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Good To SoftFestive Fixture 12th December Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2639.97
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.30
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner who went close in Cheltenham Grade 2 on hurdle debut before getting off the mark at Ascot (1m7f, good) in November; found to have bled when well held next time and played up at the start (deemed a non-runner) at Exeter eight days ago; wore tongue-tie on those last three appearances and cheekpieces at Exeter, but has neither today; unexposed handicap debutant. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner who went close in Cheltenham Grade 2 on hurdle debut before getting off the mark at Ascot (1m7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in November; found to have bled when well held at Doncaster since, which is a concern, but would have obvious claims if back to best with cheekpieces added. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Favourite for two of his three bumpers (good to soft or good), winning the first and on the latest occasion finishing third under a penalty at Chepstow where they didn't go much of a gallop; others in here have superior form but he's a likely improver over hurdles. |
25/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't hang about over hurdles and now 2-2 over fences, the latter win gained at Sandown (3m, soft) in March; withdrawn three times since then with good ground deemed unsuitable but his first two wins (one over hurdles) were gained on good; probably still has more improvement to come; must be considered. |
11/4 |
12/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 74
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner for James Owen, most recently at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March; backed that up with a solid effort next time but was beaten 22l when favourite back there 18 days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove; makes stable debut with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye. |
9/2 |
|
6th 7 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
C&D scorer in March (good to soft) on his first realistic staying assignment, and 3lb badly in when not quite up to defying a penalty next time; of renewed interest after a break, and a winner on good also. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Seems badly in under a penalty for recent 2m7f success at Market Rasen, with future mark 3lb lower; however, remains unexposed at this sort of distance and may show the progress that's needed to follow up. |
11/4 |
5/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
12th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
French-bred 5yo; outpaced in closing stages of tactical race at Taunton (good to soft) in November but still displayed significant promise there (finished fourth); likely to make his presence felt here. |
3/1 |
|
4th 2 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
90,000euros 3yo out of a dam who was placed over fences in France; of obvious interest for his leading yard. |
5/2 |
|
4th 2 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
90,000euros 3yo out of a dam who was placed over fences in France; of obvious interest for his leading yard. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
0-10 but she ran well when second here (2m3f, good) in March and rallied for a respectable fifth at Taunton (good) three weeks ago on her first crack at 3m; shaped last time as though today's extra yardage could be in her favour and she might be in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Nine-race maiden but she's a reliable sort, runner-up at Hereford (2m4f, good) last time, and looks worth a crack at this sort of trip. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Not beaten far in any of her hurdles, latterly in two handicaps, shaping better than the bare result on both occasions, latest at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December when losing her pitch leaving the back straight before staying on again; one to consider off 3lb lower. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Course regular who was mostly in good form last year and last month's reappearance run at Exeter looked too bad to be true; hard to dismiss, especially back here. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Two-time winner over a similar trip at Newton Abbot (both good); was competitive from this mark on his last two starts at that track (both 2m5f) and should be involved if straight enough after a six-month break. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 10 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Dual 2m2f course winner this season; rebounded from two lesser efforts when close third of five (just behind Striking A Pose) over C&D (good) last month but has more on his plate in this deeper race. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
15th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Flat debutant whose bumper/hurdles form suggests he falls below the required standard in this field. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Placed in a Fontwell bumper (good) and a 2m Worcester novice hurdle (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in June, but not so good since, most recently on handicap debut when appearing not to stay the 2m4f; drops back in trip with a bit to prove. |
40/1 |
|
8th 2 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-6 but respectable efforts when placed in a bumper (good) and 2m novices' hurdle (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) here last month; not as good back here latest; step up in trip is probably a positive; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Distant third at Worcester (2m, good) in September probably the best of her qualifying runs; no impact when 33-1 for a Hereford handicap in October and came down at the first when back in maiden company a fortnight ago; it's still relatively early days but others are far more solid. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-2 in bumpers and 0-4 over hurdles, and her third was remote; has no form claims. |
200/1 |
|
8th 5 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Modest form so far; was a bit keen when beaten 20l last time and has further to go on this handicap debut, so will need to settle better. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.61 |
| Trifecta | £18.20 |
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