14.25
Good To SoftEastbury Hotel Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 5f 82y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 6-2423 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Began hurdling career with two very promising runs at start of this year (2m) but was turned over at very short odds on next outing (2m2f) and underperformed when upped to 2m5f three weeks ago; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces on today's handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won soft-ground Sandown bumper last season and has made the frame on all three hurdling starts this term; turned over at very short odds when second of four here (2m2f, good) last month and moves up in trip with a point to prove, but his earlier form makes him a leading contender. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in second, jumped right 1st, ridden just before 3 out, hit 2 out, soon no impression and held |
1/4 |
11/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 211203
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice on good ground (2m5f/2m3f) for this new stable last season and has been placed on last three appearances, most recently when second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower today and seems very likely to be in the thick of things again. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Holding form well since January's Catterick success (2m3f, good), actually achieving more on RPRs when a close third at Newcastle latest; still well treated on his 2023-24 peak form, and no ground concerns. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Catterick in January (2m3f, good) and best form since when 0.5l second at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); conditions suit; chance. |
11/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 21710P
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
1st Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader after 5th, hit 7th |
11/1 |
|
6th 4 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Displayed huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December and put two lesser efforts behind him when staying-on third at Wincanton (2m5f, good to soft) last month; still unexposed over this trip and may benefit from the addition of cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Appeared to display huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; subsequent defeat in major handicap is not viewed harshly but he looked out of sorts at Stratford last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him here. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 4/4994
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has struggled to find his best since returning from nearly two years away but last month's fourth at Wincanton, when not quite seeing out 2m5f+, was a definite step in the right direction; could well be involved. |
9/1 |
|
4th 8 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Always towards rear when tried in cheekpieces two starts ago and was left behind when pace lifted in home straight here (2m4f; no headgear) last month; can't be supported with much confidence today but is now 12lb lower than when very respectable fourth at Taunton (2m3f, soft) in January. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 028628
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, mistake 4 out |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 2-84P2
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, went second after 6th, lost position 2 out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has yet to win a handicap but he's well treated on some efforts, notably a Kempton second (2m5f, soft) 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; stable still not out of the woods after their recent troubles but he's hard to discount. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Kempton second (2m5f, soft) last March was one of his peak efforts; 10lb lower today, having failed to fire in the same way this season (over fences initially); back hurdling on last three starts, best of those on second occasion; place chance but others are more convincing for the win. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 2-6413 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Performed poorly in handicap chases this season, blinkered on last two outings; easily his best run over fences came in a four-runner race (3m2f, heavy) last March and he's 11lb lower today, also dropped in class, but some recent positives would have been preferable. |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 5th, headed before 4 out, soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has performed poorly in 3m1f/2m4f handicap chases this season, latterly tried in the blinkers which are retained; easily his best run over fences came in a four-runner race; others are more compelling. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-FFPP
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
1st Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Chepstow handicap hurdle winner on soft ground for Emma Lavelle; lost his way subsequently and sold for 7,000 GBP; yard debut. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well treated on 2m3f Chepstow win in February 2022 (soft) but had a terrible time over fences and hurdles since back from a break in November; now goes in cheekpieces after dropping right out at Wincanton recently. |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Scored off today's mark on last season's handicap debut (2m3f, soft) but fell at first fence in both chases in the autumn and was pulled up on both subsequent hurdling starts (3m2f/3m1f); may benefit from today's drop back in trip but it takes a leap of faith to support him. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: O0-P34
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Three-time hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson including at Worcester over 2m7f when last seen in June; this is more competitive but could run well. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has a patchy record, with sole win in handicaps (ten attempts) coming over 3m1f on good at Plumpton in January 2022; creditable placings in two of his four starts this year, including when front-running at Huntingdon on latest; faces only four rivals and has tongue tied first time. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: -542P6
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
A fair winning hurdler at 2m5f but he's offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle (2m4f) 24 days ago; others are much preferred. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February but struggled on final two runs for that yard and same story when back over fences at Ayr last month on his stable and seasonal debut; others have less to prove. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February; however, struggled on final two runs for that yard and he was pulled up in his sole chase in November 2023; sold for £2,000 last May; may be best watched on stable debut. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 211585 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice on slow ground over hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) towards the end of last year but he has a mixed record since; perked up with a fair third over C&D (good) in June but he failed to back that up at Worcester and others are preferred; cheekpieces reapplied. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
At least ran to his mark when 7l third at Market Rasen last time (3m, good), and the winner has completed a hat-trick since; cheekpieces deployed on all eight rules victories are still absent, however. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
9th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Back in the groove with two wins at the end of last year but seems to have returned to the doldrums since; well handicapped now but something to prove and cheekpieces worn in all wins under rules are missing. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: -P1866
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten on first two starts for David Pipe and was just a respectable sixth at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; continues to slip down the weights but has more to prove than several of these. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 |
4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added. |
40/1 |
|
6th 2 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 320-45 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, led and pushed along briefly, soon clear, reduced lead when not fluent 8th, headed after 2 out, lost second and weakened home turn |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
12th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner when trained in UK where he has finished a modest 3rd on three of his four chase starts; needs a return to form. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader, weakened before last (usual 2 out) |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 6P3415
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
13 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.98 |
| Tricast | £296.97 |
| Trifecta | £731.60 |
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