13.50
Good To SoftJPR Phoenix Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.10
- Place: £2.00
Form: 15- BF
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Third in the Grade 1 Sefton at this meeting last year but that wasn't the strongest renewal; promising second of 14 on chase debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October hasn't been built on and he bled when tailed off in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas; didn't impress with his jumping in February when last seen and needs to get back on track. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Perhaps best to forgive his heavy defeat, behind Thomas Mor, at Kempton last time (bled from nose); has largely progressive RPRs otherwise and has Graded form; first chase win is not implausible. |
7/2 |
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2nd 1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f, good to soft/soft) who showed improved form in a first-time tongue-tie when third in Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April; tongue-tie absent for chase/seasonal debut but he's one to consider for a yard among the winners. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 44-4
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
1-5 over hurdles, the win gained in course maiden (2m4f, heavy) in January; flopped when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut the following month but could still have a good future over fences. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month; his respected trainer sends him straight over fences for his handicap debut and this unexposed 7yo could have a part to play. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Yet to finish out of the frame; below-par fourth at Windsor on reappearance but gave impression the outing was needed; one of the main players on peak form, which includes a C&D effort. |
4/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4/21-3 BF
Last run: 30 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 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, hung left throughout, outpaced after 3 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, hung left throughout, outpaced after 3 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Plenty of ability in his three bumpers, winning one at Fakenham; hooded last three outings; favourite for novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m, again soft) one month ago when his never-nearer third of 12 attracted the attention of the stewards but he made things hard by persistently hanging left; settling and hanging have therefore both been issues but he does look capable of better. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 12D1
Last run: 62 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 15 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
10st 0lb
|
First past the post in two Newton Abbot bumpers (good/soft) last summer; gave encouragement when well held taking minor honours over about 2m4f here and at Bangor in his two races over hurdles; upped in trip for this handicap debut and could find improvement, which he does need. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 15 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
10st 0lb
|
First past the post in two Newton Abbot bumpers (good/soft) last summer; gave encouragement when well held taking minor honours over about 2m4f here and at Bangor in his two races over hurdles; upped in trip for this handicap debut and could find improvement, which he does need. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb
|
|
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Chasing on last four starts, winning on good ground at Taunton (2m7f) on first and latest; overcame interference to oblige in eventually clearcut fashion in a small field on latest, so surely remains capable of better (up another 3lb since) and that suggested he could stay beyond 3m; this is his first attempt to do that and this 6yo ran respectably on soft ground on penultimate start. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Got off the mark at the first time in this sphere over C&D in December and has shaped well both runs since, faring best of those coming from off the pace when fourth of 11 in 3m Ascot handicap in January; that race has worked out really well (three subsequent winners) so he's a big player eased 1lb. |
9/4 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has taken his form to a new level since upped in trip and switched to chasing, winning easily at Taunton (2m7f) then creditable third at Kempton (3m), both on good ground; still unexposed in this sphere and at this sort of distance; remains of interest. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced chaser for whom the cheekpieces are making a difference as he won going away at Windsor (soft) and came from the clouds to be third in Haydock's Grand National Trial (again 3m4f; good to soft; 1lb lower) when ahead of Deafening Silence, Git Maker and Grand Albert; unlikely to be anywhere near the front at the start here but he could be in the finish; stays 4m and he'll surely get this far. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Built upon previous chasing promise to get off the mark at the seventh attempt over fences in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor last month (extended 3m4f, soft; from Holokea); from out of the handicap he's 9lb higher today but is unexposed in the headgear and further improvement is possible. |
16/1 |
|
1st 13 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 162y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
0-9 under rules (0-6 over fences) but runner-up three times in a row (3m3f-3m6f, various ground) before beaten about 10l when sixth of 11 in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft), where his jumping help him back; it's possible he'll find greater fluency today in first-time cheekpieces; chance. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 21-
Last run: 285 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 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to get off the mark over fences in five starts; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; steps back in trip but is getting expensive to follow. |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has a win and a second (over C&D) from two runs here; bit disappointing at Wetherby five weeks ago after looking dangerous early in the straight, but cheekpieces and a return to Haydock could see a revival. |
15/2 |
|
4th 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up behind progressive winners in December on his first two chase starts (3m/3m1f, heavy/good to soft); can make mistakes and he fell at Hereford last time, but could have a big part to play granted a clear round. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Finished second in a point and didn't run badly for a 50-1 chance when midfield in a Ffos Las maiden three months ago (2m4f, good to soft); still appeals as one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
|
4th 14 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Finished second in a point and didn't run badly for a 50-1 chance when midfield in a Ffos Las maiden three months ago (2m4f, good to soft); still appeals as one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
|
8th 15 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
27,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 1m3f-12.5f Flat (fairly useful) and 2m4f hurdle winner; co-favourite for an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in April and kept on well for second; that suggests significant ability. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in two of six starts, best effort at Fontwell in April (2m5f, good) on his penultimate start; could come on for his recent Chepstow return but he still has to prove conclusively that he acts on soft ground. |
7/1 |
|
11 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-5 over hurdles; not seen to best effect when making handicap debut on heavy ground but his subsequent Fontwell second (2m5f, good) was a good effort; could have a say here if tuned up after 168-day break. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 3
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Dam bumper and fair 2m4f hurdle winner; 11-1 from 20-1 for maiden hurdle at Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in May and his promising third of 15 that day for Jonathan Sweeney ranks highly in this field. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
|
4 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Second foal; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner, sister to useful bumper/2m4f hurdle/3m1f chase winner Hester Flemen and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Backinthere, is granddaughter of 2m6f hurdle winner; stoutly bred newcomer and the market likely to be the best guide to his chances. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 0-56
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 0lb |
Won first four races for this stable at around this trip and ran well again here at Christmas when third to Duke Silver, having made most; blinkers now replace cheekpieces but has it to do from 5lb out of handicap, and ideally may want better ground. |
20/1 |
40/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
2-4 in points for his owner-trainer (finished alone on one occasion) but beaten a very long way on hurdles debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month (Alan De Banks fourth); plenty more needed. |
50/1 |
|
5th 4 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
2-4 in points for his owner-trainer (finished alone on one occasion) but beaten a very long way on hurdles debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month (Alan De Banks fourth); plenty more needed. |
50/1 |
6/1
Form: 3
Last run: 120 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in better maiden hurdle than this on debut for Colm Murphy at Wexford (2m4f, good) last July and was tailed off for new stable in November and has not raced again since; sports first-time hood; tricky to weigh up. |
12/1 |
|
13th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Third foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle/useful chase winner Sword Of Fate; 3-1 from 13-2 when always-prominent third of 14 for maiden hurdle at Wexford (2m4f, good) in July for Colm Murphy; has changed hands since and has among the best form in this field after that promising debut. |
6/1 |
|
13th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
150/1
Form: P6
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made the frame in his two points (2m4f/3m) but no worthwhile form in his two maiden hurdles (2m4f/2m6f) last month; tongue tied last time. |
150/1 |
|
14th 3 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led, headed when overjumped 5th |
150/1 |
|
6th 1 |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made the frame in his two points (2m4f/3m); big price when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter; now tongue tied. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Eyecatching fifth at Warwick in his sole bumper but was pulled up at 125-1 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces worn last time are now removed. |
66/1 |
|
10th 4 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Eyecatching fifth at Warwick in his sole bumper but was pulled up at 125-1 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month; cheekpieces worn last time are now removed. |
66/1 |
|
7 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Possibilities in his pedigree and his running-on fifth of 11 in bumper at Warwick (2m, good) in April showed clear promise; he wandered that day and cheekpieces are now fitted; should improve but he's probably one for later. |
33/1 |
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| Exacta | £37.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.10 |
| Trifecta | £127.50 |
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