15.25
FrozenPlough Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 3m 1f 0y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow
Abandoned
Form: 13
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (heavy) and good second here (2m7f, soft) in January; also effective on good ground; failed to stay 4m1f in the Eider here in February and could play a leading role now back down in distance. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on heavy ground; the only C&D winner in this field, ran well in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham (3m) most recently and represents a trainer who landed this prize two years ago; therefore has respected credentials and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on heavy ground; the only C&D winner in this field, ran well in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham (3m) most recently and represents a trainer who landed this prize two years ago; therefore has respected credentials and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Strong traveller who has won two small-field handicaps this season but Stay Away Fay had too much for him in 3m Sandown Grade 2 on soft ground in December; pulled up in Kauto Star at Kempton later that month on his other attempt at Graded level; playing for minor honours unless his form takes a leap forward. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
20th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three C&D wins, the most recent when keeping on well to see off Lelantos last October; perhaps better than the bare facts (emptied quickly on the uphill run) when third off a 118-day absence here latest; his task isn't made any easier though by competing from 6lb wrong. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
5lb below the mark he defied in this race last year (good to soft), the most recent of three C&D successes; diminishing returns since, however, and over 21l behind Stylish Recruit here in June when last seen. |
11/1 |
|
10 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Gained all three rules wins over 2m7f at Hexham; out of form this year, looking unenthusiastic on latest start in June; too risky. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 25
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Most consistent win or lose over either obstacle for this stable until finding a brush hurdle series final at Worcester all too much last time (2m4f, good); swimming in calmer waters again on this return to fences, albeit still above any class he's ever won in. |
3/1 |
|
12 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Consistent over fences and hurdles for new stable this season, winning once under each discipline; suited by this C&D but may find less exposed rivals better handicapped today; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
20/1 |
Verdict
Point winner GIOVINCO makes his rules debut with his new trainer Lucinda Russell in fine form and is the selection ahead of Ayr winner Choosethenews. Shadows In The Sky may also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
The Times:
ChoosethenewsTelegraph:
ChoosethenewsThe Guardian:
ChoosethenewsDaily Mail:
ChoosethenewsDaily Record:
Giovinco