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SoftKingwell Farm ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
3 yo Colt
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Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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5th 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Third in the Grade 1 Sefton at this meeting last year but that wasn't the strongest renewal; promising second of 14 on chase debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October hasn't been built on and he bled when tailed off in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas; didn't impress with his jumping in February when last seen and needs to get back on track. |
40/1 |
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3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Perhaps best to forgive his heavy defeat, behind Thomas Mor, at Kempton last time (bled from nose); has largely progressive RPRs otherwise and has Graded form; first chase win is not implausible. |
7/2 |
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2nd 1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f, good to soft/soft) who showed improved form in a first-time tongue-tie when third in Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April; tongue-tie absent for chase/seasonal debut but he's one to consider for a yard among the winners. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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3rd 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
5-14 strike-rate and steadily progressive form, gaining his latest success over this C&D (good ground; three of today's rivals behind) in convincing fashion; a 6lb rise does not look harsh, and with further improvement on the cards he has solid claims. |
7/1 |
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1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
6yo who has shown improved form this season, winning at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in December then runner-up at Sandown (2m, good); well-beaten fifth in the gruelling William Hill Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) in February; has had a break since and could play a leading role if back to his best. |
4/1 |
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5th 16 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Just held on from strong-finishing All In You at Ascot (1m7f, soft) and was unable to confirm the placings, albeit far from discredited, at Sandown (2m, good); that rival has the upper hand with further progress plausible; however, this consistent sort should go well. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
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W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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6th 6 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out |
25/1 |
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6th 6 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent before 2nd, weakened after 3 out |
25/1 |
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5th 4 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
chased clear leader, headway and in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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5th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie. |
5/2 |
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6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie. |
5/2 |
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5th 5 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a Ffos Las maiden on good ground and has performed respectably in both handicaps (soft/good to soft) without looking ahead of his mark; did threaten in the latest at Wincanton and Chad Bament takes away 10lb this time. |
100/30 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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3rd 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Upwardly mobile 6yo; won three handicaps in 2025 and posted another personal best when beaten a head at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month, pulling well clear of the third; strong candidate off just 2lb higher. |
4/1 |
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2nd 9 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Progressive 6yo who made it 3-3 in handicaps when keeping on strongly to lead close home on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell mid-race last month but remains very much of interest. |
4/1 |
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1st 4 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Displayed big jolt of improvement on handicap debut 23 days ago, winning readily over C&D (soft); went up 8lb for that but could still have a lot more to offer; good chance. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
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W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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13th 12 (7) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference. |
50/1 |
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13th 12 (7) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference. |
50/1 |
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11th 9 (6) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
disputed lead early, prominent after 2f |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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1st 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over hurdles; ran well when third (albeit safely held) in higher-grade event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November but two lesser efforts have followed and the ground here is likely to be slower than he prefers. |
10/1 |
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4 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible |
12/1 |
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4 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made inauspicious start to hurdling career in March 2024, unseating rider when trying to refuse at third flight, but his second of 14 here (2m3f, good) the following month was much more promising and he returned from long absence with perfectly respectable run last month; makes handicap debut today; further improvement possible |
12/1 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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4th 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Solid record in 2m3f-2m5f attempts comprises an account-opening success at Taunton (good to firm) in November and second-place finishes, including at Plumpton, in last two starts; may do better still at this sort of distance; solid claims. |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2m3f winner at Taunton in November (good to firm) and possibly better again when beaten by his market rival with the pair clear at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) this month; up 3lb but looks a strong candidate today. |
3/1 |
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2nd 7 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Scored in first-time tongue tie at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November, his second handicap, and also ran well when placed at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) on next outing; found 0-130 company slightly too hot at Kempton last time but remains unexposed over this sort of trip and may still have more to offer. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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6 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles debutant who is far from solid on bumper form and lacks recent match practice having been absent since Ffos Las defeat 14 months ago. |
66/1 |
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5th 3 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
led, ran green 8f out, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
66/1 |
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5th 3 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
led, ran green 8f out, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
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1st 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
C&D winner last November (good to soft; held up), when 15lb lower; also held up when showing marginal improvement to score at Wincanton (3m, good) latest; up another 6lb but looks a leading player. |
11/8 |
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1st 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made the breakthrough at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) in November and he had a near-miss at Taunton (3m, good) the following month; looks interesting on that form but he was laboured at Exeter last month and that took his hurdling record to 1-18. |
8/1 |
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8th 9 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Came good here (2m5f, good to soft) in November, his 14th hurdling start, and has performed well over 3m at Taunton on all three starts since; ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
7/1 |
Verdict
Ludlow winner Lightning Flash has to be feared with James Turner’s claim taking care of his penalty, but Anthony Honeyball does particularly well in bumpers and he runs five. The market should reveal plenty but DARK MATERIAL is a half-brother to this season’s Cheltenham bumper winner The Kemble Brewery and Sam Twiston-Davies is 8-22 for the yard this season.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
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Lightning FlashSPOTLIGHT:
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Crest Of FortuneThe Star:
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Dark Material