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GoodRacing Welfare Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3921.12
- 2m 1f 46y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.10
- Place: £1.30
Form: 4762-1 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to add to his four chase wins for Philip Kirby during 2023-24 season but has made the frame on all four starts for current stable since December, most recently when third of five at Newcastle (2m4f, good) nine days ago; tried in cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
With Phil Kirby when left alone in a match at Kelso (3m, soft) in February 2024, that being his fourth (and most recent) win over fences; runner-up in this last year (beaten 11l) for Lizzie Quinlan; in the frame three times (Musselburgh) for Hugh Burns; competes from an easing mark, needing more. |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
On a two-year losing spell but looks reasonably solid, having posted two respectable efforts over C&D this winter for new yard; remains well treated on peak form. |
4/1 |
4/5
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2433-1
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
French bumper winner; confirmed previous promise when making all to win at 4-9 on stable debut at Worcester earlier this month (2m, good; first run after a wind operation); obvious contender. |
4/5 |
|
1st 3 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made the frame in a Listed bumper in early 2022 and on all four hurdling starts for Mel Rowley last season, most notably when third behind two useful rivals at Warwick (2m3f, good) in February; ought to be a tough nut to crack on today's stable debut. |
10/11 |
|
3rd 6 |
17th Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Quite a useful bumper performer (winner over 1m4f in France in August 2021) who has shown decent form over hurdles, his best effort being last time when third on good ground at Warwick on his first try at 2m3f; sound chance on that form. |
11/8 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Competitive Flat form at a low level; twice placed over hurdles at Cartmel for this yard and can play a significant role here. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
26th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, raced in fourth, headway and went second before 3rd, chased clear leader after 2 out, no impression run-in, weakened final 110yds |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
6th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Ran game race from the front when close third at Perth (3m, soft) last month but weakened out of contention over 2m4f there nine days ago and is now 0-7 over hurdles; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
27th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-10 under all codes; struggled on recent chasing debut but attracted good market support and ran game race from the front when close third over hurdles here (3m, soft) five days later; could have a say if suited by today's drop back in trip. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Chance on her C&D third three runs ago (3m, good); lesser run on easier ground at Cartmel next time and was pulled up on chase debut at Hexham five days ago, but she's a possible now back over hurdles. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m6f) for Richard Hannon; having only his fifth start over hurdles when scoring by 15l at Southwell (2m, good) eight days ago; 7lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort. |
6/4 |
|
9 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m6f) for Richard Hannon; having only his fifth start over hurdles when scoring by 15l at Southwell (2m, good) eight days ago; 7lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort. |
6/4 |
|
1st 5 |
12th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
11/2 |
50/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
27th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Still a maiden and he showed little after 15 months off when ninth in 2m Perth novice 11 days ago; others are much preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Modest Flat performer for Richard Fahey and early signs suggest he won't be raising his profile over hurdles. |
66/1 |
|
8th 1 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped slightly left 1st, lost position before 2nd, pushed along briefly before 4th, reminders and struggling after 5th |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: PUF0P-
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-7 in novice/maiden hurdles, completing only twice and showing no significant promise; makes handicap debut from a basement mark but still needs improvement. |
50/1 |
|
8th 1 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for his three hurdling starts last spring; returns from a break today. |
100/1 |
|
3 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has a tongue tie on for first time but significant improvement needed. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 26-
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles; ran well when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month but was not seen to same effect over 2m7f there a fortnight later; drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Remains winless but cheekpieces back on when a good fourth of 15 in 2m4f handicap here 15 days ago; shortlisted with the headgear again sported. |
11/1 |
|
16 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Placed off 1lb higher here (2m, good) last June and might have needed last month's reappearance run (tailed off before last-flight fall) but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.62 |
| Trifecta | £19.70 |
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