15.25
Good To SoftAyr Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4488.85
- 2m 4f 100y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
There was no return to form on his two starts this winter; arrives with plenty to prove but he's down to a dangerous mark and, if he is to stage a revival, it's likely to be here where he's posted both victories. |
25/1 |
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7th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60-
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
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3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
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3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made an early mistake and unable to threaten when sixth of 14 on this month's chase and seasonal debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but he made some late headway; won over 2m7f on heavy ground over hurdles at Hexham in March and he could have a part to play now upped in trip. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 045
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15th 14 |
19th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Unable to win a point and not much to recommend in three maiden hurdles; headgear tried here but not easy to make a case for. |
33/1 |
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5th 2 |
28th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 12lb |
Half-brother to four winners, including the useful Wilde About Oscar; second on his fourth and final point-to-point start the season before last; tailed off on hurdling debut at Galway; remote fourth over a longer trip here last time; cheekpieces on now, questions to answer. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60/0P-
Last run: 353 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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12 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Fell at first flight when 150-1 for handicap debut in December and made it only to the fifth flight when also a big-priced outsider here last month; remains unexposed but is not the most obvious answer. |
100/1 |
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0 9 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has yet to show any real ability, failing to complete in his last three starts; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
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0 6 |
14th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Showed little in Ireland on first four starts and pulled up at 100-1 at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) on stable debut three weeks ago; now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he's hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who is 2-2 since returning from lengthy absence and switched to chasing, latest win at Kelso (2m5f, heavy); bred to be as effective over this longer trip; respected with further progress plausible. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Promising novice hurdler in 2023-24 campaign and it was his first run since when winning on chase debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely and could take an 8lb rise in his stride if backing up that performance. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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2nd 4 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, pressed leader 3rd, disputed lead 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out, left in remote second last |
2/1 |
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2nd 4 |
20th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th, pushed along and headway before 2 out, ridden and stayed on run-in, went second towards finish, promising |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 32525-
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 5 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Tramore maiden hurdle winner in late 2023 and best of two recent runs over fences came at same venue last month when rallying third (In The Trenches fifth) in 2m novice handicap chase; could be capable of better over fences so one to consider. |
11/2 |
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3rd 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Won a maiden hurdle here in November 2023 but no joy since; not disgraced on chase debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) last month but doesn't look obviously well treated for first handicap chase. |
8/1 |
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4th 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore November 2023 before good third in Cheltenham novice hurdle; few below-par efforts after but ran okay when sixth in a strong handicap hurdle at Thurles when last seen; off 431 days since but has the form to go close if ready on chase debut; one of two for a trainer in form. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 509P-7
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
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1st 9 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track. |
15/8 |
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1st 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut. |
16/1 |
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6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: U242-2 BF
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
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7th 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Back in prime form when last seen in the autumn, winning at Ludlow before running well in defeat at Kempton (also 2m5f, good); contender if ready to roll after six-month break. |
6/1 |
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1st 2 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Comeback run was better than latest effort but, as on his reappearance, he just goes in a tongue-tie here; no surprise should he bounce back. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-
Last run: 324 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
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3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
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3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
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0 7 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, weakened and tailed off after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9445-4
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
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6th 3 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Weakened quickly in Kelso novice last month and needs to put that performance behind her but wasn't beaten far when fourth on first two hurdling starts (2m/2m4f, both on soft) and moves into handicaps with potential. |
8/1 |
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0 7 |
14th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Rallied for 8l fourth in mares' maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in November and today's extra yardage could prompt some improvement; however, she's 0-6 and there's a suspicion others have greater potential. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-6
Last run: 189 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
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7 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for last month's handicap debut at Hexham (2m7f, good). |
25/1 |
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5 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Very lightly-raced mare who came in a well-held fifth of eight in 2m6f Cartmel novice hurdle 29 days ago; she needs to take a step forward now handicapping. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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12 |
5th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
200/1 |
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4th 6 |
20th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
raced in last, lost touch and struggling 4 out, tailed off from 3 out |
100/1 |
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0 11 |
11th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Bought for £10,000 at Doncaster in May 2022; well beaten behind Inox Allen at Hexham on debut (2m4f, heavy); tongue-tie tried; others stronger. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9-8
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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9 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
No worthwhile form in five starts in bumpers or over hurdles. |
100/1 |
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11 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Soundly beaten in all three bumpers last year and struggled when 150-1 for hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f) in December. |
100/1 |
Verdict
The longer trip should help Choose A Copper in his bid to follow up his Hexham win but he has a 7lb penalty and there are alternative options, so he is second on the list. Carrigeen Kali gave him something to think about at Hexham and has that swing in the weights but preference is for SUN JOY, who has had plenty of experience in France and has respected form, as does Soldante from Irish bumpers. Milcree for Nicky Richards and Hemmings Racing may be the pick of several interesting newcomers to racing under rules.[Richard Austen]