14.45
GoodFarewell Doctor John Heathcock Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6753.04
- 2m 7f 198y
- Class 3
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3F3-11 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Posted a handicap hurdle hat-trick late last year (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft); this 9yo is making a belated chase debut but he showed promise in points in 2018 (including runner-up to Shishkin) and he has a good reappearance record (including a win here); not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Finished a well-held sixth (behind Itso Fury) at Ascot when bidding for a four-timer but ran respectably and Beau Morgan now takes off 7lb with his claim; enters calculations. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Just out of the money at Ascot last month when bidding for a four-timer but ran respectably on bare figures and likely remains in form; C&D winner the time before and enters calculations back here. |
5/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 551-11 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Unfair to knock his strike-rate of 1-12 over fences as he's run some crackers in defeat, with four seconds last season including a strong C&D handicap and the Ultima at Cheltenham in March; quite likely that he was over the top when last to finish in the 3m1f Grade 1 novice at Aintree; tough, consistent and much respected despite a challenging mark. |
100/30 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Unfair to knock his strike-rate of 1-12 over fences as he's run some crackers in defeat, with four seconds last season including a strong C&D handicap and the Ultima at Cheltenham in March; quite likely that he was over the top when last to finish in the 3m1f Grade 1 novice at Aintree; tough, consistent and much respected despite a challenging mark. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Only 1-11 over fences, the success in a Grade 2 Reynoldstown at Ascot that essentially fell apart; however, he's proved very consistent in good handicaps otherwise this term, second at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; again likely to give his running. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 1-5 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
2m7f hurdle winner (good) when with Dan Skelton; has struggled in all three starts for his current trainer; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; much more is needed from him. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: F/54-7 C
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Followed his former trainer Oliver Sherwood to Harry Derham's yard for which he made a winning start over 3m at Musselburgh (soft); didn't win with much in hand but that was his first run for 251 days and a 5lb rise is fair enough. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders after 8th |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won at Hereford (2m3f, good) in February but that was a weak four-runner race and he's since been a soundly beaten fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 611-22 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins over hurdles were at Taunton, latest over 3m on heavy in March 2023; chasing last term and ended his time with the Hobbs/White stable on some low notes; pulled up after an early error over fences (0-6 in that sphere) 12 days ago on stable/seasonal debut; well treated on best efforts. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
pressed leader early, raced in second 2nd, prominent from 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
15 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; yet build upon last autumn's promising chase debut for the Hobbs/White stable and has been absent since March but is on a good mark for today's stable debut; cheekpieces removed. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: -43345
Last run: 39 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 |
6/1
Form: 12P-64 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out |
14/1 |
|
6th 9 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out |
14/1 |
|
7th 7 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Arrested his decline when placed at Bangor (2m3f, good) in September and will be fine over today's longer trip but his recent Kempton run was underwhelming and others in this field have much more appealing profiles. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 510-12 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
25th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, lost position 4th, dropped to last 6th, pulled up before 7th |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Bounced back to form to beat AJP Kingdom at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) in August but the form looks dubious, given that several flights were omitted and the race developed into a sprint; quickly back in the doldrums on latest outing; others look much safer. |
14/1 |
|
0 1 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed and prominent 5th, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 24-196 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Makes his stable debut on a reduced mark but his form for Charlie Longsdon went the wrong way this year and he has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
raced lazily, raced in last, pushed along before halfway, reminders 5f out, lost touch and tailed off from 4f out |
20/1 |
|
0 4 |
7th Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Now 10lb lower than when winning over hurdles last summer but was last of four on chasing debut in July, and his finishing effort over hurdles last month was disappointing; swaps blinkers for refitted visor here; needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-1113 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Front-runner; unbeaten in three novice events (2m4f-2m7f, good) last May/June; tailed off on handicap debut in November but his fourth of six at Southwell (2m4f) four weeks ago was a step back in the right direction. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Unbeaten in three novice events last summer but tailed off on November's handicap debut at Hereford; plenty to prove after that. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 15-
Last run: 275 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
22nd May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won 2m2f conditions event at Fontainebleau (very soft) on racecourse debut in November 2021; struggled in two runs for this yard, including when 66-1 for handicap debut in December (3m, good to soft); dropped 5lb but not easily recommended. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bought for £200,000 after winning on his debut in France 13 months ago; tongue-strap worn then left off when he was tailed off at Market Rasen in March; aid returns for handicap debut but lot to prove; up in trip. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 7791-0
Last run: 40 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 |
33/1
Form: 336-05 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
pressed leader on outer |
25/1 |
|
12 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
held up in rear, pushed along 6th |
50/1 |
|
12 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
More than two years since he gained his only win under rules and has lost his way over fences lately; could possibly be perked up by a change of scenery (was with Fergal O'Brien) but too many doubts for now. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 234-15 D BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Well beaten before last-fence refusal on latest outing in February but has a largely consistent record over hurdles; will be suited by the trip/ground and has slipped to a good mark; each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has won three times over hurdles and finished third for the fourth successive time in that sphere at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; back over fences after a couple of failed attempts in November 2023 but tends to find at least one too good. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Huntingdon winner in April (3m1f, good); fair runs over this trip on good to soft/soft/heavy on last three starts; each-way chance |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 2552-5
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Now 0-9 over hurdles after a quiet start to this campaign but she won two bumpers and she should be on a decent mark; due to make chase debut in this new headgear at Huntingdon on Thursday (1.15). |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual bumper winner but 0-9 over hurdles and it's been a quiet start to the season following wind surgery; perhaps a visor can trigger a return to form now chasing off what's a fair mark. |
4/1 |
|
15 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Dual bumper winner but 0-8 over hurdles; runner-up at Ludlow in April on only attempt at 3m and didn't shape too badly on this month's Sandown return (2m4f); bit to prove but not without some hope. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.55 |
| Tricast | £159.77 |
| Trifecta | £157.20 |
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