14.17
Good To Softbet365 Premier Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £31322.5
- 2m 2f 25y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 131 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won three-runner novice chase by 17l at Newbury (2m, soft; first-time blinkers) in February but that form is tricky to evaluate, and he was pulled up in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham in March; still needs to prove he can handle his current handicap mark and that he's fully effective on the forecast good ground. |
4/1 |
|
15 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
He's had jumping issues and should have won a Grade 2 novice chase at Ascot in December 2024 (2m3f, good to soft; bad mistake at final fence); beat just two rivals when getting off the mark in this sphere at Newbury (2m, soft) recently but that was still a very encouraging effort in first-time blinkers (retained); could make a bold bid if minimising the errors. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; 0-6 over fences but highly tried on occasions and unlucky not to win a Grade 2 at Ascot last season; disappointed in that same race two months ago but new headgear could help him turn things around. |
100/30 |
2/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 112 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Kept on for close third to Impaire Et Passe in the 2m4f Manifesto here 12 months ago and has improved for longer trips this season; very close fourth in thrilling finish to the King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December and 8l second in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft) last month; leading claims if that hard race 27 days ago hasn't left a mark. |
5/6 |
|
2nd 8 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Came from behind to win the Arkle here (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago and, as could be anticipated, was well suited by the step up to 3m when a very close fourth behind The Jukebox Man and Gaelic Warrior in the King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December; of the four involved in that thrilling finish he arguably shaped as the one most likely to improve for today's stiffer test; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Short-headed in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) in February on second chase start and rallied from a very unpromising position to win the Arkle at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; unraced on good ground; ran big races over hurdles on both visits here and he's a leading contender with the step back up in trip likely to be in his favour. |
9/4 |
9/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 2-113
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't appeared to fancy fences this season but he was a good novice hurdler last campaign and a revival would come as no surprise now back in this discipline; cheekpieces may also assist. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't appeared to fancy fences this season but he was a good novice hurdler last campaign and a revival would come as no surprise now back in this discipline; cheekpieces may also assist. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 36y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Useful novice hurdler last season; yet to threaten over fences but he ran respectably when fourth of six at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago and could be a work in progress in this sphere; respected. |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 10-212 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
12th 14 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 1256
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has done very well this season for new yard over fences, winning twice at Perth (2m4f, good) and going close there (2m4f, good) last time; he's going into the unknown stamina-wise but was a close second over 3m2f at Newton Abbot (good to soft) in July and this progressive 7yo is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Sent straight chasing by Donald McCain and has finished first or second in all four starts from 2m4f to 3m2f; jumped well out in front to win over C&D 17 days ago off just 2lb lower; might be vulnerable to something better handicapped but has a solid chance. |
6/4 |
|
1st 2 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Made it 2-2 at Perth when making all to beat a few of these here 23 days ago, fending off Parisencore by just under a length; had nothing in hand but he's only 2lb higher. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 132 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
There was no return to form on his two starts this winter; arrives with plenty to prove but he's down to a dangerous mark and, if he is to stage a revival, it's likely to be here where he's posted both victories. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 41 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; however, his limitations seem to have been exposed since and he finished well adrift of No Questions Asked and Be Aware at Windsor last time; has had wind surgery but still hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; won on soft ground over hurdles; carries a 3lb penalty today and his progress has stalled on his last two starts, but he's made mistakes each time and could make a bold bid if cutting out the blunders. |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 13
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Hexham bumper winner (2m, soft); off the mark on fourth hurdles start in a 2m1f maiden here last time (good; won by 17l); well beaten when set plenty to do on previous attempt at this trip; interesting contender. |
11/10 |
|
2 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
led, going easily and 2 lengths ahead when fell 2 out |
11/10 |
|
1st 4 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Point runner-up and bumper winner whose stable is in good form; however, he's failed to threaten on his three hurdle starts and may need a longer trip in this discipline. |
4/1 |
11/1
Form: 211F BF
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Prevailed in a big field at Galway (2m6f, good) on chase debut but has failed to back up that form since and was particularly disappointing in October when bidding for a second win at the Cheltenham Showcase meeting; wears first-time headgear; less solid than others. |
50/1 |
|
26 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 10lb
|
Reserve; won four times (once on good here) as a novice hurdler last season before pulling up at 14-1 in the 3m Grade 1 novice event here; won chase debut at the Galway festival (2m6f) last August but chase career has gone badly the wrong way since, latest start 11 days ago; returns to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces; next to no exposure in handicaps but low on the list. |
50/1 |
|
5th 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Four-time hurdles winner with a liking for a sound surface and staying trips; had the going in his favour when making a winning chase debut over 2m6f at the Galway festival last August; disappointing when well fancied for a 3m1f contest at Cheltenham in October; unseated at the first at Musselburgh early this month. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 012
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Took big step back in right direction and arguably ran better than bare form suggests when fifth at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) in March, but was generally very disappointing last season; others have more appealing profiles. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: -33512
Last run: 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
12th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Fell twice in three chase starts and well held in the other; offered little on return to hurdling here 11 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
13th 11 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
13th 11 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 653F11 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Very useful hurdler without being in the same league as some of today's opposition and she wasn't overly convincing in her jumping when comfortably held in two chases earlier this year; left former Irish yard for £28,000. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 140y |
11st 9lb |
124-rated hurdler won two mares' events last season on soft, the second a Listed handicap at the DRF; last of three on recent chase debut in 2m Ayr handicap where jumping novicey; may need more time to make her mark chasing. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
24th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
novicey jumping, raced in third and in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.08 |
| Tricast | £81.67 |
| Trifecta | £105.60 |