12.35
Softwetherbyracing.co.uk Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1-4 D BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Olly Murphy; well handicapped on his hurdles form, but hasn't shown much in three runs over fences; pulled up over hurdles on first run back after wind surgery last time; hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as last February for Olly Murphy but he's struggled this season and hopes are pinned on the wind operation prompting a dramatic revival. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won a bumper and a maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy through the formative stages of career; poor (0-2) over fences for that trainer, and yet to hint at revival over hurdles since joining new trainer (0-3); mark in freefall; one of the least likely candidates. |
50/1 |
11/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 6
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual C&D winner last autumn (good/soft); ended last season with some disappointing efforts, though, and looked badly out of sorts on both Flat appearances this spring; leap of faith required to support her today. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won two 3m hurdles last autumn but has lost her way over jumps this year and was well beaten here (1m4f) when back on the Flat a fortnight ago, after a wind op; this longer trip ought to suit better but it still takes a leap of faith to support her. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5/73F-
Last run: 278 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Gained a breakthrough success at Wetherby (2m) in March 2024 for Mark Walford; very lightly raced since though and off 13 months before a well-held sixth for his new yard in 2m2f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 9yo who won a Wetherby maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for Mark Walford just under two years ago; signed off for that yard (same owner) after some poor efforts, however, so interesting to see what he can do for new stable after 397 days away. |
33/1 |
|
10th 16 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
3/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Belied his 50-1 odds with 6l success in Grade 1 novice chase at Aintree (2m, good to soft) two weeks ago; however, needs to prove he can back up that form and Harry Skelton prefers solid stablemate Thistle Ask. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Made all in beginners' chase at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft) in December; has run creditably in two 2m Grade 2 events since but he was beaten at 1-4 at Bangor on his latest outing; bottom of the pile on ratings and hard to fancy. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Surprise winner of his first chase start in December; has bumped into smart opposition since, last time running as well as could have been hoped behind Steel Ally in the Grade 2 Kingmaker at Warwick (2m, heavy); this looks a good opportunity. |
4/9 |
15/2
Form: 733/4 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
11-race maiden who signed off for James Ewart with two poor runs in headgear (now removed) in February/March; makes stable debut from a tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime and is untested on ground this quick. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
11-race maiden who signed off for James Ewart with two poor runs in headgear (now removed) in February/March; makes stable debut from a tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime and is untested on ground this quick. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ten-race maiden; fair third over 1m7f at Hexham in April (heavy); subsequently had wind surgery and hasn't run as well since, last time with cheekpieces tried; blinkers on this time and also up in trip (first run at 3m); improvement needed. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 66
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-16 under rules but has runner-up twice over fences; may be sharper following a reappearance over hurdles at Bangor last month and is now on a career-low mark; not out of this. |
9/2 |
|
5th 11 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Decline in fortunes over fences last season wasn't arrested by a switch to front-running; brave to name this the day given he's 0-15 now, but new career-low mark is notably 8lb lower than when last trying hurdles. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 6
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th May 2024 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump with fluency, led, hit 5th, not fluent 6th, headed when not fluent 7th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, soon lost touch and pulled up |
33/1 |
|
2 |
26th May 2024 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
led, hit 5th, not fluent 6th, headed when not fluent 7th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, soon lost touch |
33/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: 3
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time winner, including over C&D last July (good to soft); well suited by give in the ground, so after two fair runs this season, is one with a chance. |
8/1 |
|
5th 11 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 628
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
26th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Point winner (3m); slightly disappointing since finishing runner-up on hurdles debut at Carlisle (2m3f novice; 11-8 favourite) in December; had seemingly run his race - on the retreat on handicap debut - in the voided race over 2m4f here this month; still low mileage. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
5th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed 3 out, lost second 2 out, soon flagged down, race voided |
7/1 |
200/1
Form: 00
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
25th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Point-to-point bumper runner-up who has struggled since in two 3m points and three novice hurdles; however, he makes his handicap debut off a basement mark and a market check is advised. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
always behind |
200/1 |
|
12th 2 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up to a useful hurdles prospect in a point bumper on debut in February but disappointing since, including on hurdles debut; others preferred. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 00-7
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 10 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, outpaced after 5th, weakened 3 out, tailed off |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Out of a 2m/2m3f hurdle winner but he's been beaten around 40l in two maiden hurdles (2m2f/2m) on testing ground this month; has no form claims as things stand and handicaps will be more suitable. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 480-75 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Gained all three chase wins at this track (2m5f-3m1f); bounced back from two lacklustre efforts when staying on to go close here (3m1f, good; usual tongue-tie/blinkers left off) on Saturday and remains well handicapped but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2024. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Gained all three chase wins at this track (2m5f-3m1f) and has slipped to a dangerous mark but looked out of sorts on both starts here last month (2m5f/3m1f) and now has questions to answer. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Three of his four wins have been here, including in this race off 4lb lower last season; fair run when sixth here in May; disappointing when tailed off here on Friday (2m5f, good) but he twice bounced back last summer after two-day breaks. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear, midfield with one circuit to go |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
28,000euros foal, 75,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Kingofthewest, half-brother to a point winner; dam half-sister to talented jumpers Oh Crick and Othermix; trainer has a healthy strike-rate in bumpers. |
11/10 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.63 |
| Trifecta | £231.20 |