14.20
Racing TV Club Day Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Evs (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.10
Form: 17-221
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 9lb
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 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Eventually lost his form over hurdles last season, and following a revival over fences at Exeter (2m1f) in December, he was pulled up (bled) at Kempton on Boxing Day; something to prove. |
7/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11-12 C
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Just two starts this season and down the field in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; however, prior to that he was a creditable third of four in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and he was a progressive handicapper last term (various ground); not discounted. |
7/1 |
|
19th 23 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Won a valuable handicap hurdle at Windsor (2m, soft) last winter and probably would have been placed in two others but for falling at the last; showed more than enough to think he retains all of his ability when third of four to Alexei in the Grade 2 Kingwell at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) on reappearance four weeks ago; entitled to come on for that. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Overall record of 5-12, including three wins at around 2m over hurdles (good to soft/soft); his last win was at Windsor last January but he fell at the last in a major handicap at Newbury the following month and has been on the sidelines since; has something to prove after a year off and this looks tough on the figures. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 41 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
4 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
9th 1 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a big-field maiden hurdle at Exeter (2m2f, heavy) in January but he's been disappointing since including in two handicaps at Exeter; still unexposed over hurdles but he was beaten 52l last time and has questions to answer at this new trip. |
12/1 |
9/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple point winner who is now on a roll over fences, making it three wins in his last four starts when doing it comfortably at Warwick (2m4f, good); the 4lb rise seems fair and he's clicked with Isabelle Ryder. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple point winner who has got his act together over fences with two wins since January; the tongue-tie was new when holding on gamely at Wincanton last time (2m4f, good); just 4lb higher. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 5-8 in points; made his breakthrough under rules when landing a handicap chase at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in January but he was well held at Taunton the following month; has bit to prove again after that and he's now 1-7 over regulation fences; tongue-tie added. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 1/145- BF
Last run: 353 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, smooth headway after 14th, hit 4 out, went second after 3 out, kept on run-in |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-489
Last run: 54 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 5 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Maiden who fell in consecutive chases last autumn and was tailed off in 3m handicap hurdle on latest outing in November; has something to prove after a layoff; had wind surgery in March. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-13 over hurdles but was runner-up three consecutive times in the spring (2m3f-2m7f, good); in contention for a place behind a handicap blot before penultimate-fence fall on last month's chasing debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); good chance here if his confidence has not been dented. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 2-663
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Has not yet delivered on his bumper promise over hurdles, and was quickly left behind when the pace lifted in 2m3f Taunton novice last month; might be boosted by first-time visor on this handicap debut, though. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 |
6th Feb 2024 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Showed some ability in his two bumpers but remote at 20-1 in both his hurdle races. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fair efforts in both bumpers (2m, good) and he could improve for last month's hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good); however, he was well beaten last time and needs a sizeable step forward here. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 368
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
First past the post in the same novice handicap at Taunton (2m2f, soft/heavy) in two of his three chase attempts, last time comfortably making amends for being disqualified a year earlier (banned substance found in sample); may have more to offer over fences; shortlisted. |
6/4 |
|
1st 7 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Won this race readily (soft ground) on chasing debut at year ago, only to be disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance; made low-key reappearance on good ground here in December but still features prominently in calculations. |
9/4 |
50/1
Form: 649/P
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Feb 2024 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't show a great deal in three bumpers in 2021-22 season or on stable/hurdle debut at Exeter (2m, heavy) five weeks ago after 669-day absence. |
50/1 |
|
0 5 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Didn't show a great deal in three bumpers for Nigel Hawke in 2021-22 season and makes stable/hurdle debut after 669-day absence; considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 6-P
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind, pulled up before 2 out |
100/1 |
|
7 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind, pulled up before 2 out |
100/1 |
|
10 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Some ability in British points but has pulled up in two hurdles and was huge odds both times; now hooded. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.36 |
| Trifecta | £4.70 |
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