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Good To SoftSteel Beams Steelbeams.Online Boxing Day Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 150-9 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Triple hurdle winner who made it fourth-time lucky over fences when beating two rivals at Chepstow (2m, soft) in March; fell at the 12th at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month but he's was still travelling well at the time and he should have more to offer as a chaser; respected. |
5/2 |
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4 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
3-13 over hurdles; only his fourth start as a chaser when too strong for two rivals over 2m at Chepstow a month ago (soft; 3lb lower); this quicker ground won't bother him at all and neither might the longer trip; good claims. |
7/4 |
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1st 1 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Second of four on chase debut at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last July and returned to form when third of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in October last time; won on heavy ground on the Flat in 2023 but best jumps form has come on good to soft or quicker; in with a chance if conditions suit. |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 132-34 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Four wins (2m/2m5f) over hurdles, the last one off 2lb higher; 0-8 since switched to fences but ran well at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) most recently, pulling clear of the third; fighting chance. |
9/4 |
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2nd 4 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Didn't run badly when fourth of nine at Windsor (2m4f, soft) last month and she continues to edge down the weights; however, she needs something extra today's if she's to break her chasing duck at the eighth attempt. |
11/1 |
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4th 5 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Has slipped to 2lb below last winning hurdles mark but seems far from certain to take advantage, being a fairly exposed mare who has failed to show her form in two starts this season, taking chase record to 0-6; faces some progressive opponents. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: -22524 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back. |
11/2 |
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9th 3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back. |
11/2 |
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8th 2 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 784-U2
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
20th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
All four Flat wins have been over today's distance; last win was at Sandown in July last year off 3lb higher and he's slowly edged down the weights since; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Thoroughly exposed eight-time winner and a 9yo now; however, positives to take from three of his last four runs and no reason why he won't be involved. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Retains plenty of ability aged nine, having finished a close second in two of his three outings this term, latest at Sandown; was still capable of winning races last summer and can't be ruled out. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 5-9222
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All of his 13 Flat wins have been on turf and he's 0-9 on AW; returned to form with fair fourth at Bath (2m1f, good) in June but he's struggled in both subsequent runs (hurdles/Flat) and others are preferred; stablemate of Trooper. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
10yo who was tailed off over hurdles a fortnight ago but respectable fourth here (2m1f, good) last month and he won twice here last season (1m6f/1m5f, good to firm/firm); could give a good account. |
9/1 |
|
8th 8 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
A fair 2m1f winning hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fourth on the Flat at Bath 18 days ago; this veteran is no forlorn hope back in this sphere. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 117-P5 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player. |
5/2 |
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2nd 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Pulled up in his first two starts this season but he returned after another wind operation with a win over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added; Hatos second) in February; up 6lb but he remains feasibly treated and has claims if he can back up that last run. |
100/30 |
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1st 6 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Went close here (about 2m, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's 0-9 over fences and his two runs this term have been troubling; has his first start following wind surgery, with a tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces of latest start; needs a revival. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: /239-0
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when very respectable third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in May but is 0-7 over hurdles now and has essentially become disappointing. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Early promise over hurdles for Alan King but has gone the wrong way, including in three starts for this yard (the tongue-tie going on); blinkers are now added; probably best watched. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Early promise over hurdles for Alan King but has gone the wrong way, including in three starts for this yard (the tongue-tie going on); blinkers are now added; probably best watched. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 34
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
jumped right throughout, held up in rear, detached from 4th, pulled up before 7th |
20/1 |
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6 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
jumped right throughout, held up in rear, detached from 4th, pulled up before 7th |
20/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Showed some ability in soft-ground maidens over 1m7f/2m at this track and Cheltenham; flopped when favourite on handicap debut here (1m7f) on Boxing Day; there's been a big rethink on his trip and it will be interesting to see if his backers return. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 8122-1 D
Last run: 226 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner whose saddle slipped when she was pulled up on her recent chase debut at Market Rasen; however, she had been struggling for form over hurdles prior to last time, following a long absence. |
7/1 |
|
9th 6 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Capable when on song, as shown by winning at Fakenham (2m, good; from 6lb higher) in April 2024; always behind when beaten 40l at Stratford five weeks ago returning from mammoth 793-day absence and wind surgery. |
25/1 |
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9th 10 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Scored off 4lb higher at Fakenham (2m, good) in April 2024 but absent since pulled up twice the following June; had wind op in June and is fitted with first-time hood/tongue-tie for this reappearance; others have much less to prove. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 623P90
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
No significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn (twice over C&D) and 6lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut; worth a glance in the betting but significant improvement is needed. |
33/1 |
|
13th 17 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up/third in two good-ground bumpers in the summer but unable to transfer that ability to her two attempts over hurdles. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £42.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.82 |
| Tricast | £217.35 |
| Trifecta | £92.00 |
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