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Good To SoftMy Pension Expert: Your Trusted Advisers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 3f 218y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £9.60
- Place: £1.40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Record of 2-6 over fences and when beaten at Kelso last time that was at the hands of an improver (3m2f, good to soft); gets in off the same mark here and could be a factor |
15/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Has won two of his five chases and reportedly appreciated the drier surface (good to soft) when prevailing narrowly over 3m at Ludlow last time; off only 3lb higher and open to further progress, he's seriously considered. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won three-runner contest at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November and probably bettered that form when close third at Wetherby (3m, soft; cheekpieces refitted) the following month; needs to rebound from last month's duff effort but remains lightly raced and enters calculations. |
7/1 |
11/10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1
Last run: 101 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 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Bumper winner in 2024 got off the mark over hurdles in a Cork maiden over 2m4f last October; didn't jump well on chasing debut last time but can do better back in this sphere, though has a bit to find with the Elliott pair; cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Kilbeggan bumper on debut in 2024 and got off the mark over hurdles at Cork over 2m4f in October; handles soft ground and can be a player on chasing debut if staying the trip. |
4/1 |
|
1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Kilbeggan bumper winner on debut last year and has been consistent in defeat in four hurdle starts since up to 3m; lacks a recent start but if he runs up to his 114 rating then has a big shout. |
15/8 |
9/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 31-1
Last run: 195 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 9 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Following wind surgery he returned to form to win in a small field at Kelso (2m5f, good) recently, and he's fine on slow ground and at this trip; however, from out of the handicap he's 10lb higher today and his profile suggests he'll be vulnerable back up in grade. |
11/1 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February but he's had wind surgery since and this is a significant drop in grade; he's dropped down the weights and could bounce back with a big run for his in-form yard. |
11/4 |
|
12 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won C&D maiden hurdle and substandard Haydock Grade 2 in winter 2024-25; mixed form since but he was a good second on his chase debut at Ayr last month; first-fence unseat next time (hampered); he's dropped down the weights over hurdles and is not ruled out each-way in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 6
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Comfortably won maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April but hasn't cut much ice since, including on chasing debut at Carlisle earlier this month; fair bit to prove from out of the weights on handicap debut and needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Comfortably won maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April; this point winner could be suited by the switch to fences but he's been soundly beaten in two novice hurdles this season and has something to find in today's company even if he's back to his best. |
14/1 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Point winner; moving steadily in the right direction under rules, placed at Ayr (2m4f) most recently; possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
In new cheekpieces when second to a thriving rival at Carlisle (3m, good) and won't be far away if as good again. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Back from layoff with three disappointing runs this season and now 0-4 over fences; needs combination of drier ground and first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who finished runner-up in four points; however, pulled up over fences on last two starts and a major turnaround is necessary. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 5
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
3rd May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice hurdle in December (2m6f, good); 0-7 as a pointer but travelled well when runner-up on chase debut back at Newcastle (2m7f) and can build on that. |
4/1 |
|
9th 1 |
3rd May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice hurdle in December (2m6f, good); 0-7 as a pointer but travelled well when runner-up on chase debut back at Newcastle (2m7f) and can build on that. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, went second going best 3 out, went clear with winner from 2 out, not fluent last, no impression run-in |
16/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten in seventh in three maiden hurdles and pulled up on handicap hurdle debut at Perth last April (3m, good to soft; 12-1); absent since and plenty to prove but this very lightly raced point runner-up is one to watch in the betting now tackling fences in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Made the frame twice in Irish points; poor results in 2m4f maiden hurdles but may do better now handicapping over 3m; check the betting. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Dual point winner who is still unexposed under rules; not beaten far when fifth on recent chasing debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good; several fences omitted) but needs to build on that performance here and didn't get far at Hexham on Tuesday. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Dual point winner who is still unexposed under rules; not beaten far when fifth on recent chasing debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good; several fences omitted) but needs to build on that performance here and didn't get far at Hexham on Tuesday. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
20th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins in UK points, both on firm, in 2023-24; mixed form under rules but creditable fifth on chase debut at Uttoxeter last time; improvement likely. |
11/1 |
100/1
Form: 00-4
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
19th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear on inner |
100/1 |
|
9th 6 |
19th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in rear on inner |
100/1 |
|
4th 5 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
raced in last, nudged along after 8th, lost touch from 3 out, tailed off |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 236 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, not fluent in rear 7th |
25/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, not fluent in rear 7th, detached from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.57 |
| Trifecta | £42.30 |
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