15.40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Came good in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft; front pair clear) in October, but he's been well held in both subsequent runs (2m3f/2m7f); still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and he needs to rediscover his spark. |
4/1 |
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 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Just four starts over fences and, after finishing tailed off in the first and refusing in the second, he showed he might be getting the hang of things when sixth of ten at Exeter (2m3f, good; weakened) last month; needs to take another step forward but that's not out of the question. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Maiden hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences, refusing two runs back; opposable. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 12y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden hurdler who has failed to take to chasing, refusing at the second fence in 2m2f handicap here last month; best left alone. |
20/1 |
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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