15.15
SoftFitzdares Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2723
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree in April 2023; well beaten over hurdles on last two starts (stable debut latest) but he's shown some useful form in that code and is an interesting contender on this Flat debut. |
12/1 |
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8th 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Nicky Richards; smart bumper performer; has won two of his 17 races over hurdles, but disappointing on last two starts; makes debut for Sandy Thomson. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Has won only one of his 13 handicaps but twice went very close at the start of the season and 3m possibly stretched his stamina at Musselburgh last time; back to a more suitable trip here and unlikely to be far away. |
3/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, led 4th, joined 4 out, headed after 3 out, stayed on but no match for winner |
15/8 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, led 4th, joined 4 out, headed after 3 out, stayed on but no match for winner |
15/8 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Safely held in first two handicaps but took step forward and ran well for a long way when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month; another 3lb lower here and enters calculations. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 12 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 6th |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 6th |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 212 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since her sole win (2m5f) and was a close third at Perth (2m4f) most recently; shapes as if she'll be suited by this new trip; solid. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Finished alone in a match race on chase debut in October; not beaten far when last of four at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in February but ran poorly over that C&D last month and needs a boost from the new cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual course winner over hurdles; finished alone in a match race on seasonal/chase debut in October then wasn't beaten far when last of four over C&D (good to soft) in February; eased in grade today and could still have potential over fences. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 43-
Last run: 256 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
9/1 |
|
9 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
16th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Eight-race maiden for Micky Hammond, best run when fourth over this trip at Perth in April (good to soft); well beaten next time (didn't jump well) and now makes debut for Rebecca Menzies with a first-time tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (2) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ex-bumper horse; had wind surgery in March; has improved since going handicapping with fair efforts at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) and Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; further progress likely, particularly back over 1m; a possible. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
11th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Well beaten over 1m2f on handicap debut in June but looked suited by drop in trip when third at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) ten days ago; ideally needs to learn to settle better in the early stages but could still have a bigger run in him. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Maiden who offered hope when second of six in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f, AW) in February but not built on it since, including on handicap debut after four months off at Ripon (9.7f, good; first start since wind surgery) in June; others make greater appeal. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 9 (2) |
23rd Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 9.5f; could prove a different proposition now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide. |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
28th Feb 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Down the field in two bumpers and two Flat contests; handicaps more suitable shortly. |
100/1 |
|
8th 5 (8) |
4th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Down the field in two bumpers and the same again on Flat debut at Wolverhampton. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bolted up at Ayr (3m, heavy) in December on third chase start; well beaten back there last month but made a bad mistake six out; he'll be in the picture if rediscovering the form of his December win. |
11/1 |
|
5 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won an Irish point in May 2024 (3m, good to yielding); sound run when second in three-finisher handicap on chase debut at Hexham earlier this month; cheekpieces now tried; a possible. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winning pointer but he's generally struggled under rules including in three hurdle runs at Ayr (3m/2m4f) early this year; still lightly raced and now goes handicapping over fences but he needs improvement after 209 days off. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Rediscovered winning ways at Ayr (3m, soft; 5-1), that his second run back from a short break; the handicapper has responded with a 7lb rise, but this stablemate of Whiskey On Ice stays well and handles most ground conditions; likely to have a say in the finish. |
11/4 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
3rd Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Flat-bred gelding who struggled on debut at Newcastle (soft) in November and was withdrawn from a subsequent engagement with soft ground deemed unsuitable. |
33/1 |
|
13 |
27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Not guaranteed to stay 2m on pedigree and he was well held on his debut at Newcastle (10-1) last month; others preferred. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 86
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (8) |
15th May 2023 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Holds weak claims on form shown in three bumpers and three Flat contests; this switch to handicap level is a possible source of improvement but he's far from solid. |
25/1 |
|
11th 3 (6) |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Didn't seem to stay 2m in bumpers, but hasn't shown enough over 6f/7f on the AW to suggest he can win this. |
66/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
24th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Struggled in three bumpers this winter; not disgraced over 7f here last week on his Flat debut but perhaps one for a bit further down the line. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.00 |
| Trifecta | £131.30 |
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