16.50
GoodFree Racing On Monday 11th March Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4832.11
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.70
- Place: £3.30
Form: 23-P7P BF
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Despite again hanging left may have gone closer than a 2l third at Exeter latest (2m6f, good) but for whacking two out; stayers' trip asks a new question, but some appeal whilst still just below a winning mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair 2m5f hurdles winner at his best but he's yet to fire for his current yard, blinkered when unseated rider four out in 2m3f Fontwell handicap nine days ago; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 12-621 CD
Last run: 78 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Placed off 13lb higher over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in September but ended 2024 with some lesser efforts and he was tailed off after a 102-day break here last month; first-time visor swiftly ditched. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Placed off 13lb higher over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in September but ended 2024 with some lesser efforts and he was tailed off after a 102-day break here last month; first-time visor swiftly ditched. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
66/1
- Place: £8.60
Form: 1/0P-P D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since winning small-field novice in October 2021 but proved some ability remains when third of 16 over C&D (good) five weeks ago; now needs to build on that performance. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st, not fluent 3 out |
66/1 |
|
0 5 |
13th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won a small-field novice hurdle on fast ground over C&D in October 2021; off 445 days before failing to spark last winter, including with his jumping; dropped a total of 12lb as a result of those two runs. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 2-U625
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well. |
10/1 |
|
8th 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: 414-P3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 095-78
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-5 over fences but looked suited by the drop back in trip and gave very good account when second of ten over C&D (good) in June; player off same mark if still in same form after 111-day break. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f hurdle for former yard; good runs for this one in both disciplines but tailed off in his last three races, all handicap chases at about 3m. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway 14th, lost ground quickly before 3 out, weakened 2 out |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 6-6111 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
3/1 |
|
1st 12 |
26th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Good enough to win a Group 2 on the Flat in France when owned by Godolphin; went 0-12 over hurdles for two previous yards but he's come good for this one with back-to-back Taunton wins (2m3f, good; 3m/good to soft); raised 20lb for those but something has clicked and deeper ground here will be no hardship. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Made just a fairly encouraging seasonal/stable debut in October but displayed big jolt of improvement to win easily by 13l here (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; hiked up 13lb for that and has stamina to prove over new trip today but ought to handle the slower ground and commands respect. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: P-0755
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Back in good nick for his two runs last month, latterly when close third to Wicked Thoughts at Taunton (3m4f, good); still unexposed over marathon trips and still on a workable mark; could have a say. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Dual winning chaser who confirmed his well-being when second of four finishers at Southwell (3m, good) eight days ago; steps up in trip and if that brings about any improvement then he should be in the firing line. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to strike again (pulled up in Chepstow race Fern Hill was second in last time) but the fact he won over C&D on good off an identical mark last spring makes him a dangerous one to dismiss. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 63-914
Last run: 117 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won a maiden hurdle (2m, good) for Ben Pauling 14 months ago but that is his only win from 16 starts and he's struggled in two runs (chase/hurdle) for new yard this autumn. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won a maiden hurdle (2m, good) for Ben Pauling 14 months ago but that is his only win from 16 starts and he's struggled in two runs (chase/hurdle) for new yard this autumn. |
33/1 |
|
5 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won maiden hurdle for Ben Pauling 14 months ago and was placed over fences for him this summer but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and was a tailed-off outsider (over fences) on recent stable debut; cheekpieces refitted. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 22-450 BF
Last run: 91 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2m hurdle winner (good) who showed improvement this time last year, his best effort coming over C&D (good to soft); has gone backwards in five subsequent starts, punctuated by wind surgery; back down in grade but revival needed. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2m hurdle winner (good) who showed improvement this time last year, his best effort coming over C&D (good to soft); has gone backwards in five subsequent starts, punctuated by wind surgery; back down in grade but revival needed. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 |
26th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 29-57P
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
With a good stable but is 0-6 over hurdles and has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle; didn't achieve a great deal when remote third in uncompetitive Chepstow maiden last month; others are much less risky. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
With a good stable but has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle, the last twice in low-grade handicaps; remains a risky option. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 746-61
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won a good-ground handicap here last May (2lb lower) and had those conditions when not beaten far in a small field last time at Exeter; shouldn't be far away. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 033-PP
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 |
23rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Struggled in first three handicaps but his third of 16 behind Fantomas at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better; contender if able to build on that performance. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 01F-05
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
5th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Only win came in a novice back in 2023; nearly added a handicap in March (good to soft) but he has his share of off days. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Had Ugo Bingo behind when second over C&D last month but his run here 11 days ago was pretty miserable and he can be up and down. |
9/1 |
|
9th 9 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Just one win from starts over hurdles but he returned after a short break with a close second here (1m7f, good to soft) last month; up 2lb but he seems effective at this trip and he's on the shortlist. |
4/1 |
40/1
Form: 7882-8
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
40/1 |
|
8th 11 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-11 over hurdles for Ben Pauling; no match for winner when second of four at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March and makes stable debut after 274-day absence; had wind surgery in October; others preferred. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 64279P
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Showed staying promise over fences earlier in career but he's been in moderate form since back from an absence, pulling up on last two starts. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Can't judge too harshly on last month's pulling up in a Uttoxeter mudbath (only two of ten finished), but two efforts before that fall well short of the required here; blinkers need to prove transformative. |
40/1 |
|
5th 7 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Ended string of dismal performances with creditable fourth of 15 over C&D (good) in April 2024 but finished lame that day and we haven't seen him again since. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £154.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £92.52 |
| Tricast | £3088.23 |
| Trifecta | £3390.40 |
Selections
The Star:
Gyllen