14.25
SoftCountry Shows Agility Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/7
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5-3134 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
The more his mark has eased this spring and summer the better he's done over fences, culminating in last month's Stratford success (2m1f, good); chance likely rests on whether he's derived sufficient confidence from that experience to defy going back up 10lb. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 |
18th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
18th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles. |
3/1 |
40/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 59
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
He could do with settling better now up in trip on his handicap debut and second stable start, and he wasn't at his best last time, but there was promise previously at up to 2m and he's a half-brother to useful 2m4f/3m winner Youcantcallherthat; interesting contender. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
He could do with settling better now up in trip on his handicap debut and second stable start, and he wasn't at his best last time, but there was promise previously at up to 2m and he's a half-brother to useful 2m4f/3m winner Youcantcallherthat; interesting contender. |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 5th |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 054
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Seems to have gone the wrong way as a hurdler (eight attempts) and was tailed off at 33-1 in a C&D handicap 11 days ago. |
40/1 |
|
12 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Unplaced all seven hurdling starts and doesn't appeal as a winner waiting to happen. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 05/P
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
On a losing run but he fared better than of late when third of eight over C&D 22 days ago; he needs considering eased 2lb. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last February but he's been pulled up in three of his last six runs and was a well-held fourth of six at Ffos Las last time; now 7lb lower than for his last win but he needs a big turnaround. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Out of sorts since a couple of sound performances, including an account-opening win, last February; chance of revival depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 07
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences. |
9/2 |
|
6th 13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 76
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Had no excuses when a beaten favourite on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m7f, good; following wind surgery) but it was a solid run and one he's entitled to build on after just five starts. |
11/10 |
|
3rd 10 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway after 4 out |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-10 over hurdles but was in good form when last seen in the autumn, including when clear second over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; now 1lb below that mark; major player if fully tuned up. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
prominent, outpaced and dropped to rear 10th, lost touch 11th, pulled up before 2 out |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
18th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
led |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 7908
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won at Uttoxeter in October and good third at Newcastle later that month; however, he's been well beaten on his last two starts and needs to turn things around now in blinkers; cheekpieces were given a go last time. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 80
Last run: 122 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Uncompetitive in three novices at about 2m; raised markedly in trip for handicap debut but she's 8lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
10th 14 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, outpaced and struggling 4th |
66/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
raced in second, not fluent 1st, chased clear leader when pulled up quickly after 3 out |
13/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 181y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Mixed form since he won on handicap/seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November but he ran well here last time (3m, good to soft) only to fade late on and he could be in the mix now back down in trip. |
8/1 |
|
8th 12 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 223 BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Horse
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
50/1
Form: 75P
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Second in novice hurdle here (2m7f, good) but then tailed off in a handicap and fared no better on his switch to fences; absent since July and others are safer. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Second in novice hurdle here (2m7f, good) but then tailed off in a handicap and fared no better on his switch to fences; absent since July and others are safer. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Displayed good jolt of improvement when second in novice hurdle here (2m7f, good) last month but was well beaten on subsequent handicap hurdle debut and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this chasing debut. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 82 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won a Down Royal handicap in March 2025 for Gordon Elliott (2m4f, good); best run for present yard when third at Newcastle in January (2m4f, good to soft) but hasn't fared as well since. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
On a losing sequence but in good form for her current yard until coming in a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap 22 days ago; she can bounce back off a slipping mark. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.25 |
| Trifecta | £23.60 |
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