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GoodHappy Birthday To Simon Roberts’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: /7F21- C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
C&D winner on this card last year and made it 5-9 here when making all to defeat Sir Galahad by 3l three weeks ago; 6lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but lots to like otherwise. |
13/2 |
|
1st 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Four of her five wins over hurdles have been at this track (three over today's distance); must overcome a lengthy absence and is 7lb higher than for her last success but she cannot he dismissed around here. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Keen-going front-runner; in career-best form this season, winning twice over 2m4f in May before very creditable second in valuable C&D contest last month; effective on good and soft ground; could be hard to catch. |
3/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1/81-
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Looked good in winning a soft-ground Chepstow bumper 12 months ago and didn't run at all badly in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in November (prominent until weakening; beaten about 15l); should do well over hurdles as the ability is there. |
8/13 |
25/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 5-
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (3m, soft), albeit in a race that fell apart at the seams; he's been plying his trade in Class 5s and now has to cope with a 9lb rise, but wouldn't put it past him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler but he's proving progressive over fences and landed handicaps (around 3m) at Market Rasen and Plumpton recently, showing a likeable attitude on latter occasion; up 2lb but he remains quite lightly raced and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick attempt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since switched to chasing in the autumn and made all to score by 11l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) three weeks ago; should also be suited by this left-handed track and can make another bold bid. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 02-
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won a chase over 3m in September and nearly won another two runs back; produced a solid effort in defeat on his return to hurdling here last week and Sean Bowen rides again. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Gained a breakthrough win over fences at Market Rasen (3m) in September and posted a good second in handicap chase at Leicester (2m7f) when last seen out in December; proved reliable over hurdles so rates a player back in this sphere off a reduced mark. |
2/1 |
|
5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Got off the mark on his third chase start at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; third to Grillon De Monty on his previous outing but he may have improved since. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 00-6
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, outpaced 8th, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
|
14 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, bad mistake 3rd |
33/1 |
|
14 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, bad mistake 3rd |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 2671- D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Sole success over hurdles came here over two years ago and his best effort came when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; well beaten in three runs since, the latest on chase debut at Taunton in November; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and doesn't appeal for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Did not progress after winning 2m3f maiden in spring 2024 but ran big race in defeat over C&D (good) in July and is probably still well treated after subsequent 3lb rise; raced only on good/good to soft. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
2 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, outpaced 4f out, soon lost touch |
4/1 |
2/1
Form: 2-
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Close second in Irish point in March 2022; not seen again for two years but he put up a good show when runner-up on hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, soft) last April; very disappointing when pulled up in May but his Perth form is strong in this context and coming here fresh is probably a good thing. |
Evs |
|
3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
|
3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed no significant promise in three qualifying runs in the spring (2m-2m4f) but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and remains unexposed; well worth a glance in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, headway after 5th, weakened before 3 out |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.44 |
| Trifecta | £154.00 |