12.10
GoodBallymore Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 4f 56y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-3
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing at Leopardstown in December last time but in good form previously for new yard, finishing second in the Munster National in October (3m, yielding to soft); 13l fourth in this race last year when he'd have been closer but for a bad late mistake; each-way shout if back on song. |
16/1 |
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11 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a 3m Doncaster novice handicap chase in fine style for Nigel Twiston-Davies in January; second-best of the home team when fourth behind Daily Present in the Kim Muir; can be expected to improve from stable debut at Listowel; prospects of reversing form with Talk In The Park. |
8/1 |
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3 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a 3m Doncaster novice handicap chase in fine style for Nigel Twiston-Davies in January; not a bad effort when last seen at Aintree in April; bought for 40,000GBP at Goffs in May; worth a market check on first start for new yard. |
12/1 |
33/1
- Place: £10.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
2-14 record over fences includes some big runs, including when he hacked up at Ascot (3m5f, good) in November and took second in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, soft) on latest outing; the Ascot race was going this way round but so was his penultimate start when he kept jumping to his left at Musselburgh (12l second to Transmission); that's a niggling concern but he's handicapped to go well if this is another good day. |
14/1 |
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2nd 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Only 2-13 over fences and doesn't score too highly for consistency; however, flashes of his form read well, notably his second to Haiti Couleurs in last year's 3m6f National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and a clearcut win at Ascot this season; beaten 12l by a revitalised winner at right-handed Musselburgh last time (3m7f, good to soft) but he jumped left at a good few of his fences that day; last year Mr Vango became the first top weight to win since Bonanza Boy in 1991; handles all ground; each-way claims. |
14/1 |
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2nd 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 76y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only 2-12 over fences but he was second in the 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham (good to soft; has won on soft) last March and breezed home 11l in front at Ascot (3m5f, good) in November; disappointing in the Welsh National (rather getting squeezed out at the start didn't help) but he has a big shout if reverting to the Ascot level of performance. |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 4-42
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Left behind by clear winner when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago but has now made the frame in all four chases; 5lb out of the weights here but ought to cope if the ground softens and can play a part if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Left behind by clear winner when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago but has now made the frame in all four chases; 5lb out of the weights here but ought to cope if the ground softens and can play a part if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. |
9/2 |
40/1
Form: 843
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position after 7th, headway after 9th, led after 2 out, kept on well, ridden out |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 1513 C BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, weakened after 3 out |
11/1 |
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8th 12 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, weakened after 3 out |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: P3
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles. |
3/1 |
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1st 7 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, ridden and rallied approaching last, led again run-in, kept on well final 110yds, gamely |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Jumped well when winning his second chase start at Warwick in September (3m, good to soft) and was reportedly struck into next time at Chepstow, which was a hot novice handicap; retains plenty of potential. |
8/1 |
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7 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Sound jumping was a feature in his recent 3m win at Warwick (second chase start; good to soft); up 8lb in a race that will take appreciably more winning but with fitness on his side he's hard to dismiss. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Likes Market Rasen and he kept digging (after getting outpaced) to be close up on his chase debut there last month (3m, good); ran well here over hurdles and, off an untouched mark from last time, he should be in the thick of it. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 256-53
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Good ground is the key to him; his form had nosedived but he was running much better when hampered late on at the Cheltenham Festival and then came good at Haydock (2m4f, good), prevailing only narrowly but under a confident ride in a strong race (he also won it the season before when staged at Cheltenham); a 4lb rise seems very generous. |
11/8 |
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1st 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won this race 12 months ago at Cheltenham when 1lb higher so he's dangerously handicapped for his defence; his form had nosedived after winning in a small field at Newton Abbot in October but the signs were more encouraging last time in the 2m4f Plate at the Festival as he was staying on when hampered by a faller at the last fence; has to be of interest, especially given the yard's form. |
4/1 |
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11th 13 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
He's run some of his better races at Cheltenham, including a New course win (about 2m4f, good; off this mark) from O'Moore Park last April; not much going for him on his form since beating three rivals at Newton Abbot in October but some sort of revival isn't beyond the imagination. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-05
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
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8 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-5 over fences and 0-16 overall but may have benefited from latest wind op when keeping on well for third behind Safe Destination over C&D (good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights today but still considered. |
11/2 |
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3rd 10 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 40-42
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
24th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Very useful on the Flat but 0-7 over hurdles; just a respectable fourth in Newbury novice (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in March and will need to do better to pose a threat on today's handicap hurdle debut. |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
The form of his second at Chepstow in December (2m3f, good to soft) makes for good reading in this company but it's been rather underwhelming in the meantime, with him never dangerous at all when a well-held fourth at Taunton latterly (2m3f); going further should help, as may this galloping track; solid chance if at his best. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off in a hot maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but he's back in calmer waters here and this useful Flat performer holds leading form claims judged on his second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December; could bounce back with a big effort. |
5/2 |
7/2
Form: 11/
Last run: 651 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Justified favouritism in bumpers (2m, good to soft) at Southwell and Chepstow two seasons back; wandered in front on first occasion and hung left at one point late in the second; tongue tied today; has had ligament problems and missed last term but remains highly regarded. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 26
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Promising debut bumper second but he's failed to build on it in two runs over hurdles, tongue tied when pulled up in Cheltenham novice in January; headgear is left off now and he may still do better after a break. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
£105,000 3yo; has shown some ability at Warwick in a bumper and 2m3f novice hurdle but much better is required; tongue tied first time. |
50/1 |
|
6th 6 |
1st Nov 2022 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, took keen hold, prominent, jumped right and bumped rival 2nd |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 123 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed twice off higher marks over C&D (good) for Fergal O'Brien last summer but was pulled up after weakening quickly on stable debut in May and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/chase winner but 0-10 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; sold for 8,000gns since last run; drops in class off a workable mark based on best form. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £100.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £122.67 |
| Trifecta | £1874.80 |
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