17.30
SoftMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39022.5
- 2m 4f 56y
- Class 2
- 24 runners
Runners: 24 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.60
- Place: £2.50
Form: 244-11 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 18 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Noble Yeats three years ago showed a 7yo can still win the National; this one has spent most of his career at about 2m4f/2m5f and his three appearances over 2m7f-3m1f were defeats but they were among his best efforts (two were Grade 1 novice places here) and contained mouthwatering suggestions of stamina not yet called upon; it is today and there's almost no doubt he remains capable of better. |
8/1 |
|
4th 18 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Noble Yeats three years ago showed a 7yo can still win the National; this one has spent most of his career at about 2m4f/2m5f and his three appearances over 2m7f-3m1f were defeats but they were among his best efforts (two were Grade 1 novice places here) and contained mouthwatering suggestions of stamina not yet called upon; it is today and there's almost no doubt he remains capable of better. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 13P-19 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
On a ten-race losing sequence that goes back to December 2022; however, he ran well (second off 1lb higher) in this race in 2023 and had an excuse (stable under a big cloud) when only seventh last year; tongue-tie now fitted; capable of being involved. |
11/1 |
|
4th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went third before 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went third before 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 706122 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Ran creditably in this contest 12 months ago (finished second) and the latest edition of the Stayers' Hurdle (also good to soft; finished fifth); however, appears set for another supporting role, with Grade 1 record now 0-7. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Ran creditably in this contest 12 months ago (finished second) and the latest edition of the Stayers' Hurdle (also good to soft; finished fifth); however, appears set for another supporting role, with Grade 1 record now 0-7. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Beaten about 8l when fourth in this last year and further respectable efforts in Grade 1s the next twice; however, he hasn't hit the same heights over fences this term and pulled up back over hurdles latest; tongue-tie goes back on for first time since September 2023; others preferred. |
50/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 232-82
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Fourth in the 2023 Martin Pipe here but early mistakes saw him well beaten in this (14-1) last year; won off a reduced mark at Bangor in November and creditable fourth of seven at Taunton latest, but needs a return to 2023 levels. |
40/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Seemingly on the downgrade now and was probably a shade fortunate when winning off reduced mark at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in November but put in pretty good front-running shift over 3m at Cheltenham last month and today's drop back in trip looks the right move. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Seemingly on the downgrade now and was probably a shade fortunate when winning off reduced mark at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in November but put in pretty good front-running shift over 3m at Cheltenham last month and today's drop back in trip looks the right move. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: 1-1222
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who has contested three handicap chases for new stable, looking a non-stayer over 3m1f on second occasion but that's far better than his 2m4f/2m5f races either side; dropped 6lb in the process and he now wears a tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who has raced in two major handicaps for new stable, non-stayer over 3m1f latest; had some strong pieces of form for previous yard and, with that in mind, looks interesting back down in trip/grade. |
5/2 |
|
5th 4 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who won a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown (2m, soft) in November 2023 for Gordon Elliott; it's very early days for him with his up-and-coming trainer and he stayed 2m4f over hurdles, but there's a big stamina question to answer today and he was pulled up in the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November on his seasonal and stable debut; others have less to prove. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 312331
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 1f 60y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
27th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and went second approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 43y |
11st 5lb |
raced in second, ridden and challenging when bumped and hampered 2 out, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, kept on well but headed towards finish |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: -171F1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company. |
40/1 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, led 2nd, faced challenges from 4 out, edged left and led clearly after 2 out, ridden out |
6/4 |
25/1
Form: 378-04
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 3 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Useful when at his peak for Gordon Elliott but has never been a prolific winner and has no realistic chance here on what he's achieved in Irish points; new stable. |
66/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th May 2024 Good 3m 4f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Smart hurdler a couple of years ago for Gordon Elliott before losing form; 3-4 in points for this yard but ran a stinker (only 5-1) in Killarney hunter chase last week. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th May 2024 Good 3m 4f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Smart hurdler a couple of years ago for Gordon Elliott before losing form; 3-4 in points for this yard but ran a stinker (only 5-1) in Killarney hunter chase last week. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 095321 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Cracking servant to his connections, winning for a tenth time when benefiting from the return of cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 17-2); had a bit in hand then and he's essentially 3lb lower when taking into account his rider's claim; just a nagging concern that he'd prefer softer ground. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: -22111 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
prominent behind clear leader |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
prominent behind clear leader |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
pressed leader |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-1352 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
21st Dec 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Has got herself well handicapped and, after running well for a long way on her return at Chepstow, she found only one too good in the new cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f); getting away from heavy ground (both runs this season) won't do her any harm; solid chance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 021-P0 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
2-5 at Ascot; mostly disappointing in his nine runs this year, including twice at this track, and his best run in that period came when runner-up over 3m2f in May; wore cheekpieces on last four starts; 12lb higher this time last year but a revival is needed. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 812B6 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 140y |
11st 11lb |
Hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, having failed to complete on three of those; still not a fluent jumper although penultimate Fairyhouse effort was a solid one; hard to be confident in. |
9/2 |
|
8th 1 |
11th Jan 2025 2m 5f 203y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 |
11th Jan 2025 2m 5f 203y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
28/1
Form: 14B702
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
12st 0lb |
High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark |
7/2 |
|
5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: -61124 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
10st 12lb |
didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th |
25/1 |
|
14 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
10st 12lb |
didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th |
25/1 |
|
13th 14 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
3m Listed novice hurdle winner last season (heavy) and best run in that sphere was his staying-on fourth in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) last February; hasn't hit same form heights over fences, most recently 19l fourth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (2m5f), but he's on a good mark on his hurdle form and the step up in trip could be ideal. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 111515 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 12lb |
1-3 in chases; won a mares' beginners' chase at Killarney in May (2m5f, good); jumped left on second chase start at Punchestown but better at Galway on latest, beat just 0.5l in a Grade 3 novice by a solid yardstick in Ashdale Bob; gets weight from the boys here but needs to improve again to take a hand in the finish. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 8lb |
Listed winner over hurdles made the ideal start over fences with a comfortable success over 2m5f at Killarney in May; jumped left and probably didn't stay effectively behind Reverend Hubert at Punchestown; will be more at home over this shorter trip than most and likely to go well. |
5/1 |
|
5th 7 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 3lb |
raced wide, jumped left throughout, towards rear, headway on outer 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, not reach leaders |
100/30 |
50/1
Form: 404-8P
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
9/2
Form: 1322 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-12 for Willie Mullins and 0-8 over fences; clearly best effort on handicap chase debut in this on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth to Macdermott, coming from well off the pace; 4lb lower today and fourth of 17 at Punchestown (3m3f) on latest outing gave some renewed hope; cheekpieces are now added. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-12 for Willie Mullins and 0-8 over fences; clearly best effort on handicap chase debut in this on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth to Macdermott, coming from well off the pace; 4lb lower today and fourth of 17 at Punchestown (3m3f) on latest outing gave some renewed hope; cheekpieces are now added. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
0-6 over fences and yet to win for Willie Mullins; best effort came on his handicap debut in the Scottish National when sixth behind Macdermott, 2l off stablemate Klarc Kent; no sign of similar form in three starts since then; behind four of these rivals in the Thyestes. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: -51431 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, always behind |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 626-71 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 130y |
10st 9lb |
Course maiden winner over 2m4f has twice been well below that level and has questions to answer stepping up in trip; tongue-tie on now. |
33/1 |
|
12th 11 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 155y |
11st 1lb |
soon midfield, lost position when pushed along after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
19 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Out of his depth in last year's Ballymore at this meeting on second start for Willie Mullins; opened his hurdles account at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) in January, adding to his French bumper win; still has low mileage and may have more to offer for powerful stable; hard to dismiss. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 26-P52
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
led, headed and raced in second 3rd, briefly led 4th |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner, inconsistent over hurdles, though ran well to take second in a 22-runner maiden here last winter; pulled up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lacks the benefit of a recent outing. |
25/1 |
|
22 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: UP4153
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22th 18 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
|
22th 18 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
|
12th 3 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 60y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: -63275 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
11st 8lb |
led |
7/1 |
|
9th 4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
11st 8lb |
led |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 4th |
11/4 |
100/1
Form: 21-0P0
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (4) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't won on the Flat since a 1m4f success on turf back in 2021; ran okay over 1m4f here a fortnight ago on all-weather debut and well worth another go at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Useful handicapper on turf in 2021 when he also won over hurdles; unable to make much impact under either code this year and now makes AW debut. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Wonderwall, Grozni, Hey Johnny
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £104.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £79.21 |
| Tricast | £2266.38 |
| Trifecta | £2580.00 |