13.15
SoftWilliam Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 031014
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 76y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
With James Owen for 18 months (Scottish National fourth in April) before joining this yard; Borders National win at Kelso (4m, soft) in December was his best form for nearly two years and he kept jumping to his right, so reverting to a right-handed track today may well help; back up 5lb but shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
5th 7 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Only 1-10 (hurdles win) during his spell with James Owen but ran respectably in the Scottish National on last appearance; sold for £24,000 since; headgear removed; heed the market signals. |
10/1 |
|
4th 18 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Won over hurdles in December in a first-time visor, which he also wore next time and returns today; well held with first-time blinkers in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham one month ago, taking sixth in that 3m2f race for the second year running; new trip but he's not persuasive. |
50/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3-6
Last run: 43 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 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Didn't jump well on chase debut at Windsor in November but better in that department when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month, when clear with an improving winner; this lightly raced 9yo is entitled to respect. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo; let down by his jumping on chase debut and again not at his best returned to hurdling a month ago (3m; in a first-time hood that's now discarded); now has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
The form of his near-miss in a soft-ground 2m4f novice at Leicester in December 2022 is strong and he returned from an absence to win a 2m4f maiden at Hexham (soft) two months ago with the minimum of fuss; brings plenty of potential into handicaps. |
11/4 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing. |
10/11 |
|
3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing. |
10/11 |
|
7th 13 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Progressive 2212 record in handicap hurdles; scored in gritty fashion at Ascot (nearly 3m1f) in November and put up another most tenacious performance when beaten a head, having made most, over an extended 2m7f there (again on good; probably acts on soft) one month later; up another 5lb but surely won't go down without a fight. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 22-6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Performed poorly in handicap chases this season, blinkered on last two outings; easily his best run over fences came in a four-runner race (3m2f, heavy) last March and he's 11lb lower today, also dropped in class, but some recent positives would have been preferable. |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 5th, headed before 4 out, soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has performed poorly in 3m1f/2m4f handicap chases this season, latterly tried in the blinkers which are retained; easily his best run over fences came in a four-runner race; others are more compelling. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 546
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Scored at Chepstow (3m2f) in October but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in 3m5f Fakenham handicap chase in December; cheekpieces are reached for now and he's the sort to bounce back. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Scored by 4l in conditional jockeys' race at Chepstow (3m2f, good to firm) last Sunday, taking chase record to 6-16; escapes a penalty and commands respect. |
7/4 |
|
8 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
5-15 over fences; looked as good as ever when placed at Perth (3m, good) last month, after a break, and was runner-up on his only visit to Chepstow; likely contender. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 56-87
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Two wins this season from his first three chase starts (3m, good to soft) and another good run when second at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August last time out; takes on some unexposed rivals and it's likely he'll need further improvement, but his chasing experience is a positive. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Just three runs over hurdles and now 2-3 over fences; didn't have much in hand last time at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft; 5lb lower) but dug deep when it mattered and runner-up Miss Antipova should go well in the opening race. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 52 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, pecked on landing 10th, led clearly 13th |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, pecked on landing 10th, led clearly 13th |
7/2 |
|
5th 4 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-7 over hurdles; placed off 1lb higher at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in May but made low-key reappearance in recent C&D event won by Top Cloud; swaps visor for first-time cheekpieces today; riding arrangements suggest Samatian is the stable's main hope. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 24
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won four chases for others stables in 2023, three of them over 2m4f on good ground here; out of form over hurdles and fences for Ryan Potter since the autumn but has dropped to a low mark and is well worth keeping an eye on in the betting. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won four chases for others stables in 2023, three of them over 2m4f on good ground here; out of form over hurdles and fences for Ryan Potter since the autumn but has dropped to a low mark and is well worth keeping an eye on in the betting. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won four times over fences in 2023; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's hard to fancy on recent evidence. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 3-3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as the winter but needs to better his recent efforts and does not always look wildly enthusiastic; raced mainly on good to soft/soft ground but has won on good; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
4th 9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as the winter but needs to better his recent efforts and does not always look wildly enthusiastic; raced mainly on good to soft/soft ground but has won on good; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: /345-1
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th, pulled up before 2 out |
4/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th |
4/1 |
|
6th 4 |
16th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Maiden hurdle winner; has failed to go on from a respectable first run over fences and left former yard for £4,000 before finishing tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen two months ago; the tongue-tie tried there is absent this time with cheekpieces retained. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 6
Last run: 29 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 Mar 2023 Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Opened his rules account with a 5l success at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month, taking well to first-time visor on handicap debut; open to further progress at this level and commands respect in the retained headgear. |
7/4 |
|
1st 11 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 |
2nd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner but things have not gone well in his two hurdle runs and he was pulled up at a massive price at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last month. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.98 |
| Trifecta | £114.80 |