11.53
Good To SoftHappy Birthday To John Maisey Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6219.32
- 2m 7f 131y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: /444-2 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
One of several who are now in the veteran stage but also in the form of their lives; 7l winner at Haydock (extended 3m1f) in November and returned there with an excellent, rallying second in the Grand National Trial (extended 3m4f, again good to soft) in February; ridden last three starts by Toby McCain-Mitchell; back up 2lb and an interesting prospect for 4m2f but this is a much stronger race. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who posted a career-best performance with comfortable win here (extended 3m1f, good to soft) in November, and he's also won on soft ground; not written off after just one below-par run but he was well held in the Tommy Whittle here in December and has to leave that effort miles behind. |
25/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Took very well to fences last season, winning three times over 3m (good to soft-soft), but returned with two disappointing runs in the autumn; needs to get back on track and will have something to prove if the ground stays good (unraced on anything quicker than good to soft). |
11/2 |
12/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 45-3P3 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen; needs a major turnaround in another change of headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen; needs a major turnaround in another change of headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 1132-2 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time course winner (twice over C&D) who will be suited by today's ground; on a good mark now but was safely held when fourth here last month and needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 22-3U2
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| 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 |
6/1
Form: 1145-2 CD BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
25th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Thorough stayer who has won four times over hurdles; has disappointed in two starts since scoring at Fontwell last December; back on a competitive mark but with a bit to prove. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Returned to form with front-running win in small field at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) on Boxing Day; however, his recent profile has been patchy and he was pulled up at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this is competitive and a return to form is needed with a first-time visor replacing blinkers. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
22nd Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: /11PP- CD BF
Last run: 253 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Triple hurdle winner who is 3-9 over fences but he's been pulled up in last three runs and latest was over C&D (heavy) two weeks ago; that was after a lengthy absence but he's now an 11yo and he needs a big turnaround. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-8 as a chaser but confined to just three races last season and wasn't anywhere near his best (including when pulled up behind Collectors Item); now an 11yo so perhaps asking a bit much for him to rediscover his peak form; has won on heavy. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
3-7 over fences; ran well when third (albeit well held in the end) in valuable Haydock handicap (3m1f, soft) on seasonal debut in November but was pulled up when last in action and the forecast good ground may not be ideal for him here. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: UP21P- D
Last run: 281 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Both wins gained at Uttoxeter; can take plenty of driving and again he raced lazily when tailed off at Fontwell on final sighting last May; goes on the ground and stays well, but others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 |
18th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced lazily at times, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, reminder after 5th, pushed along before 10th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: F235-P
Last run: 217 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up when making chase/handicap debut at Punchestown festival for Willie Mullins in April and not seen again since but switches back to hurdling on workable mark for new stable (same owner); had wind op in October and now has tongue-tie fitted; blinkers (worn for last two races) removed; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 7P6-67 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July but a lesser effort followed last month and he's not easy to predict; headgear switched here. |
20/1 |
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July but a lesser effort followed last month and he's not easy to predict; headgear switched here. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form and gamely fended off a heavily backed rival to make all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; refitted visor) in July; not sure to be in same mood again here but good ground also suits and a 3lb rise is manageable. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 41125- C
Last run: 263 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful chaser at his peak (last win was in 2021); not the force he was, but handicapped accordingly; fair fourth at Ffos Las in October (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces on for first time); not so good since (pulled up in Welsh National last time); blinkers now tried. |
9/1 |
|
4th 1 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very useful in his prime and has conditions to suit here but returned from long absence with three disappointing runs (albeit in good-quality races) towards end of last season; eased in grade and sports first-time cheekpieces for this reappearance run; revival needed. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 12/F
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
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|
10 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner who looked promising when landing a novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, soft) in February 2021; first-fence faller at Uttoxeter last month when back from a long absence and he may have needed the run when back over hurdles at Chepstow three weeks ago (tailed off); in top hands and has a first-time tongue-tie, but nevertheless has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
11th 6 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Looked very promising during two-race novice hurdle campaign in 2020-21 but wasn't seen again until falling at first fence on last month's chase/handicap debut; quickly switched back to hurdling here and remains unexposed but not an easy horse to weigh up at present. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 1P1-44 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Last season was disappointing but he took a good step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster (3m, good) in February, despite racing rather lazily, and remains on a good mark. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has something to prove regarding his current form having failed to shine this season; however, this two-time novice hurdle winner (3m1f/2m7f, good to soft/good) could appreciate the return to hurdles (from fences), and he's not written off for his top stable. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
2nd Jan 2023 Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Dual chase winner in France but has performed poorly in his two runs over British fences, latterly at Ludlow in November; on his return to hurdling he slipped up during the early stages; ground will be fine and he'll probably stay the trip, but he needs to turn things around. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £41.57 |
| Tricast | £236.70 |
| Trifecta | £253.70 |
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