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SoftCoral Get Closer To The Action Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5990.6
- 3m 0f 121y
- Class 3
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
Form: 2-15
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Won the Somerset National over an extended 3m2f at Wincanton in January 2025 and second in the Welsh National Trial at Chepstow in December this term; he also showed last season that he stays 3m4f but there have been too many disappointing shows in major long-distance handicaps for him to be greatly fancied for this one. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Has a National in the bag already having captured the Somerset version over an extended 3m2f at Wincanton 14 months ago (good to soft; fine on softer), and best run since was his second in the Welsh National Trial in December; however, his form has dipped markedly on his last two starts, and his two runs over extreme distances have ended in disappointment. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Has contested some competitive staying chases since winning the Somerset National over 3m3f here last January and found only one too good in the Welsh National Trial in December; offered little when only 11-1 for the real thing over Christmas but capable of bouncing back from that; hasn't shone on heavy ground previously but he's effective on soft. |
5/2 |
5/6
Form: 62-11 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made low-key return from long layoff when remote fourth at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) last month but well handicapped on form shown in February/March 2024 and has possibilities on first attempt at a marathon trip. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Second run over fences was disappointing but he's come back with wins in two small-field handicaps over 2m7f at Newbury (again on heavy); raised another 5lb but he's on the up and today's extra yardage may well help. |
13/8 |
7/1
Form: 2-2116 C
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Sole chase success came in a match in October; had wind surgery afterwards and he stopped quickly at Southwell after a lengthy break; others safer. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
14th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
travelled strongly, midfield |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 57-7UP
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has won a handicap (off 6lb lower) but there are long absences in her profile and she was pulled up when returning from one at Fontwell in March. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.57 |
| Trifecta | £2.50 |
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