13.40
Good To SoftSculthorpe ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 0f 3y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1931-2 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Ridden for over a year by Isabelle Ryder; 2-6 at Uttoxeter, including 21l win in this race last term off 3lb lower than today; out of sorts this April-July, with cheekpieces tried on last occasion, but much more like it when blinkers were given a go at Bangor one month ago and he came second of five to Ernest Gray; could improve on that if peak efforts are anything to go by. |
100/30 |
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2nd 2 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
In career-best form when winning twice over today's trip in October but out of sorts this season; cheekpieces didn't help much at Uttoxeter six weeks ago; blinkers are tried here; revival needed. |
12/1 |
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8th 3 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Trip/ground is ideal but that was also the case when he finished tailed off here 19 days ago after wind surgery; that was his third underwhelming run on the bounce; tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 41- D
Last run: 187 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner (good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in January; nicely bred and in top hands, and has the potential to be better than her opening mark. |
3/1 |
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4th 5 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner (good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in January; nicely bred and in top hands, and has the potential to be better than her opening mark. |
3/1 |
13/2
Form: 2-
Last run: 217 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
2-11 over hurdles, the latter win gained from the front at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in April; unseated rider at first fence on recent chasing debut but current mark ought to be workable if he avoids mishap; raced mainly on good/good to soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
2-11 over hurdles, the latter win gained from the front at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in April; not quite in same form when dropped back to 2m1f there in May and makes chase debut after three-month break but could have a say. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Back in prime form when winning from the front here (2m3f, good) last month and now 2-10 over hurdles; recent 3lb rise certainly doesn't look excessive, and he ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 575-1O D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
1st Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish bumper winner in August; dramatic exit on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Huntingdon; possibly best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
0 2 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
In a first-time tongue-tie when winning a soft-ground bumper at Kilbeggan and the runner-up won a maiden hurdle last month; should win more races for new connections. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: 44-5
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when scoring narrowly at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January, left in lead at last; runs off the same mark here but has to put a poor run on chasing debut (jumped poorly) well behind him. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt (just second handicap run) when scrambling home in a 2m3f novice handicap hurdle at Chepstow (heavy) in January, left in the lead at the last; goes chasing off the same mark and still capable of further progress. |
3/1 |
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5th 6 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt (just second handicap run) when scrambling home in a 2m3f novice handicap hurdle at Chepstow (heavy) in January, left in the lead at the last; goes chasing off the same mark and still capable of further progress. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Unseated and fell last November on his last two chase attempts, but a prior effort at Cheltenham was much better and he's been placed in three warm handicap hurdles since; big chance if he jumps round safely. |
4/5 |
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3rd 4 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 7lb |
Six hurdle wins in Britain; some solid runs in defeat in quality handicaps since his last win including at Plumpton last time; needs more but shouldn't be far away either. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible. |
6/1 |
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1 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible. |
6/1 |
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3rd 7 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.42 |
| Trifecta | £7.20 |
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