13.15
GoodRob Snook 70th Birthday Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 8-4124
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
15th Jan 2024 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Paul Nicholls; has a couple of thirds to show from his five starts for Evan Williams but has been no closer than 24l; wouldn't be the percentage call. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
16th Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
2-5 in novice hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season; well beaten in four handicap chases on soft/heavy ground for new stable this autumn, the latest just one week ago, but this much quicker surface ought to show him in a better light; interesting. |
20/1 |
|
0 4 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
2-5 in novice hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season but hasn't shown much in three soft-ground handicap chases for new stable this autumn (2m-2m3f) and comes here with a lot to prove. |
25/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 4
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Became rather disappointing after winning over 2m4f here 13 months ago but got himself firmly back on track when making most of the running at Exeter (3m, good) and battling on best; a 3lb rise is no hardship; chance. |
2/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 4-2
Last run: 38 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 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who launched chasing career with two very encouraging runs in the autumn, the latter a close third at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft); absent since but still considered. |
3/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who launched chasing career with two very encouraging runs in the autumn, the latter a close third at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft); absent since but still considered. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Showed promise in a light campaign over hurdles last season and he stuck to his task well when an encouraging fourth on his chasing debut at Kempton (2m2f) 29 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit so he's a player. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 54 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner (good) last summer when 11lb lower and successfully followed up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good), when 5lb lower; after a successful stint in points, he returned to rules last month equalling his career best when second at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good); up 3lb but likely to remain competitive. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice over fences last summer, including over C&D; won a couple of points last month and looks reasonably treated on this return to fences; not out of this. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won two points in May and returned to racing under rules with two 2m4f handicap wins (both on good, one here) in June; not in same form on either outing last month (2m7f/3m) but still considered. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
2/1 |
66/1
Form: 50/
Last run: 617 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since winning at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, having come back down in the weights, he stayed on well to regain the winning thread at Hereford (3m1f, good) this month; going back up 4lb is a slight concern, but this looks an inviting opportunity if he repeats that effort. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since wining at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, he's now back on that winning mark and his latest fourth of four at Taunton (3m, good) in a Class 3 was encouraging; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has four wins over hurdles but is 2lb above his last winning mark; returns from a break and probably needs to come down a few pounds. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 13
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Favourite, off the mark over hurdles (seventh attempt) in good style in eight-runner handicap at Wincanton (2m5f, good) three days ago; has 7lb penalty but good chance if he's in the same form. |
10/11 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, good headway after 3 out, led before 2 out, pecked on landing 2 out, ridden and went clear approaching last, won going away |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
led |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 527
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 |
20/1
Form: 502
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
prominent, pressed winner after 9th, 2 lengths down 2 out, kept on |
6/1 |
13/2
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
No impact in four starts and tailed off here (2m, soft) last time but he showed promise when staying on well to snatch third in a Newbury novice (2m, good) on his penultimate run; now goes handicapping back up in trip and needs watching in the market for leading yard. |
9/2 |
|
10th 1 |
22nd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten favourite in his only bumper and achieved little on hurdling debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) last December; 66-1 when making a marked improvement on that, keeping on to be 19l third at Newbury (2m, good) last month; no surprise if he is able to build on that and be competitive. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
His dam has produced some pretty useful winners but he was muted in a bumper at Southwell (good; favourite) last May and novice hurdle at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft; 25-1) in December. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: 231 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season (once over C&D) but was pulled up on reappearance outing in October and has largely been disappointing over fences since (five starts); seems very versatile regarding ground but reverts to hurdling with quite a bit to prove; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
led, awkward jump and reminders 1st, headed 1st, bad mistake and lost ground 10th, weakened before 2 out |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won two staying handicap hurdles last winter, on good to soft and heavy; hasn't reached the same heights this season (sent chasing for last four runs) but the upside is that he's back on a very good mark. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 944
Last run: 139 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
17th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won two points (good to firm/good) towards end of last year but has struggled on all three hurdling starts since switching to current stable; big leap of faith required to support him here. |
50/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 in points but he was well held in three bumpers for Gordon Elliott last summer and has pulled up in both his hurdles; perhaps wind surgery can make a difference but he's not hard to take on. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 in points but he was well held in three bumpers for Gordon Elliott last summer and was pulled up at 100-1 on his hurdling/stable debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in December; has something to prove on return and he needs a transformation. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 63P-P
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Third in an Irish bumper but has been pulled up on both British starts, the latest on this month's hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
|
6 |
7th Dec 2022 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Ability in Irish bumpers but was pulled up at Exeter on British debut in February; wind surgery since; best watched now hurdling. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/
Last run: 671 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Dual C&D winner in 2023 and is considerably lower in the weights now; raced lazily, tailed off, in a division of this last year (good; 5-1); missing from action since so it's tough to know how he'll fare; market check advised. |
25/1 |
|
8th 9 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Went close at Newcastle in January, but hasn't performed to the same level on his four runs since and his losing sequence continues. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.70 |
| Trifecta | £42.80 |
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