15.32
GoodNever Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
Form: 4506-2 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a near miss at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) last month and went one better there (2m, good) last time, beating Alnilam by half a length; 5lb higher in a tougher contest today but this 5yo could continue to progress for his top trainer. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a near miss at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) last month and went one better there (2m, good) last time, beating Alnilam by half a length; 5lb higher in a tougher contest today but this 5yo could continue to progress for his top trainer. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, led 5th, ridden approaching last, just did enough |
13/8 |
8/1
Form: 4171-9 D
Last run: 169 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Dual novice hurdle winner in 2024, the latest on stable debut at Kelso (2m2f, soft) in April; only just beaten in both starts in handicaps after returning from a break with a hood fitted in November; up another 2lb but still a major player, especially if benefiting from the subsequent wind operation. |
5/1 |
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1st 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
raced wide, made all |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won two novice hurdles earlier this year (2m/2m2f, soft) and returned to form in first-time hood (retained) when going close behind Williethebuilder at Wetherby (2m, good) three weeks ago; granted a better round of jumping this 5yo should have more to offer; on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
5/2
Form: 414-41 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive on the Flat this year and capitalised on an attractive hurdle mark at Southwell (2m, good) ten days ago; travelled well and did it cosily, and this 4yo could still be well treated now 6lb higher. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, headway on outer and went third before 3 out, no extra after 2 out |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
travelled strongly, towards rear, smooth headway home turn, led before 2 out, pushed along when faced challenge approaching last, good jump last, kept on well run-in, cosily |
7/4 |
8/1
Form: 2561-3 CD BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
C&D winner (soft) in March and added a good-ground Flat win in July; fair third when back over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month but needs a bigger performance now back up in grade. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened after 3 out |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
17th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 4/32/2
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Raced freely and found nothing on his Wetherby handicap debut (2m, good) but a steep drop in grade on this more suitable track will suit and he should be well treated on his Flat form; obvious contender. |
11/4 |
|
5th 2 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 2nd, cajoled along 3 out, soon outpaced and dropped to last, lost touch and weakened 2 out, tailed off |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: 0-U662 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Only just failed to exploit some help from the handicapper at Hexham (2m, good) last month but her latest run was very disappointing and her stamina for today's trip is not copper-bottomed; others preferred. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £18.46 |
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