14.35
HeavyHappy 50th Birthday Steve Hall Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 0f 167y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 4253-2
Last run: 143 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in two maidens before struggling on back-to-back visits to Cheltenham, in a handicap and then behind Supreme favourite Old Park Star; this is a lot more realistic. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 32-123 D
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Made all at Southwell last May and Stratford in October, so carries a double penalty today; both were on soft ground but she does have some form on good and good to firm; appearances at about 2m4f may help to explain the two heavy defeats among her last four starts; a leading form contender. |
7/4 |
|
6th 1 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won on handicap debut at Stratford (extended 2m2f, soft) in October then bounced back from lesser run at Sandown to finish second at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) last time; didn't see out 2m4f on heavy ground at Sandown but may have the necessary stamina for today's assignment; key player if so. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Consistent sort who won on her handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, soft) in October and faded when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) last month; retains potential now back down in trip and could have a say. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9-0
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Tailed off in all his races and being 10lb out of the weights clearly won't help. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Tailed off in all his races and being 10lb out of the weights clearly won't help. |
50/1 |
|
10th 4 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in all five starts including a bumper, two Flat runs in Jersey and two maidens over hurdles; no appeal. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 111 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple bumper winner last summer (good/good to firm); unseated rider in early stages of first two hurdle races but, following a break, made all to win by over 6l at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) last month; obvious contender under penalty here. |
2/5 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Triple bumper winner last summer (good/good to firm); unseated rider in early stages of first two hurdle races but, following a break, made all to win by over 6l at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) last month; obvious contender under penalty here. |
2/5 |
Abandoned
Form: 00P-
Last run: 159 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 10 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-mileage 6yo; below form when when favourite for 1m7f handicap chase in December but evidently well suited by combination of hike up in trip and return to hurdling when close second at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; must be considered. |
7/4 |
|
16 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
6yo who kept on well for close fourth on his handicap and chase debut at Taunton (2m2f, good to soft) in November; failed to back that up at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) but this 3m point runner-up could be suited by the step up in trip now back hurdling; intriguing contender. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 068/
Last run: 590 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Well beaten in three runs in the 2022/23 campaign; absent for 596 days prior to another heavy defeat at Uttoxeter last month; a hood is tried now handicapping at a low level and he's worth a market check. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Well beaten in three runs in the 2022/23 campaign; absent for 596 days prior to another heavy defeat at Uttoxeter last month; a hood is tried now handicapping at a low level and he's worth a market check. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Achieved little a couple of winters ago and is best watched on return from long absence. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Struggled when 100-1 for recent debut at Uttoxeter and can't be recommended here. |
100/1 |
|
10th 10 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Debutant; £6,000 4yo; first foal; dam pulled up in point, sister to bumper/2m and 2m6f hurdle winner Ardnahoe, half-sister to three winners; market informative. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6P-
Last run: 162 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-8 over hurdles and no improvement in refitted cheekpieces (retained) when fifth of ten finishers over C&D (good to soft) last month; needs to show more. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Fair on the Flat at his best; generally very disappointing over hurdles but his third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in March was a big step forward; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say if tuned up after 171-day break. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, wandered on approach 1st |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; made winning seasonal/stable/chase debut at Southwell in November (2m, soft) and reportedly made a noise when third to Flash In The Park off this 5lb higher mark there the following month; could be given another chance. |
6/4 |
|
7th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has run in one point and three 2m4f hurdles races; first whiff of ability last time and the market can guide on this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has run in one point and three 2m4f hurdles races; first whiff of ability last time and the market can guide on this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Maiden on the Flat and his form has deteriorated; beaten long way switched to hurdles last time. |
100/1 |
|
12th 11 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Some promise at a modest level for Charles Hills without winning and was sold on for 7,000gns; down the field in two Flat races for current yard (1m2f/1m3f) and makes very limited appeal on this switch to hurdling. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 93
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced 10yo, who has form figures of 121 this winter and that last win was by 7l over C&D (heavy) two weeks ago; up 8lb but she was as good as ever last time and is now 2-5 over fences; interesting contender. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Conditions will be fine as it was heavy when she won by 9l at Fontwell (2m5f) in December; nearly followed up over C&D (good to soft) when only two finished; just 1lb higher and has solid claims. |
100/30 |
|
4th 6 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear, mistake 3rd |
6/1 |
Verdict
Fergal O’Brien’s pair, Can’t Resist It and Hard As Nails, have both made a solid start over hurdles, with the former not passed over lightly. However, Irish point winner RONNIES RULES looks a useful recruit for his top stable, having won all three of his bumpers, and he’s taken to continue the winning sequence now sent hurdling. [Tim Mitchell]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Ronnies RulesRP RATINGS:
Can't Resist ItPOSTDATA:
Hard As NailsTelegraph:
Ronnies RulesDaily Mail:
Ronnies RulesD Express:
Ronnies RulesDaily Mirror:
Ronnies RulesThe Star:
Ronnies RulesTOPSPEED:
Can't Resist ItWEST COUNTRY:
Can't Resist ItThe Guardian:
Can't Resist ItThe Sun:
Can't Resist ItDaily Record:
Can't Resist ItThe Times:
Hard As Nails