14.25
Good To SoftCelebrating Lilian’s Retirement Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 3f 66y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
6/5
Form: 332-1 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences; hasn't had much go his way since scoring in October but he was still in contention when unseating three out over fences last time in a race won by Dunkerque; now 10lb better off with that rival and he should be competitive given a change in fortune; forecast rain is a concern though. |
11/8 |
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2 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Strike-rate of 5-13 over hurdles and he's rated 10lb lower as a chaser (0-5); however, hasn't offered a lot in this discipline and it's over a year since he last went chasing. |
8/1 |
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2 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Strike-rate of 5-12 over hurdles and won easily at Warwick (2m5f, good) before pulling up at Ascot in October; he does have a bit to prove off this mark even if returning in good order. |
13/2 |
5/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
12l third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (2m4f) last April; back from chasing for 3m handicap hurdles on last two outings, always close up when second of 11 at Musselburgh (again good to soft) last time; up 2lb but, in this second season under rules, no shock if he has more to give. |
28/1 |
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2nd 1 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, raced in second after 5th, ridden before 2 out, stayed on |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
12l third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (2m4f) last April; back from chasing when creditable third of six off this mark at Doncaster five weeks ago on his step up to 3m; closely matched with runner-up Pyffo on that result and he could have more to offer as a stayer. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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4th 10 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Well treated on his 2024 exploits and, having returned from a long absence in February, it's possible he's working his way back into form; however, this 8yo is not easy to fancy on the evidence of this year's two runs. |
33/1 |
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5th 10 (6) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Pulled hard when finishing last in a 0-55 handicap over C&D recently, his first start in around 18 months; entitled to improve but is very hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 6P
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect. |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 3-
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
0-6 in handicap hurdles but often ran well and was third of six at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March when last seen; runner-up in a point in February 2023 and his trainer's horses often improve when sent over fences; interesting contender on chase debut. |
15/2 |
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3rd 7 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four completed starts in handicaps; fell mid-race at Musselburgh a month ago when returned to 3m; others might be better treated. |
12/1 |
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4 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
prominent on inner, fell 5th |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 4-5F9
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Close second at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in November and bounced back from Ascot blip when third at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) recently, albeit soundly beaten by the first two; the step back up in trip might help and he's a possible player if conditions suit; unproven on soft ground. |
9/2 |
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3rd 2 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Unproven on soft ground and tailed off at Ascot last time, although that was in a hot Class 2; went close in Class 3 at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and not ruled out now back down in grade. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 68
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still a maiden and he underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in January; not one to rely on. |
25/1 |
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11 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-24 under all codes; gave fairly good account of himself when fourth over C&D (soft; beaten about 16l) last month but is effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights today and needs subsequent wind operation to have made a difference. |
33/1 |
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6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-19; three good runs over fences at Hexham this season, last time finishing fourth over 3m; may find a couple too good. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 944-88
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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2nd 11 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run. |
10/1 |
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9th 14 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix. |
12/1 |
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2nd 7 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
It's now 11 outings since his last success but he's been lightly raced this term and comes here on the back of a good third of 15 in 2m4f Newcastle handicap hurdle 18 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 870-6
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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3rd 5 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, headway after 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, kept on |
11/4 |
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2nd 8 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
His defeat of Double Oban at Wetherby on Boxing Day now reads really well and he's since finished right on the scene in two visits here; remains on a good mark and has a lot less to prove than many of these; trip/ground ideal. |
11/4 |
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3rd 10 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 58
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 6 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in all five chases, the first two over C&D in May (good to soft/good); bumped into an improver when clear second at Perth (3m, good) in August and will be a tough nut to crack here if last month's wind op makes any positive difference. |
7/2 |
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5 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Bang there in all four races since switched to fences and he was running on last time at Cartmel (2m5f); this trip is well worth exploring. |
4/1 |
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6 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up in all three chases, most recently when going close over C&D (soft; also suited by good) last month; continues to creep up the weights but seems very likely to be on the premises again. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
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0 7 |
25th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Point-to-point bumper runner-up who has struggled since in two 3m points and three novice hurdles; however, he makes his handicap debut off a basement mark and a market check is advised. |
12/1 |
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10th 3 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
always behind |
200/1 |
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12th 2 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up to a useful hurdles prospect in a point bumper on debut in February but disappointing since, including on hurdles debut; others preferred. |
66/1 |
66/1
Form: 976
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 9 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Only had six races and the latest on handicap debut was after an absence of 837 days; shaped well at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft), finishing 14l off the winner after getting outpaced; should be all the sharper now. |
14/1 |
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4th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Tended to race too freely and showed only minor promise in three novice hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) towards end of 2023; makes handicap debut after mammoth absence and with a hood (worn on bumper debut) refitted; market helpful. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ordinary form in two bumpers and two novice hurdles; stable has stronger contenders and he would be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 87
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Second in three hurdles in early 2025 but is still 0-10 under rules; pulled up here (3m, good) 17 days ago on second chase start in first-time tongue-tie (retained); the jury is out at present. |
15/2 |
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7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden; fine second to a subsequent three-time winner in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle in April 2025 (3m1f, good); hasn't done as well since, although not disgraced when sixth on chase debut at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; chance back up in trip. |
8/1 |
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6th 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Second in three consecutive races over hurdles at up to 3m on last three starts last season; should improve on his reappearance run over hurdles (over C&D earlier this month); quite interesting on chase debut. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 55
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Filly
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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14 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Big odds and well beaten in fifth on her two bumper starts (2m/2m1f, good); transformation required on hurdle debut. |
100/1 |
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5th 9 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
22-1, finished last of the five at Kelso (good); beaten about only 11l but they went a steady pace. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 8
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 8 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
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8th 8 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
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9th 12 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear throughout |
12/1 |
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