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HeavyRacing Post Go North Jodami Series Final Open National Hunt Flat Race (Series Final) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 31 CD
Last run: 50 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 9 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Following wind surgery he returned to form to win in a small field at Kelso (2m5f, good) recently, and he's fine on slow ground and at this trip; however, from out of the handicap he's 10lb higher today and his profile suggests he'll be vulnerable back up in grade. |
11/1 |
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1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February but he's had wind surgery since and this is a significant drop in grade; he's dropped down the weights and could bounce back with a big run for his in-form yard. |
11/4 |
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12 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won C&D maiden hurdle and substandard Haydock Grade 2 in winter 2024-25; mixed form since but he was a good second on his chase debut at Ayr last month; first-fence unseat next time (hampered); he's dropped down the weights over hurdles and is not ruled out each-way in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 41 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Point/bumper winner who showed improvement to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good) last month on his sixth attempt; creditable second over the same C&D subsequently and holds place claims at least while in this mood. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1 D
Last run: 28 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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2nd 4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
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2nd 4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
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1st 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Point/bumper winner who landed a Hexham novice (2m, good) in October but has a mixed record since and was only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and is still unexposed in this sphere but others are more convincing. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 12
Last run: 45 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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5th 4 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Taunton over 2m3f for previous yard; after a promising chase debut at Aintree in October he took a backward step at Exeter the following month; returns from a seven-month break with new trainer but may need to go back up in trip to find a winning opportunity. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who came good over hurdles with two 2m3f wins at Taunton (good to soft/soft) last winter; absent since 2m4f second at Sandown in February but should cope with the drop back in trip on this chasing debut and has some Irish pointing experience to call upon. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won readily on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) and again had something to spare there (2m3f, soft) nine days later, when unpenalised; hit with 8lb rise but this unexposed 6yo could still be well treated. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 2 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo who was 25-1 runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last January; soundly beaten at Ayr this February on sole run since but may have needed that outing; not discounted. |
10/1 |
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8th 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to his handicap debut last January and finished second of 16 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 25-1); absent since but he'll be bang there if resuming where he left off. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
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2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in all three bumpers (heavy/good) and won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October, pulling clear with Wendigo who has since finished second in a Grade 1; the Hexham form probably shouldn't be taken literally (Wendigo was making his seasonal/hurdle debut) but it was certainly a promising run and he's bred to stay this much longer trip; interesting. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Regressed over hurdles for Dan Skelton and a similar story currently as a chaser; this is no easy race in which to arrest the slide; goes in cheekpieces; 1lb wrong. |
40/1 |
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5th 5 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Failed to kick on over hurdles for Dan Skelton after successful at Lingfield (2m) last January; it's been a similar story over fences for his new yard and he came in a remote sixth of ten at Worcester (2m) in July; not easy to warm to. |
20/1 |
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6th 5 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Ended his time over hurdles for Dan Skelton under something of a cloud; not disgraced on yard/chasing debut with third in 2m4f handicap here but pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase back here 20 days ago; has something to prove now. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 52
Last run: 114 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
7yo who remains a maiden after 13 starts but he was twice a good third under Gregor Walkingshaw over C&D (good) in May, and he can be right in the picture if resuming where he left off. |
3/1 |
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3rd 9 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance. |
11/2 |
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3rd 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft). |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 06
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today. |
11/2 |
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9th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run. |
16/1 |
Verdict
Plenty with possibilities, but marginally the pick on form is TOM DONIPHON and he’s taken to follow up a game win at Doncaster. In order of preference the dangers are C&D winner Dedicated Hero, promising Newcastle runner-up Helsgetaway and the stoutly bred Battle Born Lad.[Richard O’Brien]