16.10
Good To SoftWinter Million Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 3f 110y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 11-14 D BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well |
3/1 |
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1st 4 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
sweating, led, headed after 3 out, lost second after 2 out, kept on |
9/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: -81162 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who has form figures of 11631 at Fontwell; has mixed record this season but he went close at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) on his penultimate run and was rallying in a close fifth when he unseated two out at Kempton (2m, good) last time; one of two runners for the yard and he's an interesting contender back at this track. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained his spring/autumn wins last year at about 2m; ran well over 2m4f at Plumpton most recently; may remain competitive, back down in distance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Took hurdles score to four when winning at Leicester (1m7.5f, soft) in November and produced a solid effort in his follow-up bid off this mark at Ascot the following month; however, he has to be forgiven a below-par effort at Sandown since. |
16/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: /86-1F D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Last won when scoring by 12l off this mark at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) in February 2024; only one start last term and he finished eighth of 13 on his comeback at Lingfield three weeks ago; that run wasn't devoid of promise, though; could step forward. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual hurdle winner in 2023-24 season (2m3f/2m5f); absent since respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in October 2024 but resumes on a good mark; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, hit 3 out, switched left and went third 2 out, weakening when hit last |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 282-F1 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-114 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Nicky Henderson; just 1-10 over hurdles and has struggled with consistency but he ran well to finish third at Hereford (3m2f; first-time blinkers) last month; ties in with Dwight K Schrute on that form and has claims if he can back that up. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Nicky Henderson inmate who struggles with consistency; disappointing in his two runs for this yard but he's on a good mark should blinkers trigger something (he ran one good race when cheekpieces were tried). |
12/1 |
|
10 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Proved unable to sustain early progress for previous yard but ran creditably over C&D last spring; dropped away on stable/seasonal debut, perhaps needing the run; check the market signals. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 453-32 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Dual 2025 point winner around stayers' tracks, and present season's best effort similarly came around Lockinge's galloping line last time, so may not appreciate Warwick as much as some; sound surface fine. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles although fair runs in handicaps last twice when stepped up to this trip on good ground (13l fifth at Plumpton last time); has since had wind surgery; quite interesting with cheekpieces added on chase debut. |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles although fair runs in handicaps last twice when stepped up to this trip on good ground (13l fifth at Plumpton last time); has since had wind surgery; quite interesting with cheekpieces added on chase debut. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-2651 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a respectable start for this yard in 2m1f-2m6f handicaps but hasn't been so clever the last twice. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Started off for Lizzie Quinlan with three pretty good efforts last summer (one over C&D) and is versatile regarding ground; returned from layoff with quiet run in July but has possibilities here if that outing brought him on. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 11F-13 D BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
All chase wins around 2m4f, including win at this meeting last year; Newbury specialist who landed fourth win at that track when bagging valuable handicap for second time on penultimate start; never won off a mark this high and drop back down to 2m also asks a question but he's impossible to rule out. |
3/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Back to something like his best last time, registering a second success in the Greatwood Gold Cup and taking C&D record to 4-6; won this contest in 2023 and 2024; back up the weights but commands respect kept to a scenario that suits him ideally. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-5 at Newbury features a success in this contest two years ago; proved no match for Twinjets in most recent course start and was a faller in last two handicap attempts (out of depth in Grade 1 since); however, holds a major chance off current mark provided he's in top form. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 25-3
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
always behind |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Twice placed over hurdles but needs to get back on song as he was disappointing on his chase debut before finishing a remote second back hurdling in a Fontwell maiden; good ground is an unknown. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: F2-124 CD BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Had fallen in the weights prior to winning at Ludlow (3m, soft) 17 days ago, perked up by first-time cheekpieces; nudged back up 3lb but remains on a workable mark; high on the list. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below best on his four outings in 2025 and unseated at the first fence at Taunton recently; also needs to prove his stamina; however, this 7yo has plenty of time to get his career back on track and is on a handy mark on his 2024 exploits; perhaps the new cheekpieces will give him a boost. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Back on a good mark now but ended last season on a low note and has not really fired on either appearance this term (favourite both times); comes here with a bit to prove, including stamina. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-21
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 3lb |
Better chaser than hurdler, third win coming in 3m Kempton handicap in January (good); better again when second in better-class contest over same C&D following month, disappointingly never counted in Ultima at Cheltenham latest; possibly best going right-handed so could go well here, especially if ground continues to dry out. |
12/1 |
|
9th 15 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Kempton (3m, good) in January and good second in competitive handicap there (3m, good to soft) last month; could give another good account but he didn't quite stay when fifth here (extended 3m2f, good to soft) in December and it's possible he'll again prove vulnerable up the hill. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Closely matched with Deep Cave on their Bangor clash in November (soft) and, back at 3m from 3m2f, he dug deep for a course win last month (good); only went up 1lb for that and the runner-up ran well in defeat last weekend at Ascot. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Rich Spirit
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.32 |
| Tricast | £225.65 |
| Trifecta | £353.20 |
Selections
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