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Good To SoftOff The Fence On youtube.com/attheraces Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hdl Qualifier) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 14 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles on good to soft, at around 2m (acts on a sound surface); stays 2m5f; some way below his best since last spring; well treated on form of almost a year ago if bouncing back but has that to prove. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Out of form on slow ground during the winter but his recent fifth at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) was a step back in the right direction, and he might be seen to better effect if the ground is genuinely good here. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well below best on soft/heavy ground in recent months and not yet proven beyond about 2m5f but now very well handicapped on last spring's good-ground form, and the drying conditions here offer renewed hope. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 5 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Three lesser runs have followed his debut second at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February but he would be a possible player if rediscovering that initial promise on today's handicap debut; watch the betting. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced when not fluent 3 out |
25/1 |
4/6
- Place: £1.30
Form: 22-161 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 586 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
8th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Five-time Flat winner; 0-4 over hurdles and was safely held in two handicaps towards end of last season (2m/2m4f) but may yet come good for Olly Murphy; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
13/2 |
|
7th 5 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Five-time Flat winner; 0-4 over hurdles and was safely held in two handicaps towards end of last season (2m/2m4f) but may yet come good for Olly Murphy; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 5
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Only defeat in his last four races came in a good-quality 3m4f handicap at Windsor; jumped well and stayed on best at Chepstow last time (2m7f, soft) where the front two pulled well clear; raised 7lb but Ned Fox takes away 3lb out of that; respected. |
13/2 |
|
1st 6 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Back-to-back wins at Wetherby (3m, soft) and Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) before finding a Class 3 beyond him at Windsor (3m4f), though didn't run at all badly; considered back at this level. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 0-214 CD BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Ended last season in very poor form for Nigel Twiston-Davies but seemed to have turned a corner when close third of four (just behind Jakana) at Hexham (2m4f, good) for new stable three weeks ago, where a last-flight error might have cost him the race; has a fighting chance here; tongue-tie added. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Winless since 2023 and he signed off for Nigel Twiston-Davies when pulled up in 2m3f handicap at Bangor in April; changed hands for £2,000 subsequently and he needs a resurgence. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ended 2024 with two good efforts on slow ground (2m4f/2m) but looked out of sorts when pulled up on both outings this year; may not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here, and others have much less to prove. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences. |
9/2 |
|
6th 13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
2nd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
17-2 from 4-1, remote last of eight in bumper at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 99/P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent but has frame possibilities provided latest effort (ran creditably) is backed up; one of only two runners who already have winning form over fences. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Inconsistent but has frame possibilities provided latest effort (ran creditably) is backed up; one of only two runners who already have winning form over fences. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, led, soon clear, went further clear before 3rd, much reduced lead before 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in |
33/1 |
33/1
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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4 |
2nd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Second foal; dam bumper, 1m6f Flat and fairly useful 2m3f/3m hurdle winner; probably best watched on debut but market may well guide. |
33/1 |
40/1
Form: 10-76 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a French bumper in spring 2023 but has shown little on his four British hurdling starts this year; pulled up in selling handicap over C&D (good; 200-1) won by Razzo Italiano last month. |
66/1 |
|
11 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a French bumper in spring 2023 but has shown little on his four British hurdling starts this year; pulled up in selling handicap over C&D (good; 200-1) won by Razzo Italiano last month. |
66/1 |
|
12 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a French bumper in spring 2023 but has not shown much on his three British hurdling starts this year; 2lb wrong for this handicap debut; improvement required. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £75.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.67 |
| Trifecta | £144.30 |
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