14.05
GoodMarston’s Brewery “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 7 |
4th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Two novice wins but beaten favourite on handicap debut in June; all hurdle form over 2m but won an Irish point and the handicap defeat suggested he may need a step up in trip; live claims if that's the case. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
26th Jun 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; had little to beat at Kelso last month (2m, good to firm) but his earlier hurdle win has some merit (two subsequent winners behind); opening mark looks reasonable and not hard to envisage him adding another success. |
5/4 |
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1st 1 |
28th May 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
made all |
1/6 |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 41- D
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 12 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has often run well in handicap hurdles, including over C&D on heavy, but below best this winter despite falling in the weights and he didn't put up much of a show last time out; first-time cheekpieces on. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
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3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 1/45- D
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Easily won 2m2f mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen a year ago but well behind the winner in both starts since and looked to have her stamina stretched when upped to this trip at Fontwell on latest start in May. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Easily landed a mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) a year ago but has finished well behind the winner in both starts since, including on her Southwell reappearance (2m4f, good) last month; probably needs to resume her progress up in trip on handicap debut. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
jumped right on occasions, held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 8th, went second 3 out, no chance with winner when hit 2 out, weakening when mistake last, soon lost second |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 135 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 (4) |
9th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Three 1m Polytrack wins since November, the latest in a small-field C&D claimer six weeks ago; more needed back in a handicap but he's not ruled out; cheekpieces left off today. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
30th May 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner; wore cheekpieces on last five starts, including three good runs (one 1m win) on Chelmsford Polytrack this February-April but below form there on latest outing; made less of an impact early in 2024 on his two runs here; wore a hood earlier in career and it's now restored; considered. |
2/1 |
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5th 4 (3) |
2nd May 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
led |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won a maiden here in June 2023 and posted a similar RPR when then third at Stratford; however, has changed yards during his long absence and probably best watched. |
25/1 |
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3rd 1 |
20th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has raced very freely on both hurdling starts but it didn't stop him dominating from the front at Worcester (2m, good) this month; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but he has plenty of scope for further progress and this track ought to suit his running style. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 339 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who is on a good mark if rediscovering his bumper promise; however, he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Exeter in October 2023 and this is his first run since; he may be best watched. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who is on a good mark if rediscovering his bumper promise; however, he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Exeter in October 2023 and this is his first run since; he may be best watched. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 60-
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Pulled up when tried in today's headgear combination over 3m in June and has now been unplaced all seven starts under rules; drops back in trip here; cannot be recommended. |
40/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten over fences in his first two handicaps (3m1f/2m5f); fitted with first-time tongue-tie/blinkers for this handicap hurdle debut; huge improvement required. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 6P7-
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race. |
4/1 |
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8 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race. |
4/1 |
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3rd 4 |
21st Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
disputed lead, led clearly just after 1st, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, lost second last (usual 2 out), no extra final 110yds |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 1/20-
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
3-4 over fences, the last two wins gained by wide margins in small fields at Doncaster (2m3f, good/good to soft); shooting up the weights but evidently in very good nick. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Got right back on the up when making it 2-3 over fences in C&D handicap two weeks ago; hiked up 8lb but well on top at the finish there so he's a big player for stable well among the winners. |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Disappointing at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but reportedly unsuited by that tight track; prior to that he won here (2m, good to soft) on his chase debut, and his last two hurdle wins came over 2m3f; has a strong record at this course and could play a leading role now back here. |
3/1 |
9/2
Form: 183- D
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 4 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner in 2022 but he failed to complete in his two starts over hurdles (unseated/pulled up) the following year; prominent in market for both those hurdle runs but he returns after a mammoth absence and can only be watched. |
50/1 |
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8th 4 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner in 2022 but he failed to complete in his two starts over hurdles (unseated/pulled up) the following year; prominent in market for both those hurdle runs but he returns after a mammoth absence and can only be watched. |
50/1 |
|
2 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won Worcester bumper (good to soft) on debut last September and was placed on good ground here (first-time hood) in November; unseated at the seventh on his hurdling debut over C&D last week but was still travelling well enough at the time and he was only 9-2 for that race; interesting contender. |
11/2 |
40/1
Form: 50-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 7 |
17th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, midfield, some headway after 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Got off the mark when dead-heating at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) in May; not disgraced over 2m7f at Worcester on his last two starts and he shouldn't be far away. |
6/1 |
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6th 10 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Awarded the race when forcing a dead-heat at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in May and ran well when just over 8l fourth under Ben Sutton to Indian Sunbird over C&D 17 days ago; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms and shouldn't be far away. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Ballyrashane, Cuban Court, Genovese, Hugueneau
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.99 |
| Trifecta | £15.80 |
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