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SoftGamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Grand Prix Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £15843
- 2m 4f 1y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: -512P8 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
A pretty useful jumper, last successful in a 2m handicap hurdle here in September; rarely seen on the Flat in recent years but he has finished second in staying handicaps on AW on his last two runs in this sphere; should be involved. |
11/4 |
|
8th 1 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Outclassed in the Greatwood last time when pulled up at 100-1; usually consistent and went into that in form after competitive runs over 2m (good/heavy); however, he .does look on a tough mark and might be vulnerable. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 243-2P CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
9th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't won for nearly two years but creditable second at Wetherby on reappearance (2m3f, soft); pulled up on heavy latest but he is on a good mark and no surprise if he were to run well. |
11/2 |
|
0 6 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
prominent on outer |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 1/6/P4
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't jump with fluency but took advantage of ease in grade to justify favouritism in a Leicester seller (2m4f, soft) on penultimate start; toiled back in a handicap (Class 4) at Lingfield latest; this is a tough task, even if returning to this shorter trip may suit. |
25/1 |
|
12th 2 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bounced back from disappointing seasonal debut with clear win in Leicester seller (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago but faces much tougher task on this handicap return and still has something to prove; cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returned from layoff with two clearcut wins at Sandown (both 2m, soft) this year but his revival came to an end with a pulled-up effort at Warwick in February; bit to prove after that and he's untried over this far. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 023111
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: -28523
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has often run well in handicap hurdles, including over C&D on heavy, but below best this winter despite falling in the weights and he didn't put up much of a show last time out; first-time cheekpieces on. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Nordano
Verdict
There is no strong temptation to oppose EL JEFE (nap), who has been in superb form in recent weeks and can extend his winning spree. Out Of Focus has made a very solid start to his handicap career at about 2m and could still have untapped potential over 2m4f. The 2020 winner Haafapiece can also feature.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
Daily Record:
El Jefe