14.05
SoftNAF Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 5f 137y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 9-238
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 523-32 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-24, the win coming over this far as a hurdler nearly two years ago; however, twice runner-up over fences this season (2m7f) and capable of going well. |
13/2 |
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3rd 1 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 and generally disappointing during first season over fences, signing off with a poor performance in April; returns from six-month break on a good mark, though, and last month's wind op could quite plausibly aid a return to form; cheekpieces (worn for last three runs) discarded. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 264-31
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won this race two years ago; as good as ever (after a wind operation) when scoring by over 9l over C&D in November (good) but hasn't offered a great deal since, beaten 22l in staying handicaps at Doncaster and Ascot; others preferred. |
14/1 |
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11th 15 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Showed the benefit of a wind op and looked as good as ever when scoring by over 9l on seasonal debut at Exeter (2m7f, good) in November; also suited by soft/heavy ground but disappointed when last in action and will probably find younger rivals better handicapped here. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Weakened quickly and was pulled up on consecutive outings during the winter but looked back in much better nick when respectable sixth at Newbury (3m, good to soft) last month; another 2lb lower here; contender if able to build on that recent effort. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 72-U62
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well. |
10/1 |
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8th 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered. |
11/4 |
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1st 6 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 043-33 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip. |
20/1 |
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6 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she struggled in her final three runs last year (reportedly bled from the nose on chase debut final time) and did so again when returned to action 18 days ago; now 7lb below her peak mark. |
33/1 |
Verdict
The potential of Brook Bay is greatly feared and he has enough stamina in his pedigree to be of interest over this new trip but BERTIE WOOSTER’s rallying second over the extended 2m5f at Hereford has done more to persuade that he has what it takes to prevail today in a slog.[Richard Austen]