16.35
GoodWilliam Hill Cumbria Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £18548.69
- 2m 6f 31y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.20
- Place: £3.00
Form: 116-22
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won here over C&D in July 2024 and over fences in July 2025 (his only wins in those years); the second of his two races this May (both under Leah Noreci) suggests he could be building up to a good run; first-time visor replaces his usual cheekpieces; stable runs three. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix. |
10/1 |
|
10th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Hurdles form (handicap winner over 2m4f-3m1f) does not look quite good enough in this higher grade and the form of his winning chase debut at Cartmel last July has been followed by heavy defeats in both starts since (ridden by this 10lb claimer on latest); others preferred. |
33/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 0-3343
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Has run only three times since beating Its On The Line at Cheltenham last season; winner of points at Dromahane in November and 19 days ago, that recent display providing reassurance after a disappointingly lifeless Cheltenham defence; leading contender for the stable that has dominated the point-to-point scene this season. |
3/1 |
|
7th 23 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
4-4 since bought for £33,000 in July 2024 and he emerged from midfield to win this last year (good to soft; effective on softer), fending off the late charge of Its On The Line; has undergone a similar preparation, arriving here fresh after winning a point in early November; there have been back-to-back winners of this race and a bold defence looks on the cards. |
11/2 |
|
1st 23 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only three runs over regulation fences but he was third in a Grade 2 in 2022 and fourth in a good novice handicap here in late 2023; signed off for the Bowen yard last summer with respectable runs over hurdles and hasn't been overly pressed to win two small-field points in Ireland for this stable; positive jockey booking and brings each-way hopes provided a 131-day break doesn't come back to bite him. |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 525-26
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-time hurdle winner; only his third run over fences when second here a month ago but never went a yard here on Saturday and was pulled up in this new aids combination. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
9yo whose losing sequence goes all the way back to September 2022 but he returned to form when second over C&D (soft) last month and is also fine on good ground; a tongue-tie is added; possible player. |
9/2 |
|
5 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Seven-time hurdle winner who was useful on good ground in his prime; launched chasing career with two very respectable runs here (2m1f/2m5f) in May and was not disgraced in competitive 2m6f handicap hurdle here on Saturday (albeit finishing behind Sea The Clouds); could have a say. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 6B2-21
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Dual winner over hurdles but better over fences; won a 2m3f beginners' chase at Wexford last month before finishing a good third in a 2m5f Listed handicap chase at Killarney; improving chaser and looks capable of getting involved. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 0lb |
Gained a third career win in a 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford two weeks ago; small penalty for that still leaves him 8lb wrong here; difficult task. |
16/1 |
|
1st 5 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 20y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time hurdles winner; extended chase record to 0-7 when a 14.5l third of 9 over C&D on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that after 208 days off and could get closer now; rated 114 and in the mix. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: /53FP- D
Last run: 132 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form with 16-1 win at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in March and is still on a workable mark after a 3lb rise; not sure to be in the same mood on first start for 167 days but ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up at Warwick in January last time but was in pretty good heart towards the end of last year and he's now 1lb lower than when winning at Haydock (3m, good) last March; also handles soft; capable of going well. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Only 1lb higher than for his Haydock win over a similar trip last March; does have a lot of weight though and was only fifth at Haydock last time, finishing just behind Gwennie May Star. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 81-819
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 6th |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
held up in last, not fluent 6th |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 3P6-21 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Not disgraced in the 3m1f event at Cartmel won by Olivers Travels but shaped as if he may need a drop back in trip; gained his two wins this term over 2m5f (at that venue). |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Never got going in Market Rasen's Summer Plate but returning here is a major positive, having previously gone back-to-back in 2m5f chases (made all on good to soft; good is fine); not handicapped out of contention by any means and probably stays this far. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Goes particularly well at Cartmel where he won three weeks ago (2m5f, good to soft) despite looking on a toughish mark; similar concerns here raised another 5lb and wouldn't want the ground to turn proper soft. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/43F-
Last run: 169 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Well-treated on Irish form in 2022-23 season and he made an encouraging stable debut here in November 2023; however, three lesser runs followed and this is his first outing since last July; plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: PP-210
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, outpaced before 4 out, rallied 2 out, weakened run-in |
50/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last, outpaced before 4 out, rallied 2 out, weakened run-in |
50/1 |
|
6th 1 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
always behind, awkward jump 7th, weakened after 9th, tailed off |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-2UU2
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, mistake 4 out |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 8PP6-5 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who hasn't won since 2023, stays a deal further and is on the downgrade now; patchy for his new yard this year and others make greater appeal back from seven weeks off. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won his share in Ireland but has been on the downgrade for a while and has had three different trainers in the past nine months; however, he showed enough on the AW here last time to suggest he has each-way claims back up in trip and down another 2lb. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-5124 CD BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has a decent strike-rate, but below par since winning off a 10lb higher mark at Cartmel in August 2025 (3m1f, good; third course win); visor now tried (usually wears cheekpieces). |
11/1 |
|
6th 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time course winner including this race off a 6lb higher mark a year ago; effective on good and soft ground but has looked badly out of sorts on all three appearances (one over C&D) this season and needs a revival. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Happiest hunting ground is Cartmel, but a record of 225244P around today's C&D includes a neck second in this race in 2024 off 5lb lower, with Well Educated 23l behind; miles off his best in one start apiece at each of these venues so far this term, however. |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 6-2117 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gained all four hurdle wins over the extended 2m2f here (good/good to firm), the latest off 2lb lower in May; stays this longer trip but needs to bounce back from a 39l defeat over C&D last month. |
11/4 |
|
8th 5 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
All four hurdle wins have come over the extended 2m2f here, the latest in May; close fourth of six over 2m here the following month; has shown promise over this C&D in the past and could have a part to play. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
All of his four hurdle wins have been at Stratford and latest was a front-running success over about 2m3f (good to firm) last month; remains feasibly treated off 3lb higher and this in-form 7yo is a major player on this drop back in trip. |
6/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.90 |
| Tricast | £260.19 |
| Trifecta | £384.40 |
Selections
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