15.35
GoodVirgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 12 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
2-4 over hurdles, the latter win gained by 12l on handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good) in March; very creditable fourth in good-quality Cheltenham novice when upped to 2m4f last month; ought to play a major role. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, led narrowly, edged right after 3 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and rallied approaching last, weakened run-in |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won sole start in Irish points and beat a subsequent winner on British/hurdling debut in November; just denied at Leicester the following month and now makes handicap debut off what looks a fair mark; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: P-17P2 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and dual winner when trained in France; made quiet start to British career this season but seemingly aided by refitted tongue-tie when second on last two appearances (2m4f/2m), and there's a good chance he'll make his presence felt again today. |
9/2 |
|
5 |
23rd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Two French hurdle wins and has found his form in latest two British starts; probably ran into one when second at Exeter 13 days ago and not ruled out, especially on this less demanding track. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 722P13 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
jumped well, disputed lead, led clearly 4th, ridden before 2 out, went clear from last, readily |
100/30 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has won three good-ground chases in a row since May, the latest by 12l over C&D; another 9lb higher today but commands respect in current mood; handles good to soft ground; not yet proven on soft. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
4th Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, left in second 9th, led after 2 out, soon clear, comfortably |
5/2 |
9/2
Form: 411-2P D BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
10th Sep 2023 Good 2m 3f 49y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Unable to reel in clear leader when beaten odds-on favourite at Perth in July, his final start for Fergal O'Brien, but that was an odd tactical race and he's probably better judged on his close second at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) two starts ago; likely contender on debut for Milton Harris. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a bumper on soft; also obliged on hurdles debut (good to soft) next time and he was back to that form when close second in handicap at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) on latest outing; good chance on that. |
5/6 |
|
1 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
|
8/1
Form: 531324
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Well held in Exeter handicap three weeks ago; consistent otherwise and could easily bounce back; one of the main form contenders, despite incurring 7lb penalty for December win. |
3/1 |
|
1 |
11th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
|
|
|
5th 8 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 815/PP D
Last run: 73 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
raced in third and jumped slightly right throughout, not fluent 1st, weakened after 2 out |
4/1 |
|
2 |
16th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump well, led, headed before 2 out, weakening when fell last |
6/5 |
|
3rd 4 |
28th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up in all four hurdle starts last season (for Nicky Henderson) after a long absence, the latest in the Kempton race won by Elios D'Or; chase debut on first start for this yard and takes a real leap of faith. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 51-646 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
28th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Swerved and unseated his rider at the start at Fontwell ten days ago; has not been at his best for a while but he's on a dangerous mark. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
18th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
swerved left and unseated rider start |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Only 3lb higher than when scoring in comfortable style at Kempton (2m) last April but hasn't found top form in just three outings this season; both wins on good but reportedly unsuited by it when beaten favourite at Catterick (2m3f) last time. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 674
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fairly useful 1m2f winner on the Flat; heading in the right direction over hurdles, fourth at Ffos Las in January and a clear second at Huntingdon (both at 2m on soft) last month; that latest form puts him firmly in the picture and he's open to more progress in this sphere. |
5/2 |
|
2 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fairly useful 1m2f winner on the Flat; heading in the right direction over hurdles, fourth over C&D in January and second at Huntingdon (again soft) last month; leading contender on handicap debut in this sphere. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fairly useful 1m2f winner on the Flat who seems to be heading in the right direction over hurdles, fourth of 15 in 2m Ffos Las novice in January; he's open to further progress after a break so holds very good claims. |
3/1 |
Non-runners
American Gerry, Thunderclap
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.64 |
| Tricast | £33.30 |
| Trifecta | £32.30 |
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