15.16
Good To Softbet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6-1232 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Eight-time hurdle winner, the last two in claimers in the spring; his three chase starts haven't been devoid of promise but he was only sixth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time and needs something extra. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for another yard; last of four over fences on yard debut and then fifth of seven over hurdles; opposable. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for Archie Watson; last of four over fences on recent stable debut but didn't run at all badly; this is a warm handicap, however. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 11-215 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Made the most of a reduced mark to snap his losing run over 2m4f at Newcastle (good) and a 4lb rise should be workable if he can repeat that performance; has held his form in the past. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
21 months since his last win, an authoritative one in the Perth Silver Cup (2m4f, good to firm; from 5lb higher); beaten 26l, 16l and 14l respectively in three runs since April 2025; good ground is ideal, so probably worth considering with his trainer in such fine form. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
On a competitive mark on best form but lacks recent match practice and needs to prove he retains peak ability; below-par fourth in two starts last year, both in the spring; absent since. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 05-2FP CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful dual-purpose performer; runner-up in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and arrives on the back of a good effort on the Flat at Newmarket three weeks ago; very much one to consider back in this sphere. |
11/4 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Saw daylight all too late when strong-finishing fifth in this race last year (much better than his 2024 performance in it); Meydan this January/February did not yield much (stiff tasks) but he's now 4lb lower than this time last year, too well handicapped to be ruled out; rare run in cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Useful on Flat and over hurdles; good second in notable summer handicap at Market Rasen on last attempt in this sphere; filled the same position, albeit comfortably beaten by Rubaud on same terms, in this contest 12 months ago; needs a personal best to go one better. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: 14-226 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Resurgent for new yard this summer and it was in a higher grade when an 8l fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good); likely to continue the good work and have a say. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but she's been resurgent for new yard this summer, with a win at Southwell (2m, good) followed by a good second at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); remains feasibly treated on her best form and she's respected. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Became disappointing for Paul Nicholls last year but held on from a strong finisher for narrow win off reduced mark on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, good); still well handicapped after a 4lb rise and can cope if the ground softens here; good chance. |
5/2 |
11/2
Form: /13161 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner who is on a reduced mark and took a step back in the right direction when 9l fourth of 12 at Cartmel in August; fell at Kelso since; however, this 10yo takes on some unexposed types and his claims aren't compelling. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner who is on a reduced mark and took a step back in the right direction when 9l fourth of 12 at Cartmel in August; fell at Kelso since; however, this 10yo takes on some unexposed types and his claims aren't compelling. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't won since January 2023; now 16lb lower; finished in front of Ashington and Well Educated when fourth in first-time tongue-tie (retained) over 2m1f on soft at Cartmel last time but not sure to confirm the form on today's better ground. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 151P-0 CD
Last run: 133 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has failed to show peak form since returning from long layoff but has done enough to suggest he's interesting off current mark dropped in grade and belatedly returned to Musselburgh; dual course winner as a youngster. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
No win since his juvenile campaign; long absence prior to two efforts this term, seeming to need July run then faring better in October; still needs to prove he retains peak ability but market support should be noted. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won three races in his first season over hurdles; not scored since, although fair second in a Perth handicap in September 2023 (2m, soft); had a long break after that and was well beaten on his return; should fare better this time. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 18-826 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (6) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more. |
16/1 |
|
9 (6) |
1st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -1U4B0 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
7/2
Form: 11P0-1 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
18th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
jumped right throughout, set fast pace, headed after 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened and hung right after 2 out (usual 3 out) |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Runs off same mark as for his win at Wetherby (2m, soft) last December; hasn't shone since but, having had a wind op, he was well backed at Chepstow on his stable and seasonal debut only to run without the declared tongue-tie; due to wear that appendage today; interesting to see if backers return. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 23/6-0 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
3 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Beat one rival in first four starts for this stable but was still sent off favourite at Hexham two weeks ago; didn't look very keen in finishing seventh there and cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor; nothing like the force of old but trainer in blazing form, which counts. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Useful at his best in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but has beaten just one rival in four outings for current yard; carries obvious risks but his mark is in freefall and he's not one to give up on just yet. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £52.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.95 |
| Tricast | £284.50 |
| Trifecta | £332.80 |