13.30
SoftVickers.Bet Independent Family Owned Bookmaker Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: U7
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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5 |
28th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Had little to beat when point winner last spring (good); well held in two hurdle completions on soft but this looks more his cup of tea, going handicapping over fences back on a sound surface; first-time aids fitted. |
3/1 |
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1 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Good-ground point winner; needs to improve on what he's shown in two rules starts (latest on soft) and looks likely to be more interesting when switched to handicaps. |
33/1 |
Form: 50
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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6th 6 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, mistake 4th |
12/1 |
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6 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, mistake 3rd, lost position 5 out, pulled up before 4 out |
33/1 |
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6 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
0-4 in Irish points and soundly beaten at this track (2m/2m4f, on soft) in his three hurdle races; tongue tied last time; absent 745 days before this handicap and chase debut, so has lots to prove. |
33/1 |
Form: 0P
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Did his winning for Evan Williams in batches, latterly when notching a hat-trick the winter before last; on a fair mark back from a short break but needs a revival after a few poor efforts in recent times. |
8/1 |
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4th 4 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Enjoyed very good campaign last season with three wins (two over fences); he's on a handy mark on that form but has been well beaten in fourth on both outings this term; needs to turn things around. |
10/1 |
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9 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Off since April but in was in the zone back then having delivered seasonal form figures of 111222; the latest near miss was over C&D and he's only 2lb higher for this; hard to dismiss. |
5/1 |
Form: P-30
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Form: 57
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
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6 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
led |
100/1 |
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6 |
23rd Jan 2023 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Beaten in two points and down the field in two novice hurdles on good ground at about 2m; others much preferred. |
100/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
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2 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Made mistakes when pulled up at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December last time and needs to bounce back; however, he's now 5lb lower than when second at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in October and is not written off; also effective on soft ground. |
5/1 |
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3 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice in small fields over 2m4f/2m6f last term and second at Market Rasen in October; however, he needs a lot better than was forthcoming on last two outings, back down to 2m5f from 3m for latest. |
11/2 |
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3 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
11/2 |
Form: 55
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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6th 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
A three-time scorer (including over C&D) last season; hinted at a revival when a never-nearer fifth over 3m4f at Taunton last month so needs considering off a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time chase winne, the latest at Ffos Las (3m4f, good) off this mark in October; has been below par in three runs since but his usual cheekpieces are back on and he may appreciate this better ground. |
6/1 |
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6th 7 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Readily beat a stablemate in small-field marathon here (3m4f, good) in October and will be fine on today's slower ground but his two runs towards the end of last year were disappointing and he needs to have been refreshed by 101-day break. |
14/1 |
Form: 35-0
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
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3 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Placed on bumper debut in 2021 but has made disappointing start to hurdling career; well down the field when upped to 2m7f in Ascot handicap six weeks ago; this race is easier but he probably still needs help from the first-time cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
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8th 9 |
2nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
No progress since his close third in a Chepstow bumper last winter (soft) and beaten a long way out when a remote third on recent handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); needs major turnaround for new trip. |
12/1 |
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3rd 1 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, hit 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along and dropped to last before 7th |
6/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
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7 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Inconsistent 9yo who often looks very unenthusiastic; made all in valuable novices' handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March 2024 but absent since two lacklustre runs at end of that year; had wind in September and now sports first-time cheekpieces; this first run after a layoff might be a good day to catch him in the right mood, but others are much less risky. |
25/1 |
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3 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent and pulled up on last month's reappearance at Bangor but he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 7yo could be tailor-made for today's assignment in view of last season's best efforts, including two fine runs on heavy ground here and a win at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. |
8/1 |
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3 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent and pulled up on last month's reappearance at Bangor but he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 7yo could be tailor-made for today's assignment in view of last season's best efforts, including two fine runs on heavy ground here and a win at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. |
8/1 |
Form: 10P7
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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6 |
2nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Bumper winner; far from solid on hurdles form, latterly pulled up in both runs this term; however, the switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement for this southern raider; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
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0 8 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Unexposed 5yo who won a Hexham bumper last year and kept on for respectable third here (2m4f, soft) on handicap hurdle debut in March; open to improvement over today's longer trip but needs to bounce back from last month's poor seasonal debut (first-time cheekpieces; retained) and is 2lb out of the weights. |
14/1 |
Form: 74
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
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7 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Placed four consecutive times (2m7f-3m6f) after his C&D (heavy) win in first-time blinkers just under a year ago; still on a workable mark but was pulled up when tried in a visor last month and is untested on ground faster than good to soft. |
9/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
Form: 6
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
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5 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Last won in the North Wales National at Bangor (extended 3m5f, heavy) in February 2024 with first-time cheekpieces; best effort this term was back in November (four races since) but he's down the weights, back chasing and some headgear returns after two hurdles races without; yard going well too. |
11/2 |
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5th 7 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won the North Wales National in 2024 but nothing over either obstacle since; best efforts this term both recorded on slow ground here, albeit his C&D third last time owed most to the rider's perseverance. |
9/1 |
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3rd 6 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Thorough stayer who is 1-16 over fences since his last hurdle race in March 2023; the win came over 3m5f in first-time cheekpieces in February 2024 but headgear is removed today; has easily the lowest mark of his career but he's inconsistent and hard to rely on; yard also runs Sparkling Duke. |
10/1 |
Form: 4
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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12 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Goes well here; unlucky not to win on his penultimate visit but made no mistake last time (this trip on soft) and likely to go well again despite the 6lb rise. |
6/1 |
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1st 12 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Came good with ready win on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, good), despite jockey losing irons, and held clear lead before penultimate-fence fall over C&D (soft) last month; has to take a 6lb rise on the chin but still features prominently in calculations. |
7/2 |
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17 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Came good with ready win on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, good) despite jockey losing irons on run-in; both subsequent runs were perfectly respectable but he needs to kick on again to land this prize. |
12/1 |
Form: 6
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 4 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-6 over fences and 0-11 overall; seems versatile regarding ground is quite well handicapped if judged on best 2024 form but returned from long absence with poor run in December and may not be straightforward. |
7/2 |
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7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
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7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
Form: 59067
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
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5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December when 5lb lower; nothing since and the trip is a worry. |
12/1 |
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2 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, led, headed 5 out, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
5/1 |
Form: 2-3070
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
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6th 5 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Overcome significant interference from a loose horse to win for Tim Vaughan at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) just over a year ago but left that stable after a disappointing run last October and was a pulled-up outsider when reappearing for new trainer last week. |
40/1 |
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3 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Opened her account at Fontwell (2m5f) last September but came in last of nine at Hereford (2m4f) 11 months ago on her final run for Tim Vaughan; since changed hands for £1,000 and she needs to hit the ground running for her new stable. |
25/1 |
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9th 2 |
14th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Too good for a heavily backed subsequent winner when opening account at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month; not quite in same form when well-held second off same mark a few days later and an 8lb rise has now taken effect but she remains of interest. |
9/2 |
Betting Forcast
33/1 Also Known As, 100/1 Frankie Roy, 200/1 Ideallko, 100/1 Imaginary Dragon, 100/1 Mangrove River, Evs Mylesfromwicklow, 16/1 Puddlesinthepark, 16/1 Realm Of Glory, 5/2 Regal Blue, 66/1 Rolling River, 11/2 Rouge De LQuest, 20/1 Stellar Stream, 14/1 The Big Reveal, 12/1 Wonder Of The Seas, 150/1 Lady Berlais, 100/1 State Of Honor
Verdict
The recent point winners MYLESFROMWICKLOW and Regal Blue look to have plenty going for them on ground they have already shown they can handle against rivals with many questions to answer. Rouge De L’Quest, another successful pointer, looks likely to benefit from the drop in trip and is third on the list but most of the runners look handicappers in the making.[Emily Weber]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
MylesfromwicklowWEST COUNTRY:
Regal BlueRP Ratings:
The Big RevealThe Times:
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MylesfromwicklowD Express:
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MylesfromwicklowThe Sun:
MylesfromwicklowDaily Record:
Regal Blue