13.25
SoftLangley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Wore cheekpieces on last four starts, to be placed twice over hurdles but not faring so well in two chases, including behind Val Dancer at Lingfield (upped markedly to 3m5f) last time; given wind surgery since and now has tongue tied first time; he's now 9lb below last winter's peak mark (even from out of the handicap) so has his chance if back on song. |
20/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 721224 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a maiden hurdle in 2023 but has lost his way; three heavy defeats for this yard. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
On a lengthy losing run and he's offered little in two runs for his current handler, tenth in 2m4f Perth handicap 30 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for. |
20/1 |
50/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 9-4095
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
Some bumper promise before switched to Britain, placed in a Hexham novice her best effort; well held in Catterick claimer last month and now debuts for new yard with tongue tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
7th 14 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
Some bumper promise before switched to Britain, placed in a Hexham novice her best effort; well held in Catterick claimer last month and now debuts for new yard with tongue tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who is inconsistent; has made the frame twice for current yard but suffered a heavy defeat last time; far from solid and faces a difficult task at the weights to boot. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 76-3
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 4lb |
Mostly chasing in the last year but was second to Blue Hop reverting to hurdles at Wetherby last time; needs more. |
18/1 |
|
20 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 4lb |
Mostly chasing in the last year but was second to Blue Hop reverting to hurdles at Wetherby last time; needs more. |
18/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
28th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won over hurdles at Southwell last March and fences at Cartmel last May; has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's been inconsistent over fences since that last win; reverts to hurdles and others are more compelling. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Made it 12th-time lucky over fences when scoring over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) three starts back; excuses since - fell, and then out of depth in a valuable Class 2 Series Final at Carlisle; could bounce back with Danny McMenamin returning to the saddle. |
11/4 |
|
10th 12 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Mid-race faller last weekend when bidding for a Newcastle double (maiden under rules previously); ran respectably over C&D in February; 4lb out of weights but could go well with a clear round. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Point winner; won his first race under rules here last time (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for third time); seems equally effective at this trip and should go well off this 3lb higher mark. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 1480- D
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Course record of 3-8 includes the odd flop, but also two C&D successes, the latest off 1lb lower last August; hasn't offered anything elsewhere since, and much depends on this place inspiring him again. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Two wins at Cartmel last summer (3m1f/2m5f, good to soft/good); however, pulled up/well beaten at Ayr and Catterick on his last two starts and a big turnaround is necessary today. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Hit some form at Cartmel in the summer, winning over 3m1f and 2m5f; up 8lb for the last success, which will make things much tougher, especially away from his local course. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January. |
15/8 |
|
5th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show. |
13/2 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender. |
11/2 |
50/1
Form: /6745-
Last run: 347 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 24l to a winner and he dropped out in a low-grade handicap here (3m, good to firm) on his return last month; opposable. |
50/1 |
|
7th 9 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
10th 8 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 43-7
Last run: 149 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Just one win from 11 starts over hurdles but that came at this track (2m) in May and he was a creditable second behind Jeteye over C&D (good) the following month; now returns after 103 days off but he's unexposed as a stayer and has claims if he can pick up where he left off; yard won this last year. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, beating Dapper Gent in 2m seller here (good to soft) last month; stayed on for respectable sixth of 14 when back in a handicap here (2m, good) later in May but has stamina to prove today. |
12/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
midfield, not fluent 2nd, dropped to rear 4th |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 735-
Last run: 165 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker. |
13/2 |
|
6th 12 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.00 |
| Trifecta | £50.00 |
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