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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 13 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Staying-on fourth in last season's Grand National (good to soft) off 5lb lower as just a 7yo; a second crack at it has been his main target this term but he looked better than ever when winning from Firefox in a hot, three-runner race at Ascot (2m5f; second run after wind surgery) in December and had an excuse (scoped dirty) at the Cheltenham Festival last month; has to be in serious calculations. |
14/1 |
|
10th 1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in last season's Grand National (4m2f, good to soft) off 5lb lower; the big one at Aintree is again his main target but this 8yo looked better than ever when winning a hot, three-runner graduation chase at Ascot (2m5f, good to soft) in December and on that evidence he's entitled to considerable respect off his revised mark; won the Martin Pipe Hurdle at the 2023 Festival. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form. |
14/1 |
|
13th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip. |
18/1 |
|
1st 11 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old. |
12/1 |
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 3 (7) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 8lb |
Smart staying hurdler/chaser, midfield in BetMGM Handicap at Cheltenham in March when last seen; lightly raced on Flat, winning 1m5f Ballinrobe maiden last season, well held in Leopardstown handicap subsequently; may just need this comeback run with Galway on the horizon. |
8/1 |
|
40 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 2lb
|
Reserve; far better known as a smart hurdler, runner-up at this meeting in 2023 and 2024, with latter race the 3m Grade 1; below form over jumps over the last year, however, and he looks poorly handicapped (particularly from 4lb wrong) judged on his results over fences. |
100/1 |
|
11th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Third in the 2m4f Martin Pipe at this meeting in 2023; creditable fifth in last year's Grade 1 Stayers' here but he's not really sparked since, including over fences; 6lb lower now than his peak British mark; equipped with cheekpieces on latest outing (stiff task) and today. |
40/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Smart for Harry Fry but became inconsistent; wasn't disgraced in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing in March and sights are lowered on stable debut having changed hands for £35,000. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best. |
14/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
The winner of four points and an Irish maiden hurdle in 2021; forgettable efforts in hunter chases at Cheltenham before finishing a tailed-off last of three in a handicap at Market Rasen; another tweak on the headgear front; others safer. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Multiple point winner who signed off on a low note for David Christie last December and didn't enjoy either trip to Cheltenham for these connections, running out early in a debuted visor latest (retained); no ground issues, but hard to be confident about present attainment level. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful in his prime under rules and won four Irish points last year; struggled when making stable debut at the Festival here in March, though, and is quite tricky to weigh up at present; headgear switched today. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Grand servant to the yard with 11 hurdles wins; did what he's been doing for years by bouncing back to exploit a falling mark on his favoured testing ground at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; most tenacious and impossible to dismiss off 3lb higher. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Long in the tooth now and not the force of old but was nudged up only 1lb for last month's clear second in refitted cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) and ought to be better suited by this slower ground. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Dual bumper and hurdle (including here) winner was a winner at Killarney and Tramore last summer over fences while was runner-up in a Galway Grade 3 novice chase in between; has gone well fresh and is respected on return. |
9/4 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Smart staying handicapper at his best; won the Kerry National at Listowel last September and looked set for victory in the Thyestes at Gowran Park in January when unseating at the final fence; pulled up in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse, same outcome in the Grand National. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Career with Willie Mullins took a long time to catch fire but it's done so this season and he looked set for victory in the Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January when unseating at the final fence; pulled up behind Grangeclare West last time but back catalogue includes a creditable sixth in the Scottish National and fourth in bet365 Cup at Sandown, so he stays long distances; his revised mark since the Thyestes would be the chief worry. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Got his first chase win at the 11th attempt at Punchestown in June before following up in the Kerry National at Listowel (3m, yielding); pulled up at Newbury but looked set for victory in the Theyestes (3m1f, heavy) last time when unseating at the final flight; firmly in the mix but Townend rides Grangeclare West. |
4/1 |
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 |