15.30
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 34
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12th 21 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner built on previous chasing promise with a 2l win at Kelso in February (2m5f, good to soft) in a four-runner field; this is a different challenge altogether and needs to improve again in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Ayr maiden hurdle winner (2m4f; made much of running) last winter; shaped well over the extended 2m7f here on his first two starts this season and he wasn't disgraced over 3m at Down Royal last time; this drop in distance should suit him and he could be ready to strike. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Won an Ayr handicap 13 months ago when visored for the first time so there's hope that the new blinkers might have a similar effect; risky enough, though. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won in first-time visor at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in January but he's taken two backward steps since and was a well-held fifth at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; bit to prove again and he needs to find some extra reserves of stamina. |
9/1 |
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7 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won in first-time visor at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in January but he's taken two backward steps since and was a well-held fifth at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; bit to prove again and he needs to find some extra reserves of stamina. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and something to prove after that; however, he's 2lb lower than for his ready win over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and shouldn't be discounted. |
9/1 |
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6th 4 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won a handicap chase at Musselburgh in December (2m7f, good to soft); shapes as though this trip will suit, is 7lb lower over hurdles and could go well. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 4 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
pressed leader, outpaced and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon hung left, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
100/1 |
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7th 5 |
20th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
set steady pace, disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost second after 4f |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-
Last run: 268 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
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11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent 12-race maiden who has struggled at around 3m in his last two handicaps; 4lb out the weights here and he needs a major turnaround in new equipment. |
20/1 |
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4th 5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 9th, lost touch home turn, tailed off |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-11 over hurdles but comes here after making the frame on consecutive appearances at Perth (2m4f/3m, good) this summer and is not yet fully exposed at about 3m; each-way claims at least. |
7/1 |
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4th 12 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
No wins in 12 but ran his best race since wind surgery when beaten only half a length over 2m4f here recently; could build on that and should stay this far. |
13/2 |
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3rd 7 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all nine hurdling starts, albeit he ran well when fourth on soft ground at Newcastle (2m6f) during the winter; recent efforts have been underwhelming; needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
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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1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
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2nd 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Down the field in his three hurdles but the bumper runs were promising and perhaps handicaps can see him in a better light. |
15/2 |
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7th 6 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
33/1 |
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7th 8 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't really progress in his three bumpers and was tailed off at 40-1 on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good) last month; this stiffer stamina test could suit on pedigree but he needs to leave that latest form well behind. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Yard firmly back among the winners of late and she opened her account in some style in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle 15 days ago; always travelling strongly there so big shout despite the drop back in trip and 6lb weights rise. |
2/1 |
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1st 11 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) and didn't appear to stay 3m on heavy ground at Ayr; did run well to a point and Brian Hughes rides again. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-4
Last run: 205 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding. |
4/1 |
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2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood. |
3/1 |
Verdict
Top of the list is MALICASH, who showed plenty of promise with his debut third at Kelso last month and is a big player if he can build on that. Walk On Quest was bought for £100,000 after his second in an Irish point in March and he’s feared most on his rules debut. Al Kalila was just behind the selection at Kelso and should be in the mix again, while there are several newcomers who need a close look including Yakaleo.[David Moon]