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Good To SoftDr Peter Hennis 1833 Haldon Duel Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 5f 137y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: 38-34
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Below form in Kim Muir at Cheltenham in March but showed career-best form when winning at Newbury (3m2f, good) just after Christmas and will be a danger to all here if back at that level in first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
16th 9 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
9yo who has a good strike-rate over fences and produced a career-best performance to win at Newbury (3m2f, good) in December when last seen; has also won on soft ground; had just five rivals to beat on that latest start but he was impressive and is not ruled out now 6lb higher. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 4-4414
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Didn't really take to chasing and when back over hurdles at Wincanton (2m5f) he perhaps found the heavy ground against him; won on good and good to soft over 2m4f last season and he probably stays 3m; nothing wrong with his mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft/good) towards end of last season, latterly off today's mark; lacked fluency and was safely held in two chases in the autumn but ought to be seen to better effect now back over hurdles; unraced on heavy ground but handles soft well. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 312474
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
|
9th 9 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 |
22nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
After chasing aspirations were soon aborted he didn't run too badly back over hurdles in a Class 3 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft); of some interest on the back of that if able to build on it. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 77-893
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again. |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: 5-0U7
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, headway after 8th, disputing third after 2 out, no extra from last |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form over hurdles and was again well beaten when returned to the Flat in February (1m4f, AW): needs subsequent wind op to have made a massive difference; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form over hurdles and was again well beaten when returned to the Flat in February (1m4f, AW): needs subsequent wind op to have made a massive difference; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: -53861 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Good ground is the key to him; his form had nosedived but he was running much better when hampered late on at the Cheltenham Festival and then came good at Haydock (2m4f, good), prevailing only narrowly but under a confident ride in a strong race (he also won it the season before when staged at Cheltenham); a 4lb rise seems very generous. |
11/8 |
|
1st 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won this race 12 months ago at Cheltenham when 1lb higher so he's dangerously handicapped for his defence; his form had nosedived after winning in a small field at Newton Abbot in October but the signs were more encouraging last time in the 2m4f Plate at the Festival as he was staying on when hampered by a faller at the last fence; has to be of interest, especially given the yard's form. |
4/1 |
|
11th 13 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
He's run some of his better races at Cheltenham, including a New course win (about 2m4f, good; off this mark) from O'Moore Park last April; not much going for him on his form since beating three rivals at Newton Abbot in October but some sort of revival isn't beyond the imagination. |
33/1 |
13/2
Form: 95F173 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up twice in December (2m7f and near 3m3f) but right out of form since, way behind Lightonthewing last time; headgear first time. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 322-22
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Eight-race maiden under rules; well beaten at Bangor (2m1f, good) on his first start for 14 months; steps up in trip (stays 2m5f) and best watched. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up in both points and he's 0-7 under rules; finished runner-up in four of his six hurdle runs but was only eighth on handicap debut at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) last April and has not been seen since; dropped 5lb but he's probably best watched after 444 days off. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 8/3-24 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
0-7 but he's getting there and was only denied on the post at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) two months ago; looks a player off 4lb higher. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
11th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Looked promising when keeping on well for second in Uttoxeter maiden (2m, good to soft) in January but both subsequent handicap runs (2m3f/2m5f) have been underwhelming; still has plenty of time to do better but others appeal more here. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 64-386
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
27th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 6f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Showed some ability in UK but became regressive and had two wind surgeries; won a maiden point and ran respectably in two winners races for this yard but will have to step up today. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 5/8-12
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led, not fluent 6th, mistake and headed 4 out, ridden and weakened before 3 out |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
21st Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bettered disappointing hurdle debut when making all for fairly comfortable success in modest race at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last May; with a top stable and can probably progress again but she has a fair bit to find with Lutinebella here. |
13/8 |
12/1
Form: 5-2062
Last run: 111 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made all for Fergal O'Brien here (2m5f, good) six weeks ago, his third start since returning to racing under rules; subsequent 5lb rise ought to be manageable if he continues in good form for new stable. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Winning UK pointer (2m5f/3m; good); beaten 24l by Ribeye over 3m here last time (soft) but is now 8lb better off and should fare better on this faster ground. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Early promise in a bumper and novice hurdle for this yard but failed to fulfil it; two point wins for another trainer (along with some lesser efforts) over an 18-month spell ending in May but he dropped out back with Fergal O'Brien in June and goes chasing with a question to answer. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-534
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, disputed lead 5 out |
7/1 |
|
0 1 |
15th Jan 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who ran considerably better than eventual 41l defeat might suggest on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last month, weakening out of contention only on extended run-in; with today's much reduced emphasis on stamina probably in her favour, she's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Heavy-ground Irish bumper winner but has been a disappointment in Britain and was pulled up on her handicap debut in April (2m5f, good to soft); still early days, however, and perhaps she needs the mud (most British runs on good to soft); also had wind surgery. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £75.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.38 |
| Tricast | £257.21 |
| Trifecta | £380.90 |
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