15.10
SoftVirgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56270
- 2m 7f 98y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 119-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, pick of this season's form when placed in 3m1f Carlisle handicap in February; didn't get home on softer ground at Uttoxeter on latest; tough task here upped in trip. |
16/1 |
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4th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Point/bumper/hurdles winner who remains without the full set, being 0-6 since switched to chasing; couple of creditable efforts in cheekpieces this term but needs progress to defy top weight in this field. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Having ended last season in the doldrums he returned to form when third of five in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on last month's reappearance at Windsor (3m, soft); he goes well fresh so it remains to be seen if he'll improve for that latest outing, but he's respected nevertheless. |
3/1 |
33/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 1-UP30
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Three wins over hurdles when trained in the UK and was Grade 3-placed; below that form in four chase starts for this yard and has to stage a revival. |
25/1 |
|
6th 15 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
10st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner for Gary Moore; yet to get his head in front in six chase runs; soundly beaten both completed starts for this stable and pulled up on latest at Navan (3m, heavy); leap of faith required to back him here. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Three hurdle wins in Britain at 2m4f-3m on softish ground; not so effective in three attempts chasing before joining this stable; need to step up now after unplaced runs in a Galway novice event and a handicap at Cork. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 3P6-40
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who's had mixed form and no win in handicaps, but he was third in a valuable race at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) last February off today's mark; having another go at fences may explain a lesser show two months ago on his only appearance since. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo with flashes of good form to his name over hurdles, last time finishing third in a strong Sandown handicap in February (2m7f, good to soft); made mistakes when a well-held third in his previous chase two years ago but can be given another chance. |
2/1 |
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5th 1 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo with flashes of good form to his name over hurdles, last time finishing third in a strong Sandown handicap in February (2m7f, good to soft); made mistakes when a well-held third in his previous chase two years ago but can be given another chance. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 2F-134
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
raced in second, lost position before 2 out |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well on first four starts last season, latterly over an extended 2m7f, and she was back to that peak form when winning in clearcut style at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) six weeks ago under claimer Chad Bament; respected even though she's up 5lb and may well need a career best. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 4-8231
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Tapped back into last season's initial promising form, and then some, to win by 12l in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft; from Rock My Way) in February with a first-time visor, which has been kept since; ridden by 7lb claimer when fair third off this 8lb higher mark behind Havaila in the Sussex National at Plumpton 19 days ago but needs to hit new heights again. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Tapped back into last season's promising form, and then some, to win by 12l in a first-time visor at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft; Edinburgh National) in February; has also won on good ground and 2-2 over hurdles here; an 8lb rise may not stop him if the visor maintains its positive effect. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 76y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Cheltenham regular over fences and competitive off slightly higher marks than this last season, never-nearer fifth in the NH Chase when shaping as if he stayed 3m6f; that's not been the case this campaign and although a good deal closer at Ascot last time, he was still only eighth of ten finishers; needs to build markedly on that in new visor, replacing cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 1F-724 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Solid performances in notable handicaps this season, winning the Badger Beers at Wincanton then fourth in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown and Ladbrokes Trophy over C&D; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years; respected back down in class. |
9/4 |
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4th 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Jumped well and dominated throughout in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f, good; handles softer) and gave it another good go off this 8lb higher mark at Sandown; assured competition for the lead here has to reduce his appeal. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead, hit 5th |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 322-12 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing. |
10/11 |
|
3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing. |
10/11 |
|
7th 13 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Progressive 2212 record in handicap hurdles; scored in gritty fashion at Ascot (nearly 3m1f) in November and put up another most tenacious performance when beaten a head, having made most, over an extended 2m7f there (again on good; probably acts on soft) one month later; up another 5lb but surely won't go down without a fight. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 211-10 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 2nd, prominent 3rd, slow jump and lost ground 6th |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
C&D winner for whom a good case can be made on last season's peak efforts; hasn't hit the same heights on her four runs this term but Kempton last time was a step back in the right direction and she could take another today in first-time cheekpieces; chance. |
9/4 |
|
4th 6 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
C&D winner for whom a good case can be made on last season's peak efforts; hasn't hit the same heights on her four runs this term but Kempton last time was a step back in the right direction and she could take another today in first-time cheekpieces; chance. |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: 32-413 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
23rd Sep 2024 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: P3-111 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Returned from one-year absence with good second on chase debut at Exeter (3m, heavy) in December but looked out of sorts when pulled up last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him on return to hurdling. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Low-mileage 10yo who was 5-12 over hurdles; having his first race over fences when a 5l second to Isaac Des Obeaux at Exeter (3m, heavy) where he needed some driving but kept on well; this stiffer stamina test could be up his street. |
15/2 |
|
4 |
7th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Got up near the finish in this race 12 months ago (heavy) and warrants respect in his bid for a repeat win, notwithstanding a 5lb higher mark and lack of recent match practice (off since April). |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 0-0315 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Four wins over hurdles (rated 130), one of them here; maiden after 10 chase starts and has had jumping issues, but was second off 120 at Roscommon last summer; only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Four wins over hurdles; has never won a chase; point-to-point form nowhere near good enough. |
66/1 |
4/1
Form: 21-213 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Improvement every time, finding the most when upped to 3m for an impressive handicap win at Newbury (good to soft; acts on soft) in December; may well have followed up at Cheltenham (3m, heavy) on New Year's Day but for blundering when travelling strongly at the final flight; 5lb rise rubs salt in the wounds but he could be a very useful prospect. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Improvement every time, finding the most when upped to 3m for an impressive win in 12-runner handicap at Newbury (good to soft; acts on soft) one month ago; 9lb higher today but he could be a very useful prospect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 8 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Placed in two maiden hurdles on soft before winning one at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in March, prevailing in a good scrap with the front two drawing 21l clear; 7-2, tongue tied when good second of 11 in novice handicap at Ascot (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago, always close up and front two clear; up 6lb but looks set for further progress and well worth a go at this trip. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: /30-4B
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Has run only three times since beating Its On The Line at Cheltenham last season; winner of points at Dromahane in November and 19 days ago, that recent display providing reassurance after a disappointingly lifeless Cheltenham defence; leading contender for the stable that has dominated the point-to-point scene this season. |
3/1 |
|
7th 23 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
4-4 since bought for £33,000 in July 2024 and he emerged from midfield to win this last year (good to soft; effective on softer), fending off the late charge of Its On The Line; has undergone a similar preparation, arriving here fresh after winning a point in early November; there have been back-to-back winners of this race and a bold defence looks on the cards. |
11/2 |
|
1st 23 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only three runs over regulation fences but he was third in a Grade 2 in 2022 and fourth in a good novice handicap here in late 2023; signed off for the Bowen yard last summer with respectable runs over hurdles and hasn't been overly pressed to win two small-field points in Ireland for this stable; positive jockey booking and brings each-way hopes provided a 131-day break doesn't come back to bite him. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: -45135 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Up in class and up in trip (by some way) having never gone beyond an extended 3m; however, he's got low mileage as a chaser and won eased down last time at Carlisle (good to soft); handicapper saw fit to raise him 9lb for that but if his stamina reserves can stretch this far then he might not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time hurdle winner (heavy/good to soft; including here) who scored at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago on his third chase start; led close home having been outpaced and today's stiffer test should be right up his street; firmly in calculations up 4lb. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
prominent, outpaced before 3 out, ridden and rallied after 2 out, good jump last, led final 110yds, kept on well |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £72.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £63.49 |
| Tricast | £724.79 |
| Trifecta | £901.20 |