17.40
GoodStar Sports Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4647.28
- 3m 1f 166y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 535PP-
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since winning at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, having come back down in the weights, he stayed on well to regain the winning thread at Hereford (3m1f, good) this month; going back up 4lb is a slight concern, but this looks an inviting opportunity if he repeats that effort. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles who had looked to be in the grip of the handicapper since wining at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; however, he's now back on that winning mark and his latest fourth of four at Taunton (3m, good) in a Class 3 was encouraging; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has four wins over hurdles but is 2lb above his last winning mark; returns from a break and probably needs to come down a few pounds. |
9/2 |
7/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 5843-2 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Both wins at Wincanton, the latest in a 3m handicap in 2023, but he's dropped to a handy mark and the latest run at Newbury (3m, good to soft), his third since returning from an absence, suggested he could be interesting with this lesser stamina test; can figure. |
8/1 |
|
6th 14 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Gained his only wins at Wincanton in 2022 and 2023; not disgraced when runner-up in Class 5 at Lingfield (2m7f) most recently but looks unlikely to go one better in this stronger contest. |
16/1 |
2/1
Form: 2/114- D
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 17 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say. |
9/1 |
|
4th 17 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say. |
9/1 |
|
8th 8 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Ended last year with two good-ground wins at Hereford (3m1f) and returned from break with good fourth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April; slightly disappointing on good to soft last month but may still have a bit more to offer; swaps blinkers for first-time visor today. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 575P4-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in all three bumpers but has mixed record over hurdles and was tailed off at Fontwell (3m2f) in his final run in the spring; on reduced mark for this chase debut but he's now 0-10 and comes with risks attached after a break; new headgear. |
16/1 |
|
12th 3 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in all three bumpers but has mixed record over hurdles and was tailed off at Fontwell (3m2f) in his final run in the spring; on reduced mark for this chase debut but he's now 0-10 and comes with risks attached after a break; new headgear. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, headway 10th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 82P3P-
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
5 |
16th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, prominent, pressed leader after 1st, lost position before 10th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
1 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles and not very consistent but his second of eight off today's mark at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) In November was a good effort, and he was only beaten about 3l when third of four in tactical race over that C&D ten days ago; contender if he takes well to fences at first attempt. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.29 |
| Trifecta | £20.00 |
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