13.05
Good To SoftFollow Us On X @betrhino Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.20
- Place: £1.80
Form: 33
Last run: 41 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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7th 8 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Landed novices at Huntingdon and Kelso in spring 2024 for Patrick Neville but off since posting a solid sixth in 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen over two years ago; the market can guide on this comeback run for new yard. |
20/1 |
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6th 7 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, headway 3 out, outpaced 2 out, stayed on |
3/1 |
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6th 7 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, headway 3 out, outpaced 2 out, stayed on |
3/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: -21364 C BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Can jump right; two fair efforts over fences since the spring, including at 2m4f (good), with another one over hurdles in between; not obviously ahead of his mark but adding a tongue-tie could help. |
7/1 |
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4th 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Only beaten about 1l when third of four on chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in March, despite a tendency to jump right, and reverts to fences after perfectly respectable 2m hurdle run last month; still unexposed in this sphere and current mark is workable; must be considered. |
11/4 |
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4th 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Only beaten about 1l when third of four on chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in March, despite a tendency to jump right, and reverts to fences after perfectly respectable 2m hurdle run last month; still unexposed in this sphere and current mark is workable; must be considered. |
11/4 |
16/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 35
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time Flat winner; 0-10 as a hurdler but first run for this yard when faring quite well in a 2m1f novice at Cartmel; has shown she can be competitive off this mark. |
4/1 |
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4th 11 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles and seemingly exposed now but she was consistent on good/good to soft ground last season and won't be far away if conditions remain suitable for her here. |
5/1 |
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4th 11 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles and seemingly exposed now but she was consistent on good/good to soft ground last season and won't be far away if conditions remain suitable for her here. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 264
Last run: 34 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 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences at third attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in December, and posted another good effort when third at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) last month; respected. |
10/11 |
|
3rd 1 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 2-5 since wearing cheekpieces, the wins over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last April and over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) latest start; may show further improvement in this sphere; respected in the retained headgear. |
7/4 |
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Helped by cheekpieces when second and first in handicap and maiden company respectively over hurdles in the spring; drops in distance for chase debut and that's a concern. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 4
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Just one completion in three runs over fences and beaten 9l on that occasion; fairly well held in his last two races over hurdles as well; he's on a fair mark if everything did come together. |
4/1 |
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7 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Making a promising start in this sphere (close up) when he unseated rider two out in 2m1f Kelso handicap last September; failed to build on it twice subsequently but back in good form over hurdles of late, so not ruled out. |
20/1 |
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3rd 5 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 02-09
Last run: 102 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 1 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 13lb |
Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there last September for a staying-on third in the same event; pulled up at Cork in May on reappearance after a winter break; watching brief on this quicker ground. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there in September for a staying-on third in same event (following 141-day absence); 6-4 favourite for handicap chase at Killarney when last seen, falling at three out when going okay; lightly raced and could go well. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 26
Last run: 64 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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7th 7 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't won since landing a Warwick maiden hurdle in April 2024; has an inconsistent profile but ran well on his second start over fences when runner-up to Axel Bleue over C&D (good) three weeks ago; that run puts him in with a shout. |
6/1 |
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2nd 6 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won maiden hurdle in 2024; best effort for a long time when third of 11 here (2m7f, good; closely matched with Pike Road) in June but he was beaten too far in one previous chase start under rules, at Taunton last November, to have confidence now back over fences. |
12/1 |
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3rd 8 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Yet to add to his sole win at Warwick (2m3f, good) over two years ago and recent evidence doesn't suggest a breakthrough is imminent; not dismissed completely but needs a revival. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-P
Last run: 151 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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3rd 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Ready win when beating seven others at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) on his second start chasing and looked set to defy a penalty when coming down at the last over C&D (good to soft) in October; jumping has been a bit of an issue since and he was narrowly in front when again coming down at the final fence back at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) one month ago; hood joins his regular tongue-tie. |
2/1 |
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3 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won readily by 6l here (2m3f, good) in October and was unlucky not to follow up at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) soon afterwards; managed only fourth over C&D on last two appearances but current mark is workable if this race is run to suit his usual patient tactics. |
6/4 |
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4th 3 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won a novice handicap over 2m3f here in October (good); fair runs on last two starts, notably when second to a subsequent winner over 2m at Huntingdon (good to soft; didn't jump too well); good track record and one with a chance. |
11/4 |
11/4
Form: 215 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, awkward jump 1st |
13/2 |
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7th 7 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, always behind, hampered over 2f out, not recover |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 67
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, some headway into midfield when not fluent 2 out, no impression from last |
100/1 |
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5th 5 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in two bumpers and the same story on hurdling debut when 250-1; now sent further. |
100/1 |
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10th 6 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
40/1
Form: 790
Last run: 109 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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1st 4 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Strong traveller who made it 2-4 over fences with a 3m success here last month but he finished weakly when second at Worcester (2m7f); this drop in trip won't hurt; 8lb higher than for that last win but the ability is there. |
2/1 |
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2nd 3 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
No win in five starts over hurdles but he made it 2-4 over fences when beating eight rivals at Market Rasen (3m, good) 11 days ago; has a penalty but that was a cosy success and he's open to more progress at staying trips; respected. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 5-3
Last run: 125 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 212y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
11/8 |
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3 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 212y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
11/8 |
|
2nd 12 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Close third on handicap debut at Stratford (2m, good) for Richard Phillips in June; below that form over 2m there the following month but remains lightly raced and it will be interesting to see what Nigel Twiston-Davies can do with him. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 4P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear |
33/1 |
|
11 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Fair on Flat in France, 1m7f win last June; not seen again until two uninspiring displays over hurdles in Britain last month; tongue tied latest. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
1m7f Flat winner (good to soft) in France last summer who was beaten a very long way on his hurdles debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) nine days ago; ran a bit better than the beaten distance would imply, but he will need to have improved quickly; stable also runs Simiyann. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.11 |
| Trifecta | £195.60 |
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