16.35
Good To SoftFamily Extravaganza Raceday Sunday 7th July Open National Hunt Flat Race (C1 Elim’) (GBB) (Div I)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 2m 0f 125y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Broadly progressive; has gone down the Champion Hurdle route this season and ran well in that race most recently, while leaving the impression he's ready for a return to further than 2m; leading novice hurdler at about 2m4f last term, winning the Challow and the Turners (both on good to soft ground); still unbeaten over this sort of distance and commands respect. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Bids to emulate Istabraq, Hardy Eustace and Faugheen by winning the Champion Hurdle a year after landing the 2m5f Grade 1 novice hurdle at this meeting; held a 1l lead, still not under maximum pressure, when falling two out in the Fighting Fifth on reappearance; unbeaten otherwise and is better than the bare form he showed in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last time when the steady pace wasn't conducive to an ideal test; still has plenty of potential in open company and commands respect, especially with a stronger gallop seemingly on the cards. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has raced only on soft/good to soft; one of two notable fallers in the Fighting Fifth in sole start this term, holding a 1l lead and still not under maximum pressure when coming down two out; unbeaten (5-5) previously and was impressive in the Challow prior to following up at the Cheltenham Festival last season for a Grade 1 novice double (2m4f/2m5f); remains a very promising hurdler and still one with serious Champion Hurdle claims. |
15/8 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over hurdles at Hereford in May and followed up on the Flat over this C&D (good to firm); it's disconcerting he was pulled up on his chase debut at Stratford three weeks ago but he may well bounce back and play a leading role reverting to this code. |
10/11 |
|
4 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made all over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) last month and followed up on the Flat 17 days ago; not bred for fences but evidently in good nick; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on chasing debut. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Hurdle/bumper winner (won 2m novice handicap hurdle on latest outing), but perhaps not as effective on the Flat, although was beaten only 1.75l when third of seven off a 2lb higher mark at Chelmsford in February (1m6f); a possible. |
7/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.30
Form: 24
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
In the frame on four of his five hurdling starts since switched to current stable in the autumn and beat two rivals to score on recent chasing debut at Cartmel (2m5f, good); nudged up only 1lb for that and has another big role to play here. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Had three wind operations, the latest prior to him chasing home the favourite in a maiden hurdle at Perth a month ago (2m4f); he nearly won last year's EBF Final at Sandown when with Alan King, so has some class about him; won his only point and should do well over fences. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up in Haydock handicap in February to make it 0-12 under rules; had wind operations before and after that latest run; arrives with something to prove but he has lots of good placed form and is a leading contender if back on song; the tongue-tie adopted last time is left off. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 7
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
led at steady pace |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
led at steady pace |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Showed promise in the second of his two bumpers and he started his hurdling career with a creditable third of 13 at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; failed to build on that at Uttoxeter but this 5yo is still unexposed and he needs watching in market now upped to 3m on handicap debut. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won a bumper in May 2024; 0-15 as a hurdler for Gillian Boanas but had his share of seconds and thirds, including over 3m; £12,500 sale in March was quickly followed by wind surgery and, although usual headgear is dispensed with, new trainer Dan Skelton has something to work with; one to note. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Lost out in a tight finish over C&D (soft) in December and creditable third to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; fine on good ground) on latest outing; hurdles score has gone to 0-14, though. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Sedgefield bumper winner (2m1f, good) in May 2024; runner-up (beaten 2l) in a division of this last year, and lost out in a tight finish at Musselburgh (3m) in December; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) next time; must enter the thinking in a weak race. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Had a wind operation since pulling up on chase debut last time (first-time cheekpieces now dispensed with); bumper/hurdle winner who had been in good form in handicaps prior to that. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced sort who won over hurdles at Huntingdon last February; has produced two solid efforts in defeat over hurdles this term and sports first-time cheekpieces on chasing debut; looks sure to be well-schooled and is open to improvement. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 6 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won a bumper and was going beyond 2m for the first time when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft); effectively 11lb higher as they claimed 6lb last time, but in the right hands to keep progressing. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Managed only sixth of seven (albeit not beaten that far) when upped to 2m4f for last month's handicap debut at Southwell (good; first-time hood); needs to learn to settle better. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Managed only sixth of seven (albeit not beaten that far) when upped to 2m4f for last month's handicap debut at Southwell (good; first-time hood); needs to learn to settle better. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't achieved much in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles (2m), and improvement is needed off his opening mark; however, his dam won at up to 2m4f and the first-time hood could help him settle now up in trip; not ruled out, and the betting may be informative. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
10th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
He's a half-brother to two-time bumper winner Green Oaks Top Cat but he was tailed off at 33-1 on last month's debut at Warwick (2m, soft). |
100/1 |
|
8th 2 |
10th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
He's a half-brother to two-time bumper winner Green Oaks Top Cat but he was tailed off at 33-1 on last month's debut at Warwick (2m, soft). |
100/1 |
|
8th 2 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Half-brother to dual bumper winner Green Oaks Top Cat; dam 12.5f bumper winner, half-sister to Flat/hurdle winner Black Key; yard has modest record in bumpers but this newcomer is a likely type on breeding. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though. |
13/2 |
|
13th 15 (15) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing on penultimate start but in good form over 1m4f otherwise this year, with the first of those runs at this track; tried 2m twice last summer and ran well on first occasion despite racing freely; needs to raise his game again, though. |
22/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
10th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't go unbacked on debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft; 11-1) last November but finished well beaten and the subsequent wind op needs to have made a big difference. |
50/1 |
|
11th 3 |
10th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't go unbacked on debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft; 11-1) last November but finished well beaten and the subsequent wind op needs to have made a big difference. |
50/1 |
|
14th 8 |
4th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.77 |
| Trifecta | £47.90 |
Selections
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