14.55
SoftEBF British Stallion Studs “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5990.6
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: P2-721 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last March; Ascot in November was a step back in the right direction but he was still below his best and this 9yo needs to raise his game today. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Spoiled chance by jumping poorly on final appearance last season but won with considerable authority at Southwell (3m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if able to repeat that performance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
didn't jump well, disputed lead, lost position when slow jump 2nd, led before 8th, headed 8th, lost position after 4 out, soon weakened |
6/4 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 31-212 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won three 2m7f handicaps (all on good) in early part of last season; made low-key return behind Tranquil Sea last month but that race was competitive and, with that run behind him, he may yet have more improvement to come. |
11/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Absent since an October double (2m7f Class 3) that took his hurdles record to 4-12; returns to action off a stiffer mark in deeper waters and looks by no means certain to bag the hat-trick. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Has quickly struck up a good partnership with Isabelle Ryder and he came from well back to win easily at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last Sunday; if he's in the same sort of form he'll be in the mix again under a 7lb penalty. |
5/4 |
8/1
Form: 34-1P
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
31st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Made the frame in two Ayr bumpers for previous yard; sent to France for both hurdles starts, winning at Machecoul (2m3f, very soft) then pulled up at Nantes; hood now added; market can guide returned to British soil. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Showed some promise when third over C&D (good to soft; 4-1) in February and wouldn't have to improve much to be a serious contender today; Stuart Crawford and Brian Hughes combined to win this race in 2021. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
27th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
chased leaders, pushed along and went third 3f out, soon ridden and no extra |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Placed twice in Irish points; soundly beaten when fourth on all three starts over hurdles, upped to 2m7f for his handicap debut last time; now tries headgear. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Placed twice in Irish points; soundly beaten when fourth on all three starts over hurdles, upped to 2m7f for his handicap debut last time; now tries headgear. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 32578
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leader, wandered on approach 1st, prominent when mistake 6th, not fluent 8th, soon weakened |
25/1 |
|
14 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leader, wandered on approach 1st, prominent when mistake 6th, not fluent 8th, soon weakened |
25/1 |
|
6th 10 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Poor hurdle form since showing promise in bumpers and headgear is added for today's handicap debut over a new trip; hard to be confident. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
31st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
6,000euros 2yo; half-brother to French winners Vanada (7.5f) and Valeya (1m4f), out of Listed-placed 9.5f AW/1m7f turf winner; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Big John Wayne, Rocket Ronald
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.58 |
| Trifecta | £10.10 |