useful bumper/hurdles scorer who shaped well on his chasing debut when third in 2m Aintree handicap in October; has failed to build on it though in three subsequent outings, falling at the ninth fence at Doncaster (2m4f) nine days ago; has something to prove now. |
8/1 |
15/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: /2639-
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts; is knocking on the door and has place claims at least. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Maiden/novice hurdle winner (2m5f/2m3f, good to soft) who was runner-up at Newbury (2m4f, good) in December on his second handicap start; could continue to improve and he's one to consider. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, went second before 4 out, led before 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, readily |
9/4 |
12/1
- Place: £7.30
Form: 6
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner whose best effort over fences was when second of four finishers at Doncaster (3m, soft) in February; unseated early on the following month and well beaten over hurdles since; first-time cheekpieces are now fitted; may need softer ground to be seen to advantage. |
4/1 |
|
6th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Signs of promise in novice hurdles (including on good to soft) and runner-up over fences in handicap at Doncaster (3m, soft) in February; reverts to hurdles having unseated over fences last month; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
0-9 under rules but has made promising start to chasing career this season and posted good effort when second at Doncaster (3m, soft) last month; can cope with this drop back in trip and probably won't be far away. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: P24-5F
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
6th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Couldn't justify favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago, his first chase start in Britain; however, he went down only to a classy sort for a 0-120 in Teddy Blue and should have a part to play here. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Travelled comfortably until approaching the second-last when fourth in a handicap hurdle over an extended 2m4f here (soft) four weeks ago and the drop back to around 2m looks a good move on this first chase start in Britain (runner-up over fences in France); interesting runner. |
11/2 |
|
4th 15 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French maiden (nine races) who made the frame in his first two British starts but tailed off when 22-1 in a 2m handicap at Chepstow on latest; the step back up in trip (he tried 2m6f once in France) might help but he needs marked overall improvement and others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 9-3P8
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won twice over today's trip at Warwick for Dan Skelton last season (soft/good to soft); started off for Christian Williams with two pretty good efforts on good ground towards the end of that campaign but may find others in this line-up better handicapped. |
12/1 |
|
4th 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won races for Dan Skelton (2m1f/2m3f) and Olly Murphy (3m1f); now on a career-high mark, off which he was no match for the front two on stable debut at Bangor (2m7f). |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won twice over hurdles for Dan Skelton last season (2m1f/2m3f) and twice for Olly Murphy this term (3m1f); ran poorly on latest outing five weeks ago, though, and remains on career-high mark for this stable debut. |
7/2 |
66/1
Form: 60
Last run: 17 days
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 |
14/1
Form: 47-6
Last run: 22 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 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 over fences but placed three times; headed only in closing stages after running big race from the front at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again. |
Evs |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
2m4f handicap hurdle winner; chasing on last four outings, falling at the first on penultimate occasion but placed in the mud at Ayr and Huntingdon (second of five over C&D) on starts either side; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, now has blinkers and very different ground. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole attempt at Ffos Las resulted in his only success (in 2m4f handicap hurdle); ran creditably upped to 3m at Ayr in latest chase start and looks interesting returned to this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear. |
7/2 |
2/1
Form: 41- C
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bred to be useful and won Bangor bumper last April; ran as if amiss on hurdles debut but he looks to be progressing now and took second behind an impressive odds-on shot in maiden at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago; shapes as if he'll stay this longer trip; leading player. |
4/9 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Minor promise in qualifying but found 2m4f beyond him on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; early days and the return to 2m should suit. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but there was a small hint of promise on his debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in November, when he was well beaten but keeping on when stumbling/falling two out, and the step up in trip could suit in his first handicap; watch the betting. |
4/1 |
|
21 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
|
Form: 4
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner who was placed in a big field at Ascot on his penultimate run and he backed that up with a front-running at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; remains on last winning mark and he should go well again back in trip. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Last win was off this mark; no closer than about 9l this season but was third of 18 tried in cheekpieces at Ascot three weeks ago (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and he should give his running. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Scored off today's mark at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) a year ago, his second handicap, but made his jockey work very hard before eventually plugging on for modest second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) in December and was pulled up on latest outing; needs first-time cheekpieces to perk him up. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.19 |
| Trifecta | £605.10 |
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