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SoftFitzdares Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 7f 180y
- Class 4
- 11 runners

Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 114222 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Front-runner who kicked off 2023 with two wins at Musselburgh (3m, soft/good) and he returned to form with a creditable seventh of 23 in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) last month; drops back down in grade off the same mark and can make another bold bid. |
8/1 |
7th 24 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Made very good progress since upped to 3m+ last May, doing well to hold off Coltor and The Bosses Oscar at Musselburgh last month (3m, good); rare off day at Haydock since, though, and a major revival is needed. |
40/1 |
7th 8 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Form figures of 11422211 since upped to 3m-3m2f, with those last two wins at Musselburgh (on soft/good) under Edward Austin; made all latest; up another 5lb but this steadily progressive stayer keeps pulling out more. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 4-1318
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
6th 2 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Both hurdle wins at Kelso, over 2m6f (good) and 2m (good to soft) but his C&D second on New Year's Day was right up there with his best efforts, pulling clear with subsequent Pertemps close seventh; 5lb higher today but is more likely than not to go well. |
13/2 |
2 |
19th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice last year and a clear runner-up over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; again second at Kelso (2m6f, good) on Friday and he's a contender if this doesn't come too soon. |
6/1 |
2nd 2 |
17th Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice here last year (including over C&D on good ground) and bounced back from Newcastle blip when a clear runner-up at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; solid claims. |
9/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 25P-73
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
16th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Slightly disappointing at Perth three weeks ago but was in good form beforehand, notably when winning at Musselburgh (3m, soft); also suited by this track and has a fighting chance if back on song. |
8/1 |
5th 5 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Led late on to deny Red Missile in a 3m soft-ground handicap at Musselburgh in February and again finished ahead of that rival when fourth in a Class 2 on his return visit; having a solid season and likely to be in the mix. |
11/2 |
4th 13 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
In good form back hurdling and although just a remote third behind runner-up Lock Down Luke over C&D in January he found a late spurt to deny Red Missile close home back here last month (soft); similar effort would see him involved. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: /345-1
Last run: 71 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
5th 6 |
10th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
ran in snatches, held up in rear, jumped left 1st, niggled along briefly after 4th, awkward jump 7th |
12/1 |
9 |
6th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, fell 3rd |
16/1 |
7 |
31st Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Below best over hurdles the last twice and pulled up most recently (albeit found to be coughing slightly afterwards); however, she won over hurdles at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) last October and was a point winner in 2021, so could be suited by today's switch to fences. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-5408
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 81
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
5th 10 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten towards the end of 2022 in her first two handicaps (2m5f/2m6f); hard to fancy on that evidence but it's still early days and she hinted at staying promise in a bumper (here) and a novice hurdle; there's potential in her pedigree and she's not written off. |
12/1 |
8th 7 |
4th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Placed in a bumper in the spring but has made underwhelming start to her hurdling career; well down the field when upped to 2m5f for handicap debut here (good) in October and needs subsequent wind op (her third) to have made a big difference. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 12P655 D
Last run: 85 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 92
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
5th 6 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened run-in |
10/1 |
5th 3 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Has become very unreliable but seemed to run well when third of four in tactical race at Kelso three weeks ago, and this dual C&D winner can't be ruled out off a career-low chase mark. |
7/2 |
3rd 4 |
28th May 2023 Good To Firm 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Doesn't look entirely solid on recent form but shaped better than the bare result at Hexham five days ago; gained both handicap wins off higher marks and receives plenty of weight all round in this field; possibilities if anywhere near best. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: F05004
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
One of three Irish challengers in the field; holds weak claims on form and proved reluctant to race at Sedgefield most recently; however, may improve with Daryl Jacob up for first time. |
16/1 |
12 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Trained in Northern Ireland; lightly raced but low-level form at best, beaten 27l, 29l and 55l in his three handicaps; tried cheekpieces on latest start, now has a tongue-tie and visor. |
25/1 |
9 |
2nd Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Irish-trained maiden who has finished well down the field at Musselburgh on his last two starts, most recently yesterday in first-time cheekpieces; now wears a first-time visor and has plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 813-51
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
4th 8 |
12th Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
led |
14/1 |
7th 5 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won two hurdles at 2m4f on good ground in 2022; some fair runs at up to 3m of late; quite interesting off current mark after having wind surgery. |
8/1 |
4th 5 |
16th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led, shaken up and headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened approaching last |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: P4UF-P
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 98
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Formerly pretty useful (mostly as a chaser) and also won two points last April; however, pulled up at big odds in a hunter chase last May and a handicap hurdle 12 days ago. |
100/1 |
5 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Useful hurdler/chaser up to 2019 and won two points in April 2022; however, he was pulled up in a hunter chase in May last time out and this 11yo may be best watched now over hurdles for the first time since 2018. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 15/26- C
Last run: 466 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
4th 6 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear on outer |
10/1 |
8th 6 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Lightly raced in recent seasons and his last good run was when second in a handicap chase here in May 2021 (3m, soft; visor on for first time); made a quiet reappearance over hurdles in January and others look stronger. |
16/1 |
1 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced in recent seasons; last good run was in May 2021 when second at Perth (3m, soft; visor on for first time); others look stronger. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 696-60
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
---|---|---|---|---|
5th 9 |
19th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
9 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Pulled hard in first-time blinkers and was in a clear lead when taking the wrong course after the fifth flight at Musselburgh last time; his claims aren't compelling on earlier hurdle form; a visor goes on this time. |
16/1 |
11 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Placed in bumpers and he's on a basement mark over hurdles; however, he's struggled to get competitive over hurdles (including in three handicaps) and the first-time blinkers need to make a big difference. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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Payout | |
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Exacta | £19.60 |
Straight Forecast | £18.91 |
Tricast | £60.17 |
Trifecta | £74.60 |
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