14.54
SoftBBC Makeadifferenceawards Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 3f 188y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.30
- Place: £2.00
Form: 40/097 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Gained all three hurdling wins over C&D on soft ground, most recently when holding on well from a next-time-out winner in February (front pair clear); still on a workable mark after 6lb rise and today's faster ground will also suit. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Gained all three hurdling wins over C&D on soft ground, most recently when holding on well from a next-time-out winner in February (front pair clear); still on a workable mark after 6lb rise and today's faster ground will also suit. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 466200
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two good runs behind subsequent winners at Hereford and Catterick (both 3m1f, good) in late 2025; always struggling over an inadequate 1m7f at Wincanton (no headgear; cheekpieces return) in April and perhaps fortunate to get dropped 2lb; fair chance of another win. |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Suited by good or quicker ground; similar sort of form in his last four races in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m1f; this trip is on the tight side but he's in a weak race and might be ridden forcefully. |
15/8 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 23-512 D BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in last, struggling 5f out, soon detached, tailed off from 4f out |
16/1 |
|
15th 12 (9) |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Below form sole start here, when upped to 2m last September on latest Flat outing (yard debut); 80-1 win on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December, followed by two respectable efforts but he was soundly beaten on latest start; others are a bit more persuasive. |
18/1 |
7/1
Form: 5326
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Made it 12th-time lucky over fences when scoring over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) three starts back; excuses since - fell, and then out of depth in a valuable Class 2 Series Final at Carlisle; could bounce back with Danny McMenamin returning to the saddle. |
11/4 |
|
10th 12 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Mid-race faller last weekend when bidding for a Newcastle double (maiden under rules previously); ran respectably over C&D in February; 4lb out of weights but could go well with a clear round. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Point winner; won his first race under rules here last time (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for third time); seems equally effective at this trip and should go well off this 3lb higher mark. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 3/2-14 C
Last run: 59 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-41P4 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win over fences; fair run having had a wind op at Doncaster last time (3m, soft) and could go well off his current good mark. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last May and runs off 8lb lower today; however, he struggled on his four starts towards the end of last year; major turnaround required on first run since wind surgery. |
11/1 |
|
8th 11 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Stuck to his task very well when second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May but that took his record over fences to 0-7 and he may find this race too competitive; returns without the cheekpieces worn in his three previous races. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 43-728
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent racer who made it 4-4 for 2026 (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) at Carlisle last month; won by 3l last time and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo, provided the forecast soft ground isn't an issue. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Improving chaser who has won his last three, the first two at 2m4f/2m3f but last time coping fine with the sharper test of 1m7f around Catterick (good); up in grade here with a 7lb rise to deal with but he's got major momentum behind him. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won novice handicaps at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and here (2m3f, good to soft) in January; down in trip (won over 2m over hurdles) and on a career-high mark (went up 6lb for last win) but a contender. |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: 46600- D
Last run: 319 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win. |
100/30 |
|
5 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time. |
Evs |
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1st 2 |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty. |
8/15 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.09 |
| Tricast | £172.79 |
| Trifecta | £175.60 |
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