13.00
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4629.1
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 507-8
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Rediscovered winning ways at Ayr (3m, soft; 5-1), that his second run back from a short break; the handicapper has responded with a 7lb rise, but this stablemate of Whiskey On Ice stays well and handles most ground conditions; likely to have a say in the finish. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 44
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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4th 5 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
prominent on outer, niggled along briefly after 9th, not fluent 5 out, pushed along omitted 5 out, mistake 4 out, weakened after 2 out |
8/1 |
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4th 5 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
prominent on outer, niggled along briefly after 9th, not fluent 5 out, pushed along omitted 5 out, mistake 4 out, weakened after 2 out |
8/1 |
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5th 6 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, lost ground 8th, lost position before 10th |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2116-2 C BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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3rd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
He's run with credit this season on two of his three starts since returning from a long absence, returning to form when third of seven at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) in December; his novice hurdle wins came on heavy ground and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
4-10 under rules, posting a personal best when slamming four rivals in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; in much deeper when down the field in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month, and has not been seen since; retains potential and will probably stay 3m, so he's quite an interesting candidate despite a lengthy absence. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 11-3 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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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 |
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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 |
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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: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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3 |
17th Aug 2024 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind, pulled up before 4 out |
100/1 |
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1 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Beaten 50l+ at huge odds in three slow-ground maiden hurdles during the winter and unseated rider on handicap debut in March; significant improvement required. |
40/1 |
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13 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for three maiden hurdles (twice over C&D); has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap but still makes only limited appeal. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
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6th 9 (7) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable. |
10/1 |
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3rd 9 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who has won three of his 58 races on turf, the latest over this trip at Musselburgh last September (good); has been a bit disappointing this season. |
12/1 |
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5th 5 (5) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 85-2
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Hasn't got competitive this term and beaten 18l when sixth of eight on stable debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, he shaped as though this step up in trip might be a good move and his three wins, including two over fences last January (2m, soft), have all come at Ayr. |
14/1 |
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6th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Made fine start to chasing career last term, winning twice at Ayr (2m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; faced tough task on reappearance in November but well beaten in C&D handicap (soft) subsequently on final run for Nick Alexander; can be in the mix on stable debut if rediscovering last season's promise; remains in same ownership. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2/3-33 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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1 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Beat none other than last season's Ultima winner Myretown in a maiden hurdle in early 2024 but comfortably beaten next time and left Stuart Crawford for £10,000; he was struggling when unseating on chase debut here over a year ago for Rebecca Menzies; has since joined Sam England who fits a tongue-tie; bit risky. |
20/1 |
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1 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Beat none other than last season's Ultima winner Myretown in a maiden hurdle in early 2024 but comfortably beaten next time and left Stuart Crawford for £10,000; he was struggling when unseating on chase debut here over a year ago for Rebecca Menzies; has since joined Sam England who fits a tongue-tie; bit risky. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 43-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent racer who made it 4-4 for 2026 (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) at Carlisle last month; won by 3l last time and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo, provided the forecast soft ground isn't an issue. |
4/1 |
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1st 4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Improving chaser who has won his last three, the first two at 2m4f/2m3f but last time coping fine with the sharper test of 1m7f around Catterick (good); up in grade here with a 7lb rise to deal with but he's got major momentum behind him. |
9/2 |
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1st 1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won novice handicaps at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and here (2m3f, good to soft) in January; down in trip (won over 2m over hurdles) and on a career-high mark (went up 6lb for last win) but a contender. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-6658
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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4th 3 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more. |
5/1 |
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14 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
11th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 9lb |
Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 533-
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner; has been expensive to follow over fences (0-9) and fair to say that others arrive here in better form. |
9/1 |
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5th 7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Respectable third (off 12lb higher) when favourite for this race last year but was in better form at the time; last of six finishers returned to this C&D most recently, taking chase record to 0-8. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 28-
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
9/2 |
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4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
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4th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 17-4 BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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5th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering. |
6/1 |
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3rd 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 98/U
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
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4th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Ten-race maiden; creditable fourth on chase debut here in November (2m5f, good) but too free when well beaten at Hexham last time (2m4f, soft); needs to settle better now stepped up to 3m for the first time. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
travelled strongly, midfield |
8/1 |
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9th 14 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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0 8 |
3rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fell on Irish point debut in February and was last of four finishers on second start a few days later; probably best watched on today's rules debut. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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2nd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well stepped back up to 2m4f last time when bidding for an Ayr double; remains a consistent sort and again looks likely to give his running; each-way possibilities. |
8/1 |
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2nd 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up over C&D in November and made it 2-8 over fences when winning in good style here (2m, soft) last month; this progressive 7yo may well take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
5/2 |
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1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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8th 11 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 5th |
20/1 |
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6th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Poor form so far; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to find. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 35347
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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4th 5 |
4th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Has been getting her act together over fences and the breakthrough came at Cartmel (2m1f) in July on her penultimate start; stayed on from the rear when third of eight over that C&D (also good) ten days ago; this sort of trip is probably worth exploring again. |
3/1 |
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3rd 8 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
The breakthrough had been coming and he was much too good for Pittsburg over C&D (good) a month ago; 7lb higher but something appears to have clicked. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
14-race maiden; in the frame in three consecutive good-ground chases since dropped back to about 2m this season but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board here and the forecast slower ground is a worry. |
11/2 |
Verdict
An interesting race in which the vote goes to ESPRIT DU POTIER, who won two bumpers here last season and made a promising start over hurdles with his close second at Kelso in October. Grade 2 bumper winner Florida Dreams is feared most on his second run in this sphere, although Joshua Des Flos sets a good standard on his peak hurdling form and he’s respected. Hombre De Guerra looks interesting after his eyecatching second over C&D last month, while another who could be in the mix is Dream Boy.[David Moon]