14.10
SoftMerry Christmas From Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5624.26
- 2m 5f 91y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 60-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made an early mistake and unable to threaten when sixth of 14 on this month's chase and seasonal debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but he made some late headway; won over 2m7f on heavy ground over hurdles at Hexham in March and he could have a part to play now upped in trip. |
13/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 823-42 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Remains a maiden after 14 starts but he's consistent and was a good third over C&D (soft) in March; didn't quite see out 3m1f here later that month; has had wind op since and holds each-way claims on his return. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent maiden who was close up over 3m at Ayr (just behind Artic Mann) before finishing third here where dropping back to 2m3f found him out (was staying on); unlikely to be far away. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
in rear early, midfield 4 out |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: /U33-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
The furthest he's been was 3m2f on heavy at Uttoxeter last January and he won that by 11l; would probably have scored there again on reappearance (3m, soft; cheekpieces second time) last month but for a shocking error at the final fence; that's not the only late blunder from him and he's been raised another 5lb, but he could easily have more to give. |
4/1 |
3/1
Form: 6643-1
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has won his last three races, all at Sedgefield, two 3m3f handicap hurdles and last time (second run with cheekpieces) a 3m2f handicap chase; these conditions fine and should go well again despite career-high mark (5lb higher than last win). |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Failed to threaten in 2024 on his two previous chase starts but he's in much better form now having won over hurdles here on his last two starts (3m3f, good to soft/soft); has shown promise on good ground; he's just 5lb higher than when easily making all four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and can have a big say if transferring that form back to fences. |
5/4 |
|
1st 7 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Got off the mark for the season when winning over C&D earlier this month (good to soft); only 3lb higher, but this a stronger race; cheekpieces now tried; contender. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 6118-9 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
10yo who is a five-time hurdle winner and ran well when second at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February; however, his campaign concluded with two lesser performances and he returns from some time off today. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 422/4-
Last run: 416 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
20th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
13-race maiden who has a 416-day absence to defy and his best form has come over fences; however, he's well handicapped on his peak chase efforts and has also shown promise over hurdles; not discounted on return. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
30th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, every chance last, weakened final 110yds |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 671-15
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Had wind surgery since last run (stable debut) and now reverts to hurdles; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D two years ago, albeit in a weak contest. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins at Perth (2m4f and 3m) in spring 2023; was running well over fences and hurdles there in the summer but pulled up on final start for Stuart Crawford; sold 3,000gns since; bit to prove for now. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins at Perth (2m4f and 3m) in spring 2023; was running well over fences and hurdles there in the summer but pulled up on final start for Stuart Crawford; sold 3,000gns since; bit to prove for now. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.22 |
| Trifecta | £67.20 |
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