13.25
Good To SoftBet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 3f 88y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2
Form: /14FP-
Last run: 336 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
in rear throughout, outpaced 7th |
12/1 |
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15th 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
in rear throughout, outpaced 7th |
12/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced, with mixed fortunes, since winning the Triumph Hurdle in March 2019; however, he returned from latest layoff with good second to Serious Operator at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and may be able to build on that; one to consider. |
6/1 |
3/1
Form: 34-292
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Very useful handicap hurdler at his best; regressed last season but won off a reduced mark at Newcastle (2m1f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in April, and his Irish point victory over Constitution Hill in 2021 suggests he could have a future over fences. |
2/1 |
|
12th 8 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Headed to Newcastle five weeks ago with a lot to prove but he was strong in the betting and had no trouble in brushing aside his four rivals (2m1f, good; cheekpieces returned); back up 4lb but he had dropped to a handy mark before that and this good ground could be the key to him. |
11/1 |
|
12th 8 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Headed to Newcastle five weeks ago with a lot to prove but he was strong in the betting and had no trouble in brushing aside his four rivals (2m1f, good; cheekpieces returned); back up 4lb but he had dropped to a handy mark before that and this good ground could be the key to him. |
11/1 |
4/1
Form: 128311 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 7th |
11/2 |
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5th 1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 7th |
11/2 |
|
8th 1 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran who was as good as ever in winning at Kelso (2m5f, good) and Ayr (3m, good to soft) last year and his Doncaster third in December was no backward step; has won after a break in the past so he needs taking seriously. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-3155 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 3lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
led narrowly, not fluent 5th, headed 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
8/1 |
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6th 7 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Admirable veteran with 17 wins to his name, the latest off today's mark at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) only last summer; may have needed his comeback run and wouldn't put it past him running well. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 614OF- D
Last run: 310 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
His last win was in December 2022 but he's turned things around after wind surgery with two placed efforts here (2m4f, good to soft/good) this spring; this step back up in trip is no problem and he should go well again. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
His last win was in December 2022 but he's turned things around after wind surgery with two placed efforts here (2m4f, good to soft/good) this spring; this step back up in trip is no problem and he should go well again. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
disputed lead, led clearly on turn before last, headed just before last, weakened final 110yds |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 3285-6 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won four times as a novice during 2021-22 season but has been out of form over the last 18 months or so and needs a significant boost from the first-time blinkers today. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery. |
13/2 |
|
8th 3 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 161-79 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
|
19th 13 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time hurdles winner but has been absent since coming up well short (off 1lb higher) in this race 12 months ago; opposed unless the market suggests otherwise. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 11/66/ C
Last run: 770 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Disappointing since he won twice over hurdles from markedly higher marks in spring 2021; seventh of 17 at Doncaster latest start was easily the most positive of his three runs this winter, however; needs to build on that, with blinkers replacing his recent cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 1233-7 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won by 8l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in June but has struggled to get competitive since, and he's been pulled up the last twice. |
40/1 |
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won by 8l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in June but has struggled to get competitive since, and he's been pulled up the last twice. |
40/1 |
|
2 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form with emphatic hurdle win in refitted blinkers at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; stays further) in June but three lesser efforts have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this first chasing start since 2021. |
9/1 |
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