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Good To SoftNewbury Welcomes Sky Sports Racing Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 69y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Evs (Won)
- Win: £3.13
- Place: £1.40
Form: 21 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Scored with a tongue-tie added at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and he ran to a similar level when a 2l third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time; has been as good as ever in those last two runs and he won this race last year; respected. |
7/2 |
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3rd 8 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Back in prime form when scoring in first-time tongue-tie at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft; front pair clear) a fortnight ago and now 4-10 over hurdles; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and he should be fine on the faster ground here; likely contender. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up on seasonal debut but fared better when fourth (albeit tired and well held in the end) at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is now only 1lb higher than for last spring's Fontwell win (2m5f, good); contender if aided by new tongue-tie. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
For two years in a row now he's followed a second in the Imperial Cup with a disappointing effort at Aintree, second-time cheekpieces presumably not to blame latest as they're retained here; record of 1F12 in handicaps of Class 3 or below, and ought not mind any dryout (2-4 on good). |
2/1 |
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17th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) for the second year in succession; 12 months ago he followed up with a disappointing effort at this meeting but that was over 2m4f and this is more his trip. |
12/1 |
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2nd 14 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
He's been a long way below his best on his three starts this season and arrives with something to prove; however, there have been possible excuses on each occasion, namely the lack of a recent run, then the step up to 2m5f, and most recently heavy ground; now 3lb lower than when second in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and he's not written off in first-time headgear. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 9
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-10 overall but he's finished a close second in four of his last five runs including in a maiden here (2m1f, good) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's a big player again back in a handicap. |
11/4 |
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4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-10 overall but he's finished a close second in four of his last five runs including in a maiden here (2m1f, good) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's a big player again back in a handicap. |
11/4 |
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2nd 4 |
28th Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-9 overall but second on a variety of ground at Fontwell (2m3f), Fakenham (2m) and Sandown (2m4f) in three consecutive starts this winter; flop in first-time cheekpieces here (extended 2m5f) last time is the big worry but he has a huge shout on those earlier performances. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 5123
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Big improver this season in winning three times, the latest over 2m3f here on good (handles softer); another good run last time in a Listed race at Warwick (2m5f, soft) and her form is right up there in this company; the nagging concern is that she was keen and didn't get home over 3m at Windsor two runs back, although the ground was soft. |
9/2 |
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5th 2 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Others have a lot more substance to their form but she impressed when winning three mares' novice hurdles in the autumn (2m3f-2m5f, good/good to soft; also effective on soft) and failed to settle when fading over 3m last time; retains potential now back down in trip and none of the form horses arrive with rock-solid credentials; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Others have a lot more substance to their form but she impressed when winning three mares' novice hurdles in the autumn (2m3f-2m5f, good/good to soft; also effective on soft) and failed to settle when fading over 3m last time; retains potential now back down in trip and none of the form horses arrive with rock-solid credentials; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 1
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
17th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
1-1 in bumpers but 0-6 over hurdles and well held in two starts on turf (1m3f/1m4f) last month; plenty to find on AW debut; hood (worn once over hurdles) returns. |
66/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though. |
20/1 |
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10th 2 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 9P3
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two runs in these colours for David Pipe; has shown more in his runs for this yard in races won by useful novices; could be interesting now handicapping off this low a mark. |
9/2 |
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5 |
7th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two runs in these colours for David Pipe; has shown more in his runs for this yard in races won by useful novices; could be interesting now handicapping off this low a mark. |
9/2 |
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6th 6 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, led |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 7663
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Four wins last year including one over hurdles and two over this trip on the Flat; just 2lb above his last winning mark, but needs to put a tame effort at Nottingham (1m6f, good) last month behind him. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
An excellent Flat campaign last year yielded three turf wins under Rose Dawes from May to October and he's been in AW/hurdles action this winter; absent 11 weeks but has to be considered seriously. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Both hurdle wins have been here, the latest over this trip last April (good; off 3lb lower); three Flat wins since, including on soft ground; should go well. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: 6
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, ran green on turn after 1st, dropped to last and struggling after 4 out, soon pulled up |
66/1 |
|
6th 3 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
15,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including Lucky One (useful 1m7f-2m5f hurdle), Ladysane (French 2m1f hurdle) and Lady Wild (French 11.5f/12.5f); dam French 1m3f-1m5f winner; interesting runner for a southern yard that does very well here and won this race 12 months ago. |
13/2 |
Non-runners
Maria's Flame
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.25 |
| Trifecta | £41.70 |
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