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SoftHappy 40th Birthday Leanne Heathcote Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4193.42
- 1m 7f 168y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.29
- Place: £1.02
Form: 21/ D
Last run: 714 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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21th 4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has failed to maintain an unbeaten hurdles record since returned this sphere, sweating and well beaten in the Imperial Cup (2m) last time; penultimate effort (2m5f) wasn't bad but this is a stiffer task. |
25/1 |
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14th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
3-3 over hurdles last season, including a Listed novice win at Exeter (2m, good to soft), and following a stint over fences he reverted to this sphere with a promising second at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) four weeks ago; travelled strongly on that latest start and not ruled out now back down in trip. |
20/1 |
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2nd 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Chasing this season; eyecatching behind Lulamba first time out before finishing alone after Phantomofthepoints had come down at Uttoxeter; wasn't overly fluent that day, nor when third at Ayr, and now defends an unbeaten record over hurdles (3-3); his novice form has worked out well and potentially on a good mark for this handicap debut; unraced over this far but should stay. |
7/4 |
100/30
- Place: £1.30
Form: 022
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back. |
11/1 |
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5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
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7th 11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 8
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 5 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles but often placed; chase debut at Worcester was encouraging (2m, good) but she was lacklustre on her return visit when the 2m4f trip was no excuse; not entirely sure what to expect. |
7/1 |
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6th 5 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
No threat to easy winner Beorma when third of five on chasing debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago but that run was still quite encouraging, and she might be better suited by this longer trip; won't mind if the ground softens; one to consider. |
10/1 |
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3rd 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ultimately disappointing over hurdles (0-12) but she has some competitive form off this sort of mark and a pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences. |
100/30 |
20/1
Form: 89
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, headway 4th, went fourth 6th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
4/1 |
|
3 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, headway 4th, went fourth 6th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
4/1 |
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4th 3 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Represents a top stable but posed no significant threat on his first two hurdling starts; significant improvement required. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 8-64
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden but this second run since surgery, and only third chase/stable start, may be the time to catch him; first-time headgear is another angle. |
9/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
5/2 |
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7th 1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has shown promise over hurdles; steps up in trip on handicap debut and may well show improvement. |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: 6-25U
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (2) |
26th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Gained a breakthrough success for her current yard over 1m5f here in January and not disgraced both runs since, third of nine in 1m6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb. |
7/2 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the breakthrough on her 19th start under rules at Chelmsford (13.5f) last month when scoring by 7l; unable to match that when fourth in a classified at Wolverhampton (1m4f) eight days later but remains in form and not out of this. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
No win in her first 18 starts but she made the breakthrough when storming 7l clear in a Chelmsford handicap (1m5f) last week; now drops back to 1m4f but she hit a personal best with that success and is a major player again on this switch to a classified event. |
15/8 |
20/1
Form: 310-65 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner who is 0-10 over hurdles, but he made a promising start over fences when third of six at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; that was eyecatching from an unpromising position and he wasn't far behind the runner-up Hawk Stone; interesting contender with cheekpieces added. |
9/2 |
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3rd 6 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Chepstow bumper winner who has made the frame several times over hurdles at Ffos Las; could go well off a reduced mark, provided he takes to fences. |
12/1 |
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3rd 3 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-8 over hurdles and very inconsistent but kept on for respectable fourth here (2m, soft) on seasonal debut three weeks ago and is probably worth another crack at 2m4f. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Not the only one in here who struggled over hurdles but has the potential to make a superior chaser, having finished third in his two completed points; handicap debut; market useful. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 5
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 14 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
French-bred 5yo; dark horse as he was soundly beaten over 2m in his three hurdle races (200-1 at Hereford last time) but now tries blinkers and 3m for his handicap debut, representing a red-hot yard; market can guide. |
10/1 |
|
8th 14 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
French-bred 5yo; dark horse as he was soundly beaten over 2m in his three hurdle races (200-1 at Hereford last time) but now tries blinkers and 3m for his handicap debut, representing a red-hot yard; market can guide. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Half-brother to useful hurdler All The Glory; beaten about 18l when fourth in a point bumper (good to soft) in May and best watched on today's rules debut. |
50/1 |
|
10th 1 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Half-brother to useful hurdler All The Glory; beaten about 18l when fourth in a point bumper (good to soft) in May and best watched on today's rules debut. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.99 |
| Trifecta | £32.10 |
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