13.55
SoftRhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £4092.77
- 2m 5f 137y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: F73-U1 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Placed on last two starts, though was some 23l and 11l behind the winners (tried a visor last time); still needs a second look with him back in some sort of form and he goes well in the mud. |
5/1 |
|
16 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
2-14 over hurdles; suited by this C&D but absent since a below-par run in April and others in this line-up have much more potential. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 97-750
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month and now 0-9 over hurdles, but lost out only narrowly to a progressive rival at Fakenham (2m7f, good) two runs ago; has possibilities if suited by this new trip. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, hit 2nd, lost position 2 out, weakened before last |
5/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Nine-race maiden; pulled up over C&D in February (soft; only run at this trip); fared better on good ground here last time when a creditable third over 2m4f; stamina to prove; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 45-691
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Won four times over hurdles; little promise on his first three attempts at chasing but there was much more encouragement in a never-nearer third of ten at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) four weeks ago; has been dropped 10lb in the weights since his chasing debut and drying ground should not inconvenience him in the slightest; could be ready to strike. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
A winner over hurdles at up to 3m but yet to get anything going over fences (0-3) and this is a tough race in which to put that right. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 444/76
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten over C&D in November after a long absence and also disappointed in a chase a fortnight later; needs to stage a revival but very well handicapped on old form (includes a soft-ground C&D win) and might be perked up by first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 97-284
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
|
8 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-5 over fences and 0-16 overall but may have benefited from latest wind op when keeping on well for third behind Safe Destination over C&D (good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights today but still considered. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 684-0
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-6 over fences and 0-11 overall; seems versatile regarding ground is quite well handicapped if judged on best 2024 form but returned from long absence with poor run in December and may not be straightforward. |
7/2 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5904-1
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
11st 10lb |
Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
10st 13lb |
Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 93-451 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; just as good over fences and holding his form well, beaten off only on run-in when second at Leicester (2m6f; stays 3m1f well) four weeks ago; handles any ground; leading contender. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) when fitted with first-time cheekpieces in January, and matched that level when runner-up at Newbury the following month; can make his presence felt again but he's never won off a mark this high. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; it was in a lower grade when getting off the mark over fences at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) but that was fairly comfortable and it was his first time in cheekpieces; off 5lb higher he can make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 77-P14 C BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning for a second time here when keeping on over 2m2f in October when only 4lb lower; not quite at the same level in her two subsequent visits and finished weakly the final time over 2m5f (stays this far). |
15/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in this last year and she won here (2m2f, good to soft) in October before a fair third here (2m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she kept on well; Megan Bevan rides for the third consecutive race; chance. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 346-46
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won mares' handicap hurdle at Taunton in April (3m, good; 33-1) with tongue-tie and cheekpieces on for first time; poor efforts both starts since; has same headgear on chase debut. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P740-6 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, detached and niggled along from 3rd, slow jump and ridden 14th |
50/1 |
|
15 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
13yo with a 1-36 strike-rate under rules; no show ten days ago after a 267-day break but he stepped up dramatically on second run last winter and might have a place chance. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8P7-P4
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Bagged a fourth success of the season at Chepstow (2m3f) in February; seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m when a solid fourth of ten at Hereford 13 days ago and not out of things over this more suitable distance. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and scored at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in February; well-held fourth eight days later at Ffos Las, possibly finding the quick turnaround too much; may resume progress, though the drop in trip is a slight concern. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and took his form to another new level when battling on well to score at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) eight days ago; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive and further progress is not out of the question. |
5/2 |
Verdict
It’s not too fanciful to think that half the runners will prove capable of holding their own in handicaps off higher marks than they race off today. TUNE IN A BOX drew right away when making a successful handicap debut at Newcastle and while these rivals will offer more resistance the 5yo does look promising. The main dangers can come from Shuil Ceoil and Major Fortune but there are also possibilities about the well-connected handicap newcomers Mountain Bay and Wonder Of The Seas.[Emily Weber]