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SoftUnibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28475
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2-2111 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won four on the trot at about 2m4f in 2024, culminating in a Grade 2 novice; hasn't recaptured that form since returning from an absence and she's in another competitive race here. |
13/2 |
|
12th 14 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Won four on the trot in July-October 2024 at about 2m4f, culminating in a Grade 2 novice event; long absence before three runs this year, easily best of those last time and that display gave some encouragement for this longer trip, but jumping was sketchy and cheekpieces are now applied. |
20/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: P-F211
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Five-time hurdle winner won a Galway beginners' chase last year but hasn't been as good since; however, there was more encouragement at Kilbeggan last time and he drops in class today so isn't dismissed. |
4/1 |
|
6th 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Five-time hurdle winner, 1-5 over fences with sole win coming at Galway a year ago; been struggling since; showed up reasonably well before fading markedly at Galway eight days ago so this step back in trip could suit; needs more, though. |
15/2 |
|
13th 5 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 13lb |
Prolific over hurdles (5-11) but is just 1-5 over fences; that win came over C&D (good) in a beginners' at this meeting last year (Donnie Devito third); lost way afterwards but given a break and should be sharper for a spin on the Flat at Bellewstown 29 days ago; not discounted in first-time blinkers. |
22/1 |
10/1
Form: 32431-
Last run: 175 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance. |
7/1 |
5/2
Form: 021-1
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Firmly in the picture judged on his handicap win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and he drops back in trip today having weakened over 2m4f at Kempton last month; not ruled out but he made mistakes last time and has unseated on two of his last four starts; needs to cut out the blunders. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
One of two hurdle wins came on this track; two later chase wins, at Chepstow and Newbury, also came at about 2m (good to soft) but he has a good chance of staying this far and is a better jumper than suggested by two unseats from his last three starts; interesting. |
5/2 |
|
22 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Reserve; second-season chaser who won a shade cosily on reappearance at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and, although there was still a fair way to go, he was travelling nicely when unseating five out at Kempton (2m, good) in December; there is a firm suspicion he's an improved performer this season and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 21
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Didn't take to fences when tailed off on his penultimate run but he then made all for a 5l defeat of Ukantango over C&D to make it 3-5 over hurdles; a 5lb rise is fair enough with the promise of more to come. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 311-P6 C
Last run: 127 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off |
50/1 |
|
6th 3 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made all to win novice handicaps at Exeter (2m2f, good) and Ffos Las in April (2m, good); pulled up after early error on chase debut at Ffos Las last time; up 14lb (raised 7lb for each win); could go well but may find others better treated. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
midfield, jumped badly right 1st, soon in rear, pushed along after 2nd, reminders after 4th, lost touch and pulled up after 7th |
7/4 |
9/2
Form: 33-
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, hung left and weakened from 2 out |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, hung left and weakened from 2 out |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Fell at the first flight in Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow (17-2) on penultimate start and never threatened to justify evens favouritism with an underpowered display in a maiden there (again about 2m4f on good to soft) later in October; last February's third at Ascot is the best form in this field but a lot now seems to depend on the wind surgery he had in November; also now tongue tied. |
4/5 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.79 |
| Trifecta | £46.50 |
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