13.30
SoftSBK EBF “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 3f 88y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
- Place: £1.10
Form: 26
Last run: 61 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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11 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 3m since winning his Irish point; probably a career best when second over 2m6f at Newbury on reappearance (good to soft) but couldn't live with Lookaway when both got competiitve a good way out over 2m4f here last month; regular partner Ben Jones prefers Henry's Friend but Harry Cobden's style could suit this 8yo. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well. |
6/1 |
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6th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 23
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
He hasn't always been pretty over his fences but the cheekpieces might be helping in that respect and he's stayed on strongly at Haydock on his last two starts, over 3m1f and 3m4f; although behind some of these last time, he was digging in at the finish and this extreme stamina test might be up his street; very at home on soft ground. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
He's had jumping issues but was better in that department in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in the Tommy Whittle here (extended 3m1f, soft) in December, and the way he kept on for fifth of 12 behind Grand Geste (beaten about 14l) hints this step up in trip may be a good move; each-way chance. |
11/1 |
66/1
- Place: £12.90
Form: 49
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear on outer |
8/1 |
|
14th 13 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind |
14/1 |
|
14th 13 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
always behind |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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4th 13 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Eighth foal; brother to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Bells On Sunday, closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle winner Top Bandit, half-brother to winners Spirit Of Shankly (useful bumper and 2m-3m jumps) and Lagonda (2m7f hurdle); dam 2m1f hurdle winner; his three runs in British points don't read nearly so well; gelded since. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 7
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start and this lightly raced 6yo retains potential for his top yard; has a question to answer regarding soft ground following his soundly beaten fifth at Wetherby (3m) but he's not ruled out today. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
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5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stamina in pedigree and stepping up to an extended 2m7f triggered improvement when second of eight at Market Rasen (good to soft) seven weeks ago, with cheekpieces added; up 3lb but could have more to offer as a stayer. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 6
Last run: 113 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has failed to progress over hurdles but may show the benefit of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) and switch to chasing; interesting. |
15/2 |
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1st 5 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has failed to progress over hurdles but may show the benefit of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) and switch to chasing; interesting. |
15/2 |
|
4 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Irish point winner; tailed off in all four hurdles, the latest his handicap debut over 2m4f in April; still early days but lots to prove right now. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Winning pointer; hasn't offered much at all in maidens/novices from 2m1f to 2m3f; this trip is optimistic on pedigree. |
20/1 |
|
1st 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4/0
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 11 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Prominent long way when fourth of seven in a Doncaster bumper (2m, soft) in March 2022; not seen again until soundly beaten at 25-1 in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; major work to do. |
25/1 |
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10th 9 |
25th Jan 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 9756
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season (2m4f/3m2f); fell on chasing debut in May but returned with good hurdle run last month and could still have a good future over fences; one to consider. |
2/1 |
|
1 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Not seen since falling on chase debut in May but ended last season in good form, most notably when winning at Warwick (3m2f, good); also has a Plumpton win on his CV; major player if fully tuned up after break. |
11/4 |
|
3 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ended last season in very good form over hurdles, winning at Warwick (3m2f, good) before clear second at Huntingdon (3m1f, good); contender if he jumps soundly on this chasing debut. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
26,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Casey Jones; ran in two Irish maiden points last year, runner-up in October on second occasion; probably one for later on but market should guide on rules debut. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 40-38P
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Low-level form in three bumpers and two Doncaster novice hurdles. |
100/1 |
|
0 1 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
always behind, mistake 3rd, struggling when mistake 4 out |
100/1 |
|
8th 2 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten in both bumpers last season and did not achieve much when third of four in very weak novice hurdle in June. |
66/1 |
7/2
Form: 0-1P BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, led narrowly or disputed lead from 14th, mistake 3 out, soon lost position, raced in second when pulled up quickly on turn before 2 out, looked to go wrong |
5/1 |
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4th 7 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 2nd |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 2nd |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Last season he won 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); his Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions; in this scenario he's unexposed; considered. |
15/2 |
|
4th 3 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who struck form at around this time last year, winning 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); open to further improvement but this hat-trick attempt comes after a long absence and the different trip-and-ground combination is not sure to suit. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
made all, increased tempo before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on well run-in, comfortably |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden pointer; showed no significant promise in three novice/maiden hurdles this year but makes chase/handicap debut from lowly mark and may improve for the switch to fences; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in two British points in April 2022 and trainer has won the last two runnings of this race; however, he's struggled at massive odds this year on his two hurdle starts and would be a shock winner this evening. |
100/1 |
|
7th 4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in two British points in April 2022 and trainer has won the last two runnings of this race; however, he's struggled at massive odds this year on his two hurdle starts and would be a shock winner this evening. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: 85-09
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led, hit 3rd, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
10 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Belied 50-1 odds when second to dual subsequent winner on stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and had excuse when pulled up last month (irregular heartbeat); can make presence felt if all is well here. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.72 |
| Trifecta | £280.80 |
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