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SoftBelhaven Brewery Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 2f 25y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: 417 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; however, his limitations seem to have been exposed since and he finished well adrift of No Questions Asked and Be Aware at Windsor last time; has had wind surgery but still hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; won on soft ground over hurdles; carries a 3lb penalty today and his progress has stalled on his last two starts, but he's made mistakes each time and could make a bold bid if cutting out the blunders. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 35
Last run: 76 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 6 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November; disappointed on only appearance this year (in February) but current mark ought to be workable if he's back on song. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won under Jamie Gambin at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November on second stable start and second outing since returning from long absence; seventh of nine at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but beaten just under 4l and that was a warmer race than this; could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced point winner who showed promise under rules for Sandy Thomson and was second at Perth (2m4f, good) in July 2024 on his final run for that yard; however, has a hefty absence to defy on this stable debut. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 3P
Last run: 62 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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4 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who made the frame in his sole point-to-point and could appreciate going chasing; lines up on a reduced mark but he struggled to get competitive over hurdles and his claims aren't compelling. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who has shown some ability and is dropping down the weights, but he's finished merely eighth the last twice and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
8th 8 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Gave pretty good account before fading into fifth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) on Tuesday but he's 0-11 over hurdles now and has to compete from just out of the weights. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
13-race maiden; mainly fair efforts since returning from a break on last five starts; on a career-low mark; not without a chance; |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 67
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 14 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Low-mileage 8yo; bled from the nose when pulled up on chasing debut in December (did go off favourite) but suffered the same fate on his return to hurdling, again on heavy; has shown he can run well off this mark and less testing ground here could suit; tries cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who showed hints of promise over hurdles and was sent off the 11-4 favourite for last month's handicap and chase debut at Ayr; he bled from the nose and was pulled up but he reverts to hurdling today and it will be interesting to see if his backers return. |
6/1 |
|
6th 8 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 3rd |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: P0P
Last run: 81 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 11 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 5th |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Poor form so far; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to find. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 95
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 8 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard. |
100/30 |
|
1st 9 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour. |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 14
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
6/1
Form: 1F
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Disappointing 7yo who has been soundly beaten in three chases this year and now reverts to hurdling; usual cheekpieces left off today; needs to turn a corner. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to win in six runs over fences, and hasn't been at his best so far this season; bit to prove at present. |
20/1 |
9/4
Form: 21
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
26th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Recorded a 5l success in heavy-ground Irish point four months ago on third attempt; subsequently sold for £30,000; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
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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11th 4 (5) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Showed ability in a Navan maiden (1m5f, good) in May 2022 but he missed 2023 and has struggled in four novice hurdles for new yard this year; now switches to a handicap back on the Flat but he has lots to prove; first-time blinkers. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice hurdles this spring (2m-2m2f). |
100/1 |
|
10th 8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Modicum of ability for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat (0-3) in Ireland; pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft) for this trainer; no obvious reason as to why he should fare any better here. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 70
Last run: 163 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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2nd 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts for Jackie Stephen, the latest in early 2025; changed hands for £1,400 in January and has new tongue-tie fitted for this stable debut; 1lb wrong but worth a glance in the market. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent on inner |
50/1 |
|
12 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts; ran quite a bit better than eventual 21l defeat suggests at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November but took a backward step at Musselburgh last month. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.55 |
| Trifecta | £24.10 |
Selections
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