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SoftHorslyx Supporting Hexham Racecourse. Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4247.88
- 2m 4f 28y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 232-4
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
5th May 2023 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Definite ability for Dan Skelton before finishing held in a couple of Class 4 handicaps; no knocking the start he's made in points but he didn't exactly take Red Opium to the cleaners last time and is not overly convincing on his first run over regulation fences. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Showed a fair level of ability on all three starts last year and not far off best on handicap/seasonal debut last month (first run since having wind tweaked); that form has been franked and he may well be capable of better. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2/
Last run: 679 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in an Irish bumper (2m3f, soft to heavy) and a British maiden point (3m, good) before defying a 424-day absence to make all on his hurdle debut at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month; there's every chance he'll improve but others have more substance to their form. |
33/1 |
|
1st 3 |
12th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up on debut in Thurles bumper (2m3f, soft to heavy) in January 2021 and again second in a British maiden point (3m, good) that November, behind talented winners each time; unraced since but new trainer can ready one after a long absence and he's not ruled out on hurdle debut. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (heavy) and good second here (2m7f, soft) in January; also effective on good ground; failed to stay 4m1f in the Eider here in February and could play a leading role now back down in distance. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 56-
Last run: 239 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D (soft) and at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); up another 5lb for latest success but drying ground not ideal. |
5/2 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Reportedly jumped better than on his previous start (here) when returning to form to win at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, soft); has a chance on that, but isn't particularly consistent. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 06
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent on outer, lost position 5th, pushed along before 7th |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest form so far but showed a little more last time when tried in this headgear combination and finishing fifth of 15 at Wetherby (2m3f, good, Red Ochre third); 4lb wrong but that is more than negated by rider's claim. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-74
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Won in a refitted visor at Lingfield (2m6f) in November and runner-up on next three outings, which represents career-best form; still on a fair mark and drying ground won't bother him at all. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two-time course winner, the latest here (2m6f, soft) last February, and got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m6f, good) in November; runner-up on both starts since (2m6f, good to soft; here last time); solid candidate. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield on outer |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 58-
Last run: 240 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten about 25l when sixth of 12 on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) but was quite badly hampered by a mid-race faller there and remains unexposed. |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 |
10th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Shaped with promise on bumper debut; has not built on that effort but may well improve now handicapping; pedigree suggests he should have something to offer off this modest opening mark; shortlisted. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Regressive RPRs in four runs (two bumpers, two hurdles); best watched. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 44-86
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Last effort of note was when winning on heavy ground at Hexham (2m4f) just over a year ago; perhaps went off too fast there last time (especially over 2m7f; good to soft) but current wellbeing looks an issue. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Last effort of note was when winning on heavy ground at Hexham (2m4f) just over a year ago; perhaps went off too fast there last time (especially over 2m7f; good to soft) but current wellbeing looks an issue. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won a 2m4f handicap here last April but things have fallen apart in just three runs since (form figures of U0P); showed signs of being in season when pulled up at Newcastle last month but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and both wins have been in the mud; down the list. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Her two Flat wins came in 2021 and she's 0-15 over hurdles; tailed on AW in November following an absence and is probably best watched. |
100/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this. |
200/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this. |
200/1 |
Verdict
In terms of hurdles form, CAMDONIAN has the best chance. He’s the selection on that basis but some caution is advised as several of his rivals have potential, most notably Captain Westie, Choosethenews and No Tackle in that order of preference. Any positive market moves should be heeded.[Steve Boow]