15.35
Good To SoftRacing Again 19th December Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 2) (Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 1m 7f 156y
- Class 5
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Justified favouritism over 2m5f on this card last year (good to soft), and added a Catterick stayers' event in the winter, both off 4lb lower; all wins on good to soft and soft but last month's Sedgefield second on good was the equal of his peak soft-ground form; chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Point, bumper and dual chase winner at up to 3m1f, all on slow ground; below par at Kelso latest (2m5f, good to soft); on a competitive mark if bouncing back but will need to produce better than he has previously done on good going. |
7/2 |
|
7th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Progressive in cheekpieces this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) and posting a good second at Sedgefield (3m2f, soft) last time; it's possible the first-time blinkers will prompt a positive reaction today but he's up in grade and a career best is necessary. |
9/1 |
9/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won maiden hurdle in 2024; best effort for a long time when third of 11 here (2m7f, good; closely matched with Pike Road) in June but he was beaten too far in one previous chase start under rules, at Taunton last November, to have confidence now back over fences. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Yet to add to his sole win at Warwick (2m3f, good) over two years ago and recent evidence doesn't suggest a breakthrough is imminent; not dismissed completely but needs a revival. |
25/1 |
100/30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in December 2022 (3m, yielding); has finished third in a Catterick bumper and two novice hurdles for present yard, latest at Kelso this month (2m, good; first run after wind surgery); contender. |
15/8 |
|
4th 3 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in December 2022 (3m, yielding); has finished third in a Catterick bumper and two novice hurdles for present yard, latest at Kelso this month (2m, good; first run after wind surgery); contender. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, went second 2nd, chased clear leader before 4th |
13/2 |
2/1
Form: 3
Last run: 199 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
12th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Left Dan Skelton after two disappointing maiden runs and was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when 50-1 for stable/handicap debut in December (1m7f); upped in trip with headgear added here. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.55 |
| Trifecta | £15.80 |