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SoftStayers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4220.64
- 3m 0f 150y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.30
- Place: £1.80
Form: 42-3
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, steady headway after 3 out, pushed along and pressed leaders 2 out, soon led and ridden, kept on well run-in, stayed on |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 6th, not fluent when in touch with leaders 2 out, no extra when mistake last |
9/4 |
6/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 2P
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Lightly raced gelding who did well in handicap chases last season for Dan Skelton before losing his way; beaten in two points for current yard and he'll need more here; has won on heavy. |
4/1 |
|
3 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Scored by 8l on seasonal/chase debut at Carlisle (3m2f, good to soft) in October and was placed over 3m on next two outings; finished very weakly when upped to 3m5f at Warwick last month, which is a concern, but could plausibly still have untapped potential over marathon trips. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Scored by 8l on seasonal/chase debut at Carlisle (3m2f, good to soft) in October and was placed over 3m on next two outings; finished very weakly when upped to 3m5f at Warwick last month, which is a concern, but could plausibly still have untapped potential over marathon trips. |
10/1 |
33/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 6
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up after looking very unenthusiastic on chasing debut in June but, with a visor added, he's never been better than when runner-up on all three starts since (2m7f-3m2f handicap chases); can make the running; should not be far away. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
led, prominent when headed 14th, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
awkward start, raced in last and pushed along early, pressed leaders but not fluent 4th, soon led, hit 14th, faced challenge when mistake 3 out, hit 2 out, headed after last, stayed on |
Evs |
4/1
Form: 2532-F
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, pressed leaders 11th, led 14th, jumped right from 4 out, kept on but headed towards finish |
15/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won 2m6f maiden hurdle at Exeter but minimal impact in handicaps since and fifth of six finishers at Wincanton recently; dam was a 3m-4m chase winner, though, so this second start over fences could offer a way forward. |
15/2 |
66/1
Form: 6-85
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 43-03
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
5 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
9 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Ex-Jedd O'Keefe; good second at Uttoxeter in June (3m, good); hasn't jumped well on either start for new yard; cheekpieces now tried; others stronger. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 35
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
3-14 over hurdles, having battled well to beat two next-time-out winners at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month; effectively 7lb higher here if Freddie Keighley's reduced claim is considered; still enters calculations. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
4th Sep 2025 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick when winning at Hereford in May 2024 and remained in respectable form for the rest of that year; wasn't one of his better efforts when fifth on comeback at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in May, however, and pulled up in a three-runner chase at Worcester (mistakes) last time; last run can probably be forgiven and this return to hurdles is a positive. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Completed a good-ground hat-trick over hurdles during the first half of last year and only 4lb higher than for the last of those wins; perhaps needed his comeback race and, given his yard, he may well do better over fences. |
15/8 |
10/1
Form: 2-49
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
11-race maiden; emerged from spell in the doldrums with respectable fourth here (2m3f, heavy) in February, but was safely held over that trip on good ground at Chepstow last month; back up to 3m today; others look safer. |
10/1 |
|
8th 4 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
11-race maiden; emerged from spell in the doldrums with respectable fourth here (2m3f, heavy) in February, but was safely held over that trip on good ground at Chepstow last month; back up to 3m today; others look safer. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 |
16th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Good to see him complete last time and was only about 6l off the winner at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy), where dropping back in trip helped; now 2lb lower than when a close second over hurdles here last April; may prefer softer ground but interesting otherwise. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, not fluent and pushed along 8th, lost touch before 9th |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 97-284
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 6lb
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 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
29th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
In the frame in two Irish points in 2022; pulled up on recent hurdle debut (3m, good to soft) at Wincanton in first run since; other days. |
20/1 |
|
0 10 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, dropped to rear and cajoled along before 6th, reminders 7th, lost touch before 9th |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 52-5
Last run: 235 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Showed promise in a bumper; little to show for her efforts in three maiden/novice hurdles at about 3m and 2m but should find this level more suitable and no surprise to see her involved back up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Showed promise in a bumper; little to show for her efforts in three maiden/novice hurdles at about 3m and 2m but should find this level more suitable and no surprise to see her involved back up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No match for Casa No Mento when second in Hereford bumper last season and has struggled on both hurdling starts this term (2m7f/3m); drops in trip today. |
100/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.72 |
| Trifecta | £276.50 |