15.40
Good To SoftThames Materials Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £14237.5
- 1m 7f 152y
- Class 1
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 1 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Dual bumper winner, also landing the odds in a mares' novice at Wetherby (2m) in November 2024; fine effort (third) on handicap debut at Ascot (2m) in December but she disappointed - unsuited by heavy ground - at Newbury (pulled up, 5-2 favourite) latest; still ample potential. |
11/4 |
|
13 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on soft ground; 2-2 in bumpers, including Listed honours, and has a solid record (213) since switched to hurdles; only about half a length behind Dance And Glance and All In You at Ascot (1m7f; handicap debut) in sole start this term; this Skelton mare is open to plenty of further improvement; major contender. |
5/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 11 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner for Colin Bowe three seasons ago; 2-3 in British bumpers for Ben Brookhouse in 2023 (both wins on soft) including a Listed race at Cheltenham; had a 4lb penalty when second at Ascot in December that year, 6 1/2l in front of Celtic Dino (now a 147-rated hurdler); potentially in a different league to these rivals if retaining that level of ability. |
8/11 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Point winner (yielding) who made it 2-2 in bumpers (both on soft) when winning a Listed race at Cheltenham last month; now carries a 4lb penalty against some very interesting rivals but has strong claims nevertheless. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
19th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Recruited for £165,000 after justifying odds-on favouritism in an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) and again he was odds-on when leaving two fellow southern raiders behind (the second also a point winner) to win on soft ground at Sedgefield four weeks ago; sets a good standard. |
15/8 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1 CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
A very useful novice hurdler last season and ran big race when third of 17 on handicap debut at Aintree festival (2m, good) in April, having been badly hampered in early stages and made up considerable ground from the rear; 5lb higher here but still has more to offer. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 61- D
Last run: 252 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
22nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Big step forward when winning comfortably at Ballinrobe (1m7f, soft) in April on his second start, and he was sold out of Sam Curling's yard for 100,000euros later that month; it wasn't a great race he won but he brings potential to his British debut and is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 137y |
11st 10lb |
Unplaced favourite on debut at Thurles; never looked like posing a serious threat in finishing sixth of 11 behind a useful-looking Henry de Bromhead-trained newcomer; should be better for the experience; Derek O'Connor sticks with him. |
11/2 |
|
6th 6 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 2y |
11st 10lb |
Second foal; dam German 1m1f winner, half-sister to Flat and jumps winner Arusha Park; in good hands. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 6-4
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Made an excellent start over fences when landing a pair of 2m3f handicap chases at Exeter before Christmas but his form has really dipped, only seventh at Newbury (2m7f) last month; cheekpieces are reached for now. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Showed a willing attitude to kick off his chasing career with two 2m3f handicap wins at Exeter (good to soft) and his Kempton run off this mark on Boxing Day looked too bad to be true; however, even if back on song, others may have his measure. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Handicap debutant; seemingly outstayed over 2m5f last time but may not be crying out for this drop back to 2m, having gained his Taunton win over 2m3f; testing ground would be a possible help, however. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 2-2
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts; is knocking on the door and has place claims at least. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Maiden/novice hurdle winner (2m5f/2m3f, good to soft) who was runner-up at Newbury (2m4f, good) in December on his second handicap start; could continue to improve and he's one to consider. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, went second before 4 out, led before 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, readily |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 1- D
Last run: 384 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 3f 58y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won by just over 3l on his bumper debut at Chepstow (good to soft) and again ran to a fair level when mid-division in a Listed bumper here in December; needs to rebound from a disappointing hurdling debut back at Chepstow but he did go off odds-on and didn't appear to handle the heavy ground; remains promising; cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Winning bumper debut at Hereford (2m) in October 2023; failed to stay 2m4f on hurdles debut at Huntingdon in November but more like it when runner-up over 2m at Taunton (good to soft) latest; needs more again. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
200/1
Form: 305
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Went close in the last of his three Irish points; 0-7 under rules but he's been placed a couple of times including in a maiden hurdle (2m, good) in May; returns after 128 days off but yard is in good form and he needs watching in market on handicap/chase debut. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Went close in the last of his three Irish points; 0-7 under rules but he's been placed a couple of times including in a maiden hurdle (2m, good) in May; returns after 128 days off but yard is in good form and he needs watching in market on handicap/chase debut. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed on stable/hurdle debut at Stratford (2m, good) in May but that form isn't anything to get too excited about, and he was disappointing when well-held fourth over 2m2f there last time; tongue-tie refitted. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 182 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat, coming from further back than the winner when second over 1m4f here in April; should be sharper for a recent comeback run at Newcastle and enters calculations. |
8/1 |
|
1 (14) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual bumper winner and looks capable of winning on the Flat; came from further back than the winner when second at Southwell in April (1m4f); can go well fresh. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 (13) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual bumper winner; close fourth over C&D in December but four lesser runs have followed, the latest in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-3 in bumpers; well held in two of his three hurdle races last term but his third here (2m, good) in March wasn't a bad effort and he's now switched to fences for this seasonal/handicap debut; warrants respect, with pedigree suggesting he can do better in this sphere; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out |
15/8 |
7/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in the opening novice hurdle on this card 12 months ago; looked unlucky not to win over C&D at Christmas when failing only narrowly to get up (on good); quite likely that he was unsuited by the heavy ground when a beaten favourite on his return visit and a physical issue also came to light; with this drying ground in his favour, he's right in the mix with cheekpieces added. |
15/8 |
|
6th 9 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Point/bumper winner who didn't hang about over hurdles; disappointing chase debut here in November but looked unlucky not to win over 2m6f here (good; effective on soft) over Christmas when a late rally narrowly failed; the winner of that race is unexposed; big player off just 3lb higher. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
15th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear |
33/1 |
|
9 |
15th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.17 |
| Trifecta | £184.90 |
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