17.00
Good To SoftCheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Cond’/Amateurs’) (Ridden In PRA Races)
- Prize money: £10406
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 3
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.90
- Place: £2.60
Form: 2-0151 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Progressive during spring 2024, supplementing Taunton gains in an 18-runner Class 3 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good; 11-1, from 10lb higher); low-key last season, including when pulling up over fences; might strip fitter for Worcester (2m4f; weakened, beaten 34l) comeback run. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Close fourth in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in March 2025 and very well handicapped on that form; not shown much in just four subsequent runs but couldn't discount. |
6/1 |
|
9th 2 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Close fourth of 17 at in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, good to soft) last March and now 5lb lower; it was his chase debut when pulled up at Lingfield in November but he nevertheless arrives with something to prove regarding his current form; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 34-815 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won by 5l in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December and bounced back from Plumpton defeat when beaten just a neck in big field at Cheltenham last month (2m1f, good; behind Tintintin); travelled well and was caught close home last time, and there will be less emphasis on stamina here which could be right up his street. |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 |
11th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won by 5l in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December and bounced back from Plumpton defeat when beaten just a neck in big field at Cheltenham last month (2m1f, good; behind Tintintin); travelled well and was caught close home last time, and there will be less emphasis on stamina here which could be right up his street. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
pressed leader |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 155371 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
disputed lead at fast pace, led clearly before 6th |
6/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 134213 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Multiple winner when trained by Suzy Smith and beat three rivals to score on last month's stable debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good); still on workable mark after recent 3lb rise and holds obvious claims. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual chase winner for Suzy Smith last season, latterly at Stratford (2m6f, good) in March; absent since a disappointing run over that C&D in May but it will be interesting to see what the market makes of him before this stable debut (same owners). |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: -13143 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Very closely matched with Masked Dance on their two Ludlow encounters in February, over 2m5f (soft) and 3m (good to soft); she's fine after a break and should have a part to play. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time course winner, most recently when fending off Masked Dance over 2m5f (soft) three weeks ago; unraced beyond that trip but remains well handicapped on older form; will be a tough nut to crack if her stamina holds out. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual 2m course winner in 2023 (both times on soft); returned from long absence with quite encouraging run over that trip here (good to soft) two months ago and has slipped to a good mark but her stamina for 2m5f must be taken on trust. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 523249 D
Last run: 160 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: F21120 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
No longer the force of old but consistent in recent months; went up 2lb for finishing second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month but was 11l clear of the third and the winner followed up under a penalty soon afterwards; must be considered. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Three hurdle wins, all at around 2m on good/soft/heavy; decent third at Worcester last time (2m4f, good); without a win since November 2024 but is now on a 12lb lower mark; could go well. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Ran okay in the new visor last time at Cartmel but ran better the time before in a Class 4 at Newton Abbot and he's now back in that grade; Sam Twiston-Davies takes over from a claimer. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 174940 D
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
2nd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 11lb |
Useful five-time winner for Peter Fahey who changed hands for 25,000euros last November; two handicap chase runs for this yard well below best, as was recent 3m Listowel handicap hurdle effort; questions to answer on ground on the soft side for the 9yo. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Useful five-time winner for Peter Fahey who changed hands for 25,000euros last November; two chase runs since, unseating early and tailed off; something to prove, including her stamina, but she won over hurdles in the reapplied visor last October; interesting to see what the market makes of her. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Useful five-time winner for Peter Fahey; changed hands for E25,000 in November but unseated at the first on stable debut at Galway eight days ago; tongue-tie and cheekpieces left off now; enjoys nice ground and definite claims. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 5U1-35 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Still up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) on his penultimate start; others are preferred, though. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Veteran who may still be up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) last time; fighting chance off same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Losing streak nearing three years, and he folded pretty quickly after a mistake at Doncaster latest; 19lb lower than when well held in this race in 2023, but wouldn't be certain he could capitalise. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 22U119 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who returned from long absence with a pretty encouraging fourth in 0-135 at Haydock in December; he's well treated on his old form and could be in the mix now dropping into a 0-125; wins have come on good/good to soft. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 1211-7 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 3P-654 D BF
Last run: 107 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Horse
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to score for this yard but he was on the premises when coming down at the last over C&D in May; might have needed it on first start since when a remote second back here last Tuesday, but that run will have needed to bring him on plenty. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Sole success over fences when trained by Dan Skelton over two years ago; plenty of water under the bridge since but was still in with a chance when falling at the last fence over C&D (good to firm) in May; looks the obvious alternative should the favourite slip up. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice for the Skeltons; showed his best form for his current yard when fifth of eight at Warwick (2m, good) 26 days ago; his mark continues to drop and he should find another opening at some point. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 16P-21 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Ran fairly well when second over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May, albeit no threat to winner Doc McCoy and subsequently disqualified after rider weighed in light, but was tailed off over fences last month and has become unreliable. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Ran fairly well when second over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to winner and subsequently disqualified after rider weighed in light; reverts to chasing on a workable mark but seemingly not in peak form this year. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Ran well on both visits here, winning over hurdles last March and second over fences in December; however, he's been out of form elsewhere on his last three outings, back hurdling on last two, and now has tongue tied first time; not proven over this far; 10lb claimer is recruited. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 526-22 D BF
Last run: 71 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, led, soon went clear, jumped slightly left 5th |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 110-PP D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 36y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo. |
13/2 |
|
6th 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 103/9F D
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
17th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won two Catterick handicap hurdles on first two starts in 2022 (1m7f/2m3f), the second off a 16lb higher mark; has run only six times since and has been below par since returning from long layoff last autumn. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but he was tailed off in that sphere at Bangor (2m, good) last time and he fell in his last outing over fences; still unexposed as a chaser but he's well into the veteran stage and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
28th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Beaten long way at Chepstow in October before falling over fences in November; again suffered a heavy defeat in a good-ground handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f) last month but stopped the rot when third at Southwell (2m, good) this month; on a good mark and respected. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 511499 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Absent since safely held in valuable 3m1f handicap in April but won over 2m4f at Wincanton (good) two starts ago and can cope with this drop back to 2m; has good record when fresh and features prominently in calculations; visor refitted. |
9/2 |
|
9th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 4-6P6P D
Last run: 85 days
W: 10st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Struggled over fences after returning from a long absence and never counted on his belated return to hurdling at Cheltenham last month. |
33/1 |
|
10th 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Struggled over fences after returning from a long absence and never counted on his belated return to hurdling at Cheltenham last month. |
33/1 |
|
16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and cajoled along 5th, lost touch before 2 out |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £117.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £89.59 |
| Tricast | £211.82 |
| Trifecta | £443.20 |