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Good To SoftRand Farm Park Christmas Neightivity Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 2f 140y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 6-4231 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has three wins over fences but after finishing last of four at Hereford last month, he exploited a lower hurdles mark when successful at Wincanton (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; needs to use that momentum back over the larger obstacles. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Better known as a chaser now but was third in a better race than this when reverting to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy; also suited by good) last month, and subsequent 32l defeat over fences came in a good-quality contest; must be considered. |
3/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Seven wins in all, most recently at Market Rasen and Ludlow this time last year; didn't shape too badly over hurdles at Warwick (jumped right) last time, and this return to fences on a right-handed track should suit him; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
Form: /335-2
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Olly Murphy; yet to win for current yard and now back from another lengthy break; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three chases for Ollie Murphy, two of them three-runner races over C&D; yet to win for current yard but he was a creditable third at Stratford (2m5f, good) when last seen in October; all wins on good ground. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won on good ground at Southwell (2m4f) and Uttoxeter (2m5f) in final two runs for Olly Murphy; no impact in four starts for current yard but he wasn't beaten far in a Class 2 at Bangor (3m) last time and is now back on last winning mark; could be dangerous with Sean Bowen booked on this drop back in trip and grade. |
11/4 |
Form: 210-82 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Claims on March's Newcastle third (2m4f, good to soft), but cosmetically respectable form figures this year disguise one or two heavy defeats, this trip as much the issue as her jumping left at Fakenham latest. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Slightly disappointing at Southwell 12 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but her close third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) was a pretty good effort and she has possibilities here if stamina holds out on first venture beyond about 2m5f. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit when reaching the frame on her last two starts, latterly third of eight over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) four weeks ago. |
13/2 |
Form: 30-36F
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Blotted copybook at Carlisle last week, whipping round and unseating rider at the start, but launched chasing career with a clear second at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) in January and can cope with today's drop back in trip. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Runner-up over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) in December and filled the same position on last month's chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy), where he was clear with the progressive winner; chance. |
4/1 |
Form: 8-2567
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winless since his debut over hurdles in 2023 and he came in last of seven on his chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m3f) in November; he needs to bounce back after a break with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position and prominent 1st |
12/1 |
Form: 64P773 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Seven-time hurdle winner who has placed form over C&D; third off 1lb higher at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in June but below that form at favourite track Market Rasen twice since; wears new tongue-tie and refitted visor. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
He was 3lb higher when winning this 12 months ago and didn't arrive here that day in great form; did finish third at Uttoxeter two runs back so could go well, despite a modest last run when the visor was back on (in which he's effective but now removed). |
7/2 |
|
9th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
All of his seven wins have been at either Hexham or here, so merits attention after finishing a close third at Uttoxeter a month ago; 2lb below last winning mark. |
8/1 |
Form: 24
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
prominent |
7/2 |
Form: 147450 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has proved unreliable but he resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m) in July and followed up with another 2m handicap win there 30 days ago, overhauling Ocean Heights late on; not taken lightly in his current mood. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Resumed winning ways (in a change of headgear) in C&D handicap 17 days ago; he's not always proved the most reliable so needs to back it up now from a 5lb higher mark. |
3/1 |
|
1st 9 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts. |
4/1 |
Betting Forcast
4/1 Homme Dun Soir, 4/1 Salley Gardens, 7/2 Gilbertina, 11/2 Diamond Dice, 8/1 Quaresome, 13/2 Belvedere Blast, 11/2 Inishnabro, 25/1 Cawthorne Banker
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Belvedere BlastD Express:
Diamond DicePOSTDATA:
Salley GardensThe Guardian:
Salley GardensThe Star:
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GilbertinaTelegraph:
Homme d'Un SoirThe Sun:
Homme d'Un SoirDaily Record:
Homme d'Un Soir