12.35
Good To SoftDownload The BetGoodwin App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 43-25
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Has run just four times since 2023; returned from long absence to win at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) last November but failed to repeat the form in prestigious handicaps at Newbury and Sandown; something to prove. |
50/1 |
|
8 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in February 2024 and this 9yo was racing for the first time since when winning at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in November 2025; he's a lot better than he showed at Newbury latest (2m, heavy; again failed to settle) but is hard to fancy on the back of that heavy defeat. |
50/1 |
|
8th 9 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Missed last term but showed further progress to score readily at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in sole outing this season, albeit the form may not be reliable as several hurdles were omitted; on a stiffer mark and goes up sharply in class. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 32-11 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Mare
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear on inner, mistake 9th |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite on penultimate start but otherwise consistent; creditable second at Carlisle (2m3f) latest; however, likely needs some improvement to win this prize. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Steadily progressive until flopping on soft ground seven weeks ago when bidding for hat-trick; her wins (2m1f/1m7f) in Sedgefield bumper and Wincanton maiden hurdle came on good going so soft ground is a concern. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 00-3
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 3/
Last run: 632 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
13th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, shaken up and lost ground after 8th, headway and pressed leaders 2 out, not fluent when disputed lead last, soon ridden and faced challenge, led narrowly towards finish, all out |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, soon clear with one other, ridden on turn before 2 out, led inside final 110yds, ran on |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
30th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Left behind by two very useful rivals but still made promising debut at Kempton (good) in March 2021, and returned from long absence with another encouraging bumper run last month; should have a future over jumps. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who has form figures of 11631 at Fontwell; has mixed record this season but he went close at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) on his penultimate run and was rallying in a close fifth when he unseated two out at Kempton (2m, good) last time; one of two runners for the yard and he's an interesting contender back at this track. |
11/2 |
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3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained his spring/autumn wins last year at about 2m; ran well over 2m4f at Plumpton most recently; may remain competitive, back down in distance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Took hurdles score to four when winning at Leicester (1m7.5f, soft) in November and produced a solid effort in his follow-up bid off this mark at Ascot the following month; however, he has to be forgiven a below-par effort at Sandown since. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 15 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Looked quite promising when winning 2m novice hurdle in early 2023 but returned from long absence with three disappointing handicap hurdle runs this year; switches to fences with first-time cheekpieces fitted today. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
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8th 11 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Looked a nice prospect when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in February last year; outclassed in Grade 2 at Kempton 11 days later and likely needed March's return from nearly a year away when down the field on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft); better can be expected with that run behind him but he has a bit to prove at present. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 77-
Last run: 327 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
29th May 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-11 (Flat/jumps); made most when fifth of ten at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last August but pulled up when reported to have made a respiratory noise over fences at Lingfield (2m, soft) in December; best watched on return from 171 days off. |
20/1 |
|
2 (7) |
29th May 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-11 (Flat/jumps); made most when fifth of ten at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last August but pulled up when reported to have made a respiratory noise over fences at Lingfield (2m, soft) in December; best watched on return from 171 days off. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
9th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten in three maiden/novice hurdles during 2022-23 season and has not raced over jumps since he was pulled up on chase/handicap debut 13 months ago; can't be recommended on that evidence but has shown some ability on the Flat this year and remains very unexposed over fences. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 12lb higher) but looks to have lost his way, having been pulled up on his last three starts. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 8lb higher) but he's yet to get going for this yard and was pulled up on his last two starts, latterly when 200-1 at Southwell one month ago. |
100/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Flat winner who won four handicap hurdles at around this trip on good/good to soft for Olly Murphy; below-par on both starts for new yard; bit to prove now. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 131-5F BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Quickly developed into useful chaser in early 2022 but has lost his way a bit since; disappointing odds-on favourite when bidding to exploit novice status over hurdles in December and reverts to this sphere after two non-completions over fences; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces; suited by good and soft ground. |
13/2 |
|
1 |
13th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Quickly developed into useful chaser in early 2022 but has lost his way a bit since; disappointing odds-on favourite when bidding to exploit novice status over hurdles in December and reverts to this sphere after two non-completions over fences; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces; suited by good and soft ground. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 194
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 6lb
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 3 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-11 under rules; kept on well for second over fences at Fakenham (3m, good) in April and didn't run badly on soft ground last month, but makes only limited appeal on this return to hurdling; 1lb wrong; tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fell on his first two attempts over fences, but had the race at his mercy at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft; from 3lb higher) on the second occasion; has failed to sparkle since - usually labouring in rear - although there was a glimmer of spark at Fakenham over Easter. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
1st Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Unlucky not to open his account at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft) just under a year ago and ran well when fourth at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day, after a layoff, but was struggling from fairly early stage at Chepstow in January and can't be supported with any confidence after that. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 30
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Didn't show a great deal in three juvenile hurdles towards the end of last year; handicap debut from a lowly mark but considered only if lively in the betting. |
12/1 |
|
16 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Handicap debutant who has very weak claims on his form shown in juvenile hurdles; jumping lacked fluency here when last seen; 4lb out of the weights; needs a transformation. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Last of three finishers on soft ground at Bangor and then finished completely tailed off on good at Doncaster; very opposable. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 8 |
13th Feb 2023 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
raced in last, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened and behind |
66/1 |
|
7 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Didn't show a great deal of immediate promise when last of four on her racecourse debut at Fakenham (2m, good) six weeks ago. |
25/1 |
Verdict
This is much deeper than most Plumpton novice hurdles and a few of these are worth watching with the future in mind. Top of the list is BUBBLE DUBI, who bumped into a smart one when second on his hurdling debut at Chepstow and wasn’t discredited in a good race at Ascot last time. Useful chaser Soldier Of Destiny was due to try his luck over hurdles at Southwell yesterday but will be respected if he turns up here. Prince Imperial is a very useful recruit from the Flat, while Kayf Legend and Tapley are others of interest.[Chris Wilson]