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GoodDownload Vickers.Bet App Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £36421
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 2
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.70
- Place: £2.30
Form: 26-221 CD
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Ran quite well in the Pertemps Final and then runner-up in a big field handicap here in April (2m4f, good to soft; in this new headgear combination), improving on his fifth place the previous season; also ran second to Fingal's Hill in this 12 months ago; has nothing in hand off his mark but every chance of being involved. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 21 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Ran respectably in this race 12 months ago (fifth off 3lb higher) and Cheltenham Festival handicap (3m) latest start; otherwise an exposed 8yo who is on a two-year losing spell; unlikely to come out on top. |
14/1 |
|
9th 24 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Last won in April 2024; well beaten in the 2m5f handicap here last March; second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) at Christmas was best effort this term; ran creditably in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f) next time, before a modest show at Plumpton latest; others look more solid. |
50/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 2F12-2
Last run: 144 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Regular winner, including at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) and Ayr (3m, soft) this season; very good third of 24 to Supremely West in the Pertemps at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month but Sean Bowen still deserts him in favour of Hold The Serve. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Below form on his only run at this track, albeit two years ago; regular winner, including at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) and Ayr (3m, soft) in two of three starts this season, with a creditable third to Kikijo at Sandown in between; up another 6lb but if he's in contention he will be staying on. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Two from two over C&D, both wins gained this season for new stable; nearly made the frame in Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow last time; commands respect back at Warwick. |
5/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -42121 CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has some useful Irish Flat form on his CV and is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton, the latter win gained in C&D handicap ten weeks ago (made all); seemed to enjoy the run of the race that day but could still have a biggger performance in him. |
6/1 |
|
1st 9 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Again jumped to the left but still beaten on merit in a C&D novice latest (good); no wriggle room off 7lb higher mark than for his previous three-runner Warwick handicap win, but still unexposed enough to do better. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Finished behind Myristica three starts ago but has run well in two handicaps since, comfortably beating two rivals at Warwick five weeks ago; likely to improve further and looks one for the shortlist. |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 3224-2 D BF
Last run: 135 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A five-time chase winner, he has adapted well since returning to hurdles in cheekpieces, making all at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in June and Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month (fell when holding a clear advantage in between); has a big penalty but will be difficult to keep tabs on. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
made all, kept on well, unchallenged |
6/4 |
|
1 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Five-time chase winner who faced a simple task when opening his account in this discipline over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) this month; has more on his plate under a penalty in this deeper race but he's respected nonetheless. |
5/4 |
25/1
Form: 2213 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
raced lazily |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 53-21P D
Last run: 89 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Three good-ground wins at up to 3m2f during a profitable 2025, all off at least 9lb lower; yet to defy a break in excess of 45 days, so absence since January cannot rate a plus. |
25/1 |
|
7th 13 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner on good ground this summer (2m7f/3m2f); last month's chasing defeat is probably best overlooked (didn't jump well enough) but he has high mileage for his age and might be vulnerable in this grade. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 54-U11 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles on first two runs for this yard (2m/2m5f, soft/good to soft) and he returned from a long absence with a close third of five over fences here in July (good); down to a Class 5 here and should be on the premises if backing up that run. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Absent since November 2023 when tailed off in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle; won two minor hurdles earlier that year and Olly Murphy could easily get him back on track; tailed off on sole chase start when trained in Ireland. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-1112 C BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Just 1-13 over fences but comes here after two good recent runs, the latter when a clear second at Uttoxeter (3m, good); still on a workable mark and will be suited by the extra distance today; respected. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Thorough stayer who won by 15l here (3m2f, good) last autumn and returns after a pretty good third at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; significant rain would leave him with something to prove (unraced on ground slower than good to soft under rules) but, otherwise, he's a contender. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Third at Cheltenham in April (3m4f) and similar form when a 12l second at Stratford; blew out in a first-time tongue-tie last time (replacing cheekpieces) and that's swiftly removed. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-3111
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a hat-trick when winning on handicap debut at Southwell (2m, good) in July and has since added to his tally with a 2m AW win; unexposed over this sort of trip and might still be improving; respected. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
6th Sep 2023 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Has thrived over hurdles for this yard, winning a 2m3f maiden and a pair of 2m events in his last three starts; successful over 1m6f on the Flat in Ireland last summer and he's a big player off a workable mark back in this sphere. |
6/4 |
6/1
Form: 111
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has several pieces of placed form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard but his losing sequence is mounting up; not the percentage call in this competitive affair. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 9 (5) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 2m 1f 208y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Runner-up on stable debut at Musselburgh (2m, good) in July and he's fine on testing ground; however, this 9yo has failed to threaten on his last two outings and needs something extra today. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won three Flat races at up to 1m7f when trained in France (including on heavy) and has since won three times over hurdles for Amy Murphy; good second on stable debut at Musselburgh in July (2m, good) but lesser run last time (2m1f, good to soft); each-way chance. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 212212 C BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
led, jumped right 1st, jumped right 2nd |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 |
21st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Twice beaten by Ooh Betty last spring but has come on leaps and bounds since then, producing career-best RPRs in winning 2m mares' hurdles at Newbury late last year (latest a Listed race); has more on her plate here but she's a no-nonsense mare who will be up there throughout. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Splendidly tough mare who was notching her third win of a busy campaign when trouncing ten rivals in a novice over C&D (good to soft; made most of the running) three weeks ago; that was her best effort by some way and there seemed to be no fluke about it; probably again the one to beat. |
7/4 |
20/1
Form: 1-2123
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Dual point and dual bumper winner; opened hurdling account with ready success in Stratford maiden (2m, good) in July but safely held twice since (2m3f/2m2f) and will need to do better here. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, prominent, good jump 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
6/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won two points and as many bumpers; beaten at odds-on first time over hurdles but made amends at Stratford (2m, good), albeit in workmanlike fashion; carries a penalty but he's held in high regard by all accounts. |
5/4 |
50/1
Form: 0-5134 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has only won at Worcester, going back-to-back there in late summer (2m4f hurdle/2m chase); didn't run at all well in his last two races, both over fences. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
All three of his wins under rules have been at this track, his last success over C&D (good) last month; decent fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) 22 days ago and remains in form. |
7/1 |
Form: -22102 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
17th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
held up in rear |
9/1 |
|
7th 8 |
3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 225331 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Picked up for 14,000gns after winning a Worcester hurdle (2m4f) for Shaun Lycett in the autumn; poor in two runs for this yard since and would want to see good support before considering him. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (11) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
One win each on Flat (2022 turf novice) and over hurdles (made all this September); left Shaun Lycett for 14,000gns before pulled up in a hurdle race seven weeks ago; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark. |
12/1 |
|
0 14 |
29th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Formerly a fairly useful Flat-racer and came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all in C&D handicap for Shaun Lycett this month; recently changed hands for 14,000gns; interesting to see what new stable can do with him. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: -16781 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £196.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £109.74 |
| Tricast | £737.21 |
| Trifecta | £1929.60 |
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