13.30
Good To SoftTroy Asset Management “Introductory” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15843
- 1m 7f 152y
- Class 2
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
- Place: £1.10
Form: 131-1 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
A very useful novice hurdler last season and ran big race when third of 17 on handicap debut at Aintree festival (2m, good) in April, having been badly hampered in early stages and made up considerable ground from the rear; 5lb higher here but still has more to offer. |
15/8 |
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3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
100/30
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1-1 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Switched to chasing with two wins in the autumn, the latter in a Cheltenham Listed race (3m1f, soft) despite not jumping that well; his fencing once again lacked fluency when sixth in the National Hunt Chase back at Cheltenham (3m6f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (blinkered now) last month; has a lower mark back hurdling, so no surprise were he to go well despite the fact Sean Bowen looks elsewhere. |
22/1 |
|
6th 1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Switched to chasing with two wins in the autumn, the latter from One Big Bang in Listed race here (3m1f, soft) despite having been a detached last of the three remaining runners at the third-last fence; that was not a fluent round of jumping but, with a satisfactory Grade 2 run at Windsor in January under his belt, he could still have more to give, including with this stamina test and first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Record of 7-10 overall and 2-2 since switched to chasing (solid form); stayed on well in Listed grade at Cheltenham (3m1f, soft) most recently, proving suited by the first attempt beyond 2m4f under rules; particularly unexposed at this sort of distance and warrants respect. |
9/2 |
15/8
Form: 1/1- D
Last run: 319 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Useful mare whose handicap form at about 2m features a prestigious win last term and respectable third, with cheekpieces fitted, at the latest Cheltenham Festival (soft); ran well behind a very notable rival in one of her 2m4f attempts; likely player in the retained headgear and back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 16 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Impressive winner of top handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m, soft) last February; her progress has stalled since (including beaten favourite over fences in first two runs this season) but she was better than latest last of four to reopposing Ooh Betty in Ascot Grade 2 mares' hurdle (1m7f, soft) suggests, challenging when making a hash of the last; dropped another 3lb on the back of that and could have a say if reacting well to first-time headgear. |
11/1 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 157y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Impressive winner of major handicap at Newbury (2m, soft) last February; beaten favourite over fences first two outings this season and a bit disappointing in warm C&D handicap back over hurdles last month, but it's far too soon to be writing her off and she'd be very dangerous on last season's form. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left and headway against near rail before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened from last |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left and headway against near rail before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened from last |
6/1 |
|
9th 1 (11) |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Comfortably made all in 14-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good; clear lead long way) last May and raised his game again to win five-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, soft; went on 3f out) on handicap debut last July; up 6lb and off since but 2m looks well worth a shot and this very lightly raced 4yo is one to note. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 9
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
A fair 1m2f Flat winner in Spain who was much improved for her current yard when runner-up in 2m4f Bangor handicap hurdle 47 days ago; up 2lb but big shout with that form working out very well. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Five Flat wins in France; showed very little over hurdles in Britain last season, including when dropped back to 2m for last month's handicap debut, but Dan Skelton is persisting with her and she can't be written off just yet. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Five Flat wins in France; showed very little over hurdles in Britain last season, including when dropped back to 2m for last month's handicap debut, but Dan Skelton is persisting with her and she can't be written off just yet. |
6/1 |
200/1
Form: 645
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Shaped okay at massive odds (never-nearer third, 150-1) on last visit to Plumpton in December 2024; occupied same position when last in action at Cartmel (2m1f, good; beaten under 10l) last July; easing mark, with Charlie Maggs taking over in saddle. |
9/2 |
|
5 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Ridden by Izzie Hill last seven starts; well beaten in his first two handicaps; back to form when 25-1 fifth of seven at Worcester (2m, good) on third attempt but needs to build on that. |
9/1 |
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5th 4 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Placed at triple-digit odds in Plumpton novice (2m, good to soft) in December but well beaten in both handicaps this year (2m3f/2m); not the most obvious answer. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.80 |
| Trifecta | £7.00 |