16.25
Good To SoftClifton Inn Newtown Exeter “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3960.75
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/7 (Won)
- Win: £1.30
- Place: £1.02
Form: 2-3243 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 0-5943
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Sole success came at Exeter off 7lb higher in April last year; has slipped down the weights but placed for the first time since when second of six finishers at Ffos Las (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; cannot dismiss. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
1-19 overall, though the win did come over fences; however, hasn't fired for a while, despite attracting market support on his return to hurdles last time. |
14/1 |
|
4th 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
2m3f chase winner here (good) 12 months ago; 0-6 over hurdles; well beaten over fences on his last four starts; bit to prove back hurdling. |
11/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 621-5 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; jumping has been an issue since his was switched to fences in March but he seemed to be getting his act together when third at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; could be hard to beat off current mark if he avoids significant errors. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 4U6
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple point winner who is now on a roll over fences, making it three wins in his last four starts when doing it comfortably at Warwick (2m4f, good); the 4lb rise seems fair and he's clicked with Isabelle Ryder. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple point winner who has got his act together over fences with two wins since January; the tongue-tie was new when holding on gamely at Wincanton last time (2m4f, good); just 4lb higher. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 5-8 in points; made his breakthrough under rules when landing a handicap chase at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in January but he was well held at Taunton the following month; has bit to prove again after that and he's now 1-7 over regulation fences; tongue-tie added. |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won twice when trained by Chris Down last year; resumes following 293 days off for new trainer; betting will be best guide to his chance. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Off the mark at Chepstow (2m3f, good) in April and consistent at up to 2m7f since; unraced beyond that trip but there are some strong stayers on the dam's side of his pedigree so there's a chance he'll improve for the new distance. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 68
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
18th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who held on well to score at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month and is now 4-6 in handicaps; latest 5lb rise does not look excessive and it's hard to tell when her improvement will level off; respected. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish |
9/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, challenging last, no extra towards finish |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 270
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Commenced chase career with two wins; 0-7 since and has failed to back up reappearance effort in a light current campaign; however, this combination of a drop back in class and return to forecast faster ground may prompt a resurgence. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won two chases last season and gave good account when third on reappearance outing at Ascot (3m, good) in November; subsequent defeat on heavy ground can probably be overlooked and he'll be dangerous here if the first-time blinkers have any positive effect. |
4/1 |
|
4th 9 |
10th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led narrowly or disputed lead |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 466
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 1st |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 1st |
33/1 |
|
6th 2 |
18th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Out of an unraced sister to useful jumper Parsnip Pete; shaped quite well when fourth in heavy-ground Chepstow bumper in January but his run in a similar race there last month was disappointing; makes hurdling debut here. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Second foal; unraced dam out of French maiden, is granddaughter of useful 5f performer Lady Jester; probably best watched on debut. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.20 |
| Trifecta | £12.60 |