17.05
GoodNigel Kirby Photography Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
1/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.40
- Place: £1.10
Form: 53
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December on second start back from long absence and, after fading over 2m4f on soft next time, he won back at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when he was disputing the lead when left clear at the final flight; this unexposed 7yo is respected up 6lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won over C&D in December on second start back from a long absence then didn't see out 2m4f on soft ground at Wincanton last month; won on soft going in 2024; this lightly raced 7yo retains potential now back down in trip and he's in with a chance. |
8/1 |
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8th 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win a 2m handicap at Doncaster (good) 17 days ago; won his novice on soft ground and a 5lb rise for last time isn't too scary; should stay this far and be involved. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
C&D seconds either side of January's Leicester win (1m7f, heavy) speak well of his effectiveness around galloping tracks with at least some give underfoot; drying forecast worries more than latest 1lb rise. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Close second over C&D (good to soft) just after Christmas and went one better at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) last month; up in grade today but latest 3lb rise does not look excessive and he's evidently in good nick. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Just 1-9 over hurdles but has performed well on both outings this season, more recently when a close second at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; likely to be suited by this stiff, right-handed track (gained his win at Sandown) and the soft ground; commands respect. |
9/4 |
66/1
- Place: £5.90
Form: 8/47-
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Just four starts over fences and, after finishing tailed off in the first and refusing in the second, he showed he might be getting the hang of things when sixth of ten at Exeter (2m3f, good; weakened) last month; needs to take another step forward but that's not out of the question. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Maiden hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences, refusing two runs back; opposable. |
25/1 |
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5th 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 12y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden hurdler who has failed to take to chasing, refusing at the second fence in 2m2f handicap here last month; best left alone. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 0-77
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Proved hugely resurgent with easy win at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) last week on third start for new stable, taking chase record to 3-10; well handicapped under a penalty that is partly offset by Lewis Saunders taking off 3lb; future mark 4lb higher; respected. |
11/10 |
66/1
Form: P-0
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close second in final Irish point but he hasn't found his way over hurdles in Britain and was a long way behind Harry Gulliver on handicap debut last month; now goes in cheekpieces; 6lb out of weights. |
33/1 |
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7th 11 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went close in an Irish point in May 2022 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive on first two hurdle starts (December/May) and failed to show any immediate benefit for wind surgery on most recent defeat; handicap debut. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
All three wins under rules on AW Flat; returns from a break and best watched unless the market speaks favourably. |
6/1 |
|
1 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Placed in both Flat outings this year, beaten only narrowly returned to AW latest; has form figures of 221 over C&D; solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time AW winner (including on Tapeta) who was fit from hurdling when a close third at Doncaster (1m6f) in July; not at his best over hurdles three weeks ago but lost a shoe and he could be thereabouts today. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 9
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie. |
11/2 |
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1st 7 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie. |
11/2 |
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6th 12 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 63-8
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Completed a four-timer when winning at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September; well beaten following an 11-week absence at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month and looks a tad high in the weights. |
50/1 |
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6th 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who won four in a row last July-September (2m4f/2m2f, good) and his Newmarket trainer does very well here; however, he went off the boil on his final two outings last year and he's unproven on slow ground. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 6U-8
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; has had some struggles in a light campaign this season but he showed signs of a revival at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month and has possibilities if he can build on that. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; Fontwell win over nearly 2m6f started that sequence but this season's three runs over hurdles were heavy defeats. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Productive campaign last season over hurdles and on the Flat; however, tailed off towards the end of last year on last two hurdle starts and he wasn't at his best back on the Flat early this month. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 96
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last spring/summer and is 5lb wrong for this chase/handicap debut; remains very unexposed but stable has much more obvious chance with Bumpy Evans. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last spring/summer and is 5lb wrong for this chase/handicap debut; remains very unexposed but stable has much more obvious chance with Bumpy Evans. |
25/1 |
|
10th 7 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Did not achieve much when making the frame in two maiden points in spring 2023 and was a well-beaten outsider on both recent hurdling starts. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: V-06
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11-race maiden with an unconvincing profile and he's 7lb out of the weights on stable debut. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Placed only once and even that form gives him something to find; maiden status looks set to persist. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who produced one of his better runs when third of eight at Catterick (1m7f, soft) recently; however, that looked a weak race and he'll need a bigger performance today if he's to get off the mark. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Dreams Fled Away, Dame Sarra
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.97 |
| Trifecta | £63.50 |
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