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SoftClarity Cleans EBF ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4792.48
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| 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 |
|
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: 2-342P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
1st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner; unexposed and took a significant step up from his hurdling debut when 1l second at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in November; initial mark looks on the stiff side judged on that but he's a point winner and open to improvement now upped in trip for his handicap debut; interesting. |
7/1 |
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2nd 4 |
21st Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 50/6
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since winning at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, having come back down in the weights, he stayed on well to regain the winning thread at Hereford (3m1f, good) this month; going back up 4lb is a slight concern, but this looks an inviting opportunity if he repeats that effort. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since wining at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, he's now back on that winning mark and his latest fourth of four at Taunton (3m, good) in a Class 3 was encouraging; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has four wins over hurdles but is 2lb above his last winning mark; returns from a break and probably needs to come down a few pounds. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Disappointed in both chases during very light campaign last season but looked very promising as a novice hurdler (including on good ground) during the 2023-24 campaign and it will be interesting to see whether he can get his career back on track now back over hurdles after a break. |
6/1 |
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5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Disappointed in both chases during very light campaign last season but looked very promising as a novice hurdler (including on good ground) during the 2023-24 campaign and it will be interesting to see whether he can get his career back on track now back over hurdles after a break. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, not fluent 6th, not fluent 7th, raced in second before 4 out, weakened before 3 out, soon tailed off |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 35
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo; ran respectably when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month but was 9l behind Abingworth in that race and he's 2lb out of the weights this time; has some work to do. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo; ran respectably when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month but was 9l behind Abingworth in that race and he's 2lb out of the weights this time; has some work to do. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders early, good jump and prominent 1st, led before 2nd |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Versatile regarding the ground; not yet off the mark but he's been on the premises in handicap chases at 3m and 2m4f since last October, when running well on return from a break; place chance. |
9/1 |
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8th 3 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Versatile regarding the ground; not yet off the mark but he's been on the premises in handicap chases at 3m and 2m4f since last October, when running well on return from a break; place chance. |
9/1 |
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5th 2 |
4th May 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
0-7 over fences but ran quite well when third at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy) last month and is now 6lb lower than when second over C&D (good to soft) in October; must be considered. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 32-03
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
9yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it four wins from his last five starts, and 2-3 over fences, when scoring at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; has a progressive profile and could play another leading role. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 66
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions. |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-8 over hurdles; improved since going handicapping, on latest start finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy, cheekpieces on for second time); each-way chance. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-23
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who launched chasing career with two very encouraging runs in the autumn, the latter a close third at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft); absent since but still considered. |
3/1 |
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1 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who launched chasing career with two very encouraging runs in the autumn, the latter a close third at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft); absent since but still considered. |
3/1 |
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3rd 7 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Showed promise in a light campaign over hurdles last season and he stuck to his task well when an encouraging fourth on his chasing debut at Kempton (2m2f) 29 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit so he's a player. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 36
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 8 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
2m4f maiden point winner in 2022; third on rules debut in a bumper that November but singularly failed to reproduce the form in three starts over hurdles that season; returns from 671 days off and is tongue tied for handicap debut over a new trip; worth a market check. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
2m4f maiden point winner in 2022; third on rules debut in a bumper that November but singularly failed to reproduce the form in three starts over hurdles that season; returns from 671 days off and is tongue tied for handicap debut over a new trip; worth a market check. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Point winner; encouraging rules debut in a bumper here in November; minor promise in two hurdle starts since but handicaps likely to be his forte after this. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 16 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Showed no promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last season and is 21lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut; could be considered only if lively in the betting. |
40/1 |
|
7th 9 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Beat only two home in 16-runner Warwick bumper on debut in November and has struggled in two maiden hurdles this year; tongue-tie added today. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper in December 2022 and she's struggled at massive prices in two hurdle runs this spring; remains best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off in Wincanton bumper on debut in 2022 and pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when reappearing in 2m3f novice hurdle here last month. |
100/1 |
|
8th 9 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off in Wincanton bumper on debut in 2022 and pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when reappearing in 2m3f novice hurdle here last month. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
8yo who made it 5-16 over fences when bouncing back with a clearcut win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) two weeks ago; up 6lb but she hit a personal best last time and is a big player again if her stamina holds out on this step up 3m. |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
4-15 over fences; gained a win at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, good) in October but hit with a 7lb rise and she's been well held on both outings this year, most recently trailing home last of three at Wincanton (2m, good) three weeks ago; only 2lb lower and now has plenty to prove. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
4-14 over fences; October's Chepstow win (2m3f, good) triggered this career-high mark, off which she was found wanting by some way at Kempton, admittedly in a useful handicap; this shorter trip is another slight query. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led, jumped right 2nd, soon briefly headed, headed before 2 out, lost second 2 out, drifted left and no extra run-in |
8/1 |
Verdict
Few of these have the look of serious contenders. CARRIGDOUN BOY boasts the best form under rules courtesy of his clear second at Kempton, and it’s best to put a line through Fakenham last time where he was soon on the back foot after some early interference and probably failed to handle that tight track. Farnoge is entitled to considerable respect on the strength of his Irish point form, while Spago (second choice) is a winner waiting to happen and Roccovango also comes into it.[Alistair Jones]