14.25
Softbet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28475
- 3m 0f 26y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.90
Form: /2174- D
Last run: 280 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
10yo who's not the force of old; down the weights and this race is a drop in class, but he needs to improve on this season's form nevertheless. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 here, including when gamely holding Brewin'upastorm in the 2022 edition of this race; also won Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (about 3m, heavy) in February 2024 but hasn't matched that form subsequently and was tailed off in a Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
12th 1 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Gained the last of his Grade 2 wins almost two years ago; generally below that form since, most recently returned to handicap level; doesn't look set to end the losing spell. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 0120-6
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Retains lots of ability despite his advancing years and won a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh in February (3m, good to soft); Uttoxeter was disappointing in a race he won the previous year, but he's shown bouncebackability in the past. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Successful in this race last year (2-3 at Uttoxeter overall) and Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh latest start, both on good to soft ground; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years and can't be dismissed. |
11/1 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who won in a big field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft; 1lb higher today) last March; tailed off both starts since (Freddie Keighley on board last time) but with nearly eight months off in between and his trainer (also runs Sonigino) is always one to note here. |
20/1 |
2/1
Form: 22226-
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't been running badly over fences this season but he's clearly not the force of old and he would prefer softer ground for this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't been running badly over fences this season but he's clearly not the force of old and he would prefer softer ground for this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
7/4
Form: 12184- D
Last run: 189 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Two-time Grade 1 hurdle winner who won the Grade 1 novice chase at Kempton (3m, soft) last December; below par on his two starts in the spring but a slow gallop was against him when a close fourth of five back over hurdles in a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m5f, soft) when last seen; reappearance record provides optimism he'll be close to his peak; if so he has strong claims. |
7/4 |
|
4th 5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
High-class staying hurdler who took well to fences towards end of last year, notably when winning Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on Boxing Day; disappointed at Cheltenham last month (reportedly lost his jumping confidence) but has very good chance at the weights on today's return to hurdling and is versatile regarding ground. |
5/2 |
|
8th 10 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 80y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
High-class staying hurdler whose belated switch to fences kicked up a gear in first-time cheekpieces last time when landing Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day (3m, soft); plenty of his rivals fluffed their lines that day and he needs to back up the performance jumping-wise (has been hesitant on occasions) but his ability cannot be doubted. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: P0-031
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Four wins over hurdles (rated 130), one of them here; maiden after 10 chase starts and has had jumping issues, but was second off 120 at Roscommon last summer; only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Four wins over hurdles; has never won a chase; point-to-point form nowhere near good enough. |
66/1 |
15/2
Form: 31F5P-
Last run: 205 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Best known for his exploits in the big 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham; however, even on his best form he has something to find in this field and he's been pulled up the last twice; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.37 |
| Trifecta | £141.10 |