15.30
SoftRacing UK Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £6865.3
- 2m 7f 174y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: 6-7P81 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Fair fourth of 12 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in December and he's now 6lb lower; however, this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice, most recently here (2m7f, good to soft), and needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.20
Form: 3-157F D
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
16th Jun 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, ridden after 3 out, went second but drifted left run-in, pressed winner towards finish, stayed on |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
10th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time hurdle winner at up to 3m1f; well below par on his last two starts but showed at both Ludlow in January and Newbury in February that he retains ability; handy mark and down in grade; not written off. |
5/1 |
|
11th 14 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Close third in this 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark so dangerous to entirely dismiss; that said, he was in much better form coming into last year's race. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 424-22 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Acts well on testing surfaces and stayed further over hurdles but seemingly ran out of options from handicapping point of view; lacks public experience of fences and probably needs to improve for them. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
6th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Easy winner of 2m4f novice at Fontwell (heavy) in February 2021; 0-6 since but runner-up in four of those, including on both this term; moves up in trip, having seen the 2m6f out well on soft ground on latest outing; improvement needed. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: /243-4 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from 342-day absence with a pretty good third at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month behind two next-time-out winners and competes off the same mark here; respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No win under rules since 2019 (he took a point in 2020) but he's well down the weights and competitive often enough, including at Newbury last March on latest start, to be considered each-way even though he may have a bit more to prove at his age first time out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Still in touch when unseating four out at Ascot last time (2m7f, good; 50-1) but it was still a long way from home; hasn't won under rules since 2019 and much-reduced mark looks justified. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 1437-P D
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good), and ran quite a bit better than eventual 20l defeat suggests when fourth in Cartmel marathon (3m5f, good) last month; no surprise if he features here. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good); ran well (over hurdles) on only previous visit to Cartmel and has possibilities if this new trip suits; refused to line up and withdrawn at Aintree recently (8-1 at the time). |
7/2 |
|
9 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Went up 5lb for winning a Class 4 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and raised another 1lb for his second in a better race at Haydock (3m1f, good), finishing just ahead of Jacks Parrot; this 11yo is thriving and entitled to play a part in the finish. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: -F1165
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 571-2 BF
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Below form on sole jumps start on heavy; finished strongest when second in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f, soft) in December 2024; won the Trial there in December this season, which is far and away the best of his last four starts but the ground was surely not soft enough for him when he flopped as favourite in the Welsh National last time; major player if this is one of his better days. |
11/4 |
|
7th 10 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
disputed lead early, in touch with leaders 3rd |
13/2 |
|
2nd 12 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
7yo who is narrowly the most lightly raced horse in this field; raised his game upped to 3m5f and an extended 3m4f on soft on last two starts last term, snatching a win at Haydock last time; up another 4lb but gives the very strong impression he will keep on galloping at this trip as well. |
6/1 |
Form: /6111-
Last run: 388 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
An 11yo now and has pulled up in two hurdle races and a chase since returning from a lengthy break; what could help is getting away from soft ground, as good seems his preference. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Point runner-up who is one to watch in the market in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) on his chase debut; however, this 11yo has been pulled up over hurdles on his last two runs and a major turnaround is needed. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Uncompetitive in four starts divided between hurdling and the Flat since returning from a long absence and difficult to envisage a sudden resurgence at the age of 11. |
33/1 |
Form: 161-53 C BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Bumper and dual hurdle winner; ran right up to his best when narrowly foiled in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Worcester (good; won on soft) on his final appearance in May and he's bred to be a chaser; remains in same ownership despite changing yards. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who was placed on two of his three starts last season, more recently when third at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; will be favoured by the forecast rain and probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
midfield, dropped to rear after 2nd, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and outpaced before 3 out |
13/2 |
3/1
Form: 13P12-
Last run: 280 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
6th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Returned to form with win in first-time cheekpieces at Exeter (2m, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) in April but was back in the doldrums at Ludlow last month; should be fine over today's trip but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood. |
7/1 |
|
11th 8 |
9th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up on his first two starts this season but then landed 2m Exeter handicap on the back of a wind op (also cheekpieces on) four weeks ago; still low mileage so he's not taken lightly despite a 4lb rise. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
jumped right on occasions, made all, mistake 5 out, ridden and hard pressed from 2 out, mistake last, kept on well run-in |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 11756- C
Last run: 392 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well treated these days and although he's run only four times since back from an absence, and his latest win, he ran better when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; first-time visor, retained) last month; likely to fare better now back on good ground in this lower grade. |
11/2 |
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Useful hurdler in his prime and won over fences in 2023 but has been out of form since returning from a layoff in the autumn; wore cheekpieces then blinkers for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Jubilee Express, Vee Dancer, Come On Gruff, The Wrekin
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £79.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £86.66 |
| Tricast | £336.06 |
| Trifecta | £358.70 |