14.50
Good To SoftChetwood Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.62
- Place: £1.10
Form: 02
Last run: 103 days
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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1st 9 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Firmly in the picture judged on his handicap win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and he drops back in trip today having weakened over 2m4f at Kempton last month; not ruled out but he made mistakes last time and has unseated on two of his last four starts; needs to cut out the blunders. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
One of two hurdle wins came on this track; two later chase wins, at Chepstow and Newbury, also came at about 2m (good to soft) but he has a good chance of staying this far and is a better jumper than suggested by two unseats from his last three starts; interesting. |
5/2 |
|
22 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Reserve; second-season chaser who won a shade cosily on reappearance at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and, although there was still a fair way to go, he was travelling nicely when unseating five out at Kempton (2m, good) in December; there is a firm suspicion he's an improved performer this season and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 3
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Never really got competitive at Aintree festival in April but his front-running win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) two starts ago makes him of interest here and, after only nine hurdle runs, he's not yet fully exposed. |
3/1 |
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9th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear |
12/1 |
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9th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear |
12/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 25661 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Blotted copybook at Carlisle last week, whipping round and unseating rider at the start, but launched chasing career with a clear second at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) in January and can cope with today's drop back in trip. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Runner-up over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) in December and filled the same position on last month's chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy), where he was clear with the progressive winner; chance. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 5
Last run: 108 days
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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5th 8 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Odds-on winner of a Warwick maiden (2m, good) in May 2024 and he returned after a long absence with an encouraging third on handicap debut at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; that was behind a major improver and he's a player if he can build on that. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Justified odds-on favouritism in run-of-the-mill Warwick maiden (2m, good) in May 2024 but this handicap debut comes after a mammoth absence and he'll be of interest only if lively in the betting. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 621- D
Last run: 609 days
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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3 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; jumping has been an issue since his was switched to fences in March but he seemed to be getting his act together when third at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; could be hard to beat off current mark if he avoids significant errors. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences. |
10/1 |
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3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 16y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Stayed on for very respectable fourth at Hereford (2m3f, good) this month, his second run in a visor, but is yet to be placed after 11 hurdling starts and needs to find something extra today. |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Respectable fifth in similar races at Taunton and Chepstow last month but has yet to place over hurdles after ten attempts. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth on heavy ground at Taunton (2m3f) last week but he's 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: P-9
Last run: 124 days
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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10 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, raced lazily at times, took keen hold, midfield, struggling 15th, pulled up before 5 out |
50/1 |
|
10 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Runner-up in a point two years ago but very lightly raced since and pulled up in both handicaps, over fences and hurdles; huge turnaround needed with first-time blinkers added to refitted tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery and with a new trainer, but he showed nothing over hurdles and was pulled up on chase/handicap debut when last seen. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 076
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
12/1
Form: 1-30 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 69
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
No worthwhile form in two bumpers and the same again over hurdles; modest handicaps are on the horizon. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
No worthwhile form in two bumpers and the same again over hurdles; modest handicaps are on the horizon. |
100/1 |
|
7th 7 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
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 10 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-mileage 6yo; below form when when favourite for 1m7f handicap chase in December but evidently well suited by combination of hike up in trip and return to hurdling when close second at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; must be considered. |
7/4 |
|
16 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
6yo who kept on well for close fourth on his handicap and chase debut at Taunton (2m2f, good to soft) in November; failed to back that up at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) but this 3m point runner-up could be suited by the step up in trip now back hurdling; intriguing contender. |
11/2 |
Form: P6
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
26,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Casey Jones; ran in two Irish maiden points last year, runner-up in October on second occasion; probably one for later on but market should guide on rules debut. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: U
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Horse
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Unseated rider at first flight on hurdling debut in March and was pulled up when a big-priced outsider a fortnight later; cheekpieces added to hood here. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
26th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, jumped left and hampered rival 1st, outpaced 2nd, not fluent 3rd, tailed off 5th, pulled up 6th |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.26 |
| Trifecta | £25.20 |
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