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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Won a similar event at Catterick in good style in March (3m1f, good) but pulled up at Hexham last time; needs to bounce back. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Quite useful in his prime and he won a point in February (3m, good to soft) before easily following up in a hunter chase at Catterick last month (3m1f, good; Lunar Contact second); strong claims. |
5/2 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
One-time quite useful staying hurdler/chaser who won a point on second start for present connections last month (3m, good to soft); this tougher, but a contender. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position 7th, headway and keeping on before 2 out, no impression before last |
9/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, cajoled along before 4th, mistake 8th, pushed along and dropped to last with one circuit to go, slow jump and lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position 5th, towards rear 7th, pushed along from 9th, rallied before 2 out, weakened and no chance before last |
20/1 |
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 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred. |
7/1 |
|
4th 10 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
C&D winner who has dropped to a tempting mark but he needs to produce more than on his last two starts, most recently a 12l seventh behind a few of these over C&D (good to soft); reapplied cheekpieces replace visor (he's been similarly effective in both forms of headgear in the past). |
8/1 |
|
7th 6 |
18th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
His last win was was off 1lb higher over C&D in March 2021; lightly raced since but he still retains most of his ability and he caught the eye with his staying-on sixth at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) last month; wasn't beaten far in that race and he's in the mix back over this more suitable trip. |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.91 |
| Tricast | £60.17 |
| Trifecta | £74.60 |
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