14.40
GoodPaddy Power Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 0f 3y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/5 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
5th 9 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 45-
Last run: 180 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two solid placed efforts since returning from a break, latest when a 7.25l third at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; Magic Seven second) last month; should give another good account though he remains vulnerable off this sort of mark. |
15/2 |
11/4
Form: 215-25 D
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
3rd Nov 2022 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
1-7 over hurdles, the win coming in a small-field novice at Newcastle in March; no impact in two handicap runs and although he ran creditably at Fakenham last month, he could prove vulnerable once more; accessories added now upped in distance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Oct 2022 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, pushed along after 3 out, lost second and well held 2 out |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner who posted a solid third of 15 back over C&D in December; comes here on the back of a recent run on the Flat so can't be dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Good third of 15 over hurdles in December, on her second run after a long absence; now switches back to Flat but she's well treated on old form, including a 2m win on Tapeta at Newcastle; one to keep an eye on. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 77
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, tailed off |
11/8 |
|
2nd 11 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Three-time Flat winner in France; has not transferred that ability to hurdles (2m) for current stable and needs improvement for this new trip on second handicap attempt. |
25/1 |
|
11th 16 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
3-6 on the Flat when trained in France; began British hurdling career with three underwhelming runs in September/October (all 2m, good) but has since had a wind op and now makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark; improvement possible. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: P22763 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
led but pestered, headed before 4th, dropped to last after 5th, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out |
11/2 |
|
6th 7 |
14th Oct 2022 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent in chasing group, mistake 5th, lost third and struggling 6th, dropped to last and lost touch from 3 out, tailed off |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Aug 2022 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led, jumped right throughout, hit 4 out, headed then ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, lost second after 2 out |
11/2 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (2) |
21st Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
led, headed 4f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
10th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
11st 7lb |
Mostly consistent since joining this yard and won over Brighton's 1m (good) in April off 4lb lower; should give his running once more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
11th May 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Came good for Simon Hodgson at fourth attempt, leading close home at Brighton (1m, good; visored) last month; raced too freely in first-time blinkers there last week but still ran well; has the visor refitted here and this drop back to 7f is an interesting move; might be the answer. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.75 |
| Trifecta | £38.50 |
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