12.20
SoftVirgin Bet Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 2m 5f 82y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £51.00
- Place: £5.90
Form: 24-75
Last run: 44 days
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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2 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Posted three wins over fences in the winter of 2024-25, all at around this trip, and staged a revival when third at Fontwell (2m4f, good; Begin The Luck second) three weeks ago; back up in class but on a winnable mark and he's one to consider with the stable among the winners. |
100/30 |
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3rd 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to a halt at Stratford last March and he was tailed off again on his comeback at Haydock (2m45f, good) last month; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to an abrupt halt at Stratford last March and he hasn't been seen since; no great record fresh to date but the betting is perhaps the best guide to his chance. |
9/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 21 D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Promising third on chase debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November and he was 1l behind the leader and clear of the rest when falling at the final fence at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; the winner has followed up and this fellow looks well treated now only 3lb higher. |
7/2 |
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4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
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4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, raced in second 3rd, not fluent 4th, not fluent 5th |
9/2 |
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5th 4 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won his point on testing ground and conditions were also on the soft side for his three runs over hurdles, the best being a near 10-length defeat on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m) last time; unexposed under these conditions and, with cheekpieces turned to, he has to be of interest. |
2/1 |
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4th 1 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't threatened when third on his first two hurdle starts (2m3f/2m5f) but those were still fair efforts and this soft-ground 3m point winner should be an improver now up in trip on handicap debut. |
7/2 |
66/1
Form: 53-P9
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Second-season chaser who took his form to new levels over about 3m1f-3m2f at Cheltenham initially this season but, after wind surgery, faded badly from three out when 10-1 for the Kim Muir there last month; needs to bounce back with another career best and he has more to prove on this third attempt at a marathon trip. |
20/1 |
|
13th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Second-season chaser who has run well here on his last three starts, finishing second of 16 under Finian Maguire (3m1f, heavy) then fourth over this C&D (good to soft; lost a shoe) before winning here (3m1f, good) on New Year's Day; has had wind surgery since and he's a solid contender. |
9/1 |
|
5th 13 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 9th |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 6
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Has C&D form and he won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f on good to soft; 3m1f on heavy) last midwinter; mixed results since but back on his latest winning mark and adding cheekpieces could help; ought to go well. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f/3m1f) last winter and latest was off 1lb lower on heavy ground; looks interesting on that form but he's been up and down since and was pulled up here on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 9th, struggling 14th, weakened 4 out |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 57
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has found improvement from somewhere to win back-to-back 3m2f handicaps with seemingly lots to spare, on soft and good to soft; raised in grade here and hit with 10lb for last time, but this 7yo looks firmly on the upgrade. |
13/2 |
7/2
Form: 03
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing at Wincanton (2m5f) the last twice; ran well over C&D (good to soft) in December, finishing third to a stablemate who has since bagged Grade 2 honours; interesting on that best effort. |
12/1 |
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1 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
held up in last, some headway after 7th, weakened quickly 3 out, soon pulled up |
5/1 |
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7th 5 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
pressed leaders, led narrowly or disputed lead and increased tempo from 8th, ridden home turn, weakened quickly when headed before 2 out |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in his first three hurdle runs but he ran well for a long way on his recent handicap debut at Ludlow (3m, good; 17l third); should have more to offer now switched to fences for top yard and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; dangerous to ignore. |
9/4 |
|
14 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; one of three runners from the stable and it'll be very interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
9/1 |
200/1
Form: 7577-8
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again. |
9/2 |
Form: 21-11
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Tailed off on handicap hurdle debut on final run last season and has struggled over fences on both runs this term; something to prove but he's had a wind op, which may help him recapture the promise shown when third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last January; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
200/1
Form: 0-P
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
always towards rear, not fluent 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
200/1 |
|
3 |
18th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Always towards when 18-1 for bumper debut at Exeter in April; can only be watched here. |
100/1 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up when 66-1 for debut at Wincanton (2m5f, good to soft) in January and can only be watched today. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
1st Mar 2023 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up when 66-1 for debut over C&D (good to soft) in January and can only be watched today. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, struggling 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £104.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £94.28 |
| Trifecta | £444.80 |
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