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Good To SoftFriends & Family Remembering Norman Sharpe Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10562
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 52246-
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
disputed lead at fast pace, led clearly before 6th |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £3.00
Form: 4-1142 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Came second off basement Flat mark on latest outing in January and is well handicapped for this return to hurdling but she's not as good as she was and has become inconsistent; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 8 (8) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Seven-time winner over hurdles but 0-12 on Flat (0-10 on the AW); ran respectably when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last month but she was behind Taranjerine at Lingfield 22 days ago; others preferred. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 142-86 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Nearly won the Sussex Champion Hurdle earlier this year and another good run at Plumpton 19 days ago (2m, good); does seem to like tight tracks and dry ground, so this might not play to his strengths. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won this three years ago; two standout efforts last season were his Kempton success and a near-miss in the Sussex Champion Hurdle back here (same mark); 2m5f was too far when disappointing at Newton Abbot 22 days ago; chance. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Clearcut winner at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in the autumn and bettered that performance when very close second in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) in April; only 1lb above that mark here but was below form on the Flat last time and has stamina to prove. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 311043 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Very well handicapped on some of last year's form for Milton Harris and but was out of sorts during three-race spell for Syd Hosie and pulled up on recent debut for latest new trainer; headgear refitted; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Well treated now but lost his way badly after leaving Milton Harris and tried chasing last time; too risky. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 8th, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: P21426 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Ended last year in excellent form over fences, with latest fourth coming behind the seriously progressive Thistle Ask; whereas he's 5-18 in that discipline and only 1-13 over hurdles, he's probably a better horse now than when last seen in this discipline; 5lb lower than his chase mark; front runs. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Front-runner who can be tough to reel in on his day and has left his rivals trailing in completing a hat-trick in small fields at about 2m4f (latest in a match); has gone up a collective 20lb but he loves this good ground and looks sure to make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Front-runner who can be tough to reel in on his day and has left his rivals trailing in completing a hat-trick in small fields at about 2m4f (latest in a match); has gone up a collective 20lb but he loves this good ground and looks sure to make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 8-3313 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 114
| 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 |
7/2
Form: 12952- CD
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Ran respectably when third of five over hurdles at regular haunt Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month; better known as a chaser these days but he looks weighted near best off this mark and is untried beyond 2m5f; has some work to do back in this sphere. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Came up short last time when bidding for a chase hat-trick; only 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't raced in this sphere for nearly two years but there are positives, namely a lower mark in this sphere and a good overall record (4-8) at Plumpton. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.25 |
| Trifecta | £92.90 |
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