13.20
GoodCoral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6535.2
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
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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1 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on soft; a leading staying novice hurdler last term and the same as a novice chaser this season, although he did not show it with first-time cheekpieces at Cheltenham Festival last month (scoped dirty); tops the weights after his Graded events but a win today is not entirely ruled out, as it's long appeared that an outright test of stamina would suit him well. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on soft; a leading staying novice hurdler last term and the same as a novice chaser this season, although he did not show it with first-time cheekpieces at Cheltenham Festival last month (scoped dirty); tops the weights after his Graded events but a win today is not entirely ruled out, as it's long appeared that an outright test of stamina would suit him well. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won last year's Albert Bartlett and has developed as expected switched to fences this season; won at Exeter and Sandown (3m Grade 2, soft) before third in Cotswold Chase here (3m1f, good to soft) against more experienced sorts; fast finish that day would not have suited and cheekpieces go on now; the one to beat if stamina comes into play, as it often does in this race. |
5/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-2
Last run: 33 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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2 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner (2m, soft) who was runner-up on his first two hurdle starts before winning at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in December; faded when third over 2m7f at Chepstow latest and needs to prove his stamina, but this handicap newcomer has potential for his top yard; respected in first-time tongue-tie. |
9/4 |
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3rd 1 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Doncaster bumper winner; runner-up on first two starts over hurdles, including on good ground, and went one better in maiden at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in a very tight, three-way finish; sets the standard on hurdles form and he's entered in the 3m Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham Festival. |
13/8 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 135-
Last run: 272 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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14th 22 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with two 2m wins but this term has been a write-off, pulled up for the third time in four outings in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; stamina for 3m is unproven; difficult to recommend. |
50/1 |
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14th 22 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with two 2m wins but this term has been a write-off, pulled up for the third time in four outings in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; stamina for 3m is unproven; difficult to recommend. |
50/1 |
|
23 |
15th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Ended last season with two wins but this term hasn't gone so well, most recently below-par fifth at Kelso (2m5f) where he was friendless in the betting switched back to hurdles from fences; the current form of his yard is another negative going into this tougher assignment. |
100/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-23
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Won a maiden hurdle on sole start on soft; ran poorly on second outing this term but the other three yielded two wins and a good second; first-time visor for 4l win at Doncaster (good) in January and first-time blinkers when front-running second at Kempton (good to soft) five weeks ago; both were 3m and, although 2lb out of the handicap here, the move up in trip is interesting. |
40/1 |
|
23 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Won a maiden hurdle on sole start on soft; ran poorly on second outing this term but the other three yielded two wins and a good second; first-time visor for 4l win at Doncaster (good) in January and first-time blinkers when front-running second at Kempton (good to soft) five weeks ago; both were 3m and, although 2lb out of the handicap here, the move up in trip is interesting. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
16th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won his only course start, over 2m4f; had good and ordinary days over hurdles and fences since early 2023 but found plenty for a first-time visor when winning at Doncaster (3m, good; has won on soft) in January; career-high mark now but it shouldn't be beyond him; respected in first-time blinkers. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 12-25 BF
Last run: 24 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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5th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Shaped as if needing the run following wind surgery and a seven-month absence when eighth of 11 at Market Rasen last month on his first outing since leaving Charlie Longsdon; looks sure to be sharper but is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 |
27th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Three hurdle wins this season, the latest gained in Class 2 handicap at Worcester (2m4f, good) in June; below form on latest outing (reportedly unsuited by soft ground) and has to concede weight to all his rivals here but can make his presence felt. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 5- BF
Last run: 267 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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1st 2 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made all |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made all |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ayr win over hurdles last spring came off an 8lb higher mark but he's proven wildly inconsistent under rules, again running below market expectations back from wind surgery six weeks ago; has it to prove now. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 774/
Last run: 587 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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9th 2 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut over 2m7f in April 2021 but wasn't seen again until tailed off at Newbury last month (2m4f) and is not the percentage call today. |
33/1 |
|
7th 3 |
25th Nov 2022 Good 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Point winner who showed ability in a bumper and maiden hurdle in spring 2021, but improvement is required on this first outing since. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 54-P
Last run: 31 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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1st 1 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Took well to first-time visor at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month, opening his account; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear; respected up 7lb. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Maiden; hasn't looked straightforward but has been placed in two of most recent three starts, the latest when just behind Ahead Of The Field over C&D last month; visor could well help him take another step forward. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Holds solid claims on the form of his Uttoxeter third in May but he came in a remote fifth of seven in 3m Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago; he needs to get back on track. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced chaser with scope; went down by a short-head on chase debut at Newbury (2m, soft) before doing it comfortably on his return visit there (heavy); his Plumpton run was disappointing given the good ground was expected to suit but perhaps the track found him out; 6lb out of the weights but new partner Angus Cheleda claims 5lb; races prominently; respected. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leaders early, prominent from 2nd, led before 8th, clear from 2 out, kept on well, pushed out |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced 7yo with some scope about him; won over hurdles and he would be 2-2 over fences but for getting short-headed at Newbury in January; had something in hand when going one better back there a month ago (2m; raised 8lb); those runs were on soft/heavy ground but trainer reckons goodish ground will suit him well, as should this return to further. |
15/8 |
200/1
Form: 8P-7
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
led, headed but prominent 2nd, reminder after 4th |
50/1 |
|
13th 2 |
8th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Two pieces of low-level form and three non-completions; ducked right and unseated rider early on latest start; tongue tied first time. |
200/1 |
|
2 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No threat in three bumpers and was soon in trouble when pulled up on last month's hurdling debut; wind surgery since. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 8-U
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Unseated rider at first flight on hurdling debut in November and was a pulled-up outsider at Newbury later that month. |
100/1 |
|
7 |
25th Nov 2022 Good 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten at 25-1 in sole bumper and he was 80-1 when unseating at the first flight on his hurdle debut; others are preferred. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
4th Nov 2022 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
25-1 for a Newton Abbot bumper (2m1f, soft) in March and was never involved before finishing eighth of 11; this stiffer stamina test should suit on hurdling debut but he needs to leave that initial form miles behind; hood worn on debut is removed. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 3F- BF
Last run: 298 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (14) |
16th Sep 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
All the better for this headgear combination and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid last time when third to Zillion; essentially 1lb lower with Connor Planas taking off 3lb; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (11) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 5f 11y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Turned things around in new headgear when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he followed up with another narrow win over 1m6f here last time; only 2lb higher than for that success and he remains very well treated on his old form; big player in hat-trick bid. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
26th Jul 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride |
7/2 |
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