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SoftHereford Motor Group Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 5f 163y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £1.45
- Place: £1.10
Form: 42221 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner who is 0-5 over fences but three times runner-up in this discipline and latest Warwick conqueror (3m5f, good to soft) was completing a hat-trick; likely to run well off an untouched mark. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ran poorly dropped back to 2m4f at Sandown last time but consistent otherwise and has shown clear signs that he's capable of winning a chase; possibly open to improvement at this new trip and one to consider. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 32-147
Last run: 154 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who returned to form with good second of five at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) four weeks ago; he's never gone beyond an extended 2m1f over fences but won at 2m4f over hurdles; possible player if the trip is okay. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Never really got competitive at Haydock last month (race in which Sunnyvilla went close) but is now 2lb lower than when very creditable fifth in competitive Cheltenham handicap (2m, soft) on seasonal debut in November; suited by this track; big player if quickly back on song. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, pressed leader 6th |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: /4FF-P
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won over a bit further at Chepstow two seasons ago (good to soft) and then off for a year; two good runs since returning, last time beaten 7l after wind surgery at Ludlow (3m, soft) when let down by his jumping; could go well if that part of his game holds up. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: -P671P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
A fair winning hurdler at 2m5f but he's offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle (2m4f) 24 days ago; others are much preferred. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February but struggled on final two runs for that yard and same story when back over fences at Ayr last month on his stable and seasonal debut; others have less to prove. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won over hurdles for Jane Williams last February; however, struggled on final two runs for that yard and he was pulled up in his sole chase in November 2023; sold for £2,000 last May; may be best watched on stable debut. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 20625P BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last season in poor form but made quite encouraging reappearance when fourth (about 9l behind Ballynaheer) at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; on very good mark now and has cheekpieces refitted today; dangerous to ignore. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.22 |
| Trifecta | £16.80 |
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