13.40
SoftQuinnbet Acca Bonus Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 0f 190y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £20.30
- Place: £4.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
Evs
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features. |
8/1 |
|
8th 12 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Showed fair form at a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning at Hexham in March 2024 (2m, heavy); didn't progress in handicaps after that; has since won twice over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton (good/soft) but below his best on last two Flat runs. |
5/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and something to prove after that; however, he's 2lb lower than for his ready win over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and shouldn't be discounted. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won a handicap chase at Musselburgh in December (2m7f, good to soft); shapes as though this trip will suit, is 7lb lower over hurdles and could go well. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 46
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
After three successive pull-ups over fences he got back on track when close up in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here on Monday when in a first-time visor; if turned out again he'd command a level of respect. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Ran fairly well in 3m1f hurdle in January but was pulled up in all three subsequent chases; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor; can't be supported with much confidence. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won a 3m1f handicap chase at Catterick in December 2024 (good); some fair runs since, but plenty to prove having been pulled up on last two starts; tongue-tie now tried. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: P9
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Just three runs in novice hurdles and the latest was quite encouraging; beaten a long way on chase/handicap debut but went off at 6-1 and heavy ground might not have helped him. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Just three runs in novice hurdles and the latest was quite encouraging; beaten a long way on chase/handicap debut but went off at 6-1 and heavy ground might not have helped him. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
15th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 2nd |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 40
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has won three races over fences, the latest off this mark over C&D in October (good); has not been in top form last few starts; could bounce back. |
11/2 |
|
8th 6 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Has only won over fences (three times) and still held some sort of chance when unseating nine days ago at Market Rasen; his hurdle form isn't so convincing, though. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has won three chases, the latest at Hexham in October; not at his best on last two runs but on a fair mark now and could go well. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Made debut on Boxing Day and has finished no better than seventh across her three starts; however, she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark and a closer inspection of her pedigree provides some hope she'll be capable of better than she's shown thus far; one to watch in the betting. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 |
25th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Improved form when 20l seventh of 14 at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) recently on second start but needs another big step forward today. |
200/1 |
33/1
Form: 3
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat and ran well for a long way when upped to 3m for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (heavy); effectively 1lb higher today but might last longer on the less testing ground; dangerous to ignore. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 33-
Last run: 543 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
20/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
8th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
led at steady pace, increased tempo before 4 out, clear before 3 out, reduced lead before 2 out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 3
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
9th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No more than minor promise in four runs for Lucinda Russell and took a backward step on her handicap debut a month ago at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 28-1); wouldn't be the obvious answer to this. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
9th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No more than minor promise in four runs for Lucinda Russell and took a backward step on her handicap debut a month ago at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 28-1); wouldn't be the obvious answer to this. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
7th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Blue Bresil mare who has hinted at promise in her three runs thus far, patiently ridden sixth in 2m Newcastle novice hurdle three weeks ago; she's in good hands and no surprise to see her take a big step forward now going handicapping. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Went close at Kelso (2m5f, good) last April but has not made a serious impact this season; now 8lb below the Kelso mark but 0-17 as a hurdler; a hood returns, after it was last fitted in 2023. |
4/1 |
|
4th 7 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Went close at Kelso (2m5f) last spring; has regressive form this term, taking record over hurdles to 0-16, but gives the impression this belated drop back to about 2m is worth exploring. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time French Flat winner who is 0-15 over hurdles having been below par on her three outings this term; however, she's well handicapped on last season's best efforts and is not written off. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 42/94
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was well beaten over C&D (soft; first-time tongue-tie) on last month's handicap debut. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Second to a useful one in soft-ground Fontwell bumper two years ago but, following a long absence, has struggled in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) for new stable this season; makes handicap debut off a lowly mark but yard has more obvious chance with Fiveafterfour; tongue-tie added. |
14/1 |
|
13th 13 |
6th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
held up in last, bad mistake 4th, soon detached |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
7th Jun 2024 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten in two hurdles (5-1 on debut at Catterick); dam half-sister to St Leger and Gold Cup winner Classic Cliche but probably best watched. |
66/1 |
|
0 14 |
6th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
prominent, lost ground and weakened quickly 6th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.34 |
| Trifecta | £283.50 |
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