13.40
Good To SoftChris Boutcher Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 5/49-3
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who landed a Chepstow novice hurdle (good to soft) in November 2024 and it was a respectable start over fences when third back there (also 2m, good; mistake last) just over one year later; pulled up after he sprawled on landing around halfway at Hereford next time; still has stamina to prove but a clear round should see him competitive. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Inconsistent, lightly raced 7yo who was pulled up at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January when last seen; however, his sole hurdle win came here (2m, good to soft) and he was an encouraging third over C&D (good) in November on his chase debut; interesting now back here and back down in trip, provided the ground suits (effective on good/good to soft, unproven on soft). |
9/2 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2- BF
Last run: 256 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins last June and latest was over C&D (good); no joy in just three runs since but he was in lead when he ran out and crashed through the rails before the second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) last month; has possibilities if he can maintain his focus this time and he's well handicapped on his best form. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
All three wins on good ground; won a 2m3f handicap at Warwick pretty easily and followed up back in novice company; well held since but he was returning from a lengthy break when pulling way too hard to Ludlow last month (2m5f); will need to settle if he's to stay this far but Harry Cobden takes over. |
6/4 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Came good with comfortable handicap win at Warwick (2m3f) in June and easily followed up in modest novice event at Newton Abbot (2m5f) three weeks later; didn't shape too badly when fourth at Ascot (about 2m3f, also good) on his November comeback but absent since; can race freely but this drying ground should suit and he's respected. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 2-
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in three of his six races over hurdles, latterly beaten by an improving favourite in handicap company here (heavy); won't be far away. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Low-mileage maiden who had consistent form, mostly at Chepstow, until a couple of lesser efforts this term; returns to Wales for this second handicap attempt and may rebound. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 13 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Positives to take from all his runs (hooded the last twice); the latest here (2m novice, soft) was run in dense fog but after a prominent ride he emerged from the gloom to finish 2l off a smart prospect; has strong form claims and he's bred for this longer trip. |
5/2 |
3/1
Form: 77-31 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Uttoxeter; yet to show the same level of form over fences in four starts but has come down in the weights and is dropped in grade; no forlorn hope. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles at Uttoxeter, on good and good to soft; has mostly steered clear of slower ground and he's been no closer than 17l in three runs over fences. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Both hurdle wins at Uttoxeter, the latest a 2m4f handicap which never looked in doubt; raised 6lb and a 7lb claimer rode last time, but his trainer sees him as more of a chaser; considered. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-35
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Still unexposed after only five hurdling starts but was well beaten in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D (good) 16 days ago. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Her first encounter with heavy ground when tailed off on handicap debut (3m; 17-2); may fare better under drier conditions and her qualifying runs weren't devoid of promise. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 79
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat. |
2/1 |
100/1
Form: 99
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 1m6f AW winner at Wolverhampton this year, both times under Zoe Lewis; did not enjoy run of the race when well-held third there 18 days ago and also has form over this C&D; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (11) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Off the mark over C&D (18-1) in January under Zoe Lewis; disappointing at Newcastle (12.5f) next time and didn't see out his race back here (sixth) last week; tongue-tie now added. |
13/2 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fairly treated on hurdle form and seems to need good ground, on which she was well beaten on chase debut two months ago; could be wiser for that experience but she was a remote last. |
9/4 |
|
5th 6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f) in August and not discredited after three months off when a fading fourth of nine in 2m6f handicap here 19 days ago; much respected on her chase debut. |
13/2 |
150/1
Form: 9
Last run: 149 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
8th 8 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
14 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to finish in the first six in points or under rules, so hard to recommend even though he ought to be helped by this step up in trip. |
33/1 |
150/1
Form: 8
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear, outpaced and lost touch 3 out |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear, outpaced and lost touch 3 out |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten at huge odds on all four starts, most recently when making handicap debut off a basement mark this month; drops back from 3m1f today; makes no appeal. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 6-4
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
£140,000 3yo; half-brother to 2m6f hurdle winner Cardamon Hill; dam unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdler Binocular (also 1m1f Flat winner) and 10.5f and 1m7f Flat/2m2f-3m chase winner Assassino; big-money purchase and represents a yard that does well in bumpers; has to be respected. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.40 |
| Trifecta | £53.30 |
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