12.28
SoftBetting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 3f 66y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-34
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
31st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly 3 out |
10/1 |
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1st 5 |
31st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly 3 out |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced bumper and maiden hurdle winner who caught the eye when fifth at Carlisle in October following a long absence; well beaten at Sandown since but he's in top hands and is not written off. |
14/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 52
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
1st Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was encouraging; chance. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Reliable sort since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; close third there (2m3f, good) on latest start and should be seriously involved again. |
3/1 |
|
4 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
|
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 245-22
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and has continued in good form, finishing second on his last two starts (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); very solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Record of 212 since switched back to hurdles from chasing, the win at Wetherby (2m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces; Musselburgh effort (1m7f, good to soft) last time resulted in a career-best RPR; should go well in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Both his wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick, the latest off this mark in February 2024 (soft); several fair efforts since, including after a 325-day break last time; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 7/0
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins and a second from five starts since April but he's not the easiest to predict and there have also been a couple of heavy defeats, including when coming home 65l adrift at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time; will need to be on a going day. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Heavy-ground winner here in late 2023 and this year has added two Bangor handicaps on good to soft and good; only 4lb higher than for the latest (by a length) and the front two were clear. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Scored over 2m3f here (good to soft) in April and was close second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) the following month; disappointed when last in action but, if back on song, could plausibly have untapped potential over today's longer trip. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won from the front in first-time visor (kept since) at Doncaster in December; back to form when second at Newbury on latest start, his second run after his second wind operation; has a competitive mark but his inconsistency and going beyond 3m2f both introduce doubts. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Not easy to predict but he's only 2lb higher than when making all at Doncaster (3m, good) just after Christmas, and he probably went off too fast when beaten 33l there (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago; not discounted. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Physical issues came to light after disappointing in a cross-country race last time; wore just a tongue-tie then but the visor that worked so well when a 3l winner here the time before now returns, as does Charlie Maggs with his claim; however, he has become hard to predict and underwent further wind surgery only recently. |
15/2 |
66/1
Form: 456-87
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
27th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces over 3m3f at Sedgefield in February but those aids are now missing after never going a yard at Hexham in April; 4lb out of the weights and others are safer. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 5
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
led |
6/4 |
12/1
Form: 32
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn |
Evs |
|
2nd 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn |
Evs |
|
1st 4 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
A better chaser than hurdler and defied 12st with a game performance at Carlisle (3m, good); 7lb rise might not be too damaging and he'll be fine back at 2m4f. |
7/2 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Her first three chase starts yielded wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, good to soft) and Ayr (2m4f, soft); only third of four at Ayr (2m4f, soft) since but that may not be the limit of her ability; won here over hurdles and she's not ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive over fences; won on Sedgefield debut (2m5f, good to soft) before career-best when scoring over C&D earlier this month (soft); runs off 7lb higher today; contender. |
11/8 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive over fences; won on Sedgefield debut (2m5f, good to soft) before career-best when scoring over C&D earlier this month (soft); runs off 7lb higher today; contender. |
11/8 |
33/1
Form: 434-P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made the frame in three bumpers last term; didn't fare nearly so well in 2m maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m) on reappearance; first-time cheekpieces need to have positive effect. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
8th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 788
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Holds very weak claims on her rules form (2m); combination of first-time headgear and new trip needs to make a difference. |
200/1 |
|
8th 2 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Down the field at triple-figure odds on both rules starts. |
100/1 |
66/1
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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.39 |
| Trifecta | £23.90 |
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