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SoftAK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2640.5
- 2m 0f 47y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
3-3 in bumpers last year (two wins here) and opened hurdling account in modest Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, soft) in December; not discredited when fifth over 2m7f at Thurles (good) later that month and has good claims on this handicap debut if ready to roll after 204-day absence. |
5/2 |
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5th 8 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 7f 44y |
11st 4lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, not fluent 2nd |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: V
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 11 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Has consistent hurdles form; however, his chance of gaining a first success in this sphere largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run). |
25/1 |
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7th 13 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Bumper winner has finished in the first three in his four maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m1f, good to soft/soft); wears first-time tongue-tie on handicap debut and improvement is possible, but necessary in this hot race. |
16/1 |
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2nd 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Consistent record includes a bumper success on final outing for previous yard; placed in three maiden hurdles since, clear second at Wincanton (1m7f) most recently; holds solid and leading claims. |
11/4 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims. |
6/4 |
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2nd 4 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
A two-time hurdles winner here last summer; started well over fences this spring when placed at Newcastle (2m7f) and Uttoxeter (2m4f) but pulled up at Ayr last month; has since had wind surgery and no surprise to see him bounce back here. |
7/1 |
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12 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Prominent racer; beaten just a neck over hurdles at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December and ran well in defeat last month in his first two chases (2m7f/2m4f, good to soft); has won on soft; each-way possible. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Hexham bumper winner for Stuart Coltherd; sets the benchmark, runner-up at Wetherby and Kelso (both 2m) in late 2024; marginally out of depth in The French Furze here (Class 2; 2m6f) in November; returns to a more appropriate level and is tongue-tied on first start for Sam England. |
13/8 |
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3rd 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper form reads well and so too his seconds over hurdles, with both his conquerors progressing to bigger things (including a Grade 2 success); this longer trip won't be an issue and the only real concern is that he's been absent since December; effective on soft and good ground. |
6/1 |
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3rd 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper form reads well and so too his seconds over hurdles, with both his conquerors progressing to bigger things (including a Grade 2 success); this longer trip won't be an issue and the only real concern is that he's been absent since December; effective on soft and good ground. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: 5
Last run: 128 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last February and went close in a novice hurdle here (2m, good) next time; makes chase/handicap debut following a year off but with his trainer in phenomenal form; could have a big part to play, especially if strong in the betting. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
prominent on inner, switched right and headway approaching last, challenging last, switched left and repeatedly short of room run-in, stayed on and went second final strides |
6/4 |
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2nd 3 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
prominent on inner, switched right and headway approaching last, challenging last, switched left and repeatedly short of room run-in, stayed on and went second final strides |
6/4 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Trained in Shropshire but has raced mainly in Scotland; followed two wins at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) over the winter with creditable third of 15 at Ayr (2m, soft) three weeks ago; more needed off unchanged mark. |
25/1 |
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3rd 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who is 2-2 since sent into handicaps, both wins over 1m7f on good to soft ground at Musselburgh; an 8lb rise seems harsh enough for last time, for all that he won readily, and this a lot deeper; still respected with him on an upward curve. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
0-6 over fences but placed three times; headed only in closing stages after running big race from the front at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again. |
Evs |
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2nd 1 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
2m4f handicap hurdle winner; chasing on last four outings, falling at the first on penultimate occasion but placed in the mud at Ayr and Huntingdon (second of five over C&D) on starts either side; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, now has blinkers and very different ground. |
5/2 |
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1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole attempt at Ffos Las resulted in his only success (in 2m4f handicap hurdle); ran creditably upped to 3m at Ayr in latest chase start and looks interesting returned to this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Mare
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear, headway and prominent before 3rd, pressed leader 4th, jumped left 5th, lost position after 3 out, going okay when broke down before 2 out |
20/1 |
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5 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear, headway and prominent before 3rd, pressed leader 4th, jumped left 5th, lost position after 3 out |
20/1 |
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6th 6 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Showed improved form when third in a 2m1f bumper here last time (good); perhaps best watched on her hurdles debut. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 65
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
held up in last, mistake and unseated 2nd |
20/1 |
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8 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
held up in last, mistake and unseated 2nd |
20/1 |
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9th 6 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Showed more at Ayr last time but was still beaten about 10l and looks a work in progress. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (8) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Has a nice enough pedigree but has not shown anything at big prices in two bumpers and three maidens; this handicap debut offers hope but she has lots to prove. |
33/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers in April/May and tailed off in two Flat runs since. |
250/1 |
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6th 2 (5) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, in rear throughout |
66/1 |
11/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Low-mileage 5yo wasn't discredited when fifth of ten in 2m novice hurdle here eight days ago; he needs considering now going into handicaps up in trip. |
5/1 |
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4 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Placed twice over hurdles last autumn when with Lucinda Russell (2m/2m1f, good); weakened quickly when tailed off behind Pergamon when back from a break on stable debut at Kelso last month (2m, good, 7-2); better than he showed there; interesting. |
6/1 |
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6th 3 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Well beaten in his sole bumper (soft) but much better to take minor honours over hurdles at Perth (2m, good) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in the autumn; has since left Lucinda Russell (same owner); admittedly beaten 17l by the Coltherd-trained favourite last time but this brother to high-class chaser Funambule Sivola should be in the mix if returning on song. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January on second chase start and heavy ground may not have suited here last month when a well-beaten third; this very lightly raced 7yo retains potential and could go well. |
7/1 |
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3rd 6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Went close on chase/handicap debut here (2m1f, soft) in November and won by a neck at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; this unexposed 7yo is just 3lb higher today and in good hands to continue to progress. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
£150,000 buy after finishing fourth in an Irish point in November 2023; lightly raced since, but shaped encouragingly on both runs over hurdles and went very close to getting straight off the mark over fences when a neck second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in November, shaping as though this longer trip would suit; lacks experience but high on the shortlist. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 6 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent on inner, in touch with leaders after 5f, dropped to last and struggling halfway, soon tailed off |
100/1 |
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8th 6 |
1st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent on inner, in touch with leaders after 5f, dropped to last and struggling halfway, soon tailed off |
100/1 |
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13th 13 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Lewa House (2m4f hurdle) and Fortescue Wood (bumper/2m hurdle); dam bumper/2m-2m1f chase winner, sister to bumper winner Anitopia and point winner The Ample Hamper; bred to have a future. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £62.40 |
| Trifecta | £394.90 |
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