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SoftColourfence Newport Long Life Garden Railings Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Broadly progressive; has gone down the Champion Hurdle route this season and ran well in that race most recently, while leaving the impression he's ready for a return to further than 2m; leading novice hurdler at about 2m4f last term, winning the Challow and the Turners (both on good to soft ground); still unbeaten over this sort of distance and commands respect. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Bids to emulate Istabraq, Hardy Eustace and Faugheen by winning the Champion Hurdle a year after landing the 2m5f Grade 1 novice hurdle at this meeting; held a 1l lead, still not under maximum pressure, when falling two out in the Fighting Fifth on reappearance; unbeaten otherwise and is better than the bare form he showed in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last time when the steady pace wasn't conducive to an ideal test; still has plenty of potential in open company and commands respect, especially with a stronger gallop seemingly on the cards. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has raced only on soft/good to soft; one of two notable fallers in the Fighting Fifth in sole start this term, holding a 1l lead and still not under maximum pressure when coming down two out; unbeaten (5-5) previously and was impressive in the Challow prior to following up at the Cheltenham Festival last season for a Grade 1 novice double (2m4f/2m5f); remains a very promising hurdler and still one with serious Champion Hurdle claims. |
15/8 |
15/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Met his sole defeat behind a very classy rival, namely The New Lion who goes to next week's Cheltenham Festival with a big chance; comfortably beat Silver Thorn at Market Rasen (2m4f) most recently, doubling his hurdles tally; progressive sort who has strong claims. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
disputed lead, pushed along and led clearly before 2 out, ridden out and went clear run-in, comfortably |
6/4 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
disputed lead |
6/4 |
9/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3/5-
Last run: 332 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; won his first handicap at Exeter in March when beating a shorter-priced, in-form stable companion by a short head (3m, good); now 4lb higher and could go well, but lacks consistency. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won a weak maiden on this card 12 months ago and hasn't found any improvement this season in handicaps; on the plus side, it was quite a deep race he ran in at Newbury last time. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gained his Exeter success last spring in a weak maiden; has regressed in two handicaps this season; however, still lightly raced and this is a drop back in class, so may prove resurgent. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 27-3 BF
Last run: 16 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 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Stacks of minor honours and his second in a Doncaster maiden last time, after 101 days off, was one of his best efforts; another was in November on his only go at about 2m6f; the lack of a win is a touch disconcerting, though. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Responsible for some of the best form on show but he's now 0-10 over hurdles so had his chances; probably found the ground too soft last time; might be vulnerable to rivals with lower mileage. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (10) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous. |
14/1 |
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5th 5 (10) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, brief headway and went remote fourth after 3 out, mistake 2 out, went remote third run-in, no match for first two |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 5/73-
Last run: 327 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has largely consistent RPRs (bumpers/hurdles); creditable second over 2m at Kelso and Uttoxeter (behind subsequent scorer) since wearing a hood; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 4
Last run: 162 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Looked quite promising when fifth in an Exeter novice (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November but has gone the wrong way since; might be aided by new tongue-tie here but has questions to answer. |
6/1 |
|
7th 13 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Perhaps thinking of his fall (going well at the time on handicap debut) when only tenth last time; his fifth here behind the useful Harry Lowes entitles him to each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
10th 7 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who displayed clear promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f); unlucky to come to grief mid-race on last month's handicap debut and remains unexposed. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-5
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, ridden after 3 out, led 2 out, went clear run-in, comfortably |
11/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 563-4
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) in October and followed up in a chase here over the same trip later that month when finishing alone; form has dipped since, over fences and hurdles; needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) before returning to fences at Ludlow (3m, good) where he finished alone; form has dipped since, over fences and hurdles; on a perfectly good mark if he can bounce back to form. |
9/1 |
|
5th 6 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) before returning to fences at Ludlow (3m, good) later in October where he finished alone after being left in isolation three out; tailed off in a Hereford chase on latest start and absent 107 days since; back hurdling on a competitive mark but with more to prove on worse than good to soft. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 6/5P-F
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 16y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Disappointed when made favourite at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) last month, after a layoff, but is now 6lb lower than when placed in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) just over a year ago, and can rebound on the less testing ground here. |
9/2 |
|
9 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-7 over hurdles; absent since placed in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) last March and not sure to be suited by the slower ground here but it's interesting that Sean Bowen is booked again. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
pressed leaders, reminder after 3 out |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 45-
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
No threat to front pair when keeping on for modest third here (2m4f, good) on recent handicap debut but some positives can be drawn from that performance and he might be seen in a better light over today's longer trip. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
midfield, headway after 4th, soon prominent |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Point winner who goes handicapping off a lowly mark and shouldn't be written off, but he's shown very little on his three hurdle starts and improvement is necessary. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-3U7
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Hard to predict and has struggled over fences and hurdles in last two runs, but she scored in this sphere at Sedgefield (about 2m, soft) in November; has possibilities if she can recapture that form and she's still unexposed as a chaser. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to fair hurdlers Marty Byrde, Iontach Cheval and Jack's A Legend; dam bumper winner; seems unlikely to meet the standard required on this belated debut. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to fair hurdlers Marty Byrde, Iontach Cheval and Jack's A Legend; dam bumper winner; seems unlikely to meet the standard required on this belated debut. |
50/1 |
40/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 544 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Made just a mildly encouraging bumper debut for Gordon Elliott in May 2023 and this stable/hurdle debut comes after a long layoff; hooded for first time; best watched. |
40/1 |
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Made just a mildly encouraging bumper debut for Gordon Elliott in May 2023 and this stable/hurdle debut comes after a long layoff; hooded for first time; best watched. |
40/1 |
|
7 |
15th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Ppoint-to-point form is underwhelming and was soundly beaten in a mares' bumper at Tipperary; has to step-up a fair bit against geldings today. |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.33 |
| Trifecta | £10.30 |
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