14.15
Softwetherbyracing.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 3f 154y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.54
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22535
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Runner-up off this mark at Newbury (3m, soft) last February but he's not hit the same level since and was beaten 19l back at Newbury (third of nine) last month; overall record is now 1-15 and others are more persuasive. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent over hurdles last season, with best effort a C&D second (soft) just over a year ago; disappointing over fences this term (three attempts; blinkers tried last time) and this switch back to hurdling needs to rekindle his enthusiasm; usual cheekpieces back on today. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Consistent over hurdles last season; ran well to a point on chasing debut at Bangor (3m, heavy) in November and may have found the good ground too lively when safely held at Doncaster in December; not out of this if change of headgear gives him a boost. |
10/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1-4214
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Irish bumper winner (1m7f, good to yielding) who won on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last October and has run creditably in defeat since at up to 2m3f; lightly raced and could have potential off opening mark. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Irish bumper winner (1m7f, good to yielding) who won on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last October and has run creditably in defeat since at up to 2m3f; lightly raced and could have potential off opening mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
raced in third and in touch with leaders, jumped left 3rd, ridden after 3 out, no telling impression |
4/1 |
40/1
- Place: £9.10
Form: 7
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 8th, outpaced before 3 out, soon no impression |
66/1 |
|
9th 14 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 8th, outpaced before 3 out, soon no impression |
66/1 |
|
6 |
14th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Beaten a distance on two visits to Wetherby, in a bumper and novice hurdle (soft both times); another minor role looks on the cards. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 5
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner who bids to complete a Fakenham hat-trick after two wide-margin wins in two-finisher contests this year (3m5f, soft/3m, good to soft); the value of his form is tricky to evaluate and today's faster ground may not be ideal but, nevertheless, another bold bid seems likely. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Saw out the longer trip well to get off the mark here (3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; 6lb higher but has obvious claims and looks the one to beat. |
4/6 |
50/1
Form: 443-77
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Returned from seven-month break with creditable third over C&D (good) in May and has obvious each-way claims if judged on that effort but Market Rasen last month was a backward step and he's now 0-14 over hurdles. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
20-race maiden; bled from the nose and soundly beaten over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) last October; returned with a creditable third to Evenwood Sonofagun over hurdles at Cartmel (2m6f; 20-1) 18 days ago; competes from 2lb out of the handicap. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
19-race maiden who has been absent since some underwhelming chase runs in the autumn (bled from nose on latest outing); not the most obvious answer on this return to hurdling. |
12/1 |
15/8
Form: 1-6861 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper winner who won at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month on his third hurdle start and was narrowly in front from Magical King (who was receiving 7lb) when falling at the final flight here (2m3f, soft) last time; this 5yo front-runner brings potential to his handicap debut and could go well. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won Warwick bumper on debut last March and improved upon his first two hurdle runs when winning at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) four weeks ago; carries a penalty today and could do with jumping better, but the first-time cheekpieces could help in that regard and his latest form reads well; key player. |
15/8 |
|
1st 8 |
1st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won soft-ground Warwick bumper by 9l on debut last March and was very respectable sixth of 15 at Cheltenham (good to soft) in October; began hurdling career with two low-key runs towards end of last year, but was only beaten about 18l when sixth of 18 at Newbury (2m, soft) on latter occasion; still has potential. |
8/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
10,000euros yearling; third foal; unraced dam from useful family; market check advised on debut but he may be one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: P
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
|
9th 7 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
|
8th 7 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, reminder and lost ground before 4th, soon pushed along and struggling in rear |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.63 |
| Trifecta | £72.50 |
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