15.45
Good To SoftLongman Cheese Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 4/F-32
Last run: 9 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Low-mileage 9yo who completed a hurdle hat-trick when landing a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) in November; his winning streak came to an end at Taunton (last of five) in January but that was a Class 2 event and he travelled well to a point; returns after another break but he's out of a useful chaser and should have a future at this new discipline; needs a close look. |
7/1 |
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5th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage and consistent 9yo; odds-on in winning two minor races last spring (heavy/good) and back from 170 days off to take a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good) without too much fuss; only 5lb higher and subsequent break might be a good thing. |
5/4 |
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1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Easy Newton Abbot maiden winner in the returning hood latest (2m3f, heavy), running back up to his previous best form level; more on under a penalty, but player assuming good ground is coped with. |
6/5 |
Form: 2-24
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
2m3f/2m5f winner last summer on good ground; he was in lead when he ran out before second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) but followed that a very underwhelming effort; some reservations for now but the ability is there to get involved. |
7/2 |
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5th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins last June and latest was over C&D (good); no joy in just three runs since but he was in lead when he ran out and crashed through the rails before the second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) last month; has possibilities if he can maintain his focus this time and he's well handicapped on his best form. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
All three wins on good ground; won a 2m3f handicap at Warwick pretty easily and followed up back in novice company; well held since but he was returning from a lengthy break when pulling way too hard to Ludlow last month (2m5f); will need to settle if he's to stay this far but Harry Cobden takes over. |
6/4 |
Form: 5362-2
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has taken well to fences this term and opened his account when scoring over C&D (soft) in January; ran up to that form when runner-up back over C&D and at Kempton since and must hold sound claims. |
15/8 |
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2nd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Back in much better form with a success and creditable second at Plumpton (3m1f) in last two starts; still has low mileage over fences and may be capable of further progress; upped in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; possibilities. |
5/2 |
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2nd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won over hurdles here (2m4f, good) last spring and he made it third time lucky over fences when landing a C&D handicap (soft) last month; up 5lb but he hit a clear personal with that comfortable win and he's still unexposed at this trip; strong contender. |
4/6 |
Form: 4325
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
held up in last, took keen hold before 3rd, steady headway from 2 out, short of room and bumped after last, soon led, drifted left final 110yds, kept on well |
3/1 |
Form: 40-314 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie. |
5/2 |
|
6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie. |
5/2 |
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5th 5 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a Ffos Las maiden on good ground and has performed respectably in both handicaps (soft/good to soft) without looking ahead of his mark; did threaten in the latest at Wincanton and Chad Bament takes away 10lb this time. |
100/30 |
Form: P-48F4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
held up in last, outpaced before 3 out, soon struggling |
20/1 |
Form: 725
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not at best on the Flat the last twice, but her previous effort over hurdles at Bangor (2m, good) in September was encouraging, given she made a costly late error; unexposed in this discipline after just the five runs and not out of this. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not at best on the Flat the last twice, but her previous effort over hurdles at Bangor (2m, good) in September was encouraging, given she made a costly late error; unexposed in this discipline after just the five runs and not out of this. |
12/1 |
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1 (12) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Record of 2-42 and her last win was in March 2023; didn't fire as favourite when back on the Flat here (1m3f) last month but that race wasn't run to suit and she looks interesting on some placed efforts on Polytrack (1m4f) in the spring; not ruled out off dangerous mark. |
15/2 |
Form: 719505 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 (10) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022. |
50/1 |
Form: 3-4843 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back. |
11/2 |
|
9th 3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back. |
11/2 |
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8th 2 |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd |
7/1 |
Form: 6-3276
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made it 2-4 for this stable when winning a 2m1f handicap hurdle here in May and followed that with a respectable second off 5lb higher back here a fortnight later; has plenty in his favour on this chase debut. |
2/1 |
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2nd 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Made it 2-3 for Joe Tizzard when scoring back from another break at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 100-30) two weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable win from off the pace and this step back up in trip should be fine (first hurdle win was over 2m4f); big player. |
11/8 |
|
1st 3 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
First run for Joe Tizzard when justifying market confidence at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last year and unlikely he gave his true running when well beaten after a 7lb rise at Taunton in November; could be given another chance, though lengthy breaks have become a feature in his profile. |
9/2 |
Form: 5-3677
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 10lb |
Won a Kilbeggan handicap chase (2m4f, good to yielding) in July last year off 87; runner-up on heavy ground at Clonmel and Limerick at 2m/2m2f before a lesser effort back at Limerick last time (2m4f, good to yielding); capable of better. |
8/1 |
Form: 65341U
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Two creditable efforts since returning from a short break, latest when a close fourth over 2m1f here last month off this mark; stays this far and enters calculations. |
11/2 |
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4th 6 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Beaten under 10l when seventh in recent C&D (good) contest won by Cogital and continues to slip down the weights, but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months and needs to up his game. |
8/1 |
Form: 82P529 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
5th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
5th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger. |
16/1 |
Form: 6153U4
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made a winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f) in May; failed to stay 3m1f when fourth there subsequently but shaped encouragingly reverted to hurdles after seven months off when third in 2m2f Exeter handicap 18 days ago; merits serious consideration back in this sphere. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has switched to fences this term, winning in May but regressing in two summer starts; only 1-18 over hurdles and she has never won away from Newton Abbot. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Battled on from unlikely position to score by 8l here (2m5f, good) on chasing debut in May, an eventful race in which the clear leader fell two out, but it's wise to treat that piece of form with a degree of caution; only fourth of six at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last time; tries a new trip today. |
7/1 |
Form: 50-0P3
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 13 |
5th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Only win came in a novice back in 2023; nearly added a handicap in March (good to soft) but he has his share of off days. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Had Ugo Bingo behind when second over C&D last month but his run here 11 days ago was pretty miserable and he can be up and down. |
9/1 |
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9th 9 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Just one win from starts over hurdles but he returned after a short break with a close second here (1m7f, good to soft) last month; up 2lb but he seems effective at this trip and he's on the shortlist. |
4/1 |
Betting Forcast
6/1 Walk On High, 6/1 Byzantium, 11/2 Lumi Plugin, 13/2 Sunninghill, 10/1 Double Dragon, 16/1 Voix De Bocelli, 16/1 Golden Dove, 25/1 Afta Party, 10/1 John Betjeman, 14/1 Ellerton, 12/1 Doyen Magic, 12/1 Ugo Bingo, 14/1 Penna Rossa, 10/1 Ryders Rock, 25/1 Prince Rhinegold
Selections
The Star:
Ryder's RockThe Guardian:
John Betjeman