14.45
HeavyEBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 2m 3f 0y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 1
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Successful over a testing 2m on rules debut then twice finished second over 2m4f here, prior to facing a stiff task in 3m Grade 1; possibly not crying out for this marked drop back in trip. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21-61 C
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
15/2 |
|
9 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
15/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner who built upon November's encouraging seasonal/hurdle debut when battling well to collect Uttoxeter maiden (2m4f, soft) four days later; has a major role to play here. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Makes rules debut after long absence but won an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in May 2022 when last seen (sold for £22,500 later that month) and trainer has had a good season with his point recruits; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-5
Last run: 25 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 1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat. |
11/10 |
|
7 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere. |
5/1 |
|
1st 10 |
25th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -36242 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has done well since switched to this discipline (winning twice) and his blowouts have come in strong races, latterly in the 2m4f Greatwood Gold Cup here three weeks ago; more exposed than some in here and he's unraced past 2m5f, but can be competitive off this mark. |
6/1 |
Verdict
Sandown winner BALLYBENTRAGH should be suited by this longer trip and is taken to defy a 6lb penalty. Ten Lengths Tom (second choice) and Tedley are the main form dangers.[Steve Boow]