12.50
HeavyBetfred TV EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7079.8
- 1m 7f 144y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/5 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: /210-2 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
12th 14 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted. |
6/1 |
11/10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-F211 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
No longer the force of old but consistent in recent months; went up 2lb for finishing second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month but was 11l clear of the third and the winner followed up under a penalty soon afterwards; must be considered. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Three hurdle wins, all at around 2m on good/soft/heavy; decent third at Worcester last time (2m4f, good); without a win since November 2024 but is now on a 12lb lower mark; could go well. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Ran okay in the new visor last time at Cartmel but ran better the time before in a Class 4 at Newton Abbot and he's now back in that grade; Sam Twiston-Davies takes over from a claimer. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 3
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Novice chaser who opened his rules account in C&D event (good) in May; last few efforts show that he's in a consistent vein of form; solid claims returned to this scenario. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
10th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Gained breakthrough win at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May and, following a wind op, performed well in defeat on last two appearances (3m/3m2f); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; commands respect. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Two good 3m runs at Uttoxeter this summer, winning on first occasion (good) and finishing second of 14 last time (good; first run after wind op); should go well if as effective here. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: 6/8
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Generally solid for this yard, winning his latest two races on officially good ground, at 2m5f and 2m3f, just prevailing over a well-treated one here latterly; up in trip but the first win was on Carlisle's stiff track so he could stay this far; considered. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Gentle progression this spring culminated in April's Carlisle win (2m5f, good), and possible excuses both starts since (boiled over; 2m1f too sharp); no RPR better than 91 when there's been give in the ground. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Came good for Sam England at third attempt, readily winning Carlisle chase (2m5f, good) by over 8l last month, and reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries before this month's poor run at Hexham; can be dangerous if back on song for this return to hurdling. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 653
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Royally suited by a galloping 2m4f and slow ground; last month's win here took his C&D record to 161 and didn't feature the late mistake of several previous outings; 6lb rise leaves him with little in hand. |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: P6
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.87 |
| Trifecta | £5.60 |
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