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Good To SoftChristmas Party Raceday Friday 20th December Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 43P9-2
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pecked on landing 1st |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has come to himself in a major way this autumn/winter, winning from the front at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft), Bangor (2m7f, soft) and Cheltenham (3m, soft); they were dominant displays on first two occasions and he kept finding more on latest; up another 6lb but remains of major interest. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Has come to himself in a major way this autumn/winter, winning from the front at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft), Bangor (2m7f, soft) and Cheltenham (3m, soft); they were dominant displays on first two occasions and he kept finding more on latest; up another 6lb but remains of major interest. |
11/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2-056
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won three of his last six starts over hurdles, proving his stamina for 3m with a narrow verdict at Southwell on final appearance in April (good; first-time blinkers); raised 6lb for that but might not have reached his ceiling just yet. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Struck in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in January; only seventh back there since and now swaps the cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; below par on his previous outing around 3m but wasn't obviously beaten for stamina. |
9/2 |
|
7th 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways over this C&D (soft) last month; had 6l to spare from Eloi Du Puy last time and holds strong claims up 7lb. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 5P349-
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-13 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and again ran well at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; well suited by ground slower than good; high on the list. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
13th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Three runs since wind surgery and the blip came over fences; clear second at Southwell last time (2m4f, good) and might well have won had he not fluffed the last flight; should run well off just 3lb higher. |
100/30 |
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Pulled up after sketchy round of jumping on chasing debut in February and now reverts to hurdling; given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere but his record is not compelling and he has raced mainly on ground slower than good. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: /47-33
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden prior to his marked improvement over fences (on good ground) this May-September, including three wins and the first was at this track; he didn't fare so well at Uttoxeter 11 days ago but that was still up with his best form; not dismissed. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1211 (on good ground) this term, the last two wins at Worcester (2m4f/2m); climbing the weights but possibly has further improvement in him. |
100/30 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Justified good support when off the mark over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in May and, after a solid second next time, doubled his tally over 2m4f here last time despite meeting interference; up 6lb and comes back in trip but he's open to further progress and this looks a good opportunity. |
Evs |
12/1
Form: 0033-6
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Maiden over hurdles and fences; back hurdling for his last three starts and has to raise his game; the cheekpieces may help. |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Maiden over hurdles and fences; two good efforts in small-field Fakenham chases last year but his placed form over hurdles since back from a break suggest he'll be pushed to get off the mark today. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-18 but he posted a solid third of nine back hurdling in 2m Huntingdon handicap 17 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.11 |
| Trifecta | £20.50 |
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