14.10
Good To SoftChristmas Meeting @LeicesterRaces 28th December Book Now Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6535.2
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.37
Form: 2322-1 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| 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 |
7/2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Suffered a couple of heavy defeats after a long absence but then went very close to a first chase win in first-time blinkers at Southwell (3m, soft) last time, with the winner running well since; remains on a competitive mark and is one to consider if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Well treated on best chase efforts; has suffered a couple of heavy defeats since returning from sizeable layoff but the fitting of blinkers may prompt a resurgence. |
13/2 |
|
9th 5 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Tailed off at Chepstow three weeks ago after an absence and this 9yo needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's in top hands and is on a dangerous mark; not discounted with the step back up in trip a plus. |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 21-
Last run: 252 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Handicapped to be competitive and he'll go on the ground, but he had a complete off-day at Wincanton last month and blinkers now replace cheekpieces. |
11/1 |
|
5 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Heavy-ground winner; back from another break, as was the case when second at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) and a respectable fifth at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft); handicapped to be competitive. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 73-0
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Soundly beaten in a bumper and three maiden/novice hurdles since switched to racing under rules but makes his handicap debut in a low-grade event here, and his promising point debut in 2021 bodes well for his prospects over fences; tongue-tie fitted; market may guide. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
27th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in a point; has plenty to find on rules form, most recently trailing home last of 16 at Hereford (2m) on debut for new yard. |
33/1 |
|
16th 1 |
8th Nov 2022 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in a point; minor form in bumper and novice hurdle last term; has modest claims on the figures but market support would be encouraging on debut for new stable (still with same owner). |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 1 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner in 2022 and made winning British/hurdle debut that November but something amiss when pulled up early two weeks later; weak in the market when pulled up back from absence at Hereford in May on handicap debut and can only be watched on chase debut; cheekpieces added. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish point winner in 2022; successful British/hurdle debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to firm) that November but something clearly amiss when pulled up early two weeks later and off since; check market on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish point winner in 2022; successful British/hurdle debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to firm) that November but something clearly amiss when pulled up early two weeks later and off since; check market on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.56 |
| Trifecta | £2.60 |
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