13.40
GoodBritish Racing School 40th Anniversary Celebration Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.10
- Place: £3.10
Form: 0-33OP
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Placed off 13lb higher over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in September but ended 2024 with some lesser efforts and he was tailed off after a 102-day break here last month; first-time visor swiftly ditched. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Placed off 13lb higher over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in September but ended 2024 with some lesser efforts and he was tailed off after a 102-day break here last month; first-time visor swiftly ditched. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
11/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 9-645
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| 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 |
66/1
- Place: £7.00
Form: 766-0P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fine on all ground; in a good run of form since the blinkers went on four starts back and this might not be quite so demanding as the Exeter race he contested last time; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Only blinkered this season and the aids are working well, registering a fourth hurdle win under a positive ride at Wincanton (2m, heavy); 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark but he has to be considered; good to soft is fine. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Two good runs in blinkers this season, latterly when clear second of 13 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft; unraced on heavy) in December; nudged back up to his career-high mark since but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: /83P53
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a higher mark here (1m) three years ago; has produced two poor results on AW for new yard since returning from long absence but could revive back at Windsor. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a higher mark here (1m) three years ago; has produced two poor results on AW for new yard since returning from long absence but could revive back at Windsor. |
14/1 |
|
11th 2 (7) |
27th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield |
40/1 |
11/2
Form: 264803
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Chasing record reads 3-6 following this month's 5l defeat of Loup De Maulde at Wincanton (3m1f, good; RPR 128), and although taking him to a new career-high mark the 4lb rise for that doesn't look an overreaction; no track or going issues, and case looks solid once more. |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made it 2-4 over fences when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) on Boxing Day; flopped at Doncaster (pulled up) last time but that was in the Grimthorpe and he could resume his progress on this drop back in grade; needs a close look. |
7/2 |
|
11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Both chase wins have come in small fields over similar trips to this; he's a strong stayer who might have more to give after only four runs over fences, so commands respect on that alone despite this rise in class. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 8-UP08
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Gave good account when close fourth over C&D (good; also suited by soft) in November but was below that form at Taunton last month and is now 0-16 over hurdles; 1lb wrong; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame twice (2m, soft/good) in spring 2024; now returns from a lengthy absence but he'll have possibilities if ready to roll. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: -58471 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Seemingly back in good form when placed at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June but not much has gone to plan since; soundly beaten when upped to 2m4f in August and has further to go here; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
No paragon of consistency but Taunton winner in February (2m3f, made all, first time in a visor) and also ran well at Newton Abbot in June; heavy ground probably to blame when pulled up here latest; often leads. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
11th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won a novice handicap with a first-time visor at Taunton in February (2m3f, good) and fair third in ordinary Newton Abbot handicap two runs back (2m1f, good); cheekpieces now tried; soft ground perhaps not ideal. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: P06-F2 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
held up in rear before 1st, headway before 3 out, went second when not fluent 2 out, ridden and outpaced approaching last, kept on |
6/4 |
|
10 |
8th Dec 2022 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Won an Irish bumper in August 2021; perhaps a return to good ground today, this autumn's wind surgery and/or the first-time tongue-tie will help, but something needs to after the heavy defeats in his five starts in Britain. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 823
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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: 392790
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
10th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
led, briefly headed 3rd, headed 3 out, lost second before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
ran in snatches, prominent, dropped to rear before 6th, pulled up before 3 out |
33/1 |
|
10th 10 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Had placed form in Irish maiden hurdles but it's been a sticky start for his current yard with no shows in 2m3f and 2m4f handicaps; dropping back in distance could work but he needs to find overall improvement. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: /7/13- BF
Last run: 620 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, ridden and dropped to rear after 5th, became detached 7th, pulled up before 4 out |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 463
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won three times in early part of year and was back in good nick when close fourth (hampered close home) over C&D (good) last month but may find others better handicapped in this stronger race; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times in early part of this year, most recently here (3m2f, good) in April, but seemed to have gone off the boil on last two outings in May/June and current mark demands a career-best performance. |
5/1 |
|
15 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Ridden by Robbie David on last eight outings; won four of his 15 races last season, with a stack of place returns as well; latest win was off a 5lb lower mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, followed by a creditable second there but he was pulled up at Southwell five weeks ago; has bounced back before but this is a tough race in which to do it. |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 27962 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
25/1
Form: 066-48
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Didn't offer a huge amount for Jonjo O'Neill and two runs for new yard this year haven't been that promising either; hopes pinned on the new trip giving him a lift. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, led, headed but raced in second 3rd, pushed along after 3 out |
25/1 |
|
8th 6 |
11th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Offered more once switched to handicaps but was nevertheless beaten about 15l in those last two starts, latest when favourite at Worcester (2m4f, good) in October after 197 days off; has since left Jonjo O'Neill. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: /PP/07
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Right back to form with a close second at 80-1 in a Kempton Polytrack handicap latest (2m); six years since his sole hurdles score, however, and most recent form figures in this discipline make for grim reading. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who has cut little ice over hurdles this season but he posted a solid second on the Flat at Kempton last month; he needs to back it up now returned to this sphere. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
19th Apr 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 89-6U9
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
22nd Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, reminder before 4th, pulled up after 7th |
66/1 |
|
0 11 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, slow jump 1st |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £152.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.24 |
| Tricast | £2193.76 |
| Trifecta | £1962.00 |
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