14.25
SoftCoral Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56270
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: -11226 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders 2nd |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders 2nd |
16/1 |
|
12th 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Last season's progressive novice campaign culminated with a win in the Scottish Champion Hurdle; creditable fourth of 17 off this mark in the competitive William Hill Hurdle at Newbury three weeks ago on his second start of the season and he could be in the shake-up; versatile ground-wise. |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 7324B0 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 25 (29) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
8st 11lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
|
19th 9 (21) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (11) |
2nd Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
15/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 412211 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
All four handicap wins at Kelso, including last month's Morebattle (second year running), but he was a close third in this last year and ran well when seventh in the County at Cheltenham last time; might not be far away. |
20/1 |
|
1st 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
All four handicap wins at Kelso, including last month's Morebattle (second year running), but he was a close third in this last year and ran well when seventh in the County at Cheltenham last time; might not be far away. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Won the big-field Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago for the second year running and now chases a £100,000 bonus under a 5lb penalty; however, he loves Kelso and finished down the field in the Greatwood here in November on his sole run at Cheltenham. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: P33153 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
12th 12 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
midfield, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
13/2 |
7/2
Form: 33-P22 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second before 2 out, hung right before last, no extra and lost second run-in |
13/8 |
|
3rd 3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second before 2 out, hung right before last, no extra and lost second run-in |
13/8 |
|
4th 2 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, went second going easily after 3 out |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: -11245 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Prolific over hurdles (including Grade 2 wins) and 1l second to classy yardstick in Grade 2 Kingmaker at Warwick (2m, soft) in February on second chase start, before going one better in Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft); well below that level last time when fifth in Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' at Aintree and he's likely to struggle against the market principles. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Prolific over hurdles (including Grade 2 wins) and 1l second to classy yardstick in Grade 2 Kingmaker at Warwick (2m, soft) in February on second chase start, before going one better in Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft); well below that level last time when fifth in Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' at Aintree and he's likely to struggle against the market principles. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: -24450 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 7lb |
Capable of better form than he showed at Aintree four weeks ago and refitting of cheekpieces seemed to help when winning at Doncaster (2m, good) in January; brought down there on his penultimate outing; capable of running well but is a risky proposition all the same. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-3153 CD BF
Last run: 77 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
pressed leader, led narrowly 6th |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
pressed leader, led narrowly 6th |
4/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
soon midfield behind clear leader |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 1P24P3 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
led |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
led |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
set good pace, not fluent 6th, reduced lead after 3 out, mistake 2 out, 2 lengths ahead when not fluent last, headed towards finish |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 234931 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: -20132 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up over C&D a fortnight ago but a bad mistake three out was costly and he showed signs of post-race heat-stress; he's just 2lb higher than when second of 17 in this last year (good to soft) and he won at Ayr (2m4f, soft) two starts ago; has an each-way shout. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
14th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Scored narrowly at Ayr (2m4f) last month; has performed respectably in this race for the last two years (second in 2023, third in 2024) and holds solid claims back here. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders 4 out, good jump and went second 3 out, pushed along before last, ridden run-in, kept on to lead inside final 110yds |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 25-033 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won two handicaps in a row at Sedgefield (2m4f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year before tough Grade 2 task at Doncaster; however, only fifth when back in a handicap at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs a bigger performance this afternoon. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 441400 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Very useful handicap hurdler at his best but last season's campaign was disappointing and he still has quite a lot to prove over fences. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-3233 D
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: -5146P D
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 60y |
11st 2lb |
Low-mileage 6yo; won Galway maiden last September (soft) but disappointing in four runs in Britain since, early faller in Scottish Champion (Handicap) Hurdle latest; questions to answer. |
10/1 |
|
15 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Low-mileage 6yo; off the mark at Galway (2m, soft) last September but disappointing in three British races, pulled up in the Betfair Hurdle on latest; hard to recommend from 8lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £58.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.71 |
| Tricast | £491.73 |
| Trifecta | £715.10 |
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