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Good To SoftHorseshoe Cafe Bar Opens Today Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 3f 66y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
1/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 212/1
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Looked better than ever when third in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February and posted a good third on the Flat at Musselburgh last month; must enter calculations in refitted cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won this prize in 2023 and had a fruitful Flat/hurdles campaign last winter before his close fourth in this; while he did not make an impact in either of his Flat runs this winter, latest hurdles form was his best in that sphere; 8lb lower than the 2025 renewal and a case can certainly be made. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Runner-up here (2m, soft) last February and back on song when third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's lightly raced over hurdles and is on an attractive mark judged on his very useful Flat form, but he needs to raise his game if he's to take this. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 52161 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 142 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Turned in his best effort over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) on handicap debut 25 days ago and, although that form has taken a few knocks, he's not without a chance at this level. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, hit 4th, led home turn, headed then jockey had whip knocked out of his hand run-in, kept on |
4/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hampered after 6th, headway before 3 out, pressed leaders before 2 out, stayed on |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 6P-3
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made all at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March and placed on last two starts, most recently runner-up at Kelso (2m1f, good) last week; the step back up in trip poses a question but he's a leading player if seeing it out. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Two wins at Sedgefield last season, the second a 2m1f handicap chase (good); went up 6lb for that and was put up another 7lb for finishing 4l third from 8lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month (2m, soft); could go well despite that rise. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive in cheekpieces, winning at Sedgefield in November (2m1f, soft; hurdles) and March (2m, good; fences); should appreciate going back left-handed after being soundly beaten at Carlisle last time but he's 8lb out of the handicap today and the cheekpieces are left off. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 126-50
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd, lost second after 3rd |
100/1 |
|
4 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd, lost second after 3rd |
100/1 |
|
6th 5 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear throughout |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 75
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Has shown very little in two bumpers and two novice hurdles. |
100/1 |
|
9th 10 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Has shown very little in two bumpers and two novice hurdles. |
100/1 |
|
3 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Failed to beat a rival in two bumpers and same story when tailed off on hurdling debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) last month. |
100/1 |
Form: 2-
Last run: 295 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
26th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Recorded an 8l success in heavy-ground Irish point two months ago, drawing clear after the final fence; subsequently sold for £40,000; dam placed in bumpers; one to consider. |
9/2 |
Form: 55-05P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
5th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
10,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to stable's high-class chaser The Real Whacker; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Onefitzall; yard not known for bumper winners. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.79 |
| Trifecta | £3.30 |