14.05
Good To SoftR W Hough & Sons Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £6153.98
- 2m 7f 7y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 32PP-4
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second 2 out, switched right before last, not fluent when challenging last, stayed on but just held |
3/1 |
|
5th 15 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Two wins and two seconds from his five races for current yard; both the wins were at Newbury, including in clearcut style from Kyntara on heavy going last time out; back up another 5lb but he was fourth in the Grade 1 Stayers' on his only visit to the Festival, admittedly in 2020, but a case can be made for this resurgent 10yo. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 38/3-3 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
raced in third and in touch with leaders, not fluent 11th, not fluent 12th, weakened after 3 out |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
9th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four wins in 2020 but no joy since; good second at Ffos Las in January (off 6lb higher) but has rather lost his way since; visor no help when pulled up latest and tongue-strap now enlisted for the first time. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Quite lightly raced since winning four in a row on good ground in 2020 and comes here after two disappointing efforts, the latter in refitted cheekpieces; needs to be perked up by the first-time visor. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 740F-4 C BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
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|
4th 5 |
30th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 4f 8y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
prominent, led after 2nd, joined 5th, headed and not fluent 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 413/09
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out |
50/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 571-2 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Below form on sole jumps start on heavy; finished strongest when second in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f, soft) in December 2024; won the Trial there in December this season, which is far and away the best of his last four starts but the ground was surely not soft enough for him when he flopped as favourite in the Welsh National last time; major player if this is one of his better days. |
11/4 |
|
7th 10 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
disputed lead early, in touch with leaders 3rd |
13/2 |
|
2nd 12 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
7yo who is narrowly the most lightly raced horse in this field; raised his game upped to 3m5f and an extended 3m4f on soft on last two starts last term, snatching a win at Haydock last time; up another 4lb but gives the very strong impression he will keep on galloping at this trip as well. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P12-UR
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
chased clear leader, lost ground before 6th |
4/1 |
|
1st 10 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Record of 3-9 over hurdles for Emma Lavelle and was nicely on top in the finish over 3m at Kempton the final time (May; ground was good but he's effective on soft); since changed hands for £21,000; has his quirks but likely to win more races for his respected new yard. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -43345
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Scored off 3lb higher at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last spring but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs, including on his return after another wind operation at Worcester (tailed off) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival. |
14/1 |
|
7th 12 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Scored off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March 2022 and was placed over C&D (good) off 9lb higher last summer; out of sorts when last seen in the winter but had another wind op (his third) during subsequent 96-day break and can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
10th 6 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 576-21 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A teenager now and no longer the force of old but was placed three consecutive times before clinging on to win by a short head at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February; pulled nicely clear of the others with a next-time-out winner there, so a 4lb rise is arguably lenient. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A teenager now and no longer the force of old but was placed three consecutive times before clinging on to win by a short head at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February; pulled nicely clear of the others with a next-time-out winner there, so a 4lb rise is arguably lenient. |
9/2 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7791-0
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has a patchy record and he didn't fire at Wincanton (100-30 favourite) in March but that was after a good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) and he was successful in a novice event last spring; has claims if he can get back near best after a break and he's in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
9th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, midfield, headway after 3rd |
11/4 |
|
2nd 8 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Big improvement to win Exeter novice (2m2f, soft) in February on final start last term by 18l; has done little in handicaps this winter, reportedly making a respiratory noise on second occasion; best watched. |
50/1 |
Verdict
Navajo Pass looked back in good nick when winning on the Flat in October and is well handicapped over jumps, but he managed only fourth when a warm favourite for his hurdling return six weeks ago and may not be one to rely upon heavily. Jubilee Express (second choice) has made a promising start to his hurdling career and is respected on today’s handicap debut, but a speculative option to consider is BLUFFMEIFYOUCAN who may not be entirely straightforward, but showed that stamina is his strong suit when winning a 2m2f novice in February and now runs over a staying trip for the first time.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
Daily Mail:
Jubilee ExpressThe Sun:
Jubilee ExpressDaily Record:
Jubilee ExpressPOSTDATA:
Navajo Pass