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Download The Star Sports App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Download The Star Sports App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /33P2-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Third on first two hurdling starts then bounced back from a lesser effort when second (albeit no match for easy winner) on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft); major player back in novice company.
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2nd

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

He Knows Better

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Went up 5lb for beating an exposed rival at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft) but he still ran well in a Class 3 at Newbury (2m6f) that didn't go entirely like clockwork; he could yet raise his bar higher; much respected.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

He Knows Better

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

An improving chaser who did well to overcome a late mistake and get up at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft); he is 5lb higher for beating an exposed rival that day and this represents a harder assignment; still commands considerable respect.

11/4

1st

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

He Knows Better

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Fontwell maiden hurdle winner in May 2024 who's been competitive since handicapping over fences this term, bang there when coming down two out at Haydock (2m4f) in December before finishing runner-up in staying chases at Huntingdon and Warwick (all good to soft); drop back in trip probably no bother and he's a firm contender once more.

7/4

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5362-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered bumper form when keeping on well for close second to odds-on stablemate on hurdling debut here (2m3f, good) 19 days ago; probably needs to improve again today but has potential and the longer trip ought to suit.
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5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

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12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has taken well to fences this term and opened his account when scoring over C&D (soft) in January; ran up to that form when runner-up back over C&D and at Kempton since and must hold sound claims.

15/8

2nd

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

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10st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in much better form with a success and creditable second at Plumpton (3m1f) in last two starts; still has low mileage over fences and may be capable of further progress; upped in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; possibilities.

5/2

2nd

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

14:35 Plumpton

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12st 1lb

J: Mr Hezekiah March

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won over hurdles here (2m4f, good) last spring and he made it third time lucky over fences when landing a C&D handicap (soft) last month; up 5lb but he hit a clear personal with that comfortable win and he's still unexposed at this trip; strong contender.

4/6

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 22/32-

Last run: 347 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed on all six hurdling starts for Stuart Crawford, most recently when second to useful rival at Cartmel (2m6f, good) last summer, and was an easy point winner for new stable in January; features prominently in calculations on this return to racing under rules.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Artiste DAinay

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a point before joining this yard for £10,000; ran well for a long way at Hexham before weakening (2m7f, good); this flatter track could suit and Sean Bowen is booked.

13/2

5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Artiste DAinay

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Billy Aprahamian

2-12 in points but took ten attempts to add to his maiden success, though had earlier shown a fair level of ability over hurdles; returns to this sphere after last month's easy point win, after which he was purchased for £10,000; worth considering off a workable mark back over hurdles on stable debut.

9/2

1

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

Artiste DAinay

11st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Placed on all six hurdling starts for Stuart Crawford (once here) and has won a point for his new connections this year but returned to racing under rules with two below-par runs this spring (2m5f/2m7f); drops back in trip for this handicap debut; needs to up his game.

12/1

Form: 6853-

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on stable debut at Newbury in March but the ground was heavy there and, following a wind op, she fared much better when third against her own sex at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) a fortnight ago; probably still has more to offer; considered each-way.
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7th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

An Cailin Ciuin

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Underwhelming in three handicaps over hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but has slipped in the weights and this former pointer could be more effective as a chaser; has each-way hopes.

14/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

An Cailin Ciuin

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Underwhelming in three handicaps over hurdles (2m3f-2m5f) but has slipped in the weights and this former pointer could be more effective as a chaser; has each-way hopes.

14/1

9th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

An Cailin Ciuin

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Handicap debut was underwhelming but ran better to be fourth at Ludlow (2m5f), albeit a long way behind the easy winner; each-way hopes.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in slow-ground Irish point in March, but pulled up in a British point for new connections later that month and also struggled when a big-priced outsider for Kempton maiden hurdle (2m5f) 16 days ago.
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2

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Carrickfergus

11st 4lb

J: Mr Phillip York

T: Phil York

took keen hold, chased clear leader, mistake 3rd, hit 4th

100/1

Form: 8/0PU-

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at huge odds on first two hurdling starts (2m3f/2m4f) and unseated rider at first flight on latest outing; makes no appeal here.
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6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Stancheski

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tony Newcombe

didn't always jump with fluency and always behind

100/1

6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Stancheski

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tony Newcombe

didn't always jump with fluency and always behind

100/1

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7

19th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

13:20 Wincanton

Stancheski

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Tony Newcombe

held up in rear, always behind

100/1

Form: 6/PPP-

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Went close in a fast-ground maiden point in February last year but was pulled up on first three hurdling starts and needs to learn to settle much better.
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7

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Whats Cooking

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

100/1

7

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Whats Cooking

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

100/1

10

17th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Whats Cooking

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

Some ability in British points but has pulled up in two hurdles and was huge odds both times; now hooded.

100/1

Form: P-

Last run: 125 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to smart hurdler Lovcen; joined Kim Bailey after winning good-ground Irish point on debut in April 2022; pulled up when reappearing in maiden hurdle in January (12-1) but was given a wind op soon afterwards and could still have a good future under rules.
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9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Bare Assets

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Kim Bailey

midfield, not fluent 4th, hampered 5th, soon towards rear

12/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Bare Assets

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Kim Bailey

midfield, not fluent 4th, hampered 5th, soon towards rear

12/1

0

1

4th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

13:58 Hereford

Bare Assets

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

15,000euros foal, 36,000euros 3yo; 12th foal; sister to French 2m2f hurdle winner Lady Ming, half-sister to five winners notably Lovcen (smart 2m5f-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to French 2m4f Grade 3 chase winner Tell No One; won an Irish maiden point (good) in April 2022 and fetched £82,000 soon after; not seen since and now has tongue tied; needs a check.

8/1

Form: 6/0U-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in both her bumpers then unseated rider at the first flight when 150-1 for recent hurdling debut
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4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:10 Fontwell

Drishogue

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Soundly beaten in both her bumpers and has not got far in her two starts over hurdles; tongue tied all three starts, hooded on last two and now has the hood plus cheekpieces.

100/1

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:10 Fontwell

Drishogue

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Soundly beaten in both her bumpers and has not got far in her two starts over hurdles; tongue tied all three starts, hooded on last two and now has the hood plus cheekpieces.

100/1

10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Drishogue

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 1st, fell 5th

100/1

Form: P-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed no promise (albeit on heavy ground) when pulled up on last month's hurdling debut at Exeter; might fare better on this quicker surface but can only be watched at present.
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11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Singapore Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

towards rear, hampered 5th

33/1

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Singapore Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

towards rear, hampered 5th

33/1

5

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Singapore Lady

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

5,000gns 3yo; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Singapore Saga (point/2m7f hurdle/3m chase) and Asian Spice (2m1f hurdle); dam 2m/2m2f hurdle winner, sister to 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Saunders Road; from the yard that houses top-class mare Golden Ace and needs checking in the market.

16/1

Form: 962-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Belied 80-1 odds when second to short-odds favourite in Plumpton maiden (2m, good) last month but that form lacks depth and others in this field look much stronger.
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12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

12

8th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd

20/1

2nd

8

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Westmill

10st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Diana Grissell

Tailed off in a bumper and suffered the same fate on her switch to hurdling here last month.

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £4.33
Trifecta £9.30

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