16.20
SoftColourfence Newport For Gates And Sheds Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Seems versatile as regards ground; highly progressive sort whose overall record is 7-9; has looked best over hurdles when making the running and impressively defied a big penalty at Newbury for his most recent success; good second in the Supreme at Cheltenham, despite a final-flight error and getting involved in some bumping on the run-in (bare form can be marked up); the pick on ratings. |
4/7 |
|
2nd 10 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has seemed best over hurdles when making the running and met his sole defeat when those tactics weren't employed; impressively defied a big penalty at Newbury (2m, heavy) most recently, taking record in this sphere to 3-4 and overall strike-rate to 7-8, as well as achieving a very notable RPR; related to a Cheltenham Festival winner for his yard; worth his place at this level and should make a bold bid. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Acts on soft ground; flopped at Sandown returned to Listed level but progressive and unbeaten otherwise; rebounded in emphatic fashion over C&D last time, taking Newbury record to 2-2; easily beat Kadastral at Chepstow in the autumn; leading contender, even with a 10lb penalty. |
1/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Acts on any ground; comfortably justified favouritism upped to 3m at Newbury (heavy) most recently, taking strike-rate over hurdles to 4-6 and record in handicaps to 2-3; progressing well and commands respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
3-5 hurdling, notably when winning an 18-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November on handicap debut; novice winner next time and creditable third of 15 when favourite for the Lanzarote Handicap at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest start; dam won at up to 3m and he now looks worth a go at it. |
6/4 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Clear second to a subsequent Listed winner at Chepstow (soft) last autumn in the first of his two bumpers; made hurdling debut after wind surgery last month and he landed the odds with a comfortable win over C&D (good to soft); sets the standard under a penalty and he could have a lot more to offer in this sphere. |
15/8 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has a consistent record, latterly over 2m4f with win at Market Rasen (good to soft) then respectable sixth in big novice handicap at Sandown; gives the impression he'll be as effective back down in trip; the form pick. |
5/6 |
|
6th 8 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Represents the same trainer and jockey combination as last year's winner, Laurens Bay; beaten a neck by Precious Metal at Lingfield in December but off the mark at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) seven weeks later, not hard pressed to assert; has to be considered. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third in all three bumpers last season and close second in two Lingfield hurdles this term (2m3f/2m, good to soft); that hurdling form puts him right in the thick of things here, and he probably still has potential. |
2/1 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Hurdle winner at Uttoxeter in July (2m, good); modest form on last month's Flat debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to soft); big step forward needed. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Second in a bumper and won his third hurdle start a month ago at Uttoxeter (2m novice, good); may lack the gears for this. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Second in a bumper and would have been placed on hurdling debut but for a late fall; he was safely held when back at Worcester last month and reservations on the back of that effort. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-6; well held in two handicaps and the writing was on the wall a long way out on his return at Chepstow; what could help is this longer trip with him a half-brother to smart staying chaser Cloth Cap. |
3/1 |
|
7th 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Half-brother to high-class stayer Cloth Cap; steadily improving over hurdles and although no match for the winner at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month he still looked green and it was another step forward; interesting claims on handicap debut. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 19 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
4-4 in handicaps (soft/good to soft) and strode clear for emphatic wins at Market Rasen and Newbury when stepped up to about 3m on his two runs this season; up another 10lb but he's been seeing out those races in grand style and, after just eight starts, still possesses serious potential. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Strode clear for emphatic success in Pertemps qualifier at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in sole start this term, taking record since handicapping to 3-3; another big hike in the weights reflects his progress, which may well continue; greatly respected back down in grade. |
9/4 |
9/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won Irish point in early 2024; he dropped right out when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but showed his true colours when a taking third to a smart one on C&D hurdle debut (soft) last month; said to have made a respiratory noise there and now tongue tied; looks promising. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 11 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Bought for £70,000 soon after his winning Irish point debut (yielding ground) in February; disappointing when favourite for a Chepstow bumper in October but he now switches to hurdling over this longer trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he left that latest form well behind; stablemate of George Henry. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 201 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
15-2, about 10l fourth of eight in what looked an ordinary soft-ground Taunton bumper in April; almost certainly needs significant improvement. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
15-2, about 10l fourth of eight in what looked an ordinary soft-ground Taunton bumper in April; almost certainly needs significant improvement. |
25/1 |
|
4th 9 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
40,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Westerbee; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and useful 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Father Matt, out of half-sister to smart hurdlers Carobee and Winter Squall; good stable has a low strike-rate in bumpers but he needs checking in the market. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Awarded a point in February 2024 (3m, heavy); encouraging third on hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) in November; took backward step there ten days later (2m4f, soft) but now goes handicapping following a second wind surgery; interesting contender, especially if attracting market support. |
9/1 |
|
4th 1 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Heavy-ground Irish point winner in early 2024 (awarded race); absent for more than a year after disappointing bumper debut last October but returned with very encouraging third (albeit well held in the end) in C&D (soft) hurdle ten days ago. |
5/1 |
|
9th 1 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Half-brother to useful jumpers Can You Call, Finest View and Passing Call; awarded the race after finishing second on Irish point debut in February (heavy ground); new stable has bumper strike-rate of 14%; tongue tied for this rules debut; no surprise if he features. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-5 under rules; distant third over C&D (good) in November but below that form on this track last month; may do better now that she steps into handicaps. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 192 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Half-brother to smart jumper Black Op but unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for debut at Bangor (soft) in April. |
66/1 |
|
12th 11 |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Half-brother to smart jumper Black Op but unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for debut at Bangor (soft) in April. |
66/1 |
|
8th 13 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, no impression from 3f out |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £80.48 |
| Trifecta | £416.20 |
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