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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Came good as a hurdler (sixth attempt) when asserting by 5l in a five-runner and four-finisher novice handicap over C&D (good) 13 days ago, having breezed into the lead before two out under Charlie Maggs; hot favourite Noble Blue unseated early in that race; up 6lb but probably has a good chance. |
5/2 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 5 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
jumped right throughout, raced in second and chased clear leader, headway before 6th, led 4 out, shaken up before 2 out, pushed out run-in, comfortably |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Heavy-ground 2m hurdle winner when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for 1,000gns since being beaten more than 16l in a Stratford seller in March; 2lb lower for chase debut but can only suggest a watching brief at present. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Started the season with a good 2m4f Uttoxeter fourth but he's been pulled up all three starts since in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m; in top hands but is hard to warm to despite the drop in grade. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Good fourth on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up on consecutive outings towards end of last year (2m4f/2m6f); tries a new trip here; needs three-month break to have done him good. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
10th 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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]