14.55
Good To SoftNew Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4030.04
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.80
- Place: £1.80
Form: 41-
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y |
10st 10lb |
Record of 2-18 over hurdles; soild efforts in three starts in this sphere this year (pulled-up in a chase); has to do more on these terms but could run well. |
14/1 |
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9 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 107y |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner; won his second race over hurdles when scoring over a slightly shorter trip than this at Limerick last October; a solid fourth at Listowel on return before things went wrong on chasing debut at Tipperary; soundly beaten third at Wexford a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.30
Form: 4-4
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 5 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Left behind by clear winner when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago but has now made the frame in all four chases; 5lb out of the weights here but ought to cope if the ground softens and can play a part if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Left behind by clear winner when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago but has now made the frame in all four chases; 5lb out of the weights here but ought to cope if the ground softens and can play a part if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. |
9/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1-
Last run: 212 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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5th 6 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
3m4f winner in April 2024 and, after a break, he followed up in a novice hurdle; continued to run well afterwards in staying chases, latterly behind Manothepeople at Cheltenham; this mark isn't beyond him; respected. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Kept on gamely to win the 3m4f chase on this card a year ago (good ground) and has performed well on all four outings this season, most recently when third to Moroder in last month's Grimthorpe at Doncaster (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces); likely contender. |
11/4 |
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2nd 5 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Kept on gamely to win the 3m4f chase on this card a year ago (good ground) and has performed well on all four outings this season, most recently when third to Moroder in last month's Grimthorpe at Doncaster (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces); likely contender. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 32-
Last run: 350 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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3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Rather inconsistent for Tim Vaughan since Taunton win in 2022 and made low-key stable debut last month, but has possibilities in this lower grade if that recent outing brought him on. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
A three-time scorer (including over C&D) last season; hinted at a revival when a never-nearer fifth over 3m4f at Taunton last month so needs considering off a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time chase winne, the latest at Ffos Las (3m4f, good) off this mark in October; has been below par in three runs since but his usual cheekpieces are back on and he may appreciate this better ground. |
6/1 |
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6th 7 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Readily beat a stablemate in small-field marathon here (3m4f, good) in October and will be fine on today's slower ground but his two runs towards the end of last year were disappointing and he needs to have been refreshed by 101-day break. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: P4
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Third in a decent Irish point last March (3m, yielding to soft); disappointing over hurdles for current yard (pulled up on soft ground last twice) and needs first-time cheekpieces to bring about significant improvement. |
10/1 |
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8 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
No more than minor promise in his novices and off what looked a tough mark he was pulled up here on his handicap debut (2m4f); this longer trip may help but he's a risky one for now. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
6th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Promise in his second point run; has shown some aptitude for hurdling, including over C&D a fortnight ago when keeping on in the straight; couldn't say he was thrown in for this handicap debut on racecourse achievement but he brings untapped potential. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Placed four consecutive times (2m7f-3m6f) after his C&D (heavy) win in first-time blinkers just under a year ago; still on a workable mark but was pulled up when tried in a visor last month and is untested on ground faster than good to soft. |
9/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
20/1
Form: 5454-
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Absent since comfortable success in small field at Haydock (3m1f, good) six months ago; faces a stiffer task from 5lb out of weights in this better race and seems unlikely to follow up. |
8/1 |
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1st 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won smoothly on soft ground in this race last year (7lb higher today); handicapper has had the call since but seconds at Warwick (3m5f, good) and Haydock (3m4f, good) on last two outings showed that he should have a big say in this very small field. |
13/8 |
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1st 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader, led narrowly 4 out, went clear after 3 out, comfortably |
13/8 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 10 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield on outer, not fluent 1st, in touch with leaders 6th |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 5 |
23rd Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, hampered by faller 2nd, pushed along and dropped to rear 6th, struggling when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off |
25/1 |
|
7 |
19th Oct 2022 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very capable on the Flat at one stage but not so good these days and was a well-beaten fifth on his hurdling debut here (2m4f, good) last month; much more required stepped up in trip. |
20/1 |
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5th 6 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders 4 out, pushed along and not fluent 3 out, weakened 2 out |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 1- D
Last run: 218 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Bangor winner (2m3f, soft) in December and, after a lesser effort the following month, won back there (2m, soft) in February; however he's not the easiest to predict and was comfortably held at Chepstow in April; he comes with risk. |
6/1 |
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5 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Bangor winner (2m3f, soft) in December and, after a lesser effort the following month, won back there (2m, soft) in February; however he's not the easiest to predict and was comfortably held at Chepstow in April; he comes with risk. |
6/1 |
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7th 4 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Scored in first-time cheekpieces at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in December and put a lesser run behind him when winning in first-time blinkers there (2m1f, soft) in February; it's hard to predict how well he'll perform in refitted cheekpieces but the forecast good ground won't be a problem. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 3982
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 9 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Twice placed over hurdles; unlikely to be a match for some of the better Flat performers. |
20/1 |
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8th 9 |
11th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, not fluent and raced in second 1st, not fluent and lost second 4 out |
10/1 |
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9th 1 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 3 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
On a losing run but he's proving a consistent sort and came in a good second of eight in 3m1f handicap chase at Wincanton 19 days ago; he's firmly in the picture again off an unchanged mark. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Sole win since taking a 2m4f maiden hurdle on this card in 2023 came in a weak three-runner beginners' chase; respected on the form of November's Exeter 0-130 second (3m, good), however, with a tough task at the weights and (latest) desperate ground viable excuses either side of that. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly aided by blinkers when runner-up in two Class 4 handicap chases at Taunton (2m5f/2m7f) in February/March but can't be recommended in this company. |
20/1 |
Form: 42-
Last run: 222 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only four completed when a 16l third at Exeter (3m, good to soft) and that was another effort well below the form he showed in 2024; reduced mark is for good reason but this isn't a strong race, so hard to leave him out of calculations. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his wins in staying chases two seasons ago but this campaign needs to turn a corner and he'd prefer softer ground. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide, towards rear, dropped to last before 11th |
9/4 |
40/1
Form: 9
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9 |
27th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Progressive 6yo who just did enough at Perth (2m, good) in July and has now won three chases this year (one was on soft ground); didn't fire at Newton Abbot last month but remains of interest. |
8/1 |
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5th 2 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out |
3/1 |
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1st 5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, headway against far rail approaching last, good jump last, led and kept on well run-in, just did enough |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £107.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £101.45 |
| Trifecta | £473.80 |
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