13.15
SoftBarrow “National Hunt” Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3168.6
- 3m 0f 150y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £55.10
- Place: £12.20
Form: 1/33P-
Last run: 393 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who was out of sorts when last seen in the summer but he went close over 3m2f here (good) in the spring and that was off 1lb higher; hard to rule out in suitable conditions after a break and his last win was after an absence. |
10/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 783-54
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Still a maiden at the age of nine but she reappeared after a long absence with fair third on chase/stable debut at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; didn't build on that over hurdles (2m6f, heavy) last time but cheekpieces are now added and this return to a right-handed track looks a positive (jumped right on penultimate run); could be dangerous back over fences. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 35-224
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Just 1-14 over hurdles but she made it 2-5 over fences when scoring at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) last month; came up a bit short when second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) 12 days ago, but that was another good effort and she's respected on this drop back in trip. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Just one win from 14 starts over hurdles but she made it 2-5 over fences when scoring at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) last month; up 6lb but that was a comfortable success and she's respected on this drop back in trip. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st, outpaced and dropped to last 7th, kept on from 3 out, went remote third approaching last |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 656P-9
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions. |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-8 over hurdles; improved since going handicapping, on latest start finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy, cheekpieces on for second time); each-way chance. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: -05126 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, lost ground 3rd, headway before 3 out |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, lost ground 3rd, headway before 3 out |
9/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Lacked fluency when fourth in two 3m Fakenham chases this autumn and now reverts to hurdling; will be suited by today's drop back in trip, though, and and won't mind the forecast rain; can exploit a favourable mark. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 34/P-P
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide, disputed lead, pressed leader before 5th, weakened on turn before 2 out |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 9F-382
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
1 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles and not very consistent but his second of eight off today's mark at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) In November was a good effort, and he was only beaten about 3l when third of four in tactical race over that C&D ten days ago; contender if he takes well to fences at first attempt. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 043-33 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
5/1
Form: 737-F2
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Best granted a sharp, flat right-handed track, but present attainment level uncertain having overraced in front on November's seasonal return here (debuted blinkers are retained); from the family of Hand Inn Hand and Tom Brodie, so may yet take to his new vocation of chasing. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 7P-5
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
25th Jan 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 6th, bad mistake 11th, soon towards rear |
9/1 |
|
0 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
There's potential in his pedigree and the way he kept on for a 19l fifth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month suggests he could improve for this step up in trip on handicap debut; could be a leading player. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 86P-9
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't lived up to market expectations since switched to handicap hurdles; not bred for fences but he must be thought capable of better and this isn't strong; cheekpieces tried after one run in blinkers. |
10/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £513.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £293.29 |
| Tricast | £1888.14 |
| Trifecta | £2625.50 |
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