13.25
Good To SoftChampion Compressors Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 57-518
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
22nd Aug 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
4th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 7y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Lurks on a very dangerous mark even before Daire McConville's useful 8lb claim is considered but has been out of form this year and needs to turn a corner; visor replaced by cheekpieces; tongue-tie removed. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 42412-
Last run: 244 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Sported this headgear combination for the first time when narrowly repelling Authoceltic at Newton Abbot and followed up over hurdles later in the autumn; disappointed back over fences in January but returned to form with a decisive win at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft), beating a hat-trick seeker in the process; went up 8lb for that but clearly a contender; good ground is fine. |
6/4 |
|
1st 3 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Newton Abbot chase winner in October (2m, good to soft), but continues to return stronger RPRs win or lose over hurdles; 3lb drop following January's fading Exeter chasing sixth isn't sufficiently persuasive. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Very well handicapped on old hurdling form for Charlie Longsdon but didn't really fire during four-race campaign for Emma Lavelle last season and still has quite a bit to prove over fences; changed hands for 3,200euros in April; sports first-time cheekpieces here; first runner under rules for Chester Williams; market may guide. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3P1P-0
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21-P35
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground when well beaten over hurdles here last month but his second over hurdles here (2m4f, good) two starts ago was a pretty good effort, and he reverts to chasing on a good mark; dangerous to ignore. |
5/1 |
|
10th 9 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made the frame in three of his four races since returning from long layoff this spring, most recently when keeping-on second over C&D (good) 24 days ago; probably won't be far away but others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won a bumper, a novice handicap hurdle and a novice handicap chase, all at around 2m on good ground; fair third in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham in April when back from a 403-day break (2m4f, good; first run after win surgery); wouldn't rule out. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-12P
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, pushed along from 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last |
10/1 |
|
8 |
10th Jan 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish point winner; improved mightily on her hurdle debut when winning at Uttoxeter last May (2m4f, good); fair 2m run subsequently but way off her game when pulled up in an Exeter handicap in November. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2632/1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up three consecutive times after his two good-ground wins (3m/3m5f) in March 2025; back on a good mark now and was seemingly perked up by first-time visor when close fourth of six (just behind Enjoy d'Allen) at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month but overall profile remains unconvincing. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Has five wins over fences, including over C&D, but has been pulled up on his last three starts; back on last winning mark and first-time visor now goes on but he comes with risks. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won this last year (good) and followed up at Warwick (3m5f, good) a week later; also effective on good to soft ground; pulled up on final two starts last season but can go well fresh and is not ruled out on his return. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 36-431 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
13th 14 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4341-3 D BF
Last run: 218 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Rather in and out, and followed a Ludlow win (3m, good to soft) in December with a listless fourth over the same C&D three weeks ago; needs first-time headgear to inject some sparkle. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Returned to form with hard-fought C&D (good to soft) win in December, his second C&D success, and was nudged up only 1lb for that; obvious contender if in similar mood again. |
3/1 |
|
16 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Went up 5lb for winning a 3m handicap that fell apart at Ludlow (good to soft) in February and that was under a 3lb claimer; probably has no margin for error off this mark and that spells danger in this warm a race; that said, his Chepstow run after a break was encouraging. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 475-13 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won here (2m5f, good) in 2022 and returns here after three good efforts this spring (2m4f-3m1f, good); still on a workable mark and enters calculations; seems best on good ground but handles good to soft. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Hasn't won since October 2022 but plenty of sound placed efforts last season and again when second off this mark at Warwick last month (3m1f, good; fourth has since won over this C&D); contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner on good ground; placed on both starts last summer (2m7f/2m4f) and returned from break with another good effort last month; could still have untapped potential over this sort of trip and can make his presence felt again. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /4430/
Last run: 699 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
13th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-9 over hurdles; stuck to his task pretty well when sixth over 2m4f ten weeks ago and ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip, but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden; pulled up on last week's chasing debut but previous two efforts over hurdles, at this track, give him each-way claims. |
12/1 |
Verdict
An initial official mark of 115 appears fair judged on the RPR that HAAS BOY ran to under a penalty in a Sedgefield novice when last seen, and this still lightly tried and progressive son of Diamond Boy is taken to make a winning start to his new campaign. Wavering Down is feared the most, all the more so if conditions dry out to good, at which point interest in Ernesto similarly increases. [Jeremy Grayson]
Selections
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