14.50
Softracingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.30
- Place: £1.02
Form: 217-17 D
Last run: 62 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 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Took big step back in right direction when fifth at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last month, in race he won the previous two seasons; still on a workable mark and has a fighting chance here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
9/4 |
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5th 9 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Has failed to show his form in both outings this term but a revival looks highly likely back at Aintree on return from four-month break; 2-2 over fences at this venue, namely wins in this race for the last two years (good/good to soft); had a similar prep when winning by 5l off just 1lb lower 12 months ago; commands respect in the hat-trick attempt. |
11/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 97
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Last win was over 2m3f here in May of last year off 6lb higher; not quite hit the same heights this year and has been finishing his races rather tamely. |
5/1 |
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3 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in the autumn and has developed a tendency to finish rather weakly but comes here after two respectable 2m4f thirds this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and continues to edge down the weights. |
3/1 |
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6 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual chase winner who was ridden much closer to the pace than is often the case when very respectable third behind Abingworth at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month; remains on a workable mark and features prominently in calculations; cheekpieces (tried once in early 2024) refitted. |
3/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 00
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden; respectable third (off 5lb higher) in this race last year on chase debut; hasn't fared nearly so well in two starts elsewhere this term but may stage a revival returned to this scenario with cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
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8th 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Just six runs in more than three years; placed over about 3m in his first two handicaps (hurdle/chase) but bled from the nose in January (first run for 288 days) and pulled up; tongue tied last two starts; could still have potential if all is well with him. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Had just five runs in three years; promising handicap hurdle debut when runner-up at Southwell in April 2023 and he didn't do badly on his chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) following two years off the track; has gone missing again since but a market move would be interesting. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 4
Last run: 75 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 12 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Reverts back to hurdles after two defeats over fences but he was tailed off in his previous handicap hurdle; now blinkered. |
20/1 |
|
0 7 |
12th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Capable of better than his Perth chasing debut fifth (2m, good) once he settles better and jumping more fluently; big hike in trip asks a question starting out for David Pipe. |
7/1 |
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5th 6 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pecked on landing and slightly hampered 1st |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
22nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Eight-race maiden who has finished down the field in her four handicaps and was tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f) last time; may have had stamina issues in that race but things haven't clicked for her yet and she needs improvement back in trip. |
10/1 |
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6th 6 |
22nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, badly hampered 1st, went fourth before 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
10/1 |
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4th 5 |
26th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Best run yet in handicaps when about a 10l fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) but he did weaken late on and now goes up in distance; dangerous to underestimate his trainer's thinking but stamina has to be doubted. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: P-47
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider. |
100/30 |
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4th 8 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 96
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, lost position 7th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
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7 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, lost position 7th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
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13th 13 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Eventually faded but still showed improved form here (2m; handicap debut) last month on return from absence; may build on that effort. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: 50-986
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Soundly beaten off lowly mark on handicap debut in April 2023 and, following a layoff, was remote when fourth in uncompetitive Bangor maiden last month. |
25/1 |
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4th 1 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
No progress in bumpers and she's struggled at big prices in four hurdle runs including a C&D handicap (good) last April; had wind surgery since but can only be watched on her comeback. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Always towards rear at triple-digit odds in three novice hurdles; makes handicap debut from 6lb out of the weights; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting this time. |
25/1 |
200/1
Form: 6-78
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up when 50-1 for recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m, good; race won by Belvedere Blast) and effectively 1lb higher from out of the weights here. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 5th |
16/1 |
|
9 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Fair effort on debut in a bumper when trained by Gordon Elliott 12 months ago; third in an Irish point last October; beaten a long way in all three starts for this trainer. |
50/1 |
11/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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4th 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has a record of 2-4 this term but gained the second success in one of the weaker Pertemps qualifiers and faces a stiffer task off 6lb higher in this field; possibly unsuited by Windsor most recently. |
16/1 |
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10th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Largely progressive northern raider; won going away in Pertemps qualifier at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) most recently, taking record this term to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; ventures south with respectable claims. |
7/1 |
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1st 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced for his age; beaten a head by Ginger Mail over 2m4f here (soft) in January and he was a good fifth at Kelso on his final start last term; unexposed over 3m+ and gets weight all round; commands major respect. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.01 |
| Trifecta | £27.10 |
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