14.38
Good To SoftBlog.Rhino.Bet For Unique Racing Insight Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5255.38
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 5444-2
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
A marked step up in trip saw him emerge from the wilderness to win five-runner handicap at Hereford (extended 3m1f, good) last month and he did it comfortably, but he's 10lb higher today (4lb out of the handicap) against far more daunting opposition. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Both wins were at Huntingdon in winter 2024-25; ran well at Cheltenham (2m) in October but has had a bleak time of it since until something of an upturn at Chepstow (extended 2m3f) two weeks ago; needs to build on that and there was some encouragement last time for stepping up in trip. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Ran well in defeat on his reappearance but nowhere near as effective in his last four races; the cheekpieces tried last time are removed. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 1P2-67 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Has patchy profile but he's feasibly treated on best form and was disputing second when he fell at the last at Taunton (2m, soft) in final run last season; returns after almost a year off but conditions are no problem and he needs a close look on first run for Olly Murphy. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pressed leader 3 out |
16/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pressed leader 3 out |
16/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: P-0751 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time hurdle winner (2m-2m3f) who is still seeking a first chase success after four attempts over fences, though he's gone close on a couple of occasions; the drop in trip will not be an issue and he's not yet fully exposed, but he'll need to step up on those efforts if he's to break his duck. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time hurdle winner (2m-2m3f); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but ran well in defeat over fences at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) last month and has possibilities if this new trip suits. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner, most recently off this mark at Exeter (2m, good) in November; made a promising chase debut in May when a staying-on second at Huntingdon (2m, good) but never involved at Newton Abbot (2m, good to soft) last month, shaping on both occasions as though a step back up in trip would help; player. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 1488-6
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles (2m/2m4f, good) and twice on the Flat in 2025; looked as good as ever when second on the Flat this month, after a break, and is respected, albeit the nagging concern is that he ran poorly on his only previous visit to Fakenham. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Scored twice over hurdles last autumn and he notched another success in 2m Chelmsford handicap in November; off since but yard is going well so he can't be discounted. |
2/1 |
7/2
Form: 520-5
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (3) |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won in France (1m3f, very soft) as a 4yo and twice runner-up in eight starts over hurdles after joining this yard; fourth of eight back on the Flat in a Southwell novice (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since) and worth a market check on Flat handicap debut with a tongue-tie given a go. |
11/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won in France (1m3f, very soft) as a 4yo and twice runner-up in eight starts over hurdles after joining this yard; fourth of eight back on the Flat in a Southwell novice (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since) and worth a market check on Flat handicap debut with a tongue-tie given a go. |
11/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
slowly into stride, towards rear early |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: F35P-P D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
19th Mar 2025 Good 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
5yo who has got better with each of his three runs for this yard, going close at Warwick (2m, soft) most recently; also effective on good ground and he shaped last time as though today's step up in trip could be a plus. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Failed to go on for the Skeltons; his second run for this yard when third at Sandown (2m, soft; first-time hood) was a return to form, though he was held up off a fast pace set by the winner and might be flattered. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4 out, steady headway before 2 out, went third before last, no extra run-in |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 872/0-
Last run: 376 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
33/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
3rd Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 (7) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
cajoled along soon after start, midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 3f out, carried head high inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 1P4-6U D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Bidding for a C&D hat-trick having won here on last two starts (soft/good); has gone up 9lb but has run well off much higher marks in the past; could go well. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Five races for his new trainer and back on track, following three third places with a tenacious C&D win (soft) under Charlie Maggs in 14-runner race 19 days ago; back up 4lb but one to consider seriously. |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Ended his time with Olly Murphy under a cloud but back on track for his new handler and he posted a solid third of eight in 2m3f handicap at Catterick last month; considered from an easing mark. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 72F0-7 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, dropped to rear after 4th, no impression after 3 out |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.99 |
| Tricast | £90.65 |
| Trifecta | £125.00 |
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