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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5th 2 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Enjoyed a good season over hurdles last term and signed off with a third success in 2m1f Musselburgh handicap in March; not out of things starting out in this sphere. |
7/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden prior to his marked improvement over fences (on good ground) this May-September, including three wins and the first was at this track; he didn't fare so well at Uttoxeter 11 days ago but that was still up with his best form; not dismissed. |
5/1 |
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4th 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1211 (on good ground) this term, the last two wins at Worcester (2m4f/2m); climbing the weights but possibly has further improvement in him. |
100/30 |
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1st 2 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Justified good support when off the mark over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in May and, after a solid second next time, doubled his tally over 2m4f here last time despite meeting interference; up 6lb and comes back in trip but he's open to further progress and this looks a good opportunity. |
Evs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Three chase wins since April 2025, at 2m and 2m4f, but he was pulled up in two of his last three starts for Olly Murphy and has a stamina query over the new trip on first run since January. |
20/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Tenth-time lucky over hurdles, winning at Newton Abbot (2m1f novices' handicap; 11-8 favourite) recently; slightly more required from this 5lb higher mark but he's consistent enough, so should give a good account. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time AW winner who is yet to score in nine attempts over hurdles, but was placed on his last two starts in this sphere before a below-par Flat run at Redcar last time; this looks a good opportunity to open his hurdles account. |
2/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Not seen on the Flat since narrow AW win over this trip in October but placed twice over hurdles in recent weeks; probably won't be far away. |
9/2 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m4f), all on good ground; in cracking form on the Flat in July, winning three times; form has dipped since and he was out of sorts when last seen over hurdles, but he's hard to dismiss back in this sphere off just 1lb higher than for his most recent hurdle win. |
7/2 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Prolific hurdle winner last summer and three Flat successes in July, at 1m4f and 1m6f (all on good to firm); however, he found nothing after making the running at Pontefract (2m1f) last time and was eased right down; now has something to prove. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l here (2mf, good) in June, his second hurdle win; went up 8lb for that and returned with a low-key Flat run this month but will be fine over today's longer trip; respected. |
5/2 |
|
6th 3 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Six wins over 1m6f-16.5f on the Flat including four on the AW; comfortable winner over hurdles in June and a major player. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 |
10th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has six wins on the Flat; sole success in this sphere came at this track (2m5f, good) in August 2024; still 6lb above his winning mark but was still in contention when brought down at the last flight over C&D (good) in April; holds place claims. |
11/2 |
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
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.97 |
| Trifecta | £63.50 |
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