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HeavyTrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Tradespeople ‘Introductory’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15843
- 1m 7f 144y
- Class 2
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 118-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Skelton runner on a losing run of nine; up and down over hurdles this season and tried chasing the once in December; latest Kempton run when behind some of these wasn't overly encouraging and his trainer now turns to cheekpieces; still couldn't put a line through him. |
11/2 |
|
9th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has won maiden and introductory hurdles; running well either side of one chase run and he was the only one to pose any threat to a progressive type over C&D (good to soft; Fasol fourth and held) last month; up 2lb to a career-high mark but still early days in handicaps; not far away. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Chasing was shelved after just one attempt, and he returned to hurdling with a creditable run in conditions event at Windsor last month, although finishing last of five; will have no problem with trip or ground and looks the pick of Dan Skelton's three on jockey bookings. |
6/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 15-1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Third in the Grade 1 Sefton at this meeting last year but that wasn't the strongest renewal; promising second of 14 on chase debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October hasn't been built on and he bled when tailed off in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas; didn't impress with his jumping in February when last seen and needs to get back on track. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Perhaps best to forgive his heavy defeat, behind Thomas Mor, at Kempton last time (bled from nose); has largely progressive RPRs otherwise and has Graded form; first chase win is not implausible. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f, good to soft/soft) who showed improved form in a first-time tongue-tie when third in Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April; tongue-tie absent for chase/seasonal debut but he's one to consider for a yard among the winners. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 1
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Without a Flat win since 2023 but was placed in valuable 2m AW handicap in April and didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) last month; eased in grade here; can go well from the front. |
6/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Absent since ending 2025 with two disappointing efforts but resumes on a good mark and has fairly good record when fresh; could be dangerous if first-time visor has desired effect. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Irish point winner; showed promise in a warm Haydock race on hurdle debut and produced her best effort yet when making all at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month; has potential at this level for the first time. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 1
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in France (2m3f, heavy); some fair form since joining Micky Hammond and was a close second at Sedgefield in November (2m4f, soft) but hasn't run since. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-
Last run: 339 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, pressed leader 3 out, briefly led home turn, headed 2 out, soon lost second, weakened and lost third run-in |
7/2 |
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4th 3 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
raced in second, pressed leader 3 out, briefly led home turn, headed 2 out, soon lost second, weakened and lost third run-in |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.79 |
| Trifecta | £5.80 |
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