18.45
Good To SoftBobby Roberts Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
- Place: £1.10
Form: 41221- D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive 7yo won a competitive Ascot handicap in December (15.5f, good to soft) and was second in a valuable Windsor handicap next time (2m, soft); posted career-best effort in the County Hurdle last time, keeping on well to win by three lengths (2m1f, soft); has course form after filling the second spot in a festival handicap here last season; enters Grade 1 company now and will need a good fist of improvement again, but he's clearly thriving. |
11/1 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who made it 5-11 over hurdles when making all in competitive handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December; backed that up when second of 14 in another valuable handicap at Windsor (2m, soft) in January; likeable but he will need more again. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Progressive 7yo who made it 5-11 over hurdles when making all in competitive handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; had nearly 3l to spare over the runner-up Hot Fuss and he's respected up 7lb. |
15/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 365-
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Well supported when landing his second C&D success (good to soft) on his stable debut ten days ago following a five-month break; 8lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again. |
10/11 |
|
1st 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
C&D win for Maurice Barnes last June; good second at Perth next time; hasn't fared quite as well since but has a good chance on debut for new yard. |
11/4 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 5-
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who was beaten 9l when last of the three finishers at Ayr (2m, soft) in January; however, he's been dropped a handy 3lb since and is capable of better judged on last season's evidence; not written off. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 25-
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
|
2nd 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: F3PP-
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
27th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point winner; failed to complete in three of five starts over hurdles and was pulled up on chase debut at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in December; still lightly raced but he returns after another absence and has something to prove for new yard. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Reportedly had breathing issue when well beaten at Perth last month and is now 0-9 over hurdles but his clear second to next-time-out winner Ruler Legend over C&D (good) two starts ago was a good effort; big player if back at that level. |
4/1 |
|
8th 12 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-8 over hurdles but has posted some good performances this season, most recently runner-up at Market Rasen (2m, good) 18 days ago; also effective on soft ground; makes a lot more appeal than most of these. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 65-
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has had some gaps in his career but he gave an improved display on second chase start when winning at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in June, where a persistent rival left him ahead two out; up 3lb; can progress. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced since he was placed in two Irish points in 2022 but made quite promising chase/handicap debut when third here (2m1f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March; absent for 11 weeks since but ought to be suited by today's step up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Very unexposed 7yo; showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles this season (2m-2m1f) but was placed in two Irish points in 2022 and is open to improvement on this chase/handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting. |
9/2 |
|
6th 6 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, mistake and unseated 4th |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 70-
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Suffered two flops in his last three races but the latest was in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; both wins since December have been here (3m1f/3m4f), latterly in the 11-runner Grand National Trial that always takes some winning; if on a going day then he would have strong claims, for all that softer ground would be preferred. |
2/1 |
|
8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Impressive in a useful handicap at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft) and, following a Doncaster flop, even better when he emerged on top in the Grand National Trial back at Haydock (extended 3m4f, good to soft); up another 6lb but little to prove regarding stamina and should have more to give. |
14/1 |
|
1st 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Impressive when winning the Tommy Whittle here (extended 3m1f, soft) in December and on that evidence today's 10lb higher mark may not be beyond this unexposed 7yo; he's a lot better than he showed at Doncaster (3m, soft) three weeks ago but has something to prove following that flop. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 95-
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track. |
10/1 |
|
15th 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner in June 2025; gained a second success at Southwell last time (3m, good); conditions suit; should go well again despite 5lb rise. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Second over C&D and went one better at Hexham (both good) last June on her first two starts for Sara Ender; back on form when runner-up twice at Wetherby (3m/2m5f, good) in the autumn and given a break since finishing fourth on softish ground at Market Rasen in November; should have a big say if ready to roll after 139 days off. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 00P-
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
midfield, mistake 1st |
100/1 |
|
11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
midfield, mistake 1st |
100/1 |
|
10 |
27th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off in both her bumpers at massive odds. |
200/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
didn't jump well, in rear, pecked on landing 3rd, mistake and bumped rival 5th, soon lost touch and struggling, tailed off and pulled up omitted 3 out |
33/1 |
|
10 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
didn't jump well, in rear, pecked on landing 3rd, mistake and bumped rival 5th, soon lost touch and struggling, tailed off and pulled up omitted 3 out |
33/1 |
|
9 |
27th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off and pulled up in her first two races over hurdles and makes no appeal. |
100/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.63 |
| Trifecta | £124.60 |