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GoodUniversity Hospitals Birmingham Charity Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £2640.5
- 2m 6f 7y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 45P-23
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten 20l by a handicap blot when second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) and was then a disappointing favourite at Southwell; however, he is on his last winning mark and Sean Bowen takes over. |
7/2 |
|
7 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-17 over hurdles but returned from break with fairly good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to a handicap blot; will be fine over today's longer trip; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
5 |
7th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Now back on same mark as for hard-fought success at Stratford (2m6f, good) last summer but returned from break with low-key C&D run in May and has been absent for another four months since. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: P7-444
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-14 over hurdles but lost out only by a neck here (2m6f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in July and ran much better than bare form of 26l defeat might suggest at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last week; might be the answer. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-13 over hurdles but has been knocking on the door in recent months; went up 3lb for his close second at Stratford (2m6f, good) last time but capable amateur Alex Chadwick claims a useful 5lb here; respected. |
11/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 458-6U
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
No wins in 13; has each-way claims on his best form and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; could have a part to play if resuming in good order; 1lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 5/0U0-
Last run: 206 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, headway after 8th, disputing third after 2 out, no extra from last |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form over hurdles and was again well beaten when returned to the Flat in February (1m4f, AW): needs subsequent wind op to have made a massive difference; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th May 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form over hurdles and was again well beaten when returned to the Flat in February (1m4f, AW): needs subsequent wind op to have made a massive difference; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 895-47
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
led, headed 5th, soon ridden, dropped to rear 6th |
40/1 |
|
6 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
led, headed 5th, soon ridden, dropped to rear 6th |
40/1 |
|
9th 12 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Unplaced in nine attempts and beaten a long way at Stratford (2m6f, sound surface) on his last two starts. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 6P4-32
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month and now 0-9 over hurdles, but lost out only narrowly to a progressive rival at Fakenham (2m7f, good) two runs ago; has possibilities if suited by this new trip. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, hit 2nd, lost position 2 out, weakened before last |
5/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Nine-race maiden; pulled up over C&D in February (soft; only run at this trip); fared better on good ground here last time when a creditable third over 2m4f; stamina to prove; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 7/F-80
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has shown little but makes handicap debut and his pedigree makes this trip look far more suitable than the 2m of last two outings. |
33/1 |
|
12th 4 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
taken down early |
100/1 |
|
8th 7 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten in course bumper on debut in September and was behind well falling in Ludlow maiden hurdle in January. |
100/1 |
16/1
Form: 0664-7
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, struggling 7th, soon dropped to rear, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (11) |
1st Jul 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Modest maiden over hurdles, best effort when staying-on fourth at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March on penultimate start; tailed off latest; started his career with three AW Flat runs early last year (first two for David Simcock) and did show some ability, but he does not look the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
7th 6 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-8; stayed on for fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last time and is still unexposed in handicaps, so he could have a say. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: /PP-F5
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden point winner; has had five races over hurdles, showing a glimmer on first and latest occasions, but others have more solid claims. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Point winner; pulled up twice and fell at Fakenham latest under rules; plenty to prove. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 2nd, prominent 3rd, mistake 7th |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Hugueneau, Etoile Brillante
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.06 |
| Tricast | £127.24 |
| Trifecta | £96.50 |
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