11.55
Good To SoftBet On This Race In Running With BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 365
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
All four wins have been at Hexham and it was never in much doubt there three weeks ago (1m7f, good); hard to grumble with the 8lb rise but now has to continue his good work on a very different track, and he was a lot lower in the weights when second to Garde Des Champs in this 12 months ago. |
6/4 |
|
1st 7 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Started off for Adam Nicol with two comfortable C&D wins last month (good to soft/good) and travelled strongly for a long way before failing to see out 2m4f here a fortnight ago; upped significantly in grade today but this drop back in trip is the obvious move, and he might still have more to offer for his new stable. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 11-3 C BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Grade 2 bumper winner in 2023; useful hurdler subsequently; he's run okay recently over about 1m3f on his first two Flat starts but will be of greater interest when tackling further in handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Grade 2 bumper winner in April 2023, who also won twice over hurdles (2m) for Nicky Richards; 22-1, lacked the pace to challenge when fifth of nine on Flat debut at Haydock (11.5f, soft; Yafreh about 1l ahead in fourth) three weeks ago; likely to be seen in a better light once handicapping. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Grade 2 bumper winner at Aintree in April 2023; well beaten over hurdles on last two starts (stable debut latest) but he's shown some useful form in that code and is an interesting contender on this Flat debut. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Quick to make his mark for James Owen with a pair of 2m handicap hurdle wins at Stratford and Plumpton last summer; off the track since a remote sixth at Warwick (2m) seven months ago though, so needs to hit the ground running again. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song. |
7/2 |
|
8 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Two Flat wins at 1m3f/1m6f in 2023; missed most of 2024 and has needed two recent runs; open to improvement in his second handicap with Brian Hughes replacing a 10lb claimer; cheekpieces added latest, now discarded. |
9/1 |
|
7th 12 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat). |
7/1 |
|
7th 12 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat). |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-9
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Easily his closest finish since debut came when second of 13 over C&D (soft) in April latest, in his second handicap; had wind surgery one month ago; considered. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Third in a Kelso bumper on debut last April (2m, good); fairly ordinary form over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Ayr last time (2m, good to soft); improvement needed. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Third in a Kelso bumper on debut last April (2m, good); fairly ordinary form over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Ayr last time (2m, good to soft); improvement needed. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
30th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made all to score by 13l over C&D (good) in April and has remained in good form since; current mark is workable; ought to give this a good shot. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Sometimes races a bit too freely but made all to win by 13l at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April and has performed fairly well on all three outings since (2m-2m1f); worth another crack at 2m4f; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Sometimes races a bit too freely but made all to score by 13l at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April and has also performed well on both subsequent outings (once over C&D); refitted cheekpieces are the headgear of choice today; probably won't be far away. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 23-5
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in last, struggling 5f out, soon detached, tailed off from 4f out |
16/1 |
|
15th 12 (9) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Below form sole start here, when upped to 2m last September on latest Flat outing (yard debut); 80-1 win on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December, followed by two respectable efforts but he was soundly beaten on latest start; others are a bit more persuasive. |
18/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 246-6
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
5th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair bumper form but hasn't progressed over hurdles and was tailed off on her handicap debut at Kelso (2m2f, heavy); best watched for now. |
8/1 |
|
7th 6 |
5th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, always behind |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 4th |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 237
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 4 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway after 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last |
4/1 |
|
10th 4 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway after 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last |
4/1 |
|
6 |
18th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in both bumpers (good to firm/good) but well beaten at triple-figure odds on her two hurdle starts and others are preferred. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual C&D winner last autumn (good/soft); ended last season with some disappointing efforts, though, and looked badly out of sorts on both Flat appearances this spring; leap of faith required to support her today. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won two 3m hurdles last autumn but has lost her way over jumps this year and was well beaten here (1m4f) when back on the Flat a fortnight ago, after a wind op; this longer trip ought to suit better but it still takes a leap of faith to support her. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 23-546
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 2 (7) |
16th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Signs of ability in bumpers; poor form over hurdles and 7f likely to be sharp enough now her attentions are switched to the Flat. |
40/1 |
|
0 12 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Hasn't shown much among her three hurdle starts but she has potential off this lowly opening mark in view of her placed form in bumpers towards the end of 2022; no surprise if she's in the shake-up. |
10/1 |
|
10th 15 |
11th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Placed in two bumpers late last year but she's been unable to get competitive on her first two hurdle starts and others appeal more. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Breizh River, Sattam
Verdict
This looks a good opportunity for Grade 2 bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS to get off the mark over hurdles. Better could have been expected on his hurdle debut at Ayr four weeks ago but he still showed enough to suggest he’ll be tough to beat in today’s company. Perhaps point-to-point runner-up Jet Patrol will be best of the rest on his hurdle debut, while others who may run well include Wholeofthemoon and hurdling newcomers Muzaffar and Spit Spot.[Ben Hutton]
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