15.30
Good To SoftLiz And Izzy’s HOAP Podcast Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 4f 88y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
- Place: £1.10
Form: 69891
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off on handicap debut in February but took huge step forward at Exeter (2m2f, good) on Friday, keeping on strongly to win readily by 10l; needs to be taken very seriously under 7lb penalty here. |
11/8 |
|
1st 10 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off on handicap debut in February but took huge step forward at Exeter (2m2f, good) on Friday, keeping on strongly to win readily by 10l; needs to be taken very seriously under 7lb penalty here. |
11/8 |
|
1st 11 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
raced in second |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 785
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning start in this sphere over C&D in November and three times a runner-up since, latest (cheekpieces on) in 2m1f handicap at Market Rasen 17 days ago; big shout off an unchanged mark with headgear retained. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Sedgefield handicap in November (2m, soft) and was runner-up on next two starts; not so good on last two starts but likely to do better with cheekpieces tried; interesting. |
11/2 |
|
6th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won on chase debut at Sedgefield (2m, soft) in November and runner-up on next two starts (1m7f/2m, heavy/good to soft); below par at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) last time, when lacking fluency and fading, but he could go well now back down in distance. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 0-5672
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
The four-timer came up short when a close second to Pounding Poet over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good) but that was no backward step; a 2lb nudge does her no favours but this C&D winner is shortlisted. |
100/30 |
|
3 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Progressive mare who kept on resolutely to win similar race to this over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and has now won three in a row; another 7lb higher today but still makes obvious appeal. |
4/1 |
|
12 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Completed a hat-trick early last season and better than ever on her latest two starts for wins at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Warwick (3m2f, good); up 6lb into a much more competitive race and wears first-time cheekpieces after a fairly workmanlike display from the front last time. |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: P4-PP9
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Still searching for first win (0-15) with form levels having dipped fractionally since finishing runner-up at Stratford (2m2f, good) in May; stays further than this and seems to handle soft ground; outside place claims. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-10 over hurdles but ran big race from the front before succumbing to resurgent rival here (2m2f, good) last month, and his subsequent Newton Abbot sixth was perfectly respectable; one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Exposed maiden but gave it a good go from the front at Southwell last month (2m2f, good) against a winner who was completing a double and has run well again since; solid candidate. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 52P633
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Back-to-back wins (2m4f/2m7f) last summer and went in again at Southwell a month ago (3m, good; made most); didn't win with all that much in hand but only went up 4lb. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Recorded back-to-back wins at Perth (2m4f) and Market Rasen (2m7f) last summer; should strip fitter for his first run after nearly nine months off when third at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month and holds claims. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won handicaps on good ground at Perth (2m4f) and Market Rasen (2m7f) last summer; returns after a 263-day break; interesting contender. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: -P6475
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie when gaining breakthrough win at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in December, his 13th hurdle run, and has been placed on three of his four starts since; would appeal more on ground slower than good but still enters calculations; swaps usual cheekpieces for visor. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
The tongue-tie went on for last four starts, breaking his duck in good style at Hereford (3m2f, soft) on first occasion and creditable runner-up in two of his three starts since; the exception can be forgiven on heavy ground at Ffos Las; the tongue-tie is removed this time and he's not proven on good, but otherwise he has solid each-way claims. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Broke his duck in good style at Hereford (3m2f, soft) in December, fitted with a tongue-tie, and backed that up with another solid effort behind a big improver at Uttoxeter; can be forgiven recent Ffos Las run where the ground went against him and he's worth considering. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 020983
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won by 10l last week at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in a race she also won the previous season, when beating Masked Dance on similar terms to today's; clear claims. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
7-27 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; not firing on all cylinders since last autumn but wasn't beaten far when fifth of seven in refitted cheekpieces at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
7-23 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; beaten favourite in plating company two starts and pulled up in a subsequent handicap, but has slipped to a very good mark and can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 665
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has failed to progress over hurdles but may show the benefit of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) and switch to chasing; interesting. |
15/2 |
|
1st 5 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has failed to progress over hurdles but may show the benefit of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) and switch to chasing; interesting. |
15/2 |
|
4 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Irish point winner; tailed off in all four hurdles, the latest his handicap debut over 2m4f in April; still early days but lots to prove right now. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -5144P D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-540P
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, pulled up before 2 out |
9/1 |
|
8th 2 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Half-sister I Spy A Diva won the mares' novice on this card in 2022, and dam's brother was a C&D scorer also (all for the same connections); non-stayer of trips in excess of 2m last winter, and fate likely rests on how much he's come on during a six-month break. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 55556P
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
May not have been suited by the heavy ground when well beaten on last month's handicap debut but he dropped out very tamely on good ground at Huntingdon three weeks ago and comes here with a lot to prove; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
May not have been suited by the heavy ground when well beaten on last month's handicap debut but he dropped out very tamely on good ground at Huntingdon three weeks ago and comes here with a lot to prove; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: P-5253
Last run: 170 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Well handicapped on old form but failed to complete three consecutive races in April-June and was well beaten here (2m1f) on Saturday; difficult to enthuse over. |
33/1 |
|
7th 6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won off 16lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's lost his way and has failed to complete in his last three runs; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival on this big drop back in trip. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won a Worcester handicap chase for Martin Keighley in August 2024 (2m4f, good) but has a bit to prove having been out of form on most starts for this yard (unseated rider last twice). |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 65-055
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced wide, in rear |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 62629P
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
midfield in centre of group |
50/1 |
|
8th 10 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
midfield in centre of group |
50/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; made quite pleasing stable debut when second in Hexham maiden (2m, soft) in October but a well-beaten outsider in both subsequent handicaps (1m7f/2m); attempts a new trip here. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.26 |
| Tricast | £214.77 |
| Trifecta | £290.20 |
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