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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has a sound record in this race, winning in 2022 and runner-up in 2024; Flat/hurdles efforts this year suggest he retains a good chunk of ability aged nine; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2023 and lacks recent match practice having been absent since May. |
7/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
5-13 over hurdles, the latest win gained in Class 2 handicap at Haydock (3m, good) in April; not seen since a lesser effort over that C&D in May but still an interesting recruit to chasing. |
5/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Front-runner who was in good form in the spring (including over C&D on good to soft) and he made all in a small field at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) recently on his second start after a break; could make another bold bid. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Front-runner; won a 2m chase off 14lb lower mark here in March (good) and mainly decent runs at up to 2m4f since; should come on for latest outing (had been off for 107 days); a possible. |
9/4 |
|
5th 5 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Made all to open chasing account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; also suited by soft) in March and was still in good form when last seen in the spring; resumes on career-high mark but sports refitted cheekpieces and has a fighting chance if fully tuned up. |
4/1 |
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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.79 |
| Trifecta | £3.30 |