16.30
Good To Softracingtv.com Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2639.97
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £42.10
- Place: £7.30
Form: 46/
Last run: 682 days
W: 11st 7lb
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 4 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won a bumper at 40-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) in February and has had wind surgery prior to this second hurdle start; however, he was well beaten at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last time and needs to be an entirely different proposition here. |
9/1 |
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5th 4 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Returned from a long absence to win a bumper at 40-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when wearing a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on his third start; a player if transferring that promise to hurdles. |
11/2 |
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1st 5 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten 14l and 18l in two bumpers during early 2021; there's ability lurking but whether he's up to winning one of these remains to be seen. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 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 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won on reappearance at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft) and made it 4-6 over hurdles when returning to winning ways at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; has also won elsewhere (first visit here); could be suited by today's extra yardage and he's a strong contender. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
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1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
20/1
- Place: £7.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Solid record (22112) having wind surgery, proving better than ever; beaten only half a length by Chasingouttheblues at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; firmly in the mix. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); climbing the weights but this 8yo is clearly on the up. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 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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9 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Highly progressive during last season's first chase campaign, culminating in Listed mares' win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in February; back to her best when beaten just over 6l by Spindleberry at Doncaster (2m4f, good; Listed) in December and she's 5lb better off with the winner today; won on heavy ground over hurdles; not ruled out each-way at forecast big odds. |
33/1 |
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2nd 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
First season over fences could barely have gone much better with four wins from five starts, latterly in a 2m4f Listed event at Huntingdon (good to soft) which she won despite jumping out to her left throughout (previous wins were on left-handed tracks); every chance on these terms if resuming where she left off; goes from the front. |
Evs |
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2nd 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
First season over fences could barely have gone much better with four wins from five starts, latterly in a 2m4f Listed event at Huntingdon (good to soft) which she won despite jumping out to her left throughout (previous wins were on left-handed tracks); every chance on these terms if resuming where she left off; goes from the front. |
Evs |
3/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
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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2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
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2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
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1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 7
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th |
12/1 |
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2 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th |
12/1 |
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5th 2 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 65y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 9
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Last win was over 2m3f here in May of last year off 6lb higher; not quite hit the same heights this year and has been finishing his races rather tamely. |
5/1 |
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3 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in the autumn and has developed a tendency to finish rather weakly but comes here after two respectable 2m4f thirds this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and continues to edge down the weights. |
3/1 |
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6 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual chase winner who was ridden much closer to the pace than is often the case when very respectable third behind Abingworth at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month; remains on a workable mark and features prominently in calculations; cheekpieces (tried once in early 2024) refitted. |
3/1 |
3/1
Form: 662-
Last run: 293 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bounced back to form when second of six in 2m3f Hereford handicap chase 20 days ago; he must enter calculations nudged up 1lb in his bid for a breakthrough chasing victory. |
3/1 |
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2nd 1 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Ended last season with emphatic hurdle win here (2m, soft) and was creditable second on seasonal/chase debut at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in December; two lesser efforts have followed but it would be dangerous to write him off at this stage. |
100/30 |
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4th 4 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won a 2m soft-ground handicap hurdle by 10l here last March; his jumping lacked fluency so did well to go so close on chase debut at Sandown (1m7f, soft) and conditions were extremely testing when fourth at Haydock; massive shout on that penultimate effort. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
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 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Following wind surgery he took a step back in the right direction when 11l second over 2m at Ayr this month; needs to build on that latest performance but it's possible the step back up in trip will be a plus. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Maiden hurdler who came in only eighth of 12 in 2m5f handicap here 46 days ago; has since undergone breathing surgery and needs to take a big step forward. |
25/1 |
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8th 2 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 5
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Landed his third success over fences at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after his challenger fell at the last obstacle; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should not be far away. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
1-1 here, that win coming over C&D (good; 18-1) in November on his penultimate start; not beaten far when fourth of six at Doncaster (also about 2m, good to soft) the following month and he's another who is firmly in calculations. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 6
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th |
12/1 |
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2nd 5 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th |
12/1 |
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9th 9 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
No impact in bumpers and same story in two novice hurdles this spring, most recently when seventh of eight at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft); has good pedigree and it's still early days but handicaps look the way forward after this. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well down the field in Wetherby bumper on rules debut in February and has also struggled on both hurdling starts (2m4f/2m); needs to learn to settle much better. |
33/1 |
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8th 5 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, jumped right 5th |
66/1 |
|
3 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
pulled hard, held up in rear, in touch with leaders after 1st, lost ground and dropped to last 7th, soon pulled up |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Exposed and only 1-13 over hurdles, while his latest third at Doncaster three months ago is nothing to shout about; however, as a winner off 1lb higher 12 months ago (2m7f, good) he commands respect. |
6/1 |
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3rd 6 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last May following wind surgery; soundly beaten in sixth on both starts towards the end of last year but may have needed the first outing, and soft going might not have suited last time; not written off with better ground forecast this afternoon. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield 2nd |
100/1 |
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8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
midfield 2nd |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
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 |
9th Jun 2023 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Little to show for two runs in bumpers and one on the Flat; hurdle debut on first start for this trainer (was with Phillip Makin). |
66/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
5th May 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
50/1 |
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8th 5 |
6th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Only 9-1 at Newcastle and, although well beaten, his trainer reported that he didn't enjoy the heavy ground; could do better. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £318.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £292.77 |
| Trifecta | £3509.70 |
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