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Softbet365 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 5f 56y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: /7033-
Last run: 228 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 |
23rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Struggled in first three handicaps but his third of 16 behind Fantomas at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better; contender if able to build on that performance. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 6/3411
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; gave pretty good account when close sixth in big field at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July but was very disappointing favourite on latest outing and now sports cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
|
12th 10 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
A three-time 2m/2m4f scorer last term and she made an encouraging return from three months off when sixth of 15 in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle 47 days ago, going well for a long way; that form has been franked so she's a big player eased 1lb here. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: P/P6-2
Last run: 177 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
14th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
He's well handicapped on hurdle form as recent as last May. when second over 2m6f here, but he failed to shine on his last two runs in that sphere and was down the field on his chase debut at Newcastle three weeks ago. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
held up in rear |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, hung right and went third before 2 out, weakened before last |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 453-F3 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Had wind surgery prior to stable debut at Stratford (2m6f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) where he took a while to pick up but got there in the end to deny a subsequent winner; 4lb rise is fair for one still lightly raced and this more galloping track could play to his strengths. |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Had wind surgery prior to stable debut at Stratford (2m6f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) where he took a while to pick up but got there in the end to deny a subsequent winner; 4lb rise is fair for one still lightly raced and this more galloping track could play to his strengths. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
0-9 over hurdles and absent since a poor run for Anthony Charlton in January (had wind op soon afterwards); however, starts off for Harry Derham on a workable mark and with cheekpieces added; no surprise if he supplies his new trainer with another success story. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: B/264-
Last run: 316 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, soon went fourth, not fluent 2 out, went third run-in, kept on |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Had a very solid campaign last season and found some improvement too, winning at Exeter in March on final start; stays well and effective in the mud; a bit more to prove first time out perhaps but he's considered. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Took his opportunity when scoring in a three-runner affair at Southwell (3m, heavy, 5-4 joint-favourite) in November; ultra-consistent since, despite finding a single rival stronger on three occasions; tired when beaten 23l by a subsequent winner at Wincanton last time. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 23-553
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Did not get competitive at Market Rasen this month, after a break, but was placed off a 7lb higher mark there (2m2f, good) in the autumn and has possibilities if that recent run brought him on. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since. |
7/1 |
|
7th 1 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-763P
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
23rd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed at Kilbeggan (2m, good) on last of three hurdling starts in Ireland in the summer but was pulled up on last month's stable/handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) and is difficult to enthuse over after that. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 50007/
Last run: 591 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Hit the ground running over fences last season with form figures of 31121 (all on soft or heavy) before losing his way in the spring; this mark could be challenging and his record fresh isn't the best. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 12732-
Last run: 217 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
6th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /2305/
Last run: 573 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, mistake 4th, not fluent 5th, dropped to last 8th, pulled up before 7th |
5/1 |
|
2 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, mistake 4th, not fluent 5th, dropped to last 8th, pulled up before 7th |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and disputing lead 2 out, edged left before last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on final 110yds, just did enough |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: -31816
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Generally very disappointing since his two C&D wins last summer but arrested his decline with battling third behind Pateen here this month and remains very well handicapped on older form. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Dual C&D winner last season but bitterly disappointing this term, including back here 67 days ago after wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
10th 10 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
A dual C&D winner last season but he's offered little in two runs this summer, pulled up at Southwell (3m) 23 days ago; he needs to take a major step forward off the back of subsequent breathing surgery. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 456
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
in rear, mistake 2nd, headway on outer from 4 out |
14/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
in rear, mistake 2nd, headway on outer from 4 out |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Remains winless but he comes here in decent nick, cheekpieces on when fourth of eight in 3m Perth handicap in September; much respected after a break. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 478-
Last run: 211 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
In the frame in two Irish points in 2021; mainly modest form over hurdles, including on handicap debut here in November (2m4f, good to soft); stable in fine form and he's likely to fare better now upped in trip and switched to fences. |
11/2 |
|
6th 11 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Fair fourth on rules debut at Wetherby (2m) last March; two lesser runs followed later in the spring but this lightly raced former pointer could be suited by the step up in trip on handicap debut; monitor the betting. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8P663-
Last run: 211 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
4th May 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Came good over hurdles at tenth attempt, with hard-fought win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) last month; still unexposed over this sort of trip and open to improvement over fences; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
4th May 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Came good over hurdles at tenth attempt, with hard-fought win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) last month; still unexposed over this sort of trip and open to improvement over fences; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
|
1st 9 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Placed on three of his five appearances this season, most recently when second to unexposed subsequent winner at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month; could still have more to offer over staying trips and helps to give his connections a good hand in this race. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /68P4-
Last run: 224 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
5th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 113y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Maiden who has had a few chances in handicaps and was beaten when falling on the flat late on at Stratford; others are more intriguing. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
5th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 113y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Maiden who has had a few chances in handicaps and was beaten when falling on the flat late on at Stratford; others are more intriguing. |
3/1 |
|
8 |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Maiden who has had a few chances in handicaps but was only 4l away at Ludlow in February (final start) and he was 2lb out of the weights then; not entirely dismissed. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -64561 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 |
10th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f. |
66/1 |
|
9th 10 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again. |
50/1 |
|
7th 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out |
16/1 |
Verdict
The suggestion in a very open handicap is MISTER BARCLAY who shaped nicely on his final start and should benefit from today’s step up in distance. Sea Village is another lightly raced runner who is now sent further and he’s second choice followed by Presenting Nelly.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
WEST COUNTRY:
Stratton OakmontDaily Record:
Bridget BreezeTOPSPEED:
Annaharvey LadThe Times:
Mister BarclayD Express:
Sea VillageThe Guardian:
Copshill LadDaily Mirror:
Copshill LadTelegraph:
Presenting Nelly