17.35
GoodStart Bay Inn Torcross Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3960.75
- 2m 2f 111y
- Class 5
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: 76-891 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won twice over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m2f, soft/good) and returned from long absence with good second in October (2m2f, heavy); below form after racing too freely last time (2m3f) but remains one to be interested in and this drop back in trip could be a good move on chasing debut. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won twice over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m2f, soft/good) and returned from long absence with good second in October (2m2f, heavy); below form after racing too freely last time (2m3f) but remains one to be interested in and this drop back in trip could be a good move on chasing debut. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Aided by addition of tongue-tie when winning twice over 2m2f towards end of 2022-23 season (soft/good) and, following a long absence, he ran a big race in defeat at Stratford (2m2f, heavy) last month; may still have more improvement to come; leading contender. |
6/4 |
16/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 4330
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Made all in Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well for a long way when ninth of 23 in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month; she's 1lb lower than when a very close third in this last year (good to soft) and could again be involved. |
11/1 |
|
9th 24 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Can make the running; inconsistent but returned to form with mares' Grade 2 win at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January; runs off same mark as when close third to Cracking Rhapsody in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last April; not ruled out each-way at likely big odds. |
50/1 |
100/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 804070
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won in a small field at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October but holding his form is becoming troublesome; risky enough. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
21st Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won three in a row for Alan Jones in 2024 and now returns to former trainer after three defeats for Richard Hawker, which included one placed effort; nothing wrong with his mark. |
6/4 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 474-52
Last run: 148 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
With Dan Skelton when runner-up at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November 2022; pulled up over fences on final start for that trainer in July 2023 and well beaten on sole start for Phil Kirby; impossible to know what ability remains off 885-day absence. |
66/1 |
|
12th 9 |
11th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
held up in rear, headway before 3 out |
14/1 |
|
3 |
18th Jul 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 45-854
Last run: 109 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive 5yo who doubled his tally for the season when rallying well for Cameron Iles at Worcester (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; could still have more to offer; respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Improved to win quite comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May, his sixth start over hurdles, and has finished second three consecutive times since; sports first-time tongue-tie today and capable 10lb claimer Cameron Iles is enlisted; likely to be right in the thick of things again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Improved to win quite comfortably at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May, his sixth start over hurdles, and finished second on both subsequent outings; lost out only narrowly to Sassified over C&D two runs ago; ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 09P744
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
18th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
raced in second, hit 4th, not fluent and lost position 3 out, pushed along and lost ground into midfield home turn, ridden and weakened before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
6th 17 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Beaten in the region of 20l in his three handicaps, in cheekpieces and blinkers; has to step up to have any chance. |
33/1 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led, briefly disputed lead 4th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened and lost third approaching last |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 378453
Last run: 168 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
20th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
1-28 under rules, his win coming over fences off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last July; has been off since October and needs to hit the ground running. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
21st Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Usually gives his running, over hurdles and fences; close third in the latter discipline at the weekend. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Rallied well to win small-field C&D (good) chase off today's mark in July and reverts to fences after perfectly respectable hurdle run from out of the weights here last month; likely contender. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 906P
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield on outer, not fluent 1st, in touch with leaders 6th |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 404
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear |
50/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out) |
50/1 |
|
12th 1 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles; achieved nothing last month on return from lengthy absence and is best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: -008P6
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 463P64
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won three times in early part of year and was back in good nick when close fourth (hampered close home) over C&D (good) last month but may find others better handicapped in this stronger race; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times in early part of this year, most recently here (3m2f, good) in April, but seemed to have gone off the boil on last two outings in May/June and current mark demands a career-best performance. |
5/1 |
|
15 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Ridden by Robbie David on last eight outings; won four of his 15 races last season, with a stack of place returns as well; latest win was off a 5lb lower mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, followed by a creditable second there but he was pulled up at Southwell five weeks ago; has bounced back before but this is a tough race in which to do it. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: P6-444
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
14 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
12 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 5th |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: -90606
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
4 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd |
20/1 |
|
4 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 5/0/63
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
29th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
led, wandered around 2nd |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
15th May 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
travelled strongly, prominent |
5/4 |
|
1st 3 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Safely held on all three starts since returning from mammoth absence for new yard in February; perhaps ran better than bare form suggests on last two occasions but will need to see this race out much more strongly. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 044
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Some promise when a 17l fourth in his middle run and handicaps should see him in a better light. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
9th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
From a useful family and represents notable connections; soundly beaten in Chepstow bumper (good to soft) last month but should do better with that debut experience under his belt. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: -5P975
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 84717F D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Seemingly back in good form when placed at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June but not much has gone to plan since; soundly beaten when upped to 2m4f in August and has further to go here; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor; not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
No paragon of consistency but Taunton winner in February (2m3f, made all, first time in a visor) and also ran well at Newton Abbot in June; heavy ground probably to blame when pulled up here latest; often leads. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
11th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won a novice handicap with a first-time visor at Taunton in February (2m3f, good) and fair third in ordinary Newton Abbot handicap two runs back (2m1f, good); cheekpieces now tried; soft ground perhaps not ideal. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 0P75
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
23rd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Poor form in five runs for previous connections and sold on for just £2,000. |
50/1 |
|
18th 12 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Couldn't get remotely excited by her form to date (hooded last twice) but this is her handicap debut so is entitled to show more. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £80.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £64.27 |
| Tricast | £657.36 |
| Trifecta | £645.20 |
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