15.50
Good To FirmPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13007.5
- 2m 7f 208y
- Class 2
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: O-4128 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced for his age and took his form to a new level when winning valuable handicap at Haydock (3m, soft; up 6lb today) in November under 5lb claimer; found an Ascot Grade 1 far too tough six weeks ago but could have more to offer for his shrewd Irish stable now he's back in a handicap. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
1st Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced for his age and took his form to a new level when winning valuable handicap at Haydock (3m, soft; up 6lb today) in November under 5lb claimer; found an Ascot Grade 1 far too tough six weeks ago but could have more to offer for his shrewd Irish stable now he's back in a handicap. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: F8231- C
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
10yo who's not the force of old; down the weights and this race is a drop in class, but he needs to improve on this season's form nevertheless. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 here, including when gamely holding Brewin'upastorm in the 2022 edition of this race; also won Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (about 3m, heavy) in February 2024 but hasn't matched that form subsequently and was tailed off in a Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
12th 1 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Gained the last of his Grade 2 wins almost two years ago; generally below that form since, most recently returned to handicap level; doesn't look set to end the losing spell. |
14/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.80
Form: U121-2 D BF
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Missed last season and has not fired this term but he's now 14lb below his peak mark and all of his wins have been on good ground; he's been too well beaten for comfort this term, notwithstanding the softer ground, but needs a close look and market check. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Missed last season and has not fired this term but he's now 14lb below his peak mark and all of his wins have been on good ground; he's been too well beaten for comfort this term, notwithstanding the softer ground, but needs a close look and market check. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 8-1111 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Eight-time winner who compiled winning sequences for Gordon Elliott in 2022 and 2023; second to Good Time Jonny in 2023 Pertemps Final; also finished second in this race in 2023; absent since stable debut in a hurdle race last December. |
16/1 |
|
17th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Eight-time winner (including four over hurdles) who compiled good winning sequences for Gordon Elliott in 2022 and 2023; second to Good Time Jonny in 2023 Pertemps Final; also finished second in 2023 in Kerry National; took runner-up spot again in Mayo National; now with Barry Connell. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: P53917 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 118y |
12st 0lb |
Prolific winner whose last track win came over this trip at Kilbeggan two years ago off 127; won a point-to-point last season and wasn't disgraced back hurdling at Galway latest, staying on late over 3m (good); drops in grade here. |
10/1 |
|
17 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y |
11st 4lb |
Winner of 11 races; last two runs have been in hunter chases; younger rivals much preferred in a race of this standard. |
33/1 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 3m 4f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Winner of 11 races under rules; won a point in March but never travelling when pulled up at Tattersalls in April; set a huge task in the championship event at Punchestown, always at the back, unseated three out. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 6502-P D
Last run: 177 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Easily dealt with by A Different Kind at Uttoxeter latest (2m4f, heavy), having ensured a solid test over a trip at the bottom end of his range; could do with jumping a bit better if he's to make the 11lb swing count, though the new headgear combination may help in that regard. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
led |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won three times over hurdles for Jessica Harrington including the 2020 Pertemps Qualifier at Warwick (3m, soft); not so good in three runs over fences, the latest on second outing for this yard at Leicester in December (2m4f, good); has since had wind surgery and now tried in a tongue tie. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 2431-2 C
Last run: 168 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Ran in the Grand National 11 days ago, badly hampered at the second fence and falling at the third; won two high-profile handicaps last November before Listed win at Newbury and the drop back to 2m4f didn't appear ideal at the Cheltenham Festival; leading claims if none the worse for last time. |
2/5 |
|
31 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
10yo who is better than ever this term, including with a big handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); dropping back to 2m4f, however, was probably not ideal when creditable third in mares' race at Cheltenham last month; 8lb higher than in the Newbury race but her dominance that day is hard to forget. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
10yo who has been better than ever this term, completing a notable handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup (2m4f, soft; here) and the Coral Gold Cup (3m2f, good to soft) before easily completing a hat-trick in a Listed mares' chase (2m7f, good to soft); the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but rain would aid her cause and she's entitled to respect. |
11/4 |
40/1
Form: 5592-7 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
23rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; C&D third when last seen in March but he was way behind the first two and he's now failed to win since New Year's Day 2020, despite his move down the weights. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: P424-1 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Makes his stable debut on a reduced mark but his form for Charlie Longsdon went the wrong way this year and he has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
raced lazily, raced in last, pushed along before halfway, reminders 5f out, lost touch and tailed off from 4f out |
20/1 |
|
0 4 |
7th Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Now 10lb lower than when winning over hurdles last summer but was last of four on chasing debut in July, and his finishing effort over hurdles last month was disappointing; swaps blinkers for refitted visor here; needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -U4235 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Fairly exposed in handicap chases although did run well in first-time visor at Roscommon in June; well held since and didn't get far in the Velka Pardubicka in Czechia last month. |
22/1 |
14/1
Form: 612-
Last run: 266 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
11lb below his peak mark and well handicapped judged on best efforts, the most recent of which were over 3m on good ground late in 2024; muted in this three runs this term, only one of which was over fences but he ended up tailed off in that Wetherby race, which he'd won a year earlier; those past glories may now be too distant. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who won this in good style last year (good) and again has the benefit of a recent run, which could give him an advantage over a few of these; can give a good account in first-time cheekpieces but it looks a hotter contest than 12 months ago and he carries a 6lb penalty this time. |
4/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who won this in good style last year (good) and again has the benefit of a recent run, which could give him an advantage over a few of these; can give a good account in first-time cheekpieces but it looks a hotter contest than 12 months ago and he carries a 6lb penalty this time. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-1313
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y |
11st 5lb |
Shown nothing in six runs since handicap hurdle success at Tramore (2m6f) in 2023; best watched for now; headgear combination. |
80/1 |
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y |
11st 5lb |
Shown nothing in six runs since handicap hurdle success at Tramore (2m6f) in 2023; best watched for now; headgear combination. |
80/1 |
28/1
Form: FP631- D
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off over hurdles at Doncaster three weeks ago but chasing is his game nowadays and he won at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day when back from a long absence; stayed this far earlier in his career and has won on good/good to soft; not discounted now back over fences. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -11113
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 1lb |
Four-time hurdle winner also won a novice chase in 2023 for this yard; subsequently lost his form and back with this yard after a spell with Moses McCabe; seems best watched. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Five wins for Gordon Elliott; ran like he needed it on stable bow at Wexford; probably best watched at present. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 603P0- C
Last run: 259 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
22nd Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Seemingly back in good form when placed behind Kansas City Chief on New course here (3m, good to soft) last December but began this year with two lacklustre efforts and returns from subsequent layoff with it all to prove again; wore blinkers last time; cheekpieces back on today. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: /220-4
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and he didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; one to watch in the betting but this 11yo needs to raise his game to return to winning ways. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
16th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a Cartmel handicap (2m6f, good; wore cheekpieces) off this mark last July; in with a chance when taking a heavy fall two out here (3m2f, good) in September but he's not fired in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's ideally suited by quicker ground. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 2210-5 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
led, joined 3rd, led again 3 out (usual 4 out), headed and mistake last (usual 2 out), weakened run-in |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Three wins for Neil Mullholland last season, including dominant C&D (good to soft) success under regular partner Victoria Malzard; very long in the tooth now but proved he retains significant ability when rallying third at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; must be considered. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
29th Dec 2022 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who won three times under Victoria Malzard last season and is now 1lb below his last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at his best on either run this term (pulled up last time) and needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 334413 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, midfield after 4th, headway before 9th, outpaced and no impression from 2 out |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, midfield after 4th, headway before 9th |
7/1 |
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| Exacta | £18.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.24 |
| Tricast | £73.58 |
| Trifecta | £104.00 |
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