13.12
SoftDownload The Vickers.bet App EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 1f 162y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £3.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th, led 8th, pushed along 2 out (usual 3 out), went clear approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, readily |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th |
5/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3-45
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Most consistent since chasing debut, twice making the frame over C&D (good to soft/soft) and again running creditably when a close third of six at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy); hard to knock and should be thereabouts again. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won two C&D handicaps (soft/good to soft) early last year and the first leg was in this race; two creditable frame efforts in Class 2 events at Haydock this season and he may have paid the price for getting involved in a duel with a major improver last time; still unexposed over fences and he's an interesting contender on this big drop back in grade. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Point and maiden hurdle winner (good to soft) who bounced back from chase debut flop to win by 6l over C&D (soft) last month; a 5lb rise may not stop this unexposed 7yo today. |
Evs |
9/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 57/5
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and has run well in all three chases over 2m4f, including here; finished his final race out strongly and stepping up to 3m should be just the ticket. |
13/2 |
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3rd 2 |
19th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won Northern Irish point; lightly raced under rules; encouraging third on chasing/handicap debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and produced a similar performance when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; has each-way claims at least. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who made a quite promising chase/handicap debut when third of five at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May; no surprise if he makes the necessary progress. |
13/2 |
13/8
Form: 1731 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack. |
Evs |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack. |
Evs |
5/1
Form: 24-9
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
18th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Did not progress after promising bumper debut for Paul Nicholls in autumn 2022 but bettered low-key stable/hurdle debut when making steady late headway for fifth at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month, and has each-way claims at least here. |
11/2 |
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5th 9 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, hampered 1st |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
28th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, no impression from 4 out |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-50
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won three times over hurdles and got off the mark in this sphere in a match at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; up 4lb and difficult to evaluate but on an upward curve and one to be interested in. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f; all on right-handed tracks); respectable efforts in both runs over fences, last time runner-up at Wincanton; won't mind returning to further or getting back on softer ground. |
11/4 |
50/1
Form: 75-0
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-11 under rules and little sign of encouragement this year; hood is now removed and has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
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7th 11 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
always behind |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
always behind |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 09P5
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner and only 2lb higher than for his win at Hereford in December; however, didn't look a natural on last month's chase debut and was pulled up. |
11/1 |
|
4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Struck form with two 2m hurdle wins in December (Ludlow claimer and Hereford handicap) but three lesser efforts have followed, including a well-held third of five at Ludlow last month; still 4lb higher than for his last success and something to prove on this switch to chasing; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Struck form with two wins in December (C&D claimer/Hereford handicap) but two lesser efforts have followed and he was behind Aim Straight on more recent occasion; needs to kick on again. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.35 |
| Trifecta | £302.50 |
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