15.50
Good To SoftSkomal Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 3m 1f 10y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: /1F-2P BF
Last run: 111 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Dual chase winner at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer; absent since heavy defeat over hurdles in November, though, and resumes on fairly tough mark; hooded for first time. |
25/1 |
|
14th 7 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo. |
16/1 |
|
14th 7 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo. |
16/1 |
13/2
- Place: £4.20
Form: 45-252 D
Last run: 96 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
25th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Thorough stayer who has won four times over hurdles; has disappointed in two starts since scoring at Fontwell last December; back on a competitive mark but with a bit to prove. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Returned to form with front-running win in small field at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) on Boxing Day; however, his recent profile has been patchy and he was pulled up at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this is competitive and a return to form is needed with a first-time visor replacing blinkers. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
22nd Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: -4541P D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sound performances since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, winning over C&D (good) in May then creditable fifth at Market Rasen; solid chance in the retained headgear. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: 321212 CD BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led, hit 5th, went clear 6th, much reduced lead 8th, ridden and headed before 2 out, hung right and weakened run-in, lost two places towards finish |
5/2 |
13/2
Form: 513-84
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear). |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark. |
10/1 |
|
10th 7 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 13-F55 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Chasing this season has not worked out but he's well handicapped if reverting to the 3m hurdle form he showed last January-March; wore cheekpieces latest two starts; needs a close look. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
3rd Mar 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
He's well treated on his staying hurdle form from early last year (including on good ground) but his two chase starts have yielded a mid-race fall and a soundly beaten fifth of seven; something to prove in this sphere. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
3rd Dec 2022 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, led before 2nd, hit 8th, pushed along briefly and reduced lead after 14th |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: -517P4
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Signed off for Olly Murphy on a downer and he's failed to complete either run for current yard; tongue-tie added but he's readily opposed. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Last of four finishers in 2m Fakenham claimer for Olly Murphy last month and struggled when back in a handicap for recent stable debut (3m1f); drops back in trip here; not the obvious answer. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won twice over 2m4f in small fields at Market Rasen (good/good to soft) last year; similar form in a claiming hurdle one month ago but needs career best to take this; reverts to the cheekpieces he wore twice before blinkered on last two starts; has since changed hands and left Olly Murphy. |
25/1 |
Form: 221134 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Off 444 days before this season, during which he's been well below form but still managed a third at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January; latest start was a rare foray over fences; accelerating down the weights and first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Only had three chase runs and he's off the same mark for the 3m2f win at Doncaster just over two years ago; has to recapture that level of form but he's been running over hurdles this season. |
13/2 |
|
10th 3 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
2/1 |
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| Exacta | £45.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £53.52 |
| Tricast | £264.45 |
| Trifecta | £223.10 |
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