17.40
GoodOff The Fence On youtube.com/attheraces Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 4f 88y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
Form: -3P95P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
No improvement since winning at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in April on third handicap start; kept plugging away last time at Fakenham (2m4f, good) but was only fifth of seven runners. |
8/1 |
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5th 5 |
4th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in April on third handicap start; of interest on that form but he's failed to replicate it the next twice. |
12/1 |
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10th 11 |
6th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 0P46P0
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 8 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer. |
14/1 |
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9th 8 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer. |
14/1 |
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8th 1 |
13th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Came good with clearcut win at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) in June and was very close second in quite valuable contest at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; good claims if judged on that evidence but needs to bounce back from a poor run a fortnight ago. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: -46721
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won this race off today's mark in 2023 but has become very inconsistent in the meantime; arguably ran better than eventual 21l defeat suggests when third of seven at Uttoxeter (3m, good; first run after wind op) last month but it's hard to tell whether he'll be on a going day here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Useful at his best but has regressed and become very inconsistent; returned from layoff with two disappointing efforts this season and needs subsequent wind op to enable a revival; raced mainly on good/good to soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Became very inconsistent last season and was pulled up (stopped quickly) last month, after a break; on a good mark and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: -48F75
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Usually saves his best for Sedgefield, where he won over fences in April (subsequent fourth was over hurdles); two visits here has produced a second place; no surprise to see him run well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Hurdle (including C&D) and chase winner here and won a chase over the equivalent trip here latest, when on the same mark; well treated if able to translate that form back to this sphere; big player. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 3P080
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
18th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won 1m4f Listed race (very soft) in France during 2021; wasn't beaten far in a better race than this over 2m at Haydock last spring but he's generally struggled under both codes since and was tailed off back at Haydock (1m7f, heavy) 18 days ago; lots to prove. |
40/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
30th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won 1m4f Listed race in France during 2021; wasn't beaten far in a better race than this over 2m (good) on this track in May 2022 but all at sea over hurdles since and that mark is now lower than his Flat one; no joy at Goodwood recently and has it to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
5th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Listed winner on Flat in France; 0-12 in Britain, mostly over hurdles (well held off modest marks the last twice); well treated on best form in this sphere but is by no means guaranteed to reproduce it. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-3464
Last run: 164 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
25th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Finished a clear second behind a dual subsequent winner at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May but he was back in the doldrums with a pulled-up effort at Newton Abbot last month; has something to prove again after that and he's now 0-28 under rules; first-time visor replaces blinkers. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 6521/P CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st May 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won 3m1f chase for Tom George in April 2021 but returned from long absence with two poor hurdle runs for new stable towards end of last season (both 2m4f) and needs the first-time cheekpieces to make a huge difference. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D four years ago and subsequently scored twice over fences; however, achieved nothing last month when back from long absence; needs to prove he retains ability. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
17th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Signed off for Tom George with a Plumpton staying chase win almost two years ago; starts out for new connections off 1lb lower than that day, and all just a matter of whether this proves needed. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 4-872
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: P98PP5
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Failed to show much for John Mackie last season and the same again in two runs for this yard; now tongue tied. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; didn't show a great deal for John Mackie last season (four runs) and was pulled up on recent stable debut. |
33/1 |
|
5 |
28th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Maiden; runner-up twice over hurdles in Ireland but hasn't produced a great deal in four British starts (for John Mackie), the latest in a chase; better required on stable debut if he's to figure. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 222234
Last run: 102 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
19th Jul 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
14-race maiden who has threatened a breakthrough win but doesn't appear to be improving; beaten 12l in the new visor last time at Worcester (2m4f) and this longer trip isn't sure to benefit. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
28th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Maiden; runner-up four times over hurdles and similar efforts in two chase attempts at Huntingdon at the end of last month; visor probably needs to provoke some improvement if he's to win this; often well backed. |
5/1 |
3/1
Form: 27962 BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
10/1
Form: -71024 CD
Last run: 242 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Sole win came in first-time blinkers at Southwell (2m4f, Class 5 mares' handicap hurdle) in June 2022; a bit better since returning from further wind surgery, rallying into fourth from 8lb out of the handicap at Market Rasen (3m; cheekpieces) latest; isn't without a chance. |
11/2 |
|
4th 11 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Stuck to task well when fourth here (2m5f, good; just behind Ribeye) last month but is effectively 7lb higher today and is yet to add to his 2022 hurdle win; often wears blinkers; cheekpieces tried today. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 64-075
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Gradually returned to form last term after a year out, staying on for a place when falling late at Southwell and just stretched by the 2m5f trip at Ludlow latest; one of two runners for owners and may place. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, pushed along 3 out |
100/30 |
|
9 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Six-race maiden who has only bits of encouraging form; however, this combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear may prompt improvement; represents notable connections and can't be written off. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 9074
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Good-ground winner off 6lb lower last season and mostly running well this campaign over hurdles and fences; latest run in a handicap chase needs forgiving but couldn't rule out. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Stuck to her task pretty well at Cartmel (2m5f, good) last month and has now finished second on two of her last three starts but the forecast rain is probably not helpful here; tongue-tie left off today. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Didn't really fire at Stratford last month and now 0-4 over fences but that run came just one week after a pretty good second there (2m3f, good to firm) and she's had a longer break this time; a possible. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 776-6
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a 3lb higher mark two years ago in sole Yarmouth start (11.5f); lightly raced since and recent AW form is unconvincing; good chance if combination of new trip and return to this venue prompts a revival. |
14/1 |
|
1 (4) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a 3lb higher mark two years ago in sole Yarmouth start (11.5f); lightly raced since and recent AW form is unconvincing; good chance if combination of new trip and return to this venue prompts a revival. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
23rd Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two turf wins for former trainers; only seen twice since August 2023 and neither run has suggested she would be the answer this time. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 308-7P CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 3lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
12th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Teenager who was under pressure when hampered on the final bend in C&D event last month (soon pulled up); defied a stone higher mark here in 2020 but still needs to prove he retains that ability. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led |
25/1 |
|
7th 11 |
29th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
midfield, pushed along after 1st |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Straight Forecast | £107.54 |
| Tricast | £357.68 |
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