13.10
SoftVirgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 5f 91y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 95-417 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences (despite a lower mark) and was beaten a good way at Hexham (3m) on his return to this discipline after a break; the other two appeal more. |
100/30 |
|
4th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including over 2m on heavy ground here; decent second over fences at Sedgefield in October (3m2f, good) but last two runs have been over hurdles (took a heavy fall when running well last time); a possible. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Had a break since finishing lame when second on his return to hurdles at Newcastle in October (2m7f, good; handles softer); looks high in the weights now but he's likeably consistent. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60-31 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made an early mistake and unable to threaten when sixth of 14 on this month's chase and seasonal debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but he made some late headway; won over 2m7f on heavy ground over hurdles at Hexham in March and he could have a part to play now upped in trip. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 445-44
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Weakened quickly in Kelso novice last month and needs to put that performance behind her but wasn't beaten far when fourth on first two hurdling starts (2m/2m4f, both on soft) and moves into handicaps with potential. |
8/1 |
|
0 7 |
14th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Rallied for 8l fourth in mares' maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in November and today's extra yardage could prompt some improvement; however, she's 0-6 and there's a suspicion others have greater potential. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5346-P
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 35-F54
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker. |
13/2 |
|
6th 12 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6/PP-P
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
taken down early, mounted in chute |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P76-P6
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
11th 12 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
in rear, not fluent 4th |
14/1 |
Verdict
In a weakish handicap the progressive CREAM OF THE WEST is taken to follow up his win here last time despite a 5lb rise. Stable companion Carrigeen Kali and Toucan Sam look his main dangers.[Colin Russell]