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Good To SoftRowcliffes Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4792.48
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: 52-441 C
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Dual winner at Taunton (2m/2m3f, good/good to soft) during the winter and probably posted personal-best effort when close second to short-odds favourite at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft; front pair well clear) this month; benefits from Freddie Gingell's useful 7lb claim on today's handicap debut; enters calculations. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, awkward jump 2nd |
7/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Comfortable win at Taunton (2m, good) in December and he followed up in clearcut style over 2m3f there (good to soft; made all) on Tuesday; only four days to get over that latest run and defying the double penalty should ask a big question but he's been on a roll and needs plenty of respect. |
3/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 21-35 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, led, soon went clear, jumped slightly left 5th |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £10.10
Form: 3-P7
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Came from poor position to win by 7l on chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June 2024 and returned from long absence with good second over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August, where he travelled much more sweetly; it's hard to tell what mood he'll be in here but he could still have significant potential over fences. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a handicap over hurdles and won going away on chase debut at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) 14 months ago; on a competitive mark but likely best watched on this return to hurdling after his absence. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Easy Huntingdon winner (2m3f, Class 5 handicap hurdle) last October and placed off a higher mark here next time; however, his last two efforts have been below-par, pulling-up at Taunton two months ago; switches to fences with enough to prove at present. |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: 40-420
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
24th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Very useful on the Flat but 0-7 over hurdles; just a respectable fourth in Newbury novice (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in March and will need to do better to pose a threat on today's handicap hurdle debut. |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
The form of his second at Chepstow in December (2m3f, good to soft) makes for good reading in this company but it's been rather underwhelming in the meantime, with him never dangerous at all when a well-held fourth at Taunton latterly (2m3f); going further should help, as may this galloping track; solid chance if at his best. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off in a hot maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but he's back in calmer waters here and this useful Flat performer holds leading form claims judged on his second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December; could bounce back with a big effort. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 9-64
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-24, the win coming over this far as a hurdler nearly two years ago; however, twice runner-up over fences this season (2m7f) and capable of going well. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 and generally disappointing during first season over fences, signing off with a poor performance in April; returns from six-month break on a good mark, though, and last month's wind op could quite plausibly aid a return to form; cheekpieces (worn for last three runs) discarded. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 323-56
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 7th, lost position 10th, not fluent and weakened 12th, pulled up before 3 out |
4/1 |
|
5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Comfortably justified favouritism over hurdles at Hereford (2m6f, good to soft) in February and was reported to have made a respiratory noise when disappointing at Market Rasen last month; 5lb rise has now kicked in but he's still lightly raced for his age and should have a future at this new discipline. |
4/1 |
|
6th 9 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
It looked more testing than the official good to soft when he comfortably justified favouritism at Hereford nine days ago (2m5f, good to soft); escapes a penalty but he was ridden by a 10lb claimer that day; this looks a deeper race. |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 37
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 15 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Free-goer who ran big race from the front when fourth in C&D (soft) novice last March; safely held in both subsequent handicaps and has fitness to prove after 235-day absence but still worth a second look. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Free-going front-runner perhaps not seen to best effect over Chepstow's 2m3f the last twice (soft/good to soft), the latest his handicap debut; return to this trip looks a positive and interesting to see what effect the hood has. |
6/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who hasn't got home over 2m3f at Chepstow the last twice (soft/good to soft) including on handicap debut last time; return to this trip looks a positive and interesting to see what effect the hood has. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (3) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) and Sandown (1m2f, good) last summer, but he wasn't able to build on those victories in three subsequent starts; absent since October but has place claims on this reappearance. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 45
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Runner-up twice over hurdles last spring (2m1f/2m3f) and also at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in December, after a break; contender if judged on those exploits but not at best on either start this year and now 0-9. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
14th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up in his last three handicaps and was beaten by an improver on his comeback run at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy); up just 1lb and entitled to be sharper all round this time. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 8-25
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Came good over hurdles at sixth attempt, comfortably drawing 6l clear of gambled-on favourite at Southwell (3m, good; first-time cheekpieces) in April; 7lb higher here but could easily have a lot more to offer. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Needs to bounce back from a tame effort on soft ground in February but made very encouraging seasonal/stable/handicap debut when third at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and has possibilities here if aided by first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Needs to bounce back from a tame effort on soft ground in February but made very encouraging seasonal/stable/handicap debut when third at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and has possibilities here if aided by first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Poor claims on hurdles form; 7lb out of the weights on handicap/chase debut; needs to show huge improvement. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Poor claims on hurdles form; 7lb out of the weights on handicap/chase debut; needs to show huge improvement. |
66/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, raced lazily at times, took keen hold, midfield, struggling 15th, pulled up before 5 out |
50/1 |
|
10 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Runner-up in a point two years ago but very lightly raced since and pulled up in both handicaps, over fences and hurdles; huge turnaround needed with first-time blinkers added to refitted tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery and with a new trainer, but he showed nothing over hurdles and was pulled up on chase/handicap debut when last seen. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.21 |
| Trifecta | £221.20 |
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