11.40
SoftDownload The Vickers.Bet App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 5f 56y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £2.00
Form: 2
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Promising third on chase debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November and he was 1l behind the leader and clear of the rest when falling at the final fence at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; the winner has followed up and this fellow looks well treated now only 3lb higher. |
7/2 |
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4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
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4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £16.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
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1st 5 |
15th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
All starts on soft or slower; displayed promise in both Irish points (3m) in 2020 and returned from a long absence with a good second here (2m5f, soft) last December; soundly beaten at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) since but leading claims if rediscovering the penultimate form now back down in trip. |
11/4 |
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8th 10 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in March 2020; good second in novice hurdle at Wetherby (2m5f) four weeks ago when making rules debut and back from 993-day absence; possibilities if building on that effort. |
6/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 36-31
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Failed to win during light campaign last season and dropped out very quickly after running well for a long way over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) last month; positives can still be drawn from that recent effort but others in this field look much less risky; cheekpieces back on today. |
12/1 |
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2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear. |
10/1 |
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2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear. |
10/1 |
11/10
Form: 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023; well handicapped on that form but he's had only four runs since and was pulled up on his comeback at Newbury last month; has something to prove and yard also runs Oh My Johnny. |
20/1 |
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7 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up sole start on heavy; won off this mark in a Pertemps qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day 2023 but did not live up to that in his three races in 2024, in headgear on last two occasions; absent 484 days since, so assessing his revival prospects requires some guesswork. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won a Pertemps Hurdle qualifier at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day but failed to go on from there, albeit in just two subsequent starts (blinkered the final time); doesn't do much in a hurry but he's a strong stayer who is bred for fences and could be in for a good season; cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 2
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, pressed leaders 11th, led 14th, jumped right from 4 out, kept on but headed towards finish |
15/2 |
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2nd 10 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won 2m6f maiden hurdle at Exeter but minimal impact in handicaps since and fifth of six finishers at Wincanton recently; dam was a 3m-4m chase winner, though, so this second start over fences could offer a way forward. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 6/4
Last run: 34 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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2nd 6 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has had three wind operations, two of them last year; won four-runner race over C&D (good) when upped in trip last March and ran creditably on next two starts; not disgraced at Ascot in November when last seen; has a good record when returning from a break, so goes on the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
8 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won twice (3m/3m4f) during fairly light campaign last season and signed off with creditable second of 14 on New course here (3m4f, good) in April, form that was recently boosted by the winner; had another wind op (his third) during the summer; likely contender. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 40-6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
No wins in 11, with seven over fences; however, did finish second after wind surgery at Carlisle (2m5f, good) and could build on that, for all that it was some 178 days ago. |
9/2 |
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2nd 8 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, headed before last, weakened gradually run-in |
14/1 |
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2nd 8 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, headed before last, weakened gradually run-in |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 47/4-7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Better again when sent handicapping on last two starts, winning by 6l in a ten-runner race at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) on latest; raised 6lb but well on top last time and could easily have more to offer. |
5/2 |
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1st 3 |
28th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, led after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and went clear home turn, pushed out run-in, comfortably |
5/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Some late headway in novice company at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 28-1; beaten 43l) last month; possibly will prove suited by this slightly longer trip on handicap debut but chasing could prove his long-term forte. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 67
Last run: 15 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 |
23rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, struggling from 3rd |
5/1 |
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3rd 3 |
6th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Unexposed 6yo who appeared to display improvement when keeping on for respectable fifth in Hexham novice (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; could easily have more to offer. |
10/1 |
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5th 5 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
12/1
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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4th 6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has won over fences but two disappointing runs after an absence included a heavy defeat behind Esperti and his struggles continued back over hurdles here last month; has dropped to a good mark but with questions to answer now. |
33/1 |
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7 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten on stable debut in September but that came after a long absence and he's well handicapped on old form for Tim Easterby; gained both wins on good to soft ground but can handle soft; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won over fences at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) for Tim Easterby on Boxing Day 2023 and was still in good form when last seen in spring 2024; changed hands for £9,000 last summer; entitled to benefit from this outing. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 32-41P D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
slowly into stride, in rear |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 0/P
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning pointer just over two years ago; pulled up in both his chases and he's 29lb out of the handicap here; had wind surgery. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning pointer just over two years ago; pulled up in both his chases and he's 29lb out of the handicap here; had wind surgery. |
100/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, ridden and faced challenges before 2 out, kept on but headed post |
11/8 |
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2nd 4 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, ridden and faced challenges before 2 out, kept on but headed post |
11/8 |
|
1st 9 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
made all |
7/1 |
100/1
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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9th 8 (8) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
A couple of fair efforts on AW in early 2023 but form went the wrong way subsequently; tailed off at Pontefract in June after an absence. |
40/1 |
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13th 13 (3) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Nearly three years since Irish win; far from solid on his form for current yard and lacks recent match practice (absent for eight months). |
50/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
9th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has generally struggled since a couple of absences and this summer's work was poor under both codes; would be a surprise winner. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £293.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £308.13 |
| Trifecta | £2029.10 |