20.40
Good To SoftLangley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7736.66
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1/811- D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
5lb higher than when a 6l winner of this last year, beating Ike Sport; returns on the back of two solid efforts at Newcastle; chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
This race was one of the three he won last season, all of them on good or good to soft at this trip; on his last winning mark and, after his running-on second over 2m1f here last time, should go well again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won back to back at Aintree & Hexham (both 2m4f) last summer, rising to a career-high mark of 134; kicked off 2026 with a solid effort at Doncaster (2m4f, soft; runner-up) and he's capable of bouncing back from a lesser effort at Kelso since. |
5/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 31375- CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, steady headway on outer from 8th, not fluent last (usual 2 out), ridden and stayed on run-in, led towards finish, won going away |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
27th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Below form when tried in cheekpieces last month but quickly back on track with keeping-on fifth at Hexham (2m4f, good; behind City Derby) three weeks ago; versatile regarding ground and recent 2lb drop helps; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: /1114- D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 115P0- CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up three consecutive times at Hexham (2m-2m4f, good) this spring and also suited by this track but his latest run was below par and he's 2lb wrong today. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
No win since May 2024, but has run plenty of good races since; runner-up here on all three starts this season (2m/2m4f), last time finishing 9l behind to Perseus Way, who is 9lb worse off. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
A head away from securing a fifth course win here last Saturday (2m); can number two C&D successes among that haul and respected again, for all that his record in the past three editions of this race reads 655. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 65637- D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Goes well here as both a C&D winner and also a winner over 2m4f last time out; 3lb rise and the return to shorter will be a test for him but he's shown before that he can string a series of wins together. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made virtually all, jumped badly right 5th, briefly headed 6th |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
made virtually all |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: /2521- D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
A sixth win over hurdles when beating three rivals with a bit in hand at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); got off lightly with just a 1lb nudge; respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f) on varying ground; made an encouraging return when staying on for second at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; the drop back in trip isn't ideal but he should still have a part to play. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner, including over 2m5f here in October when ridden by Isabelle Ryder, form which gives him a solid chance; beaten 35l at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and needs to bounce back but he's won off a similar break in the past. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: /0P77- D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
3 |
20th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Beat one rival in first four starts for this stable but was still sent off favourite at Hexham two weeks ago; didn't look very keen in finishing seventh there and cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor; nothing like the force of old but trainer in blazing form, which counts. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Useful at his best in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but has beaten just one rival in four outings for current yard; carries obvious risks but his mark is in freefall and he's not one to give up on just yet. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 29505- D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
16th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Looked booked for second when presented with victory by the faller of the leader at the last in a handicap chase at Sligo last month; well beaten in a handicap hurdle at the same venue last time; a long time since he won over hurdles. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 21192- CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd |
25/1 |
|
11 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, lost position and pushed along briefly 4th, reminders after 6th |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to soft), and was placed off 10lb higher on the outer track here (2m1f, soft) in November; impossible to rule out but has become unreliable and was safely held here twice last month. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 64U28- D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 9yo but ran okay in this new headgear combination last time when rallying into fifth, finishing behind Mojo Ego and Heart Above; that's something to build on; Alan Doyle claimed 5lb that day but can't now. |
8/1 |
|
9 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 9yo who is yet to add to his C&D win in June 2022; ran well for a long way when placed at Hexham (2m, good to soft) last month but was soundly beaten here a fortnight later; cheekpieces refitted today. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.74 |
| Tricast | £251.83 |
| Trifecta | £229.10 |
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