17.35
GoodImportance Of Being Earnest Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
40/1 (Won)
- Win: £72.90
- Place: £11.60
Form: 51450- C
Last run: 218 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Veteran who rediscovered some form and was placed twice (once over C&D) in June/July; not quite in same form on latest outing 11 weeks ago but still enters calculations. |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who has rediscovered some form and been placed twice (once over C&D) in recent weeks; slightly out of the weights today, though, and some of his younger rivals look much more interesting. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Good days are hard to predict but did make the frame at Southwell (3m, good) last time with the visor left off; whether he'll be as good again remains to be seen. |
9/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 2PP78-
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
2-38 under rules, both wins at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in May 2022; placed a few times off higher marks last year and probably needed the run when fourth of seven behind Sandy Brook at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago; now 10lb better off; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
26th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
never going well, jumped left on occasions, prominent, dropped to last after 8th, weakened after 10th, pulled up before 3 out |
13/2 |
|
4th 3 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
midfield, not fluent 6th, not fluent 7th, lost ground before 4 out |
4/1 |
40/1
- Place: £14.90
Form: 0/PP-P
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
13th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-9 over hurdles; stuck to his task pretty well when sixth over 2m4f ten weeks ago and ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip, but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden; pulled up on last week's chasing debut but previous two efforts over hurdles, at this track, give him each-way claims. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: /1531- CD
Last run: 322 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Won three handicap chases last season (one over C&D on good) and back on his last winning mark; however, he's finished a remote last in his final two chase starts. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Still on a competitive mark despite winning three times over fences already this season and had a break since a poor performance last time in October; good or good to soft is fine. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Well held on the Flat last week but is a three-time chase winner this season, the last twice over 3m2f at Fontwell (good to soft/good); nudged up only 2lb for latest success and has another big role to play. |
Evs |
8/1
Form: /52P6-
Last run: 137 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Well handicapped on some of last year's placed form for Ben Pauling but has not been firing on all cylinders for a while and is now 0-16 over hurdles; seems best on good ground but handles good to soft. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-18 since making winning debut in a Warwick bumper (September 2021); back from a 174-day absence when fifth of seven in a Class 5 handicap at Plumpton (3m1f, good; beaten 15l) latest; others are more likely candidates. |
33/1 |
|
5th 6 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
reluctant to go to start, led at steady pace, not fluent 8th, increased tempo before 4 out, headed before 3 out |
9/1 |
3/1
Form: 23/42-
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, pushed along 5th, reminders 7th |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made the frame in all three handicap hurdles for Brian Barr, most recently when fourth at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last spring; returned from layoff with two underwhelming AW runs in January but it will be interesting to see how he fares now back over hurdles on debut for Richard Newland. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
21st Jan 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Bumper winner who is 0-5 over hurdles and 0-8 on Flat; did make a respectable return from a 222-day break when fourth in novice company at Kempton (1m4f) a fortnight ago and more realistic chance back in a handicap; cheekpieces go on for the first time. |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: 33433-
Last run: 181 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
24th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again. |
5/1 |
15/2
Form: 81747- CD
Last run: 142 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
14th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Well handicapped on some of last year's placed form over fences and ran well to a point over hurdles last month (first-time blinkers) but it's over two years since her only win and others appeal more. |
13/2 |
|
5th 6 |
8th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 1st, disputed lead 3rd |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Respectable run after a break over 3m but made no impression with the cheekpieces back on at Bangor; won once in 20 starts. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 314/P- D
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
7 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two wins for Laura Young, the latest off this mark at Wincanton (2m5f, good) in March last year, but pulled up on stable debut there (2m4f, good to soft) in March this year after 321 days off; needs to leave that effort well behind with first-time cheekpieces now given a go. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
9th Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
held up in rear, pushed along and dropped to rear before 4th, struggling and pulled up before 5th |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: /4870-
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Jul 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Well down the field when upped to 2m7f for handicap debut in April and pulled up over 2m4f the following month; in good hands and remains unexposed but needs to take a big step forward here; tongue-tie added. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced and pushed along 7th |
9/1 |
|
13th 2 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth to a good rival in one of his maidens and has perhaps been waiting for drier ground to launch handicap career; could be interesting. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 130-4
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won on hurdling debut last August but hasn't gone on from that and was pulled up over C&D in May; last of three on the Flat since and plenty to prove for now; cheekpieces fitted. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
17th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won on hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good) last August but he's struggled in handicap hurdles in his last three runs, including when pulled up at Worcester last month; on workable mark back on the Flat but he's 0-9 in this sphere and others are more persuasive. |
3/1 |
|
7 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear 6th |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 40703-
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| 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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1175.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £538.40 |
| Tricast | £35724.85 |
| Trifecta | £2221.10 |
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