January 07 / 13.45 Plumpton

13.45

Soft

BetGoodwin Chris Gordon EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 4f 114y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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BetGoodwin Chris Gordon EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 173

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for big money after Irish point win last February and created a pretty good impression in Newton Abbot bumper (heavy) on rules debut in October; slightly disappointing when well-held third here (2m, good to soft) on last month's hurdling debut but may fare better over today's longer trip and remains a good prospect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Walks Like The Man

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

Evs

2nd

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Walks Like The Man

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

Evs

OUR TIP

6/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-231

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Placed on first two hurdling starts and, following a wind op, kept on well to open account in Sandown handicap (2m, heavy) last month; ought to be suited by today's step up in trip and is a leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

1st

7

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Classic Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more.

9/2

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a fairly useful and well-connected chase winner; never better than midfield when 40-1 for Newbury maiden (2m, soft) last month and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

18:09 Plumpton

Diplomatic Ash

11st 2lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual chase winner but below his best in two runs over fences during March; returns to hurdling off a realistic mark and has placed form in this discipline.

100/30

2nd

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Diplomatic Ash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won twice around Fontwell (2m3f/2m2f) during this month last year and well treated on all that; didn't appear to see out 3m last time at Kempton and the return of cheekpieces is a likely positive; goes on good ground; hard to dismiss.

3/1

Form: 821 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when staying on well to win Hexham maiden (2m4f, heavy) under Daire Davis last month, his third start over hurdles; can probably improve again and features prominently in calculations.
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1

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:05 Leicester

Rock Danse

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

2m4f hurdle winner (heavy); well treated on his best hurdles form; was perhaps too free on his chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) last December, before being pulled up at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) latest; has dropped 8lb over those two starts and no surprise if he is able to show more.

8/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Rock Danse

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Faded into fifth on last month's chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy); however, he may have needed that first run since last February and this lightly raced 8yo has hinted at staying potential in a point and novice hurdles; no surprise if things click today.

10/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Rock Danse

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Faded into fifth on last month's chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy); however, he may have needed that first run since last February and this lightly raced 8yo has hinted at staying potential in a point and novice hurdles; no surprise if things click today.

10/1

Form: UP

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider at the second flight on rules debut in November and was pulled up after struggling (albeit on heavy ground) last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

No More No

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Lawney Hill

in touch with leaders, prominent 5th, led 12th, pushed along briefly 4 out, went clear going easily before 3 out, went further clear 2 out, ridden approaching last, easily

5/1

1st

2

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

No More No

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Lawney Hill

in touch with leaders, prominent 5th, led 12th, pushed along briefly 4 out, went clear going easily before 3 out, went further clear 2 out, ridden approaching last, easily

5/1

7th

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

14:18 Wincanton

No More No

10st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Lawney Hill

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

5/1

Form: 60

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in two Irish maiden hurdles last summer (2m2f/2m1f); changed hands for £7,000 in September; fitted with tongue-tie for today's stable debut; best watched.
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10

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Cant Buy Time

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Cynthia Woods

Unplaced in all ten starts and hard to recommend from out of the weights.

66/1

7th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Cant Buy Time

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Cynthia Woods

Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed.

40/1

7th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Cant Buy Time

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Cynthia Woods

Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed.

40/1

Form: 76-871 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered inauspicious hurdling debut when readily winning a Fakenham maiden (2m4f, soft) by 16l last month; it's tricky to gauge what that form is worth but he's open to further progress and warrants consideration.
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2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

5th

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

West Warhorse

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders

6/1

Non-runners

D'Ambonnay

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Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £6.41
Trifecta £35.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic Anthem

TOPSPEED:

West Warhorse

POSTDATA:

Rock Danse

The Star:

Walks Like The Man

Telegraph:

West Warhorse

RP RATINGS:

Classic Anthem

The Times:

Classic Anthem

Daily Mail:

Classic Anthem

D Express:

Classic Anthem

Daily Mirror:

Classic Anthem

The Sun:

Classic Anthem

Daily Record:

Rock Danse