13.05
Good To SoftJim Woodborne Memorial Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: 21 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Despite failing to settle he showed a good attitude to win a 4yo handicap at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in November; pulled up at Ascot in December but that was his first run on soft going and he bled from the nose; very lightly raced and could be suited by the big-field scenario; retains potential. |
16/1 |
|
14 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Ran in three juvenile hurdles, the first for a different yard; beat the same Skelton-trained horse for his two wins and he's now exposed as modest (beaten in a seller), as is the third last time who was 100-1; however, he did win comfortably at Taunton and brings potential into this higher grade. |
100/30 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second |
13/8 |
6/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 162 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened approaching last |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 164y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened approaching last |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
prominent, lost ground after 3rd, headway before 4 out, went second 3 out, carried right run-in, kept on |
15/8 |
16/1
Form: U6
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-8 over hurdles but recent handicap form (2m1f-2m4f) has been very respectable and he seems versatile ground-wise; considered each-way. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Moderate form so far but should be suited by trying this trip for the first time; does need improvement but it would be no surprise if he finds some. |
11/2 |
|
5th 9 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Finished 11l behind the reopposing John Betjeman when fourth here latest and needs to improve on what we have seen so far to take a hand. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
None too consistent thus far over hurdles and now 0-7; each-way chance on the pick of his efforts but others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Faded over about 2m2f on handicap debut at Exeter (soft) but he fared better back at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; first-time blinkers, retained) last month; has hopes of better but some stamina queries remain over this far on a stiff track. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a half-sister to high-class jumper Crystal D'Ainay; seemed to have learned from debut outing when creditable second of 14 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, and that form makes him a leading contender. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Feb 2026 1m 7f 212y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-8 over hurdles and twice disappointing since a third of six at Newton Abbot in September (2m1f, good to soft); wouldn't be the obvious answer on this switch to fences. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-7 and down the field at Taunton in November last time, but looked stretched by 2m3f; prior to that he ran okay when third of six at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); might have each-way chance now back down in trip. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 4P
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Did not show a great deal in four junior hurdles at around 2m in the autumn but tries a new trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on this handicap debut; improvement possible. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, lost position but in touch with leaders after 2nd |
33/1 |
|
1 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, lost position but in touch with leaders after 2nd |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.34 |
| Trifecta | £27.20 |
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