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Good To SoftRacing Welfare Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2723
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Course bumper winner who launched hurdling career with two Sandown wins (2m, good to soft/soft) in the autumn, the latter at Listed level; drops back in trip/grade after a respectable ninth in Grade 1 Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month and ought to be hard to beat, despite his big penalty. |
2/7 |
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9th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won his first two over hurdles, readily justifying the odds in Sandown maiden (2m, good to soft) in November before impressing in a Listed event over that C&D (soft, Soldier Reeves second) the following month; paid for trying to match it with the winner when firmly put in his place at Haydock last time, however, and that seemed to expose his limitations; goes up in trip. |
20/1 |
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2nd 1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
2-3 in bumpers and 2-2 over hurdles following a pair of wins at Sandown (2m, good to soft/soft), the latest a Listed novice last time; he was impressive last time (Soldier Reeves about 6l back in second) and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; key player. |
7/4 |
16/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 13 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
He was having just his second handicap run when comfortably seeing off six rivals at Haydock (1m6f, good; for today's rider) 24 days ago; unlikely his revised mark will prove beyond him in time; shortlist material. |
13/2 |
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1st 7 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; good bumper performer (two places before 1m5f Fontwell win in March 2025); fair runs at up to 1m4f on the AW on the Flat so far, beaten 10l by Constitution Hill over 1m4f at Kempton in March; chance back up in trip on second handicap start. |
3/1 |
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6th 9 (3) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Useful bumper winner; has been brought along steadily in this sphere, a patiently ridden seventh in 1m4f Kempton novice 26 days ago; looks capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping and not without interest. |
9/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has made far more progress over hurdles than seemed likely, having been 0-3 (admittedly placed each time) in bumpers for Paul Nicholls; 3-3 in this sphere for new stable, winning by 12l at Cheltenham (2m1f) and 18l at Haydock (1m7f Grade 2) the last two occasions, both on good to soft ground; strong traveller who was particularly impressive from the front last time (he doesn't necessarily need to dominate); brother to a Cheltenham Festival winner; greatly respected in his bid to give Nicky Henderson a sixth success in this race. |
9/4 |
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1st 2 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in his three bumpers for Paul Nicholls (one on soft) and made it 2-2 over hurdles for Nicky Henderson when winning by 12l at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) last month; leading claims for top trainer who has won three of the last six runnings. |
8/11 |
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3rd 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Brother to smart Irish jumper Chosen Mate; placed in bumpers at Sandown (good to soft) and Kempton (soft) on first two outings; likely to be right in the thick of things again. |
13/8 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
In good form over hurdles when last out, winning a Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) and an Ayr novice (2m, soft; made all); closely related to a hurdle/chase winner; interesting contender on chase debut; can pull hard. |
5/4 |
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1st 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won by 6l in first-time hood (retained since) at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in November on second hurdle start, and good second here since (2m, heavy) under a penalty; strong claims today. |
4/5 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
Ended last season with a poor run (first-time visor) but returned from five-month break with clear win at Statford (2m5f, good to firm; no headgear) on Tuesday; still lightly raced over fences and won't mind if the ground is slower; obvious contender under 7lb penalty. |
4/5 |
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1st 2 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up when favourite at Wetherby in March and absent since; however, this point and handicap hurdle winner is only six and may have benefited from the break; could have a part to play on his return to action. |
5/2 |
|
8 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Point/hurdles winner who hasn't strictly improved in two chase attempts but may build on latest effort (3m) as he remains unexposed at this distance; visor replaces the cheekpieces worn of late; in the mix. |
5/2 |
3/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Soft-ground bumper winner who showed plenty of ability on first three hurdle starts (two at about 2m4f) before a poor show on handicap debut at Wincanton (9-1) last time; needs to rebound and also to find improvement over this new trip; others have a bit less to prove. |
12/1 |
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14th 4 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
3m point runner-up and soft-ground bumper winner who has also shown promise on all three hurdle starts (2m4f/2m, soft/good); he may be able to take a step forward now going handicapping. |
9/1 |
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3rd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Kelso bumper winner; positives to take from both runs over hurdles and he stumbled badly three out when beaten 15l at Cheltenham the last time (at odds of only 7-2; 2m4f, good; perhaps better on softer); one to consider. |
6/4 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 3 |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Cut little ice over hurdles last season, but he's been progressive over fences this summer and made it three wins from his last four starts when scoring at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; up another 5lb but he's on a roll and could be a major force again. |
13/8 |
11/1
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 |
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13 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
British runner; commenced chase career with good-ground wins at Hereford and Lingfield; below par in two subsequent starts but bounced back to form with a 4.25l win at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft) and a few of those in behind have won since; up 7lb now but ground and distance look like his optimum. |
17/2 |
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1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Commenced chase career with a couple of good-ground wins; below par in two starts since but the combination of 3m and soft surface perhaps contributed to latest defeat; drop back in trip looks a plus. |
11/2 |
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3rd 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite, having lacked fluency, at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when bidding to take chase record to 3-3; however, this Henderson runner can't be written off; bred to stay this new trip. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten in a Sandown bumper on his only run for Jonjo & AJ O'Neill (good to soft; 18-1); best watched for now. |
20/1 |
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6th 2 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten in a Sandown bumper on his only run for Jonjo & AJ O'Neill (good to soft; 18-1); best watched for now. |
20/1 |
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9th 4 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
21,000euros 2yo, 70,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Despereaux (2m1f hurdle; RPR 110) and Sassari (French 2m1f/2m2f hurdle); dam French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner; in-form stable has healthy strike-rate in bumpers; the betting may be a good guide on debut. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position briefly 4th, prominent on outer 5th, outpaced 6th, struggling when bad mistake 3 out |
16/1 |
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7th 3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position briefly 4th, prominent on outer 5th, outpaced 6th, struggling when bad mistake 3 out, tailed off |
16/1 |
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4th 3 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In a top yard but has been weak in the betting for both his runs and shown very little, in a Sandown bumper and Ascot maiden hurdle (both good to soft); tongue-tie now fitted. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £121.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £121.09 |
| Trifecta | £839.50 |
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