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Good To SoftBet In-Play On Racing At BetVictor Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Showed himself better than ever when digging deep to win at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month; also successful over 3m2f there in November; yard won this race in 2023 and is having a stellar season with its chasers; has to be respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Took chase record to 3-6 when winning here (3m2f, good to soft) in November on reappearance; has also won on soft; lost a shoe and bled from the nose when sixth of 16 at Cheltenham next time; no obvious excuses when tailed off at Market Rasen last time but shouldn't be written off now back here. |
9/1 |
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1st 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 2f 19y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Restricted to seven races during the last two years; has won three of those (2m4f-3m), two when sporting new headgear (cheekpieces then blinkers); on a fair mark with the cheekpieces back on and could well have a part to play. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 5/431
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Two wins over fences at about 2m4f (soft and heavy) during early 2024; hasn't matched that in ten starts since and was never competitive when pulled up at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on his reappearance ten days ago; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival. |
12/1 |
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5th 1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions. |
9/2 |
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5th 1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 0-4204
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
24th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Very useful on the Flat but 0-7 over hurdles; just a respectable fourth in Newbury novice (2m4f, soft) on latest outing in March and will need to do better to pose a threat on today's handicap hurdle debut. |
3/1 |
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4th 8 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
The form of his second at Chepstow in December (2m3f, good to soft) makes for good reading in this company but it's been rather underwhelming in the meantime, with him never dangerous at all when a well-held fourth at Taunton latterly (2m3f); going further should help, as may this galloping track; solid chance if at his best. |
7/1 |
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4th 4 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off in a hot maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but he's back in calmer waters here and this useful Flat performer holds leading form claims judged on his second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December; could bounce back with a big effort. |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: 23-566
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 7th, lost position 10th, not fluent and weakened 12th, pulled up before 3 out |
4/1 |
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5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Comfortably justified favouritism over hurdles at Hereford (2m6f, good to soft) in February and was reported to have made a respiratory noise when disappointing at Market Rasen last month; 5lb rise has now kicked in but he's still lightly raced for his age and should have a future at this new discipline. |
4/1 |
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6th 9 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
It looked more testing than the official good to soft when he comfortably justified favouritism at Hereford nine days ago (2m5f, good to soft); escapes a penalty but he was ridden by a 10lb claimer that day; this looks a deeper race. |
5/2 |
2/1
Form: 2-124
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Reportedly has to go right-handed and both wins have come in novice events at Taunton (soft/good to soft), latterly at the expense of Aurigny Mill (by 5l); may need further progress to defy this mark on handicap debut and chasing is on the agenda according to the trainer's recent Stable Tour. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
made all, increased tempo from 5th, kept on well from 2 out, readily |
2/1 |
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1 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Could do with settling better but he's still shown a consistent level of form in Britain and his defeats when penalised have come at top tracks; looks sure to be involved once more. |
2/1 |
Form: 2/1
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
33/1
Form: P
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Fetched £100,000 after comfortably winning an Irish point (3m, good); trainer was complimentary about him in his pre-season Stable Tour and he reportedly bled when pulled up on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft; 7-2); remains interesting. |
33/1 |
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5 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fetched £100,000 after comfortably winning an Irish point (3m, good) and the third has gone on to be placed in maiden hurdles; top trainer was positive about him in his Stable Tour. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race. |
4/1 |
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8 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
disputed lead, led clearly just after 1st, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, lost second last (usual 2 out), no extra final 110yds |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Finished tailed off on heavy ground at Exeter in his only bumper, for which he did go off at single-figure odds; no surprise if he showed more this time. |
100/1 |
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7th 2 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Fourth foal; brother to same connections' fair hurdler General Probus and a low-grade Irish hurdle winner; dam low-grade Flat/hurdle winner; stable 1-22 in bumpers during last five seasons. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 78
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
7yo who won off 2lb higher at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) last summer; has not gone on from that in only four runs since but he ran well for a long way at Fontwell (3m2f) last month and has claims if he can build on that. |
4/1 |
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5th 6 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Scored at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) off this mark in July last year, but well held following ten-month break when fifth of seven finishers at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; has work to do. |
14/1 |
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5th 7 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Pulled up at Hereford (3m1f, good) last October and absent since; however, he won at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) last July and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting on his return; may want slow ground. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Point winner in April 2022 but pulled up at massive odds last year on his first two rules starts. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
25th Jan 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 6th, bad mistake 11th, soon towards rear |
9/1 |
|
0 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
There's potential in his pedigree and the way he kept on for a 19l fifth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month suggests he could improve for this step up in trip on handicap debut; could be a leading player. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 55
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ran respectably behind Famoso over C&D in December but the rest of his chase form is poor; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time cheekpieces; 7lb out of weights. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (11) |
12th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Polytrack hat-trick at 1m3f/1m4f this time last year (made all leg two/made most leg three); all but one of his starts since has been over 2m or over hurdles and he hasn't been finishing his races off, including following wind surgery last time. |
20/1 |
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10th 2 (3) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
led |
25/1 |
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10th 2 (3) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
led |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.51 |
| Trifecta | £120.30 |
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