17.45
GoodWell Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3199.84
- 2m 6f 31y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.70
- Place: £2.10
Form: PP48-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in spring 2023 and made quite encouraging return from 575-day absence in C&D race won by Man Of Action in June, albeit looking held before falling heavily at the final flight; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Registered sole win at Cartmel (2m6f) two years ago; returns from 19-month absence; the betting may prove best guide to expectations. |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 456-2
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player. |
2/1 |
|
5 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Launched chasing career with two very respectable runs in June and again ran okay when sixth of ten on last month's hurdling return at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); continues to edge down the weights and won't mind if the ground softens; could have a say. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: 3227U-
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 4635-4
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-20 under rules but stayed on from the rear to take third over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and has now been placed on three of his last four appearances; no surprise if he's on the premises. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Winning Irish pointer for Gordon Elliott; mixed form without winning over hurdles and fences for present yard, last time falling two out when in second in Perth handicap hurdle (3m, good); these conditions suit; each-way chance |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 2950P-
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 1/7P7-
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1-20 over fences and although he finished second here (4m) in March, he has run below that since at Carlisle and back over hurdles at Perth; requires an extreme test to be seen at his best. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on second (no threat to winner) at Hexham (4m, soft) last month and is also well suited by this track but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and would appeal more on soft/heavy ground. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 64533- BF
Last run: 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Made the frame twice in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) but was well beaten at Cartmel three months ago with no obvious excuse; just two wins from 45 attempts over hurdles and he's fully exposed. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has very modest 2-44 strike-rate over hurdles but made the frame on both starts in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) and is suited by this C&D; won't mind what the weather does; probably won't be far away. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 27P32- CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Well below best since returning from a long layoff this year, most recently when never-dangerous sixth behind Top Flight Century at Perth (2m4f, good) 18 days ago, and is yet to add to his C&D win in 2022. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Well below best since returning from a long layoff this year, and was tailed off in plating company when tried in a visor at Cartmel (2m1f) last time; cheekpieces are refitted here; needs to prove he still has what it takes. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won over 2m6f here in 2022 and ought to cope better than some of these if the ground softens but has not shown a great deal since returning from a long layoff this year; wore cheekpieces the last time; visor tried today. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 3654-
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
22nd Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Runner-up in a point but unable to threaten over hurdles, including on handicap debut over C&D in May; soundly beaten when fifth in first-time tongue-tie (retained) on his first chase start here on Friday. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Maiden; dropped out of contention on last month's handicap hurdle debut, having made a lot of the running; tongue-strap fitted for chasing debut and always hard to rule out stable's runners here. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: P233P-
Last run: 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three fair efforts earlier this year but pulled up latest and career record is 1-39; pulled up only previous start here. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has returned from a break in decent form, placed twice over 2m3f at Wetherby (soft/good); every chance he will be thereabouts again but one or two others make more appeal for the win. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 5P5P-U
Last run: 12 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
66/1 |
|
9 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
66/1 |
|
10th 7 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won a C&D handicap in September 2023; has been pulled up in four of his five starts since, including in a point; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
9/1
Form: PU925-
Last run: 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent behind clear leaders |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out. |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 7PPP-0 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (3) |
1st Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Sole success in 103 starts came over fences in 2018; no apeal. |
100/1 |
|
10th 13 (7) |
19th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Sole success came over fences in 2018; holds dismal claims on 2023 Flat/jumps form. |
66/1 |
|
8th 11 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to add to his shock win over fences here in 2018 and has struggled to get competitive this year. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: 8084-8 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won first race since 2019 when scoring by nearly 10l here last time (good to soft, Cudgel well back in sixth but 12lb better off); now 10lb higher; acts on heavy ground; worth considering. |
6/4 |
|
1st 11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.53 |
| Tricast | £469.19 |
| Trifecta | £633.20 |
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