14.05
Good To SoftKingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13007.5
- 2m 4f 56y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 063121
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Useful novice chaser whose form features second-place finishes in 3m Grade 2 events at Sandown and Windsor; came up rather short in Grade 1 at Aintree last time but looks one of the main contenders returned to this level. |
15/8 |
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4th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Tends to lead; scored at 1-50 on his chase debut at Warwick in May and impressed when winning by 10l at Exeter (3m, also good) in November; put in his place by Salver on last two starts (good to soft/soft) but comes here fresh having skipped Cheltenham and any drying of the ground would be in his favour; could get them all at it. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has won on soft but seems ideally suited by faster ground; record of 2-5 since switched to chasing includes a Class 2 win at Exeter (3m) on penultimate start; not disgraced at Sandown latest but was beaten 12l by Salver; 5lb pull looks insufficient in the rematch. |
11/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: -34912 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Grand servant to the yard with five wins in this sphere, the latest at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December off 2lb lower; well held since and it's hard to see him being able to give weight away to these younger rivals. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran who is usually ridden these days by Elliott England, including for a 2m5f Ludlow win last February and a C&D win (4lb higher today) in December; 33-1 when tailed off at Kempton five weeks ago but no shock if he surges back to form today in search of his third C&D win. |
12/1 |
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7th 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Veteran who goes well for Elliott England, gaining his second success for this rider in conditionals' event at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he'll need more off 5lb higher. |
9/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 35341 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
All four wins have come here, three over fences at around 3m and one over hurdles at 2m4f; latest success over fences came here last month in this headgear combination, but he's just as effective over hurdles and a key player reverting to this sphere off a small rise. |
15/8 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Both wins over fences have been over C&D, the first in first-time headgear a year ago; not at his best when fifth in the Sussex National back here 13 days ago but must be taken seriously down in grade with visor replacing blinkers. |
7/2 |
18/1
Form: 12-24P
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner; only 6l away last time at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) on ground that would have been on the lively side for her; can see her going well. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, midfield, headway after 8f, outpaced over 2f out, kept on |
10/1 |
|
11th 8 (9) |
19th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, outpaced then weakened over 3f out |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 312414 BF
Last run: 177 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made it 3-11 over hurdles when scoring at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May but he's been vulnerable as favourite in last two starts; drops back in grade after a respectable fifth at Worcester (beaten around 6l) two weeks ago but he needs to find more progress back in trip. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
3-10 over hurdles (2m-2m5f, good); improving 6yo who made a good start for this stable when a close fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in April and duly built on that when justifying favouritism at Warwick (2m5f) the following month, both times ridden by Megan Bevan; drop back to 2m shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's a big player off 4lb higher. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 421212 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Ran rather flat in a good Sandown handicap last time but won a Class 2 the time before at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft), his fourth win over hurdles; once had the pace for this trip but may need further now ideally, so will do well to lower the colours of Mirabad. |
2/1 |
|
3 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Second and first in handicaps in 2024 on his only two starts at this track, with the win on soft ground (runner-up early on in a heavy-ground bumper); won his second start (3m, soft) last season and the same happened this term, when he battled on well at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in December despite wandering; up 5lb but respected. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-14F5 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
4th 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Mare who was progressive last year and returned to form when seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month, beaten just under 3l; she went very close in a 3m point and this first attempt at a staying trip under rules is worth a go; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
7th 4 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, lost position 5th |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 153352
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Two wins last year (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm) and reappeared with close fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; Brodie Hampson is a positive booking; could build on that latest effort provided the reapplied cheekpieces aren't a negative (pulled up over hurdles when worn once previously). |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: -31728 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-5 since switched to fences but turn looks near, having finished second at Wetherby and Newbury the last twice; however, needs some improvement to go one better in this stronger grade. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 16P-18 D
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; last of five over C&D (good to soft) on last month's chasing debut but faced a fairly tough assignment that day and wasn't beaten far; entitled to have learned from that experience and is well handicapped now; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; posted some very respectable efforts in that sphere this spring (2m4f-2m7f) and makes chasing debut from a good mark but takes on three bang-in-form rivals who are already proven over fences. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Arguably ran better than eventual 14l defeat suggests when weakening fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month and is now 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in December; can play a major role if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: P41061 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time winning hurdler who took a firm step forward from May's chasing debut with a convincing win at Worcester (2m7f) the following month; far from discredited when fifth of 13 in valuable event over C&D (again good) and he's a big player in these calmer waters. |
5/2 |
|
5th 11 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Lacked fluency on chase debut but jumped better and beat Grand Clermont kept to Worcester (2m7f, good) last time; unexposed in this sphere and remains favourably treated on best hurdles form, which features a win off 1lb higher; major claims. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Lacked fluency and was ultimately well beaten over C&D (good) on chasing debut a fortnight ago, after a layoff, but significant positives can still be drawn from that performance and he ought to cope better than some of these if the ground softens; can be dangerous if in a better rhythm today. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-86P5
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
prominent |
7/4 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 16-711
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
|
10th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously. |
11/1 |
|
10 |
30th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 121601 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Has faced a couple of difficult tasks since returned to hurdles but was beaten when taking a late fall returned to handicap level most recently; can be opposed off current mark in this deeper field. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Second in two small-field chases this season before reverting to hurdles at big odds for two Cheltenham Grade 2s, soundly beaten on latest occasion; runner-up off the same mark in this race last term; 5lb claimer takes over and they are considered each-way. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Some progressive form in handicap hurdles last season at up to 3m and, after two defeats over fences, he reverted to hurdles and finished fifth of six in the Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle (2m4f) here on New Year's Day; that was a respectable performance but he faces another tough task today. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 4FP-2P C
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
in rear throughout, outpaced 7th |
12/1 |
|
15th 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
in rear throughout, outpaced 7th |
12/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced, with mixed fortunes, since winning the Triumph Hurdle in March 2019; however, he returned from latest layoff with good second to Serious Operator at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and may be able to build on that; one to consider. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
Teddy Blue, Lord Of Cheshire, Artistic Endeavour
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £62.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.91 |
| Tricast | £305.96 |
| Trifecta | £465.70 |
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