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HeavyBloomfields Horseboxes Presents The Raceline Professional Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 0f 69y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season (once over C&D) but was pulled up on reappearance outing in October and has largely been disappointing over fences since (five starts); seems very versatile regarding ground but reverts to hurdling with quite a bit to prove; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
7/2 |
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4th 5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
led, awkward jump and reminders 1st, headed 1st, bad mistake and lost ground 10th, weakened before 2 out |
7/2 |
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4th 4 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won two staying handicap hurdles last winter, on good to soft and heavy; hasn't reached the same heights this season (sent chasing for last four runs) but the upside is that he's back on a very good mark. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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8th 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole hurdles win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; from 8lb higher) in October 2024; consistent this year, without necessarily looking ready to win again; third to better-fancied stablemate Cosmic Soul at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) nine weeks ago. |
7/1 |
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3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13th 16 |
8th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest maiden on the Flat (runner-up twice over 1m4f/1m5f) who accomplished little in his three runs over hurdles (first two were for Polly Gundry); absent 232 days before latest; handicap debut in this sphere comes off a basement mark. |
33/1 |
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5th 3 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 4 out, outpaced before 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
33/1 |
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4 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Twice runner-up (1m4f and 1m5f) off basement Flat marks last summer for Micky Hammond; 100-1, beaten 53l in novice hurdle at Exeter (2m, heavy) on debut for new connections and best watched despite now having tongue tied. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 7 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-8 under rules, but was returning from over a year off when second of nine on stable debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last month; the longer trip looks to be in his favour and a contender if taking a step forward. |
4/1 |
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5th 7 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-8 under rules, but was returning from over a year off when second of nine on stable debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last month; the longer trip looks to be in his favour and a contender if taking a step forward. |
4/1 |
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2nd 7 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3120-3
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 3 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Landed his second win over fences, at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February with the assistance of first-time cheekpieces (retained since); ran well when runner-up at Haydock (2m4f, good) in April but emptied quickly at Warwick last month; claims if putting his best foot forward. |
5/1 |
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5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits. |
2/1 |
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2nd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward. |
100/30 |
Abandoned
Form: 470
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Very progressive in 2023-24 season (gained two of his three wins over C&D) but lightly raced (mainly over fences) and very disappointing since; current ability hard to gauge; market may guide. |
14/1 |
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5th 2 |
31st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 |
31st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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2 |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made all in two Market Rasen novice hurdles (both 2m, good) in May but was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicaps, the latter his chasing debut; still has plenty of time to get career back on track but comes here with a point to prove. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won back-to-back minor hurdle races on good ground at Market Rasen but didn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut back there and ended up tailed off; that was not his true running but, off just 2lb lower, he faces no straightforward task unless improving for fences (bred for it). |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-46
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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2 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bettered low-key stable debut (over hurdles) when second to very progressive rival over C&D (good) last month and remains well handicapped on some of his form for Jamie Snowden; likely contender. |
11/4 |
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2nd 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Capable on his day for Jamie Snowden, winning three times; didn't sign off for that yard in bad form but he made a quiet debut for this yard here when 3m1f was no excuse. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 57
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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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 |
Abandoned
Form: 565-6
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 10 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won chase debut in February 2025 and back to form with blinkers enlisted when second on last two outings, but all three of those runs were over 2m and there is plenty to prove judged on his attempts at 2m4f/3m; cheekpieces return and their previous usage includes that one win. |
9/1 |
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2nd 5 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Took a step forward in a change of headgear when second of eight in handicap over C&D 22 day ago, hindered by a blunder two out; this C&D winner is a likely player if blinkers have the same effect a second time. |
9/2 |
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2nd 8 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Opened his account when winning on chase debut over C&D (soft) last February but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-21 and he needs new headgear to give him a boost. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-45 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
1-9 over hurdles; ended last season on a low note and was again well beaten when back in action in January; makes chasing debut from a good mark but others look much less risky. |
14/1 |
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13th 8 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 694
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict. |
9/1 |
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3rd 3 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict. |
9/1 |
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2 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner here in 2023; well held in two chases this autumn but reverted to hurdling with a win at Southwell (2m4f) in November, travelling best before asserting close home; off since and 6lb higher today, and he's unraced beyond 2m5f under rules, but keeping away from soft ground is seemingly a help. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 353
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out, weakening when lost position last |
11/2 |
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4th 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out |
11/2 |
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2nd 5 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Chris Gordon; two fair runs over fences on first two starts for this yard and sound third at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces when reverting to hurdles last time; a possible. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6/46
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 5 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Either or both the class 2 company and drop back to 3m compromised him in Uttoxeter's Summer Cup latest (blinkers debuted there retained); untried over today's even shorter trip since November 2023 and over hurdles for longer still, so hard to see how this assignment plays to many strengths. |
5/1 |
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12 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Stays well, as his two performances over 3m4f at Haydock attest; finished well for second over 3m1f at Aintree (good) most recently; not crying out for this drop back to 3m but may be aided by new headgear; represents last year's winning yard. |
9/1 |
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2nd 6 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-75
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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4 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Soundly beaten on all four hurdling starts, most recently when dropped back to 2m (from 2m4f) for handicap debut three weeks ago; in good hands and can't be written off just yet but needs this jump up in trip to enable significant improvement. |
12/1 |
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10th 1 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Soundly beaten on all three hurdling starts, most recently in very ordinary 2m4f Plumpton maiden this month; will need to improve to make a winning handicap debut but represents a top stable and today's switch to good ground might show him in a better light. |
4/1 |
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6th 8 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
In a top stable but beaten a distance or more in all his four runs, twice over hurdles (2m/2m4f); there was some promise behind the useful Pembroke at Ludlow in December and this is very weak. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P0
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 (8) |
29th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
midfield |
4/1 |
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5th 7 (4) |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
slowly away, in rear |
7/1 |
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1 (8) |
13th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
1m4f winner when trained in France; it's been tough going for this yard but there was much more promise when a keeping-on sixth over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; going back up in distance can help and this drop into 0-55 company also likely to be beneficial; check betting. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 3O
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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11 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Early promise for Nicky Henderson when third in a Southwell bumper on debut but has looked an awkward ride in two hurdle starts; best watched for new yard. |
50/1 |
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10th 18 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Half-sister to useful jumper Fancy Foundations; hooded and held up when promising second in Southwell bumper last May; was the clear pacesetter when switched to hurdling at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 14-1) on Boxing Day but she had steering issues and ran out around the home turn; comes with risks attached after that; interesting to see how she figures in the market. |
10/1 |
Verdict
Imperial Bede should certainly improve on his Leicester third and looks the main threat to ITTACK BLUE, who ran well enough over C&D on his hurdling debut to suggest he can win this.[Jonathan Neesom]