12.40
Softbetting.betfair.com “Introductory” Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Triple hurdle winner at 2m on testing ground but effective over this far; didn't take to chasing in the autumn (two attempts) but he's shown promise since returned to hurdling, including when third at Chepstow (2m, soft) last month; continues to edge down the weights and has possibilities back up in trip and down in grade. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner in 2024 (soft/heavy); didn't take to chasing in the autumn (two attempts) and his two subsequent hurdle runs (2m4f/2m3f) were no better than respectable; back in trip today; needs to raise his game. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Didn't really take to chasing on first two starts this season but kept on for respectable fifth when back over hurdles at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month, and this dual course winner ought to be better suited by today's slower ground. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
25th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before doing well back on the Flat this August/September, notably when clearcut winner at Chester (1m4f, soft); third in useful 1m5f event here (heavy) five weeks ago; major each-way claims. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 15 (11) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before showing improved Flat form when a close second at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) and clearcut winner last Saturday at Chester (1m4f, soft); up another 5lb; a rising force, with more to prove away from soft ground but the recent rain looks a big positive. |
11/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Juvenile hurdle winner in March and returned from five months off to finish a good close second back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; pulled 4l clear of the third so a 3lb rise looks more than fair. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won comfortably off reduced mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March and has also performed well on both outings since, more recently when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good) nine days ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham but still enters calculations. |
12/1 |
|
4th 15 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Exploited reduced mark when winning quite comfortably at Ludlow last month and was one of two to pull clear of the others when second at Ascot (also 2m5f, good) ten days later; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Won sole start here; two years without a win after that but, with tongue-tie removed and second-time cheekpieces, he then obliged comfortably at Ludlow (2m5f, good) ten days ago; back up 6lb but has returned to serious calculations. |
4/1 |
3/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won a handicap here (1m6f, good to firm) in May and placed in handicaps on the other Newmarket course on his two runs this summer (1m6f, good to firm/good); further improvement is needed if he's to win in today's higher grade but this progressive 6yo holds each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Landed big prize over this trip on Rowley Mile (good to firm) on 1,000 Guineas day in May and was close third in another heritage handicap over C&D (good to firm) when reappearing last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and in much calmer waters today; good chance. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Second run after wind surgery saw him better than ever back on turf for a clearcut win in 12-runner race on the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm) when last seen nearly ten weeks ago; 7lb rise demands better still but he's a regular Flat winner who needs respect. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 3
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
37 starts, with her only wins coming last year on AW in February and at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) in July; went off the boil this January-March and no revival 15 days ago, after a break, but she'd be a major player if back on song. |
14/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
7th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Two wins from 36 starts; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December but below that level in three starts since, including when a 12l third of ten here over 1m6f last time; still has place claims. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 76
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Six-time winner who has his lowest mark since May 2025 (when C&D winner) but no joy this year and his last three results don't look encouraging; behind Son Of Man at Windsor latest, albeit after ten weeks off. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Exposed six-time winner; only four ran when second at Lingfield in May (1m6f) and unconvincing otherwise this year. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Creditable second in small field on penultimate start; successful over C&D (off 2lb lower) last July but wasn't in the same form returned to this scenario (behind two of today's rivals) in latest outing. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (6) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Well treated on 2023 form but hasn't raced on the Flat for over two years and recent hurdles efforts suggest he's not the same horse now; needs to prove he retains peak ability. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 |
10th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Useful on the Flat in his prime; yet to win over hurdles, but has made the frame on his last three starts, since returning from a lengthy absence; down to a career-low mark and holds claims. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Useful on the Flat in his prime; 0-8 over hurdles but posted best of three runs for new stable (since a long absence) when third at Taunton (2m, good; behind Mi Sueno) last month and is another 1lb lower here; respected. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.60 |
| Trifecta | £33.90 |
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