13.55
GoodCazoo “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 3f 147y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: /2322-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Negotiated these fences safely in the 2m5f Topham one year ago, albeit fading into 12th; a strong-staying display to win at Cheltenham (near 3m4f, soft; 5lb higher today) in November hints at untapped potential over long distances. |
50/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Lightly-raced novice landed odds in 2m4f Gowran beginners' in February and fine effort for one so inexperienced when fourth of 18 in 2m5f Jack Richards Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham on much better ground; more scope for improvement than most of these. |
7/2 |
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4th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Came up well short in the 2m5f handicap hurdle at this meeting last year but may fare better in this return visit as he's still unexposed over fences and has a solid record since switched to this sphere; comfortably justified favouritism at Gowran Park (2m3f) most recently, producing a career-best RPR; peaking at the right time. |
28/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for stable; 4-13 over hurdles and rated 136; a close third in a Sandown handicap hurdle in April (2m4f, good) on his final start last season; went close when stable's second string on chasing debut at Naas, with stablemate Funiculi Funicula 2l away in third; definite chance again despite Townend's vote of confidence in the other direction. |
100/30 |
9/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: 1-4 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
8th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Sole win came in a Ffos Las bumper in April 2022; competitive over hurdles, but yet to prove his worth as a chaser (0-2); has undergone more wind surgery since finishing fourth of eight (beaten 30l) over C&D in January; early days for current trainer Stuart Edmunds. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
31st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner and placed over hurdles for previous yard; ran badly on sole chase attempt but has the potential to do better judged on sole point effort; heed the market signals on debut for new stable. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Jul 2023 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner and narrowly beaten in a handicap hurdle in January off 2lb higher; latest no-show was over fences in new headgear so best to put a line through that; could go well if taking to the new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 43-
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
A very lightly raced hurdler who is temptingly handicapped on his winning form over fences (4-9) and should have derived considerable benefit from his comeback run over hurdles; weak in the market that day so the betting could be instructive. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Returns from a long absence but connections can get them fit at home and he's a very lightly raced hurdler who is temptingly handicapped on his winning form over fences; market instructive. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 614- BF
Last run: 269 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark. |
6/1 |
|
7th 9 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 162y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 5
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with creditable second at Southwell (2m4f) last time but looks unlikely to go one better; the 10yo faces a difficult task against several younger rivals who are open to further improvement. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
All wins have been on good ground, latest at Worcester in May (2m7f); below-par two runs since and bit to prove at present. |
11/1 |
|
2 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Burst back to life with 15l win at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May; absent since and up 11lb, which puts him on clear career-high mark at the age of nine; also has a slight query on this forecast soft ground but Harry Skelton retains the ride; should be in the mix if ready to go. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 5
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-17 under rules and absent since a poor performance in March but came second in consecutive chases during the winter (3m1f/2m7f) and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; contender if back on song. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 3rd |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A dual winner (at about 3m) last April but he's not been seen since coming in a well-held third of five in 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot ten months ago; he needs to hit the ground running. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 039/
Last run: 988 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
1st May 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Soundly beaten in first two handicap hurdles but was clear second at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in March, having been heavily backed; not in same form when returned to Southwell last month but will be dangerous if back on song in first-time cheekpieces here. |
5/1 |
|
6th 9 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, shaken up and lost ground 9th, pushed along and some headway before 3 out |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Unplaced in five starts over hurdles, the latest two in handicaps, and well beaten over 2m4f here latest; drops 5lb. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 665-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has returned from a break in good order and gave an in-form rival a right fright at Worcester (2m7f, good); won't mind rain. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won modest chase at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in January and is also suited by much faster ground but has become very inconsistent in recent years; others in this line-up have much more appealing profiles. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 356 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-11 under rules; back from a long absence to finish third on his chase debut (2m4f, soft; beaten about 14l) and the dreaded 'bounce' appeared to rear its ugly head when tailed off back at Leicester over Christmas; the removal of cheekpieces (wore no headgear two runs back) could help matters; should stay. |
13/2 |
|
6th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-11 under rules; back from a long absence to finish third on his chase debut (2m4f, soft; beaten about 14l) and the dreaded 'bounce' appeared to rear its ugly head when tailed off back at Leicester over Christmas; the removal of cheekpieces (wore no headgear two runs back) could help matters; should stay. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-6 in points, 0-8 over hurdles and his third on chase/stable debut here a month ago was fairly remote; no real significance in the return of cheekpieces but it wasn't a bad latest run and this race is weak. |
7/4 |
10/1
Form: 48-
Last run: 276 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles last year and in good form when last seen in May, runner-up in 3m Tipperary hurdle and Kilbeggan beginners chase; has form on soft so won't mind rain. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-4
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
31st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to show any form of note and pulled up in 3m1f Hereford handicap on his return in November; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Back from a break with a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft) in December and he's finished runner-up in three subsequent starts; up another 2lb but he had a near-miss at Market Rasen (2m7f) last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem (won a point on good to firm); respected. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Twice runner-up since his impressive Ludlow return (3m, good to soft) in December, coming clear with the winner over C&D last time (fourth and fifth have won since); up another 3lb, but likely to be bang there once again. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Returned from break with clear win at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last month and was not discredited when close/clear second off same mark at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards; 6lb higher now but still respected in current mood. |
7/1 |
150/1
Form: 7-
Last run: 235 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts but, following a long layoff and a wind op, shaped with more promise than eventual 43l defeat might suggest at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; might have needed that outing and is no forlorn hope if she takes well to chasing; 3lb wrong. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Weak form claims and hasn't been seen for a year, since when she's had wind surgery; well out of the weights on her first run beyond 2m4f. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, ridden after 5 out |
33/1 |
150/1
Form: 7
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
31st Oct 2022 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, bumped 1st, in touch with leaders 2nd, midfield 6th |
150/1 |
|
7th 6 |
7th Oct 2022 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
in rear throughout, weakened 3 out, tailed off (trainer said filly had a breathing problem) |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.38 |
| Trifecta | £55.90 |
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