13.00
SoftWilliam Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 35 runners
Runners: 35 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 12342
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
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1st 4 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won easily over 2m5f here (good) and then made all at Worcester (2m4f, good) where it was harder work; now has to deal with a 6lb rise but he's on a roll. |
9/2 |
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1st 1 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Took advantage of a declining mark to open his account over fences at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) three weeks ago, on his second start following wind surgery; there should be more to come with that win under his belt and he may well follow up. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fair ex-French hurdler/chaser but yet to match that form for his current yard, undergoing breathing surgery before a well-held fourth of six in 2m1f handicap chase at Market Rasen last month; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 959-12 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
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6th 3 |
26th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Improved with each hurdle run in Ireland, winning a Kilbeggan maiden in May; hasn't threatened the winner in his two British novice hurdles but they were good horses ahead of him; ground should be fine for him on handicap debut. |
11/2 |
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4 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 7lb
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Abandoned
Form: 34-61 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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4 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip. |
12/1 |
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4 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 25-53
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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9th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Seems well down the pecking order at his powerful yard but best effort (third to useful opponent) reads well in this context; apparent non-stayer over 2m5f on soft ground most recently; respected back down in distance with tongue-tie fitted. |
5/2 |
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9th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Seems well down the pecking order at his powerful yard but best effort (third to useful opponent) reads well in this context; apparent non-stayer over 2m5f on soft ground most recently; respected back down in distance with tongue-tie fitted. |
5/2 |
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6th 6 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
The best of his qualifying runs was here over 1m7f (heavy) when 15l behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner and well behind him that day in fourth was Lady Balko who has recently gone on a winning spree; potentially well handicapped for last year's winning combination. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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7th 8 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest. |
10/1 |
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7th 8 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00-7
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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2nd 5 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in |
5/2 |
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2nd 5 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in |
5/2 |
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1st 10 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: F- BF
Last run: 593 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 16
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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5th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
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5th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
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5th 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Heavy-ground bumper winner who showed solid form in novice hurdles last season at up to an extended 2m4f, and he reappeared with a handicap debut win at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last month; goes up in trip and he could do with settling and jumping better, but he's unexposed and clearly promising. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 508/8-
Last run: 600 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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9 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
midfield, mistake 7th, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground |
10/1 |
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2nd 3 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, went second 2 out, kept on but no match for winner |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won two points last year, first over 2m4f on good, the second a two-runner race; well beaten in maiden hurdle and pulled up in a novice handicap chase on his two runs since; bit to prove. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-89
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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5th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player. |
5/2 |
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5th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 9
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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9 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Signs of ability in a 2m Flat race in France; has shown pretty much nothing in three hurdle races for this yard (latest in a tongue-tie) but he's a dark one now sent over fences for his handicap debut and raised significantly in distance; market needs a check. |
5/2 |
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6th 4 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Sixth of 14 in 2m Flat race last April on his only run in France; 15-2 for British/hurdle debut at Doncaster last month but he finished tailed off and it was the same story back at that track two weeks ago; still early days in this sphere but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Point winner who got off the mark at the third time of asking over fences over C&D (good) last month, finding plenty when challenged; there should be more to come. |
4/1 |
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1st 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-11 under rules; didn't run badly when back over hurdles in March but was safely held in both chases last season (2m7f/3m) and has become disappointing. |
16/1 |
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6th 11 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No worthwhile form in his handicaps over hurdles and last two chase runs were also underwhelming. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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4th 4 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Out of form last season but seemed to have turned a corner when second off much-reduced mark at Hexham (2m, good) 16 days ago; player if in similar mood again here. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Took big step back in right direction and arguably ran better than bare form suggests when fifth at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) in March, but was generally very disappointing last season; others have more appealing profiles. |
16/1 |
Form: 33-
Last run: 533 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Faller in the Cheltenham Festival contest won by Grand National runner Johnnywho; progressive otherwise and his record of 5-11 over fences features wins in notable handicaps at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) this term; likely to go well barring mishaps. |
11/1 |
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8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
8yo who thrived towards the end of last year, winning three times (2m7f/3m, good-soft); having gone up the weights he was third of six (beaten about 2l) behind Imperial Saint at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) in January but that was still a big performance and further improvement can't be ruled out. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Front-runner who is 3-3 this season when completing, posting easy wins on last two starts at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft); had just three rivals to beat last time and now 9lb higher in a tougher race, but he's clearly thriving and his stable has won this race five times. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 34-5U
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March. |
12/1 |
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7th 13 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix. |
10/1 |
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2nd 3 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise. |
13/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-805
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
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6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
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6 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 113 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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6th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
2-3 in bumpers and 5-11 over hurdles after leading late on in the Swinton (good); that was in a first-time tongue-tie that was also on when winning a 2m AW handicap in late May; off just 4lb higher than at Haydock, he's very much in the mix. |
17/2 |
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1st 10 (3) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Bumper and pretty useful hurdle winner, including at Haydock in the prestigious 2m Swinton 18 days ago when tongue tied for the first time; Flat career of just four races, latest when fourth of eight from the back when joint-favourite on Flat handicap debut at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in April; has more to offer in this sphere and is one to note. |
7/1 |
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1st 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
In good form over hurdles last spring, winning at Stratford and Hexham (both 2m, good to soft); he's only 2lb higher than for the second of those wins, and a recent run on the Flat after six months off should have blown away the cobwebs; impossible to discount in first-time tongue-strap. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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2 |
26th May 2024 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump with fluency, led, hit 5th, not fluent 6th, headed when not fluent 7th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, soon lost touch and pulled up |
33/1 |
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2 |
26th May 2024 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
led, hit 5th, not fluent 6th, headed when not fluent 7th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, soon lost touch |
33/1 |
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5th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 57
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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1 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Held on gamely to win heavy-ground maiden at Carlisle (2m1f) in February but was soundly beaten in both handicaps since, the latter his seasonal/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdling with a point to prove. |
14/1 |
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10th 1 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 1st, soon prominent, not fluent 2nd |
14/1 |
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2 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, soon lost ground |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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12 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights. |
33/1 |
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12 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights. |
33/1 |
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7th 11 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went close in an Irish point in May 2022 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive on first two hurdle starts (December/May) and failed to show any immediate benefit for wind surgery on most recent defeat; handicap debut. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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5th 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Both wins have come in the mud at Leicester where he ran another respectable race three weeks ago (good to soft); has C&D form and needs respecting. |
9/4 |
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3rd 6 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Dual C&D winner (soft/heavy) last season and does appear to reserve his best for this venue, with last month's 3l second another respectable effort; likely to need a bit more to go one better off this mark, but has definite place prospects. |
13/2 |
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2nd 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
No match for the winner at Lingfield (2m4f) last time but ran creditably; record of 2-4 at Leicester features a success, off current mark on heavy ground, in this race 12 months ago; respected. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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1st 6 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected. |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance. |
6/5 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-4 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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8 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Olly Murphy; well handicapped on his hurdles form, but hasn't shown much in three runs over fences; pulled up over hurdles on first run back after wind surgery last time; hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
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6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as last February for Olly Murphy but he's struggled this season and hopes are pinned on the wind operation prompting a dramatic revival. |
50/1 |
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4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won a bumper and a maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy through the formative stages of career; poor (0-2) over fences for that trainer, and yet to hint at revival over hurdles since joining new trainer (0-3); mark in freefall; one of the least likely candidates. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-81 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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11th 10 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 12lb |
Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years. |
8/1 |
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11th 10 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 12lb |
Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years. |
8/1 |
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1st 11 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21-5 C BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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6th 9 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here. |
10/1 |
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6th 9 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Bumper and novice hurdle winner with low mileage; back from a break and wind surgery when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury (2m7f, soft); made the odd mistake there but entitled to be all the wiser this time; considered. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 26
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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12th 6 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won off basement mark on the AW in September but was towards rear throughout when making handicap hurdle debut in plating company last month (2m1f); goes beyond 2m4f for first time here. |
25/1 |
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8th 5 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Low-grade Flat winner last summer; respectable second to short-odds favourite on hurdle debut in the autumn but subsequent hurdle/Flat form has been disappointing; makes handicap hurdle debut today. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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2nd 5 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won three-runner contest at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May and is still on a workable mark but never really got competitive in last month's Perth Gold Cup and needs to put that run behind him. |
8/1 |
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8th 7 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Made it 5-12 over fences when readily taking care of two rivals over a similar trip at Kelso a month ago (good; made most); only 3lb higher but without Jack Power's 5lb claim, so at this level he's probably in need of his best form yet. |
10/1 |
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1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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2nd 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, led 4th, faced challenge from 3 out, hung left when headed approaching last, kept on |
9/2 |
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2nd 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gave short-odds favourite a brief scare when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in January and may have found 2m3f on heavy ground too taxing when well-held second of three here in February; no surprise if he features on this handicap debut. |
9/2 |
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2nd 4 |
26th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 3rd, hit 5th, outpaced home turn, hung left approaching last, weakened run-in |
Evs |
Abandoned
Form: 54
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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8 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Irish point winner in February 2023; showed no more than minor promise in three novice hurdles (2m-2m3f) towards end of that year and makes handicap debut after 663-day absence; considered only if lively in betting. |
12/1 |
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4th 2 |
28th Dec 2023 Good 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Bought for £45,000 after winning a 3m Irish point; has achieved just poor form in two 2m3f hurdle races; retains potential but today's drop in distance is uncertain to suit. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 386
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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2nd 4 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won handicaps at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Fakenham (2m7f, good) before getting found out by the drop back to 2m4f at Worcester (still ran well); softening ground would be a cause for concern. |
11/4 |
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3rd 3 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced 3 out |
11/4 |
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1 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has improved since stepping up in trip and going handicapping, getting off the mark in a mares' race at Huntingdon last time (3m1f, good) having finished runner-up in a C&D handicap (good; form worked out well) the time before; up 6lb; strong chance. |
10/11 |
Abandoned
Form: 9
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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10th 3 (5) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
prominent early, soon raced in third |
10/1 |
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10th 3 (5) |
7th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
prominent early, soon raced in third |
10/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
16th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm). |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P88
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
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5th 1 |
1st May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
125-1 and never a factor at Aintree last time; won't find it as hard to adopt her preferred position at or near the early speed here, but barely stays 3m (sole win at that trip came at Askham Bryan's very sharp circuit) and has further still to go here. |
4/1 |
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15th 25 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Easily won a maiden hunter chase at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) last May; didn't run badly at Fakenham (3m, soft) in February but well beaten at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) since and she would be a shock winner. |
100/1 |
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5th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won by wide-margin at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) last spring and ran big race when second to once-smart rival at Fakenham (3m, soft) last month; it's quite tricky to weigh up what that recent piece of form is worth but, nevertheless, she's respected here. |
15/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 75-0
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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9 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-11 under rules and little sign of encouragement this year; hood is now removed and has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
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7th 11 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
always behind |
33/1 |
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7th 11 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
always behind |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P6
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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5th 3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
9/4 |
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5th 3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
chased clear leader, mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, some headway on turn before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
9/4 |
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1st 7 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Caused 22-1 surprise at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) in January and backed up that performance with keeping-on second at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) soon afterwards but her form dipped last month and she needs to rebound. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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11 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Would have had a major say but for a mistake at the last at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; runner-up) in March 2024; however, she's shown little since (0-3) and competes off a 286-day absence from 3lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
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9th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
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9th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
Verdict
The standard set by those who have raced over hurdles isn’t a great one and this could go to the Lucinda Russell-trained rules newcomer WALK ON QUEST, who finished second in his sole Irish maiden point. Wincanton third Banteer (second choice) and Lingfield fourth Sao Carlos are both open to improvement and are likely dangers.[Ben Hutton]