12.20
GoodRacing TV Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Easily made all in juvenile hurdle at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last November and ran big race under another very positive ride when third in Grade 2 Adonis there (soft) in February; could be hard to catch here. |
5/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 1st, jumped slightly left 3rd, jumped slightly left 4th, shaken up 2 out, ridden when headed approaching last, weakened run-in |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
made all, took keen hold, led, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th, increased tempo before 4 out, went clear before 2 out, 15 lengths ahead when mistake last, easily |
5/6 |
5/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: O
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Unbeaten in six since February 2025, encompassing 2m4f-3m contests around various track and going types; effortless transition to hunter chases at Ludlow latest (2m4f, good), and although patiently ridden there his proven ability at making all might yet come in handy down in trip. |
4/6 |
|
1st 4 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has a mountain to climb on BHA ratings but his was earned over hurdles and he's been going great guns in points during the past 12 months or so; it's also worth bearing in mind that in late 2024 he got to within 3l of this month's Cheltenham Festival hero Barton Snow in a 3m point; only a 6yo and could run well. |
11/4 |
|
5th 13 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
prominent, jumped right 1st, outpaced from 2 out, no extra run-in |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 2U
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Often front-runner; overall strike-rate is 5-10; has form figures of 112 since switched to fences, latest effort in notable novice handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where he beat all bar significant stablemate Jagwar who is a major Cheltenham Festival hope; the type to progress further and Toby Wynne's useful claim offsets a 3lb rise; strong contender. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Likeable 5yo with a 5-9 strike-rate; unbeaten over fences, making all at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October and strong at the finish when following up at Exeter (2m1f, soft) in December; jumped left throughout on second occasion and should be suited by this return to a left-handed track; up in grade today but still has youth on his side and a 7lb rise may not stop him. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Likeable 5yo with a 5-9 strike-rate; unbeaten over fences, making all at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October and strong at the finish when following up at Exeter (2m1f, soft) in December; jumped left throughout on second occasion and should be suited by this return to a left-handed track; up in grade today but still has youth on his side and a 7lb rise may not stop him. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
disputed lead |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed a bit in his qualifying runs but still proved easy to back on handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft; 10-1) and never posed much of a threat; however, the stable's horses have turned a corner recently and may yet to better. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed a bit in his qualifying runs but still proved easy to back on handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft; 10-1) and never posed much of a threat; however, the stable's horses have turned a corner recently and may yet to better. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-7 but he's reached the frame on all four visits here, going close to shedding his maiden tag on two occasions during 2024 and spring 2025; made an encouraging return from an 11-month absence when second over 2m2f here last month and, nudged up 1lb, remains a strong contender dropped in trip. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't always looked entirely convincing in a finish but he's only raced six times and has twice gone close at this track, in novice and handicap company; danger to all if fitness isn't an issue. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, smooth headway before 2 out, went second and challenging before last, no extra final 110yds |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 09
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner and only 2lb higher than for his win at Hereford in December; however, didn't look a natural on last month's chase debut and was pulled up. |
11/1 |
|
4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Struck form with two 2m hurdle wins in December (Ludlow claimer and Hereford handicap) but three lesser efforts have followed, including a well-held third of five at Ludlow last month; still 4lb higher than for his last success and something to prove on this switch to chasing; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Struck form with two wins in December (C&D claimer/Hereford handicap) but two lesser efforts have followed and he was behind Aim Straight on more recent occasion; needs to kick on again. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.41 |
| Trifecta | £63.70 |
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