12.55
SoftHeat Your Home With Alpha Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.20
- Place: £2.20
Form: 4-3
Last run: 217 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Chase campaign aborted after two forgettable efforts since a winning start in October (2m3f); on a fair mark for this return to hurdles and has a strike-rate of 2-6 in this discipline. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Absent since a November effort that failed to back up the form of his reappearance success (chase debut); however, may still have more to offer over fences and he certainly seems to benefit from a good rest, having gained two of his three wins when fresh. |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 43
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bettered low-key seasonal/chase debut when close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December and was very respectable third at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month; up in trip again here; can make bold bid from the front. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
2m4f novice hurdle winner (good) who kept on well for a close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his second chase start; today's extra yardage could prove to be a positive and he's a possible player provided he handles the ground (all starts on good/good to soft). |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 44-42
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
1-5 over hurdles, the win gained in course maiden (2m4f, heavy) in January; flopped when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut the following month but could still have a good future over fences. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month; his respected trainer sends him straight over fences for his handicap debut and this unexposed 7yo could have a part to play. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Yet to finish out of the frame; below-par fourth at Windsor on reappearance but gave impression the outing was needed; one of the main players on peak form, which includes a C&D effort. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 375-
Last run: 236 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced Irish maiden point winner; off the mark over nearly 3m in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (good) and stopped quickly on handicap debut at Ayr's big April meeting; like many from this yard, chasing should be more his game. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 5 BF
Last run: 215 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 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Chased home one who was on the middle leg of a five-timer in Ascot novice handicap hurdle (about 3m, good to soft) in November but ran poorly in similar event back at that track one month later; same mark for this chase debut and untried on softer than good to soft but he's still respected. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Had three starts for Nicky Henderson; comfortably held in two runs for current yard, the latest his handicap debut over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft; beaten about 8l); down only 2lb. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had three starts for Nicky Henderson, finishing with second to an impressive winner in C&D maiden (good to soft) and he just holds third-placed Swift Jet on that result; forgiven his 2m5f run for new connections last month and this test should suit on handicap debut. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 34-6
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Not solid on his hurdling exploits (0-7) and he ran no race on chase debut last time (2m4f); this longer trip is probably a better fit for him so may leave that latest run behind. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Mixed form over hurdles this season but runner-up at Plumpton (3m1f, good) two starts ago and stable has much better strike-rate with chasers than hurdlers nowadays; not ruled out on first run over fences. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Did not show a great deal in his qualifying races last season (2m3f-2m5f) and unseated rider at third flight when upped to 3m2f for handicap debut in March (race subsequently declared void); returns from six-month break. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-24B0 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner; took a while to get his act together over hurdles but showed good stamina to lead close home at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and was only beaten 1l when upped to 3m at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; ought to be in the thick of things again. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who had disappointed over hurdles until a step back up in trip brought about the necessary improvement to get off the mark in this sphere at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; should be suited by this further step up to 3m and is a leading player. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 68
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Difficult to fancy on balance of form; modestly bred and isn't a guaranteed improver on handicap debut. |
20/1 |
|
8th 11 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Difficult to fancy on balance of form; modestly bred and isn't a guaranteed improver on handicap debut. |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't shown enough across his four starts (two points and two novice hurdles) to suggest he'll be making an impact today. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 5/
Last run: 606 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
30th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 118y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leader, lost ground before 3 out |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, detached from 5th |
66/1 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Had a long absence after winning his Irish point and another prior to finishing tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Warwick (300-1). |
100/1 |
7/4
Form: 1
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won the point-to-point bumper on this card for Philip Rowley last year (good ground) but was pulled up when odds-on for stable/hurdle debut in December and again disappointed when well-held fourth at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in February; not written off just yet but returns here with a point to prove. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won the point-to-point bumper on this card for Philip Rowley last year (good ground) but was pulled up when odds-on for stable/hurdle debut in December and again disappointed when well-held fourth at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in February; not written off just yet but returns here with a point to prove. |
7/2 |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Winning pointer who shaped with significant promise on first two hurdling starts, more recently when fifth of 14 in Wetherby maiden (2m3f, soft) in February; worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind but seems an unlikely winner today. |
66/1 |
|
7th 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Winning pointer who shaped with significant promise on first two hurdling starts, more recently when fifth of 14 in Wetherby maiden (2m3f, soft) in February; worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind but seems an unlikely winner today. |
66/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bought for £72,000 after winning a British maiden point (2m4f, good to soft); on the retreat when taking a heavy late fall at Warwick when 28-1 for a 2m5f maiden (good to soft); tongue-tie now added; perhaps best watched. |
16/1 |
40/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
|
8 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
|
9th 5 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
300-1 for a 2m5f maiden at Warwick and showed pretty much nothing. |
200/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £104.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £111.86 |
| Trifecta | £282.30 |