13.23
Good To Softracingtv.com “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.62
- Place: £1.10
Form: 213- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Easily made all in juvenile hurdle at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last November and ran big race under another very positive ride when third in Grade 2 Adonis there (soft) in February; could be hard to catch here. |
5/4 |
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3rd 2 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 1st, jumped slightly left 3rd, jumped slightly left 4th, shaken up 2 out, ridden when headed approaching last, weakened run-in |
13/2 |
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1st 2 |
27th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
made all, took keen hold, led, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th, increased tempo before 4 out, went clear before 2 out, 15 lengths ahead when mistake last, easily |
5/6 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 93-
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-6 over fences this season, the wins gained at Huntingdon (2m, good) and Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); gave another good account when close third of five at Ascot (2m1f, good) last month and should be fine on this left-handed track; good chance. |
2/1 |
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3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins and as many seconds in his completed starts over fences; put in his place off this mark at Kempton (2m2f, good) two weeks ago but the winner is in a good place at the minute; unlikely to be far away. |
100/30 |
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2nd 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins and a second to show from his completed starts over fences; got up late at Musselburgh (good to soft) last time in a style which suggests there could be more to come now racing beyond around 2m for the first time over fences; leading claims for last year's winning yard. |
5/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 150 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won an Irish bumper and added an Ayr maiden hurdle last season; beaten seven times since that last win despite heading the market but did run well with the visor back on at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago; should be involved once more. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 9 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Irish bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in Ayr maiden (about 2m3f, heavy) just over a year ago; expensive to follow subsequently and it was a moderate effort when sixth of eight over this sort of trip at Catterick (soft) last time; doesn't look the percentage call. |
10/1 |
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6th 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Irish bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in an Ayr maiden (2m3f, heavy) last February; two decent placed efforts this term, following wind surgery, in first-time visor latest (left off here); a possible. |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 15-
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
17th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
1-1 in bumpers but 0-6 over hurdles and well held in two starts on turf (1m3f/1m4f) last month; plenty to find on AW debut; hood (worn once over hurdles) returns. |
66/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though. |
20/1 |
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10th 2 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: F-
Last run: 311 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-7 but he's reached the frame on all four visits here, going close to shedding his maiden tag on two occasions during 2024 and spring 2025; made an encouraging return from an 11-month absence when second over 2m2f here last month and, nudged up 1lb, remains a strong contender dropped in trip. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't always looked entirely convincing in a finish but he's only raced six times and has twice gone close at this track, in novice and handicap company; danger to all if fitness isn't an issue. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, smooth headway before 2 out, went second and challenging before last, no extra final 110yds |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 4
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced before 2 out, soon no impression, tailed off |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Point winner who was close up in a bumper but failed to offer much on hurdling debut when 66-1. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 25
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
On a good mark now and was seemingly back in good form when close fourth of 11 at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February; tended to jump left and was below that level without cheekpieces at Carlisle (3m) last month but has possibilities if combination of drop back in trip, first-time blinkers and return to a left-handed track has desired effect. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Got off the mark over fences at Wetherby (3m) in December 2024; little encouragement this term until fourth of 11 in 3m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; this lightly raced 9yo is not out of this if able to build on that recent effort. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Yet to strike form after three runs this season (cheekpieces added two starts ago); back on a good mark now and drops in grade today but still needs to up his game; suited by soft ground; unraced on heavy. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 65-
Last run: 225 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, led 6th, prominent when headed 11th, struggling when mistake 14th, weakened after 2 out |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Disappointed when upped to 3m last month and is now 0-5 over hurdles but was close second in 16-runner handicap at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces) two starts ago and will play a big role here if able to transfer that form to fences. |
5/1 |
|
7th 5 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced before 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 00P-
Last run: 162 days
W: 11st 3lb
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 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Hardly brings compelling form claims and heavy ground wasn't an obvious excuse when a remote fourth at Hereford on chase debut (2m5f); essentially disappointing given the promise of his point runs. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Solid effort when runner-up in his second Irish point (3m, heavy) in 2024 but he couldn't land a gamble when beaten 40l in a Lingfield handicap hurdle (2m7f, soft) just under a year ago; two starts over hurdles this term have been poor but needs monitoring in the market on this chase debut under rules. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Runner-up in a point but has form figures of 0989F over hurdles and those last two runs have been at big prices in handicaps (2m/2m3f); has stamina on his dam's side but he needs to show a lot more on this switch to a staying trip. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Whatchagotder, Cherry Brave
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.23 |
| Trifecta | £17.30 |
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