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SoftCardinal Wolsey “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Successful over a testing 2m on rules debut then twice finished second over 2m4f here, prior to facing a stiff task in 3m Grade 1; possibly not crying out for this marked drop back in trip. |
33/1 |
4/6
- Place: £1.02
Form: 1-1U CD BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Finally came good over fences at Kempton (2m2f, good) and nearly followed up at Market Rasen, albeit when odds-on for a four-runner race; nudged up another 3lb for that defeat but still one to consider. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Took nine attempts to open chasing account but the form of his win at Kempton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago was nicely boosted by the runner-up on Saturday, and this fellow is still on a good mark after a 3lb rise. |
2/1 |
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1st 4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Record of 0-8 over rules fences but form is largely consistent and this second run since wind surgery may be the time to catch him, especially with Sean Bowen up for first time; interesting today. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 10 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won two of his five starts over hurdles and returns to them having failed to take to chasing since returning from a mammoth absence in December; blinkers given a go this time, but still has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Recovered from bad jumping error on final circuit to make winning handicap hurdle debut here (2m5f, soft) last March but looked out of sorts in two chases last month and it takes a big leap of faith to support him today. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Looked suited by step up to 2m5f when scoring on last month's handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft; front pair clear) and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but open to further progress over this trip; major player. |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: /00-56
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Back to near best on first start for this stable when runner-up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) with the hood back on; remains well treated on past form after 3lb rise and holds strong claims if able to repeat the effort. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Absent since pulled up over hurdles for Matt Sheppard last summer (wore cheekpieces) but was unlucky not to win a chase for him at Chepstow (2m, good) just under a year ago, and he's now 5lb below that mark; will need to be taken very seriously if strong in the betting before this stable debut; usual hood refitted. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
In front when falling at the last over fences at Chepstow (2m, good) in April, but was pulled up in his next two starts and well beaten back over hurdles at Bangor (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
66/1
Form: 763
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at 22-1 on chase debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September on first run since May; disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October but often runs well after a break and he could be in the mix. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Returned from break to cause 22-1 surprise on last month's chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good), keeping on strongly to reel in the leader on the run-in; nudged up only 2lb for that; high on the list. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 7- BF
Last run: 636 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
This 9yo has raced seven times under rules for three different yards; completed for the first time for this one (including pulled up on chase debut) when fifth in 2m2f Plumpton handicap hurdle 19 days ago but it wasn't a performance which makes him of obvious interest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
9yo has raced six times under rules for three different yards; pulled up in both runs for this one, over hurdles and fences. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-64
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Course bumper and hurdle winner who won Plumpton handicap hurdle off 18lb higher last April; subsequent starts over fences didn't go well and he resumes chase career having been well held over hurdles on last three starts. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
He's had a disappointing season, initially over fences and more recently over hurdles, and has something to prove; however, he's now 10lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last April and can't be written off; monitor the betting. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Chasing did not go well this season (three runs) but he ran well until tiring on heavy ground over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) recently and is now 6lb lower than for an emphatic C&D win on good ground last April. |
11/2 |
200/1
Form: 4/776-
Last run: 273 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Unable to land any sort of blow in novice hurdles at major tracks on his two appearances this season but made fairly encouraging hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last April and has a lowly mark for his handicap debut; moves up in trip with usual hood removed. |
20/1 |
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11th 12 |
10th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, always behind |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.27 |
| Trifecta | £60.70 |
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