16.30
Good To SoftSharon Knapp Memorial Cup Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10238.48
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.30
- Place: £4.80
Form: 3/P0-8
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Sprang a surprise on just his second run for this yard when coming 6l clear at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) and was running well (though wouldn't have won) when falling late on at Exeter (good); something has clicked and he could outrun his odds. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
12th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, ridden before 3 out, keeping on but held when fell last |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 322-3U
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
His first win since 2021 when staying on to collect by 5l at Stratford (2m6f, good) a month ago, for which he's back up 5lb; that might not prevent him from doubling up if he can replicate the form. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Third over 2m7f at Uttoxeter in June (good) but was well held in the end and remains without a win since 2021. |
8/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: F312P- CD
Last run: 213 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed 13th, weakened after 4 out |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed 13th, weakened after 4 out |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Mostly struggled last season, best effort when a close second of four at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day but form slumped after and well held in a Class 2 at Uttoxeter (3m) in May on final start for Philip Kirby; on a good mark but needs the change of scenery to have revived him. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 232PP- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held |
3/1 |
|
5th 15 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Two wins and two seconds from his five races for current yard; both the wins were at Newbury, including in clearcut style from Kyntara on heavy going last time out; back up another 5lb but he was fourth in the Grade 1 Stayers' on his only visit to the Festival, admittedly in 2020, but a case can be made for this resurgent 10yo. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 115-09
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Grand servant to the yard with 11 hurdles wins; did what he's been doing for years by bouncing back to exploit a falling mark on his favoured testing ground at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; most tenacious and impossible to dismiss off 3lb higher. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Long in the tooth now and not the force of old but was nudged up only 1lb for last month's clear second in refitted cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) and ought to be better suited by this slower ground. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 2/7PF-
Last run: 292 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Soundly beaten on both chasing starts last winter and was tailed off over hurdles here on recent seasonal debut; has slipped to a tempting mark but others are much less risky. |
20/1 |
|
6th 13 |
8th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
prominent, reminders with one circuit to go |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 31/P8- D
Last run: 269 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
27th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
pressed leader, led before 12th, pressed leader when headed 15th, not fluent 17th, outpaced before 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
14/1 |
|
13 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Looked as though he might develop into a smart handicapper a few seasons back only for injury to intervene; won a Kempton handicap (2m4f, good; has won on heavy) 14 months ago but holding his form has been a challenge and he was well beaten by Espoir De Guye last time. |
25/1 |
|
13 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Looked as though he might develop into a smart handicapper a few seasons back only for injury to intervene; won a Kempton handicap (2m4f, good; has won on heavy) 14 months ago but holding his form has been a challenge and he was well beaten by Espoir De Guye last time. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: PP1PP-
Last run: 234 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual C&D winner; went close off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this regressive 10yo was soundly beaten over fences when last in action and would appeal much more on slower ground. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Inconsistent 10yo who was well beaten when back over fences in May (2m6f), then unsuited by the drop back to 2m on his most recent start at Newton Abbot last month when a well-held third of six; on a good mark if the mood takes him now back up to a more suitable test. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Went close over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this inconsistent and steadily regressive 10yo was well beaten when back over fences last month (2m6f); drops back to about 2m for first time since hurdle debut in 2020; has done all his winning on ground slower than good. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: /2P44-
Last run: 249 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
27th Jan 2024 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bounced back quickly from a disappointing run (in cheekpieces) to open chasing account in first-time blinkers at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; not one to rely upon heavily but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable if he responds well to a first-time visor. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Very respectable third on seasonal/stable debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) last month but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up at Ludlow three weeks ago and today's headgear switch needs to perk him up. |
20/1 |
Form: /3PP9-
Last run: 249 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
23rd Sep 2024 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: /13PP- D
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) in November and when seventh at Ayr last time he was back up in grade; his mark continues to fall and this front-runner, who has won here, could make a bold bid. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 836-7P D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Fair fourth of 12 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in December and he's now 6lb lower; however, this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice, most recently here (2m7f, good to soft), and needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 511P-
Last run: 249 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; dual hurdles winner but achieved nothing on chase debut; returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; dual hurdles winner but achieved nothing on chase debut; returns from long absence and makes debut for new yard; market helpful. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 3F/54-
Last run: 309 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Followed his former trainer Oliver Sherwood to Harry Derham's yard for which he made a winning start over 3m at Musselburgh (soft); didn't win with much in hand but that was his first run for 251 days and a 5lb rise is fair enough. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders after 8th |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won at Hereford (2m3f, good) in February but that was a weak four-runner race and he's since been a soundly beaten fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 134-54
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
28th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Apart from his third at Huntingdon in January, he has been most disappointing in the last 18 months, showing little enthusiasm; pulled up over C&D latest (hampered) but perhaps Jamie Moore can inspire him. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Raced with a lot more enthusiasm than has become the norm when third at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in January but was quickly back in the doldrums at Plumpton the following month and it's hard to predict the extent to which this regressive 9yo will warm to the task here. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Third over C&D in January on penultimate start but that's some way below his best form and far and away the best he's achieved this season; having a 17lb lower mark than this time last year helps somewhat and his stable has had lots of recent winners. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £135.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £97.56 |
| Tricast | £1149.77 |
| Trifecta | £1398.60 |
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