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Good To SoftBetting.Bet “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 4f 114y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.30
Form: 361-25 BF
Last run: 120 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid. |
4/1 |
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4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In and out since coming to Britain from France, but he shaped quite well when fifth of nine over C&D in November (good to soft; Beau Balko second) and he's now 7lb lower; shaped better than the bare result (made a bad mistake) when fourth of seven at Stratford 12 days ago; needs to put everything together but first-time cheekpieces and a returning tongue-strap could help. |
16/1 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th, led 8th, pushed along 2 out (usual 3 out), went clear approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, readily |
5/1 |
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1st 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th |
5/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 71-3
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, slightly hampered but lost ground 5th, outpaced on turn before 3 out, not fluent 3 out |
6/4 |
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4th 4 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 94
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Inexplicably swerved left and ran out here on stable/chase debut in March but made amends at Chepstow (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie) last month, where he was held up a long way off the pace before keeping on strongly to lead after the last fence; only 2lb higher today and could still have a lot more to offer. |
8/11 |
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4 |
20th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Inexplicably swerved left and ran out here on stable/chase debut in March but made amends at Chepstow (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie) last month, where he was held up a long way off the pace before keeping on strongly to lead after the last fence; only 2lb higher today and could still have a lot more to offer. |
8/11 |
|
1st 5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Effectiveness of wind surgery yet to be fully tested when running out five from home on last month's Southwell stable/chasing debut (3m, good), though his jumping hadn't fully convinced before that and the adding of headgear here makes sense; interesting to see if the money comes again. |
100/30 |
9/2
Form: 5-151 CD
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
The furthest he's been was 3m2f when he rallied to win from Red Delta in a small field at Doncaster (soft; made most) in November; something amiss next time but he was back on song for second at Carlisle (3m, good to soft; probably effective on good) on latest outing, making it good runs on both his starts in cheekpieces; up 2lb but needs a close look. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Flopped badly last time when bidding for a Doncaster double but had looked open to further progress and may rebound; 1-1 in cheekpieces (hurdles win last March); not written off. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 1/3-
Last run: 497 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
1-10 over fences, the win gained over 3m2f on heavy at Fontwell a year ago; competitive in three of his four races this season and has a solid chance; first run in a tongue-tie. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences in four-runner C&D (heavy) contest in February; signed off with poor performance in April and may not find today's ground slow enough but probably still has more to offer over staying trips this season and the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced but he's going the right way over fences and was a convincing winner of a four-runner race at Fontwell (3m2f, heavy; up 4lb) in February; has missed engagements when the ground was good, including one last month, but enters calculations if this surface is thought suitable. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: P-
Last run: 336 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Very lightly raced for an 8yo but he was tailed off in the first-time hood on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good; 18-1). |
50/1 |
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9th 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unexposed 8yo but he didn't show great over hurdles in 2024 which included a refusal to race over C&D; now goes handicapping but he has plenty to prove after almost two years off; hood added. |
33/1 |
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5th 2 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Beat only one on his hurdling debut at Plumpton in March and refused to race at Fontwell month later; has major questions to answer. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-86
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
0-8 over hurdles but returned from 11-month break with fairly good second here (2m5f, good to soft; no match for winner) 12 days ago and could plausibly still have untapped potential over this longer trip. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Very nearly won over C&D last January and that was only three starts ago; feasible excuses since then as probably failed to stay 3m1f and then bled here when last seen a year ago; ability respected but there are wellbeing issues after so long out. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, pulled up before 6th, race voided |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.20 |
| Trifecta | £29.90 |
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