14.10
GoodUnibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28475
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.40
Form: P-1112 D BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
|
7th 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
12th 3 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Four hurdles wins on good in 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; back for new yard in April after 418 days off and latest start was a step back in the right direction; unraced beyond 2m5f but 7lb below his last winning mark. |
25/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1434-1
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Multiple winner who reacted well to the new cheekpieces when a clearcut winner of the Middle Distance Veterans' Final over C&D only 11 days ago; historically well treated despite the 6lb rise but there's a suspicion that younger limbs this time may have his measure. |
11/2 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Sent off favourite at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago and returned to form with 1l second to Genois, finishing clear of the remainder; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won notable handicaps off higher marks around this time of year two years ago but lightly raced in the meantime and has yet to offer much this season; needs a revival. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 912111 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Good-ground specialist with nine chase wins to his name, latest off 2lb higher in July last year; solid front-running third at Bangor (2m4f, good) 17 days ago after a break and he holds leading claims. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Good-ground specialist with nine chase wins on his CV; long in the tooth now but returned from break with two respectable runs this spring and has edged his way back down to a good mark; no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front. |
100/30 |
13/8
Form: 16/11 D
Last run: 128 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
13th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, mistake 4 out, not fluent and lost position 3 out |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
13th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, mistake 4 out, not fluent and lost position 3 out, no impression after 2 out |
12/1 |
|
11th 1 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner at up to 2m6f for Dan Skelton; placed on first four starts over fences last season, but absent for over a year and changed yards since finishing a well-beaten fifth of six at Warwick in October (2m4f, good); probably best watched back over hurdles after a year off. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 611- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Made a good start to handicap career when winning at Cheltenham (3m, soft) in January 2023 but rather patchy since, including when finishing a well-beaten fourth of five on chase debut at Newbury in December; probably best watched on his reappearance over a trip short of his best. |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 61-111 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, struggling before 4 out, no telling impression |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, briefly led 7th, lost third 4 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 26511- D
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear, not fluent 4th |
20/1 |
|
7 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in three of his five chases and latest Newbury conqueror (2m7f, good to soft) was well handicapped on a going day; there was near enough 10l back to Abuffalosoldier who had been 2-2 at that track; it's probably strong form for the grade and this 8yo is just 3lb higher now tried in cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in three of his five chases and latest Newbury conqueror (2m7f, good to soft) was well handicapped on a going day; there was near enough 10l back to Abuffalosoldier who had been 2-2 at that track; it's probably strong form for the grade and this 8yo is just 3lb higher now tried in cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 2331- C
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Useful hurdler/chaser when with Tom Lacey but had very disappointing five-race spell with Stuart Coltherd last season and was tailed off behind Tommie Beau over hurdles here on stable debut in May; can cope with slow ground but needs combination of wind surgery and refitted tongue-tie to make a big difference. |
12/1 |
|
11th 10 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
led early, headed but prominent before 2nd |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Deeper Blue, Scipion, Legionar
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.57 |
| Tricast | £134.03 |
| Trifecta | £137.60 |
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