15.30
GoodJohn Matthews Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 0f 125y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 6/50-
Last run: 150 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Campaigned mostly over hurdles since joining Adrian Keatley; was booked for second-place (at best) when taking a late fall at Southwell three weeks ago; switches back to the Flat in a newly applied visor; was previously effective on the AW at Dundalk, but difficult to know what to expect. |
9/1 |
|
0 1 |
7th Sep 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) on his second run for this yard and was a close second there (soft) next time; his form cooled at Perth (2m4f) 19 days ago but he didn't seem to get home at that new trip and has leading form claims back in a 2m novice; respected. |
9/4 |
|
6th 2 |
19th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-Irish; two good hurdle runs over 2m at Market Rasen for present yard (good/soft), the latest with cheekpieces back on; not a certain stayer on first run at 2m4f. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3-13 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (10) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 4338-3 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, some headway when not fluent 2 out, weakened from last |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Back down the weights when reviving to win at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; back up 3lb today but strung together some solid efforts once she hit form last year, so another bold show looks likely. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 4P3-61 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Gained two of his five hurdle wins over C&D and was second off mark 7lb higher than today's when making stable debut in this race a year ago (good); lost his way afterwards, though, and absent since heavy fall in November. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Five-time winner for Mark Walford who was runner-up at Hexham (2m, good) in May on his stable debut; however, pulled up there on both runs since (2m, good/good to soft) and returns from a break with something to prove. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Second of nine to Blended Stealth here last month but dropped out very tamely a week ago; capable of going well but can be up and down. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 572-18 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering. |
25/1 |
|
12th 4 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in rear, mistake 1st |
11/1 |
8/1
Form: 21225- D BF
Last run: 271 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, steady headway on outer 3 out |
9/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
5th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway 2 out, went third after 2 out, kept on |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time hurdle winner; had few chances on the Flat but her recent handicap debut saw her finish eighth of ten when a 50-1 shot; has new combination of accessories today but others appeal more for win purposes. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 31635- D
Last run: 263 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, weakened 2 out |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 9PP-95 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Never lower in the weights but he's nothing like the force of old and remains opposable. |
66/1 |
|
10th 12 |
22nd Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
With a new yard this year and nowhere near his old form; dropped 24lb in the process but does not look the percentage call. |
66/1 |
|
0 5 |
4th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Very well handicapped on form shown for Nicky Henderson but generally very disappointing for current stable since the spring; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 7P4PP- C
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Signed off for Olly Murphy on a downer and he's failed to complete either run for current yard; tongue-tie added but he's readily opposed. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Last of four finishers in 2m Fakenham claimer for Olly Murphy last month and struggled when back in a handicap for recent stable debut (3m1f); drops back in trip here; not the obvious answer. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won twice over 2m4f in small fields at Market Rasen (good/good to soft) last year; similar form in a claiming hurdle one month ago but needs career best to take this; reverts to the cheekpieces he wore twice before blinkered on last two starts; has since changed hands and left Olly Murphy. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: /249-2
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
0-7 but he's getting there and was only denied on the post at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) two months ago; looks a player off 4lb higher. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
11th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Looked promising when keeping on well for second in Uttoxeter maiden (2m, good to soft) in January but both subsequent handicap runs (2m3f/2m5f) have been underwhelming; still has plenty of time to do better but others appeal more here. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: /6-061 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
12 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
13th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders early, prominent 3rd |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: /0P/6- D
Last run: 398 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Far from reliable since completing a hurdles hat-trick in November 2020 for previous yard; has left it late to commence his chasing career and this 10yo is not a solid proposition. |
20/1 |
|
0 10 |
20th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Modest strike-rate of 3-33 and doesn't arrive here in convincing form; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
7th 5 |
8th Oct 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.68 |
| Tricast | £533.86 |
| Trifecta | £1135.00 |