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GoodAK Bets Chat To A Trader Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 1f 162y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 0-342
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Acts on fast and heavy ground; dual course winner, more recently when clinging on by a short head in December (2m2f, heavy ground); back on the same mark today but he's struggled in his last two runs and needs to get back on track. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3533-4 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt in a Plumpton chase (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie and visor) last December; avoided a penalty and successfully followed up at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); matched that effort at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) latest; acts on good; each-way player. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Excelled since swapping usual cheekpieces for a visor, winning at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) and Fontwell (2m3f, heavy; 8lb lower); departed early here on Boxing Day when 100-30 to bring up his hat-trick; has to be feared. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 7lb
|
0-19 but respectable efforts the last twice, beaten about 5l here over 2m3f and a bit further at Southwell (2m4f); still early days over fences and there's a race in him off this mark. |
9/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: P-P225
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Remains a maiden and has been quiet in four runs after a long absence; no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-14 over hurdles and has shown little in three runs (2m-2m4f) since returning from a long absence; cheekpieces tried last time quickly dispensed with; plenty to prove. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Remains winless and he's offered little after a 15-month absence in handicaps (up to 2m4f) at Fontwell and Newbury this winter; cheekpieces are reached for now. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 500-64
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Successful over 2m at Uttoxeter (good) but out of form since, with recent 14.5l third at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) no big step back in the right direction. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Badly out of form since the autumn but has a first-time tongue-tie fitted here and is now now 10lb lower than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer; well worth a glance in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Drying conditions will be in his favour but this 7yo has been struggling for a while now on all sorts of surfaces; potentially on a good mark even from out of the handicap but he's a risky proposition at the minute. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 144-60 D
Last run: 105 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (6) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went second over 2f out, no extra towards finish |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soft-ground hurdle winner in March off 2lb lower; out of sorts when last seen hurdling but in good form on the Flat since the blinkers went on, latest when a close third at Windsor this month; could play a part if the headgear continues to have a positive effect back over hurdles. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: P-P547
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
14th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st |
9/2 |
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5th 8 |
14th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st |
9/2 |
|
6th 11 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only shown a modest level of form over hurdles and hasn't really improved in two starts for new stable since switched to fences, albeit last month's Worcester run was more encouraging; others appeal more. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: P-46
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (12) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Patchy since returning from almost a year off and it's a long time since he went this far; yard been dry for a while and others hold more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 (2) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Over two years since his last win but he has only had seven runs (three over hurdles) since his Wolverhampton success in January 2024; this winter's efforts need bettering and he ran poorly when tried in blinkers once in the past. |
16/1 |
|
8 (8) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Hat-trick and good third to Port Noir last four Flat starts; not seen for nearly a year but his ability to get the job done counts for a lot in this; market can guide. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 78-767
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more. |
6/1 |
|
1 (1) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
18th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed on the Flat since winning over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December and ran quite well when back over hurdles last month; has headgear refitted for this chasing debut but others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 637856
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here. |
11/2 |
|
9th 8 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unable to justify strong market support when only third on his two starts this spring (2m7f/3m1f) and now 0-10 over hurdles; needs to find something extra here. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
5th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Unable to justify good market support when only third of five at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March, after a break, but that was still a pretty good effort and he remains unexposed over stayings trip; major player in this lower-grade race. |
7/4 |
12/1
Form: 775-
Last run: 188 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Beaten 31l, 56l and 90l in three soft-ground hurdles in February/March at around 2m; needs to take a big step forward but has had wind surgery since, a hood is fitted and is in good hands for his handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
33/1 |
|
7th 7 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth foal from a German Flat family; beaten about 31l when seventh of ten on recent debut at Hereford (2m, soft) but showed a modicum of promise and had some excuses; with that outing under his belt, he ought to get closer to the target here. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 356F70
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Form has regressed since May's encouraging start in handicaps (2m, good), latest when finishing remote; cheekpieces now added but she's hard to make a case for from out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
13th 14 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
7th 12 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Started her handicap career with a promising third at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May but she's not gone on from that and was an early faller at Newton Abbot 12 days ago; has some questions to answer and she needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.07 |
| Tricast | £103.86 |
| Trifecta | £91.50 |
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