16.35
SoftNightingale House Hospice ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
11/10 (Won)
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bred to be useful and won Bangor bumper last April; ran as if amiss on hurdles debut but he looks to be progressing now and took second behind an impressive odds-on shot in maiden at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago; shapes as if he'll stay this longer trip; leading player. |
4/9 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, soft) last April and won at Worcester (2m, good) in September, making the running and rallying after being headed; the strength of that winning form is questionable but he brings potential to this hurdle debut and is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fair third on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, soft) last April and won at Worcester (2m, good) in September, making the running and rallying after being headed; the strength of that winning form is questionable but he brings potential to this hurdle debut and is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
1st 5 |
16th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a 7f Flat winner who has produced two bumper winners; raced a bit too freely but still made promising debut when third of 12 at Bangor (soft) in April; contender if suited by the quicker ground. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Had a break since her hat-trick bid came up well short when odds-on at Hereford in March; however, might be high in the weights now and has her stamina to prove over this far. |
9/4 |
|
6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Had a break since her hat-trick bid came up well short when odds-on at Hereford in March; however, might be high in the weights now and has her stamina to prove over this far. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 3lb |
Runner-up on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in January and has won her next two (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft), all under Lewis Saunders; carries a 7lb penalty for last Monday's win at Southwell and this progressive 5yo could be tough to beat. |
Evs |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won a good-ground maiden last April and two of his three handicaps this winter; latest was in 18-runner race at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) seven weeks ago in which he travelled well and asserted on the run-in to score by just over 6l; 8lb higher today but more in the tank; major player. |
6/1 |
|
1st 13 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Two hurdle wins last year, the latter from the front in Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, soft) in December; not in same form when well-held third off same mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) ten days later, though, and now 5lb higher; upped in trip again. |
12/1 |
|
1st 8 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
travelled strongly, in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Nine-race maiden who has been inconsistent over hurdles but he was a close second in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good; tongue-tie added) on his penultimate run; on same mark here and has possibilities if he can recapture that form on this switch to fences. |
3/1 |
|
7th 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Initially failed to show any immediate benefit from wind surgery in three subsequent runs (2m to extended 2m4f) but latest effort, fitted with a tongue-tie and going close at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month, was a marked step forward; it will be interesting to see if he can build on that and 3lb claimer is booked. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Expensive to follow in maiden company, including twice at short prices over C&D last year; poor in two starts over further since undergoing wind surgery (reported to have stopped quickly last time) and the first-time tongue-tie will need to help. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has the weakest form claims based on heavy defeats in three bumpers and two hurdles races. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up when 150-1 for hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July; had wind op during 12-week break and now drops back in trip. |
100/1 |
|
2 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Poor form in bumpers and this headgear combination made no difference last time; very limited appeal on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Half-brother to smart jumper Black Op but unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for debut at Bangor (soft) in April. |
66/1 |
|
12th 11 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Half-brother to smart jumper Black Op but unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for debut at Bangor (soft) in April. |
66/1 |
|
8th 13 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, no impression from 3f out |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, ran green from over 6f out |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Interesting to see how he goes in the betting, having been sent off at just 4-1 for last month's debut at Bangor (2m, soft); however, he was tailed off and needs to be an entirely different proposition today. |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, ran green halfway, no impression from over 4f out |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, always behind |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, always behind |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in two 2m Worcester maidens towards end of last summer but struggled in his first two handicaps (2m3f/2m2f); hiked up in trip with cheekpieces added today; leap of faith required to support him. |
33/1 |
|
9th 8 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Placed in a pair of 2m Worcester maiden hurdles but he's been off the track since coming in 13th of 16 on his handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f) in October; yard is going well so this very lightly raced 6yo may still do better. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Left inauspicious bumper debut behind when placed in two 2m Worcester maiden hurdles for new stable this summer; bred to be suited by today's step up in trip, and should have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
9/1 |
Form: 7
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
£42,000 yearling; half-brother to bumper/2m hurdle winner Gitche Gumee; dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner, sister to bumper/useful 2m4f-3m jumps winner Chilli Filli from talented family; very plausible on pedigree; yard 12% in bumpers in recent seasons. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, weakened over 3f out, pulled up inside final furlong |
16/1 |
|
9 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, weakened over 3f out |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £13.62 |
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