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SoftCoral Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £34170
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.40
Form: 13-112 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Smart hurdler who won Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) on last season's reappearance and was subsequently second in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle and William Hill Hurdle at Newbury; absent since below-par run in March but still commands respect on chasing debut. |
13/8 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Smart hurdler who won Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) on last season's reappearance and was subsequently second in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle and William Hill Hurdle at Newbury; absent since below-par run in March but still commands respect on chasing debut. |
13/8 |
100/30
- Place: £1.70
Form: 00-113 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time. |
25/1 |
|
12th 9 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success. |
16/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 1-1321 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles in Britain with Jamie Snowden at up to 2m5f, also a dual winner over fences; well beaten in Pertemps Final and pulled up (lost right shoe) at Haydock in April final start before bought for 18,000GBP following month; interesting to see if new yard can spark a revival, ground to suit. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Won over fences last season and has won twice over hurdles since September; now he's on a recovery mission after very quiet runs at Windsor (2m4f) and at the Cheltenham Festival (3m; again on his favoured good ground). |
14/1 |
|
22th 16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Won two chases last season and 2-4 back hurdling this term, with all those wins on good ground but he also scored on soft in his novice days; however, tailed off at Windsor on New Year's Day, unraced beyond 2m5f under rules and needs to resume his improvement. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 513-12 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Often gives his running in strong handicaps (second in this event 12 months ago) but losing sequence is up to 11 and he looked held when falling two out in the Plumpton race won by Indemnity last time; cheekpieces left off today; opposable off unchanged mark. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Had strong handicap form even before finishing second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime (well in with fourth-placed Mondo Man); failed favourite backers in a lower grade at Newbury but this strong traveller might have won had he not been left in front two out (then idled); every chance should this pan out more favourably; all ground seems fine. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Had some very strong handicap form even before his last two runs when second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime; must have every chance in this lower grade; drying ground won't bother him. |
13/8 |
6/1
Form: 521371 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions. |
12/1 |
|
14th 1 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
travelled strongly, pressed leader, disputed lead 3rd, led narrowly 3 out, went clear run-in, easily |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 2-1450 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won two in a row at Kempton (2m, good) in the winter before another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), where he would have been a bit closer but for late interference; soft ground may not have been ideal in the County Hurdle three weeks ago; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
18th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
A rare one in that he's improved since leaving Dan Skelton, winning a pair of 2m handicaps on good ground at Kempton this winter; creditable fourth of ten in the Scottish County at Musselburgh six weeks ago but it underlines that he needs to find a bit more from this career-high mark. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
7yo who has been with a new stable since October and has shown career-best form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on his last two starts; has shown promise on soft/good to soft; clearly thriving and could take latest 6lb rise in his stride if today's slower conditions aren't an issue. |
100/30 |
Non-runners
Fasol, Secret Squirrel
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.69 |
| Tricast | £28.06 |
| Trifecta | £30.40 |