15.07
Good To SoftThistle Systems Autocask Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard. |
9/1 |
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9 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard. |
9/1 |
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1st 3 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, raced in second from 2nd, led just before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on, always doing enough |
4/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 8/6-
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Long breaks are a feature in his profile and he was returning from another when prevailing narrowly at Stratford two months ago (2m2f, good); if as good again off 4lb higher he'll be thereabouts. |
11/8 |
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1st 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made light of an absence when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f) in January 2025 and backed it up with a very good second of five at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; returns from 13 months off here but can't be ruled out with yard going well. |
11/2 |
33/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: -43485
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (9) |
25th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable. |
10/1 |
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10th 5 (6) |
15th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change. |
20/1 |
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7th 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off. |
20/1 |
13/8
Form: -76326
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Resumed winning ways over fences at Stratford (2m1f) in March but below par both runs since, beating just one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase last month; needs to take a big step forward back in this sphere. |
14/1 |
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7th 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Landed his fourth win over fences at Stratford in March (2m1f, soft) but his Huntingdon third was remote and some inconsistency has crept in. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Back to his best after a three-month break when landing his fourth win over fences at Stratford (2m1f, soft) last month; up 5lb but recorded back-to-back victories around this time last year so not to be taken lightly. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: 324-3
Last run: 174 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st |
14/1 |
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7th 3 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Musselburgh winner off 5lb lower in November and fair efforts since; could go well but has his quirks (refused to line up and was withdrawn at Musselburgh last time). |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 007UP-
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 12 |
26th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led |
50/1 |
|
13 |
10th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield on outer |
66/1 |
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9th 11 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Lacks worthwhile form, albeit after just one handicap (pulled up over 2m4f on heavy last time); hooded last three starts but not today; while this drop back in trip will surely help, he's hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June. |
25/1 |
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5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
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3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Displayed ability on the Flat for William Haggas last year, with a peak RPR of 70 from his four races; however, unraced since changing hands for 25,000gns last September and might be best watched on stable/hurdle debut. |
14/1 |
200/1
Form: P
Last run: 174 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't jump with fluency when pulled up at 300-1 on debut at Perth (2m, good to soft) in May. |
200/1 |
200/1
Form: P
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up when 250-1 for two maiden hurdles in the autumn; can't be recommended here. |
100/1 |
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10 |
2nd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Displayed very little on the Flat (four starts) and pulled up at 250-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft). |
200/1 |
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7 |
5th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
raced wide, held up in rear, mistake when sprawled on landing and nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon pulled up |
200/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.53 |
| Trifecta | £403.70 |
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