15.35
Good To SoftBetfair Exchange Trophy (A Handicap Hurdle) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £85425
- 1m 7f 152y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 143-23 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Carries 4lb penalty and she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (soft), but still ran well in second; won a handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good) last December before fine third in the Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy) and she holds leading claims this afternoon. |
8/13 |
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Carries 4lb penalty and she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (soft), but still ran well in second; won a handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good) last December before fine third in the Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy) and she holds leading claims this afternoon. |
8/13 |
|
4th 7 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Progressive 6yo who took another step forward with her third in last month's Champion Hurdle (2m, heavy), when nicely clear of the fourth; she's unraced beyond 2m1f but her pedigree provides hope she'll be okay at this trip; top trainer has an excellent record in this race and she's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 212-11 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Relished step up in trip when winning C&D handicap (good to soft) in November and won the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) and Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) on his next two starts, with Strong Leader in second on both occasions; below par at Cheltenham on last two runs (good record there previously) and it was disconcerting that he was pulled up in the Stayers', but he's in the picture if back to his best. |
13/2 |
|
8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Handicap runner-up at last year's Festival; made it 3-3 over staying trips in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December; not seen to same effect when 7l second to Ma Shantou in the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over C&D in January but was conceding 6lb to the winner and the soft going perhaps wasn't ideal; could have a part to play if bouncing back to his best. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
A revelation this season since upped to staying trips, winning a handicap at Aintree (3m, good to soft) and enjoying further success in Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) and Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft); beat Strong Leader by just over 1l last time and he's produced positive performances on both previous runs here; he's the one to beat. |
4/5 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: /119-2 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won two handicaps in a row at Ascot (2m3f, good) early last year; also effective on soft ground and didn't stay 3m in Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot latest; all of his best form has come at Ascot but he hasn't had many chances to show what he can do elsewhere and he's in the picture on his peak efforts. |
7/1 |
|
8th 1 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Successful in a couple of useful handicaps at Ascot (2m3f, good) since wearing cheekpieces; open to further progress in the headgear but appears to have a stiff task on these terms and the trip is an unknown. |
16/1 |
22/1
Form: 0-7511 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 15 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running. |
11/1 |
6/1
Form: 154-21 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Had a simple task when beating two stablemates at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; finished behind Jax Junior and Mambonumberfive in his runs on either side of that win; bottom of the list on ratings. |
100/1 |
|
7th 7 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Only 1lb above his last winning mark but hasn't truly threatened this season and no better for cheekpieces the last twice, in the County Hurdle and then over 2m4f at Aintree; he wouldn't be the obvious answer here. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 8-13OO D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Took nine attempts to get off the mark over hurdles but did so with very smooth success in Warwick maiden (2m3f, good) in May and has strong claims here. |
5/4 |
|
1st 7 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Punchestown bumper winner for Niall Madden in June 2023; highly tried on first three starts for Willie Mullins, running out in the Greatwood on first occasion before creditable sixth at Ascot in December (1m7f, good); bit disappointing when second in a Ballinrobe handicap last time (2m6f, soft; set plenty to do); strong contender in this maiden. |
7/4 |
3/1
Form: 6F12-1 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 6lb |
Ground versatile sort is 4-15 over hurdles; back to form in fine style when landing the Lanzarote at Kempton in January (2m5f, good) off 136; hiked up 8lb and came up short in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham, though did meet trouble in running; dropped 1lb but may need more help from the handicapper. |
14/1 |
|
8th 11 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Bagged two big 2m handicaps (here and at Newbury) in the mud during his 2023-24 campaign; had a spell in the wilderness but dropped back down the weights prior to scoring with major authority in the 2m5f Lanzarote at Kempton (good; 22-1) two months ago; back up 8lb but also firmly back on the radar. |
9/1 |
|
17th 4 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: P1-6P2 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Has lots of form in major handicaps, generally at about 2m, but losing spell goes back three years and he looks unlikely to land this hot contest at the age of 11; remote third at Newbury most recently. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Missed last term; useful on his day (County winner) but is into the veteran stage and not particularly solid on this season's form, for all that he was placed in the Greatwood; beaten twice in this contest (pulled up in 2023, fifth in 2024). |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 61-2U9 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Has registered a couple of useful handicap wins this season, including at Kempton (2m4f, good) on penultimate start; faces a stiffer task conceding weight all round in this grade, with 4lb penalty incurred. |
25/1 |
|
23 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Can be difficult to settle and he was reluctant to line up at Kempton (2m4f, good) four weeks ago, but that didn't stop him winning; had just a neck to spare but the first two were clear and this 8yo is now 4-10 over fences; further progress is possible and he's not ruled out up just 3lb. |
40/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
All three chase wins (good to soft and good) in 2025, including at 2m2f here; creditable shows in his first 2m4f chases on last two starts and perhaps this sharper test than at Newbury recently will suit; not far away. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Nemean Lion, Salsada
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.39 |
| Tricast | £195.15 |
| Trifecta | £194.50 |
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