15.08
Good To SoftSri Lanka Paradise Island Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
No match for the winner No Drama This End when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in December; however, he showed improved form when easily making all in Doncaster novice (3m, good to soft) in February and can give a good account in his rematch; has also won on soft. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade. |
11/8 |
20/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
28th Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in three of his Irish points and minor honours in all three bumpers; while hurdling debut at Lingfield (2m, heavy) in January was satisfactory, he disappointed there (2m3f, soft) next time and none of his form makes him a leading contender today. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Placed in three of his Irish points and minor honours in all three bumpers (two on soft); 13l third on hurdling debut here (2m, heavy) last month but he kept battling behind an odds-on rival and shaped as though this stiffer stamina test would suit; in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in three of his Irish points and minor honours in all three bumpers (two on soft); assuming hurdles are no problem, he's in the mix. |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner for James Owen, most recently at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March; backed that up with a solid effort next time but was beaten 22l when favourite back there 18 days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove; makes stable debut with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye. |
9/2 |
|
6th 7 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
C&D scorer in March (good to soft) on his first realistic staying assignment, and 3lb badly in when not quite up to defying a penalty next time; of renewed interest after a break, and a winner on good also. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Seems badly in under a penalty for recent 2m7f success at Market Rasen, with future mark 3lb lower; however, remains unexposed at this sort of distance and may show the progress that's needed to follow up. |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-5 over hurdles but bettered disappointing handicap debut when respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m, soft; first run after wind op) this month and can improve again if aided by added tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Soundly beaten on handicap debut five weeks ago but had shown significant promise beforehand and was given a wind op afterwards; remains open to improvement. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Not beaten far in Worcester bumper last autumn and again displayed promise when sixth in 2m maiden hurdle there (good to soft) for new stable last month; not bred for this longer trip but has each-way claims if that recent run brought him on. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Yet to make any further progress since winning a 2m Ludlow novice in March 2025 but posted a sound effort when second off today's mark at Hereford (2m, good) last month and is work another crack at this sort of trip. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Jumping has been an issue in his two runs over fences; lightly raced hurdler with novice honours to his name and worth considering back in this sphere off what's probably a realistic mark; all headgear left off (has always sported either a hood or tongue-tie). |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 2
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Exeter maiden hurdle winner in October; pulled up on his chase debut at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; best watched. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October and ran well when third at Ascot the following month; steps up in trip on his chasing debut and should run well. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Fast Deiz; only beaten about 12l when eighth in soft-ground Worcester bumper in October but will need to take a good step forward to threaten on today's hurdling debut. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
3rd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Fast Deiz; only beaten about 12l when eighth in soft-ground Worcester bumper in October but will need to take a good step forward to threaten on today's hurdling debut. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 251 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
disputed lead, prominent with one circuit to go, not fluent and lost position briefly 3 out, briefly led approaching last, outpaced run-in, no match for winner |
9/2 |
|
5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear in two bumpers in the autumn but he's shown clear promise in two runs over hurdles this year and the first was over C&D (soft); looks on workable mark now switched to a handicap and he's in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
In rear in two bumpers in the autumn but he made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) last month; that was a three-runner race but he rallied well and wasn't far behind a useful winner who went off at 1-10; respected. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 9-
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
18th Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Failed to display any fireworks over hurdles, his best run when an 11l fourth at Plumpton (2m, good to soft); however, he goes chasing with low mileage on the clock and this is his handicap debut. |
9/2 |
|
6th 6 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Showed more last time at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) when beaten 11l but that form is no great advertisement for his prospects here. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Showed more last time at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) when beaten 11l but that form is no great advertisement for his prospects here. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 198 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has won all the handicaps he's contested, from 2m1f to 3m on all sorts of ground; he's had a 6lb rise since his hard-fought win at Doncaster but the in-form Rian Corcoran claims 7lb; hard to knock. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Raised another 6lb for bringing up his hat-trick at Taunton (3m, good; effective on softer) where he short-headed an in-form favourite with the pair dominant; every chance here with the likelihood of even further improvement (only a 6yo). |
11/2 |
|
15 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Comfortably held in three bumpers and again in two maiden hurdles; one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4 out, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out |
66/1 |
|
3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4 out, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out |
66/1 |
|
4 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Her dam won over hurdles (RPR 115) but she was tailed off at 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Worcester (2m, soft) in October. |
100/1 |
7/2
Form: 22-
Last run: 198 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
22,000euros 2yo; seventh foal; half-brother to very smart chaser Sizing Pottsie and a French hurdle/chase winner; dam French Listed chase winner; stable 4-37 in bumpers during last five seasons; a possible. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.04 |
| Trifecta | £151.40 |
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