16.10
SoftSSS Super Alloys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 2
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4131-2 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Held on for neck win under regular rider Angus Cheleda at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) two weeks ago, building on his Ascot reappearance effort (behind Highway One O Two) and taking record to 5-11; appears to handle good ground; progressive sort who enters calculations under 5lb penalty. |
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1st 6 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Ended last season with some very good efforts under Angus Cheleda, including one win on heavy and another in 16-runner handicap at Aintree festival (2m, good to soft) in April; good second to an easy winner at Ascot in October on return and may well be able to build on that; player. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1232-8 D BF
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m. |
25/1 |
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1 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Smart for Harry Fry but became inconsistent; wasn't disgraced in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing in March and sights are lowered on stable debut having changed hands for £35,000. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 2F5-16 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won his novices on good to soft/good but acted on soft when close up in his latest handicap, in a good 2m1f race at Cheltenham in January 2023; had wind surgeries either side of his latest run that April and readiness for this is an unknown but it's possible a stiffer test at this trip would suit. |
12/1 |
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11 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won his novices on good to soft/good but acted on soft when close up in his latest handicap, in a good 2m1f race at Cheltenham in January 2023; had wind surgeries either side of his latest run that April and readiness for this is an unknown but it's possible a stiffer test at this trip would suit. |
12/1 |
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5th 5 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, headway before 2 out, ridden approaching last, weakened run-in |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 911-11 CD
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 19 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Respectable strike-rate (Flat/hurdles) during his spell with Fergal O'Brien; encouraging placed effort at Kempton (2m5f; second run for new yard) most recently; won a race of this nature at Aintree (2m, soft; off 2lb lower) two years ago. |
33/1 |
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3rd 4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, headway after 3 out |
5/1 |
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4th 2 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 13P6-4 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
2m novice handicap winner here three years ago to the day (good; RPR 129), and several decent placed efforts after; able schoolmaster for Joe Neal in novice rider points lately, getting there in time at Kimble (3m, good to firm) but not quite last time; others a bit more persuasive. |
20/1 |
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4th 4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Numerous placings since his successful chase debut at Warwick (2m, good) in May 2023, but pulled up at Huntingdon (3m, good) when last seen in April; has won fresh, but a speed test like this may not be ideal for him now. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Numerous placings since his successful chase debut at Warwick (2m, good) in May 2023, but pulled up at Huntingdon (3m, good) when last seen in April; has won fresh, but a speed test like this may not be ideal for him now. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 414-24 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; no real promise back hurdling six weeks ago but had wind surgery since and his stable is enjoying a cracking spring. |
14/1 |
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8th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; not the force of old but is 5lb lower over hurdles compared to his chase mark; vulnerable to anything progressive. |
33/1 |
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1 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
A smart winning chaser at his peak but not at his best this term, only fifth of six in 2m Windsor handicap chase 27 days ago; his mark is falling but this veteran still looks vulnerable conceding weight all round here. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 531U0/ D
Last run: 721 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Formerly a very useful 2m chaser/hurdler for Joseph O'Brien; not as good these days although fair hurdle runs when second at Haydock in December (3m1f, heavy) and at Exeter in March (2m5f, soft); cheekpieces tried; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling. |
9/1 |
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5th 4 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 17-332 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won four times as a novice during 2021-22 season but has been out of form over the last 18 months or so and needs a significant boost from the first-time blinkers today. |
14/1 |
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8th 3 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery. |
13/2 |
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8th 3 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: U/73-4 D BF
Last run: 118 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Was always up against it at the Cheltenham Festival last month but his good days for Henry De Bromhead are a fading memory; remains opposable. |
25/1 |
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8th 3 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Was always up against it at the Cheltenham Festival last month but his good days for Henry De Bromhead are a fading memory; remains opposable. |
25/1 |
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22 |
15th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Capable of very useful form for Henry de Bromhead; however, record for current stable is far from convincing and latest defeat came in lower grade at Newcastle; hopes of revival are pinned on first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces worn the last twice). |
100/1 |
28/1
Form: 12124- D
Last run: 413 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Veteran who may still be up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) last time; fighting chance off same mark. |
5/1 |
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2nd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Losing streak nearing three years, and he folded pretty quickly after a mistake at Doncaster latest; 19lb lower than when well held in this race in 2023, but wouldn't be certain he could capitalise. |
14/1 |
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7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Half-brother to stablemate Fransham who won this race in 2019 and 2020; his own five hurdle wins include one over C&D in October 2021 and he's now 20lb lower, but it's been a downward spiral since and he was tailed off on reappearance at Market Rasen (9-1) 18 days ago. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 2343-8 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 13 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Ascot specialist who was second there in November off today's mark and he was in contention when unseating five out at Sandown in January; however, good runs were scarce in 2025 and he's been soundly beaten on all four visits here; tenth in this last year; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
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3 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has lacked consistency since completing a five-timer in 2024; best effort this term when second at Ascot on penultimate start; on last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-1U4B C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 1 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in March, 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; 4lb higher today but chief concern is that the Coral Cup is the only time he really fired last season. |
20/1 |
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15th 3 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Returned to form with close third of 26 in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) last month, where he was 3l ahead when not fluent at the final flight; close second of 22 at this meeting in 2021 (2m, good to soft) and he's a strong contender despite a 5lb rise since last time. |
11/2 |
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3rd 18 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Fourth in two major handicaps here last term, including this race when soft ground might not have been ideal; won well in a good handicap at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) next time; failed to shine this winter, chasing initially, but he is 2lb lower than this time last year; headed the recent betting. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 4111-7 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 4 (1) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins at Ascot (good) and Newmarket (good to soft); more to prove on soft, as her latest start (heavy defeat at Ascot) confirms but she was in good form going into that; usual cheekpieces are replaced by a visor. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 (9) |
28th Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins here (good) and at Newmarket (good to soft; more to prove on soft); seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she's a big player if the ground is okay. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (8) |
15th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear on outer, pushed along briefly halfway |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: /11P-P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
raced in last, outpaced early, switched left and headway from 4th, pressed leader after 5th, led 7th, 2 lengths ahead last, stayed on when headed towards finish |
6/1 |
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2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Absent since below-par effort in French event (2m3f) six months ago; made all at Cartmel (3m1f) the time before, opening her British account on sole attempt beyond 2m5f; unexposed at this sort of distance. |
6/1 |
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11 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
9st 11lb
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20/1
Form: 121/23 D BF
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 15 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Unraced on worse than good to soft under rules; made a bright start under rules but then went absent for 668 days; minor honours when tongue tied in 2m handicaps at Perth and Newbury this autumn but this is a much tougher race and he's 6lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
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3rd 3 |
3rd Nov 2022 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Two wins (good/good to soft) in 2020 from his first three rules starts and then absent until Perth (2m, good) this September, when a good second on his handicap debut; this unexposed 7yo could have more to offer and he's firmly in calculations. |
5/2 |
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2nd 2 |
22nd Sep 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden to lead, hard pressed last, headed run-in, outpaced inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish |
4/1 |
Form: -42445 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 7 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit. |
33/1 |
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1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip. |
10/1 |
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1 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Castel Gandolfo
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.30 |
| Tricast | £70.10 |
| Trifecta | £79.00 |
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