12.25
SoftHeat Your Home With Alpha Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2639-2
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts; is knocking on the door and has place claims at least. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Maiden/novice hurdle winner (2m5f/2m3f, good to soft) who was runner-up at Newbury (2m4f, good) in December on his second handicap start; could continue to improve and he's one to consider. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, went second before 4 out, led before 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, readily |
9/4 |
2/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 2lb |
Improved for going chasing this season, winning 3m Newbury handicap and better again when clear second at Uttoxeter over same trip, both on soft ground; potentially still well-handicapped and could go well if handling better ground. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Broadly in good form since switched to chasing and comfortably justified favouritism at Newbury (2m7f, soft) most recently, opening his rules account; may build on that success and show further improvement. |
11/4 |
|
1st 9 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
A little below his best when a 14l fourth at Windsor (2m6f, soft) but still ran fine and commands considerable respect on his previous runs, over 2m4f at Southwell (soft) and 3m1f at Cheltenham (good to soft); only a 7yo and still early days over fences. |
15/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start and bounced back from lesser run to win at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month; up 5lb but he's still unexposed and is open to more progress in staying handicaps; big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
December's Warwick 2m5f handicap second (good to soft) suggested he has races in him, but he didn't improve for a stayers' trip as expected back there latest; form of 2m6f maiden third on sole previous visit here a year ago needs improving on significantly. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 5-5
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's improved for going chasing this season and made it 2-5 over fences when winning at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month in first-time cheekpieces; his other win came on good to soft; a tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces; this progressive 6yo holds strong claims. |
11/10 |
|
1st 4 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Has left hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f; stays 3m) and solid efforts on both completed starts since; unseated rider when still travelling well in the lead at Doncaster on latest; not yet fully exposed and could play a significant role if handling testing conditions, with cheekpieces now added. |
15/8 |
|
2 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's left his hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) and good efforts on both starts since, most recently second of four over C&D (soft); solid claims. |
6/4 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up twice over hurdles in recent weeks, latterly in refitted cheekpieces at Worcester (2m7f, good), but was well beaten in both chases last year and needs to prove he can transfer his recent good form to fences. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
On a losing run but he got back on track with second of eight in 2m7f handicap at Bangor five days ago; now needs to back it up. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hinted at possible return to form when fourth at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win over that C&D but he was soundly beaten at Market Rasen (2m4f) a fortnight ago and now has questions to answer again. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 8
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
British runner; commenced chase career with good-ground wins at Hereford and Lingfield; below par in two subsequent starts but bounced back to form with a 4.25l win at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft) and a few of those in behind have won since; up 7lb now but ground and distance look like his optimum. |
17/2 |
|
1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Commenced chase career with a couple of good-ground wins; below par in two starts since but the combination of 3m and soft surface perhaps contributed to latest defeat; drop back in trip looks a plus. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite, having lacked fluency, at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when bidding to take chase record to 3-3; however, this Henderson runner can't be written off; bred to stay this new trip. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 240-26 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner who was runner-up in a bumper and a maiden hurdle in 2024; however, she's struggled to get competitive since switching to handicaps and is now 0-12 under rules. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 1/4-3 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 11 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
No match for the winner at Southwell but that was over hurdles and after 363 days off; won his only previous chase by 3l at Market Rasen 13 months ago (3m, good to soft) when in first-time cheekpieces; he does have something to prove on soft ground. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Point/bumper winner who won on chase debut at Market Rasen last February (3m, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); hasn't run since; harshly treated for that win as now 11lb higher over fences and 6lb higher over hurdles.; bit to prove as a hurdler. |
5/2 |
|
4 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
No surprise to see him sent chasing as he offered little in three runs over hurdles and, not only does he have a pointing background, but there are chasers in the family; commands respect on this handicap debut with cheekpieces added. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 73058
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Effectively runs off 3lb lower here than when last week's chase success in a Newton Abbot match (2m, good) completed her six-timer inside 15 days; unraced right-handed so far during her winning streak, but no real reason why that or the return to hurdling should present a problem; 10lb well in. |
1/3 |
|
1st 4 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Rapidly improving mare, having won three chases and two hurdles (2m4f/2m) on good ground in the space of a fortnight, latest at Worcester yesterday on the bridle and value for markedly more than the winning margin; respected assuming she again turns out quickly, although any significant easing of the ground would be a concern. |
4/9 |
|
1st 4 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 4lb |
Fast-improving mare who has been on the rampage over the last fortnight, winning two 2m chases and two hurdles (2m4f/2m) on good ground; carries 7lb penalty for Tuesday's success over fences at Southwell but did that pretty easily; obvious contender, providing she's not derailed by significant rain. |
4/6 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 88-
Last run: 292 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Improved to win off lowly hurdle mark at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May last year; made satisfactory chase debut when fourth over C&D (good) last September but has been off since; this looks a tough assignment on his return. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Improved to win off lowly hurdle mark at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and has remained in good form since; no surprise if he makes his presence felt on this chasing debut. |
9/1 |
|
5th 9 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Got off the mark at Southwell in July and creditable second in two handicaps here since, all on good ground over about 2m5f; well worth a go at this longer trip and has strong each-way claims again. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.80 |
| Trifecta | £16.50 |
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