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GoodFollow @attheraces On Twitter Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.29
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1211 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Tailed off at Cheltenham in January but that's not his track and he's had a wind op since; prior to that he ran well when runner-up to Impose Toi at Newbury and Ascot, and his Aintree form figures read 1212 with his last two visits being in this race (good to soft/good); there can be considerable optimism that he'll be a key player back here; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
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6th 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Runner-up to Impose Toi on last two starts (3m, soft/good to soft), latest when beaten just over 1l off level weights (same today) in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot; his record at Cheltenham is patchy but he ran well when third in this in 2024; on form he's the stand-out danger to Impose Toi. |
9/2 |
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1st 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Reappeared with a win in the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) last November and finished second in the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April, having won that same Grade 1 12 months earlier; leading claims despite conceding weight all round. |
7/4 |
8/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 42 BF
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Irish point winner; fairly consistent over hurdles and did well to finish third on his handicap debut at Ludlow given that he hung left-handed; should improve on that form. |
3/1 |
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3rd 2 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts, most recently when remote second behind an exciting prospect at Southwell (2m, good) in January; open to improvement in handicaps and one to consider. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Irish maiden point winner, beaten 14l and 21 in his two runs over hurdles; this looks no easier; has had a wind op and is now tongue tied. |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 82
Last run: 20 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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7th 6 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Despite again hanging left may have gone closer than a 2l third at Exeter latest (2m6f, good) but for whacking two out; stayers' trip asks a new question, but some appeal whilst still just below a winning mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair 2m5f hurdles winner at his best but he's yet to fire for his current yard, blinkered when unseated rider four out in 2m3f Fontwell handicap nine days ago; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 798
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Displayed first glimmer of promise over hurdles when plugging on for modest fourth in 2m Southwell maiden in January; probably needs to improve again on today's handicap debut but is with a top stable and can't be ignored. |
7/1 |
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4th 5 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Uncompetitive in a bumper and two hurdles; looks the stable's third string. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 986
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages. |
8/1 |
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3 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages. |
8/1 |
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4 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 9th |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 6-599
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
21st May 2023 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
2-3 since switched to handicaps, and the form of last month's Ludlow success (2m5f, good to soft) has recently been well advertised by the close second; moves up in trip today; could easily have more to offer. |
5/1 |
|
1st 11 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Improved and rewarded heavy market support on handicap debut at Hereford (2m5f, good) in February; beaten when falling at Ffos Las (3m) latest but progress remains possible. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a point bumper in January 2022; well held under rules until handicap debut 18 days ago when she won seven-runner race at Hereford (good) on step up from 2m to 2m6f; 5-4 favourite that day and plenty in that performance suggested she would stay further; raised 6lb but may well follow up. |
7/4 |
5/2
Form: 27
Last run: 34 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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4th 3 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a hat-trick in a 2m good-ground handicap at Aintree in June (2lb lower) but was turned over at odds-on back in a novice next time and has twice performed miserably on the Flat since; something to prove now. |
8/1 |
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14th 8 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Completed a hurdles hat-trick in 2023; failed to beat a rival last month on return from lengthy absence and needs to prove he retains ability; raced mainly over longer trips. |
50/1 |
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11th 3 (2) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive hurdler when last seen in 2023, although below best on final start that September; had smart AW form in Group 3 and Listed 1m2f races for Roger Varian earlier and his mark has dropped 8lb since last seen on the Flat; fascinating to see how the betting goes back from absence. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: U76
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 17 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win came on Flat in 2021; holds weak claims on hurdles form and latest defeat took record in this sphere to 0-10; opposed. |
33/1 |
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7th 8 |
26th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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0 8 |
13th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
No serious involvement in four hurdles, most recently pulled up on handicap debut at Stratford in September (2m2f, good; out of the weights); runs off correct mark today but plenty more needed. |
50/1 |
|
0 8 |
9th Sep 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Showed no significant promise at triple-digit odds in three 2m novice hurdles during the winter; 9lb wrong for today's handicap debut and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting this time. |
20/1 |
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6th 6 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
always towards rear, mistake 2nd, mistake 3 out (usual 4 out) |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: 5- BF
Last run: 353 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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14th 1 (14) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
All three wins on good to soft, the latest in October 2023; third off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but disappointing since. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Has become well handicapped, but is usually seen over further and the drop in trip didn't inspire him at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) last month; others preferred. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.78 |
| Trifecta | £45.20 |
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