14.15
SoftTrottenden Sussex Cattle Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Scored in pretty good style at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in November and today's 4lb higher mark is probably workable but not much has gone to plan since and he arrives here with a bit to prove. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Good-ground C&D winner in November, despite racing a bit too freely; just over 19l behind Thankyouandplease over C&D this month but his margin of defeat was magnified by a last-flight jumping error and the good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal for him; he has a nice pull in the weights today and the services of top military rider Jody Sole. |
5/1 |
|
9th 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Scored over C&D (good) in November, despite racing too freely; looked a non-stayer over 2m4f on next outing and had soft ground as his excuse last time but others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 144766
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 95y |
11st 0lb |
Three-time hurdles winner on good to yielding; finished 0.75l behind Spick And Span at Clonmel (2m4f, yielding) before stepping up in trip at Tipperary last time to record a very easy victory (23.5f, good to yielding); up 7lb now and drops back in trip. |
3/1 |
|
11 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y |
10st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner is now 7lb below last winning mark; won at Ballinrobe in July last year (2m1f, good to yielding); winner of a beginners' chase here in March over extended 2m; out of form following that; modest third at Ballinrobe last time (2m6f, soft). |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
12th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 5y |
10st 8lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m2f handicap here last summer off 103, more recently won Clonmel beginners' chase in March; recent hurdles form however leaves her with plenty to find. |
10/1 |
50/1
- Place: £7.30
Form: 66F6-
Last run: 197 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Looked in excellent nick when making all for clearcut success at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) in February but was beaten about 30l over that C&D on next two outings; moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Course regular who patently failed to give her true running here last time when much shorter in the betting than runner-up Ephyra; did it easily from the front over C&D the time before when 7lb lower; solid chance if back on song. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Made all to notch her third C&D win (soft; from 7lb lower) three weeks ago; that was in a mares' contest but she was a comfortable winner and this track brings out the best in her; one of the likeliest candidates. |
15/8 |
50/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 240 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Low-mileage 5yo; soundly beaten on chasing debut in May but shaped with more promise when keeping on steadily from the rear for fourth at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, having been hampered by a faller and made two notable jumping errors; moves up in trip today; may have more to offer. |
20/1 |
|
4th 9 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Six-race maiden; well-beaten last of four on chase debut at Fontwell last time (2m2f, good to soft); down 4lb; bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
raced in second, went third 2nd, dropped to last 8th, mistake when outpaced and detached 4 out, no chance but stayed on from 2 out |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 2
Last run: 108 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hurdle winner who made it third-time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m7f, good) two weeks ago; up 5lb but he was as good as ever with that clearcut win and is open to more progress at staying trips; big player in new headgear. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hurdle winner who made it third-time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m7f, good) two weeks ago; up 5lb but he was as good as ever with that clearcut win and is open to more progress at staying trips; big player in new headgear. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winning hurdler but a hard ride and needed lots of driving before staying on into third on his second chase start at Fontwell two weeks ago (2m5f, good); at least he arrives in some form and this longer trip is worth a go. |
15/8 |
33/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 290 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won a handicap hurdle after wind surgery at Plumpton in January (2m, good to soft) and went close to defying a 7lb rise next time; backed into 4-1 for last month's chase debut at Sedgefield (after a break) and ran well for a long way; could strip fitter here. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won a handicap hurdle after wind surgery at Plumpton in January (2m, good to soft) and went close to defying a 7lb rise next time; backed into 4-1 for last month's chase debut at Sedgefield (after a break) and ran well for a long way; could strip fitter here. |
4/1 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Improved after a wind op and for switch to handicaps over hurdles early in the year, winning at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) and finishing second at Market Rasen; makes chase debut after 246-day break; could go well. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: 9-PP
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made low-key stable debut over hurdles last month and was unable to justify good market support when well beaten on subsequent chasing debut; 2lb wrong for this quick return to hurdling but it won't be a surprise if he gets his act together for his respected new training partnership soon; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces |
14/1 |
|
9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles three weeks ago and is now 0-12 in that sphere but it won't be a surprise if he comes good for his respected new training partnership soon; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers on this chasing debut; 2lb wrong; watch the betting. |
7/1 |
|
12 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Recorded only success in point in April when the sole finisher; sold for £8,500 since last run; poor claims on rules form; market may offer further guidance on stable debut. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
10th 14 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, outpaced and struggling 4th |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.68 |
| Trifecta | £47.40 |
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