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Good To SoftCoral Racing Club Join For Free Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £13730.6
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £20.30
- Place: £4.80
Form: 313-78
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Well beaten in the Plate last month but Cheltenham may not be his track; comfortably made all in small field at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) in January and led into the straight at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, only to weaken; also effective on soft; could be involved. |
9/1 |
|
13th 16 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Four hurdle wins; made just a so-so stab at chasing in late 2023 but he was footsure when making all at Leicester (about 2m6f, good to soft) in January and perhaps the 3m trip counted against him when trying to justify an 8lb rise at Ascot since; should have more to come over fences at some stage but this looks a tough call; yard also runs Peaky Boy. |
14/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-1211 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 16 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Four-time hurdles winner, including in one of only two attempts at 3m; campaigned over 2m4f/2m5f switched to fences this term, best effort when third behind very notable rivals in graduation chase at Haydock; well handicapped on that bare form and could be open to any amount of improvement back up in distance; a typically interesting runner of his type for the Skeltons. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Fairly useful hurdler who stepped up on his Carlisle chase debut sixth when beaten just over 6l into third behind The Jukebox Man and Iroko in a Haydock graduation event over an extended 2m5f (good to soft) in November; while his proximity to that high-class pair almost certainly shouldn't be taken at face value he could still be well treated back in a handicap off 131. |
2/1 |
|
6th 3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Made very good progress over hurdles last season (three wins); signed off with creditable third in competitive Cheltenham handicap (3m, good) in April and has possibilities if he takes well to chasing at first attempt. |
5/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 2113-1 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won on reappearance at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft) and made it 4-6 over hurdles when returning to winning ways at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; has also won elsewhere (first visit here); could be suited by today's extra yardage and he's a strong contender. |
7/2 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 005-F6
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead at fast pace, chased clear leader before 6th |
10/1 |
|
10 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead at fast pace, chased clear leader before 6th |
10/1 |
|
5th 15 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
6yo who is well treated on last season's best form; he showed some spark at Newbury in December but hasn't been at the top of his game this term and was soundly beaten last time; others make greater appeal. |
66/1 |
6/1
Form: 4/1-71
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Two wins over hurdles (good/yielding); useful form in defeat over fences this season, cutting out a lot of the running before fading into third over the extended 2m4f here (good to soft) last time; shaped similarly over 2m3f at Doncaster in December and this slightly shorter trip could suit. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Successful twice over hurdles; novice chase form this season includes a Grade 2 effort (2m4f); starting to weaken when taking a late fall over 2m6f most recently; interesting off current mark back down in distance. |
13/2 |
|
9th 4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Mixed form in handicap hurdles last season but he won at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last November and was third of 14 here (2m4f, good) in April when last seen; has shown promise on soft ground; not bred for fences but this prominent racer is not discounted on his chase debut. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: P11815 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has very good 8-32 hurdling strike-rate that includes win in 2024 edition of this race (good ground); not seen since July but has won when fresh before and returns on a workable mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); shortlisted. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 4119-1 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Beaten only 2l when fifth in this last year and runs off just 1lb higher today (from 8lb out of the handicap); however, he hasn't been at his best this season and would be a surprise winner. |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Yet to run here but has a good record on other sharp, right-handed tracks, including a win in the quite valuable Scottish County at Musselburgh last February; looked to have been primed for another bold bid in this year's renewal of that race (7-2 favourite) only to unseat at the start 12 days ago; has won on soft but yet to encounter heavy. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Didn't run badly at Cheltenham/Ascot on his two starts towards the end of last year, with mistakes not helping last time; 2-2 here (soft/good to soft) and has to be of interest now back at Musselburgh off a mark just 1lb higher than when winning this last year. |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: U311-2 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
After a brief stint over fences he got back on track in beating 14 rivals over 3m at Windsor (soft) under a positive ride; however, there was a further reminder of his inconsistency when he dropped away tamely at Haydock in February; what does heighten interest is a pretty good record when fresh. |
8/1 |
|
7th 9 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Back to form with a bang returned to hurdles when fending off Doughmore Bay in a valuable 3m handicap at Windsor (soft) 27 days ago; allowed to bowl along at the head of affairs in that contest and there's possible competition for the lead from the likes of Red Dirt Road, Stone's Throw and Stay Away Fay here; still no surprise were he to progress again, though. |
9/1 |
|
1st 14 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Two chase efforts this season leave a doubt over his current form; disappointing in last hurdles attempt so there are enough reasons to oppose him in this competitive race. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: /6886- D
Last run: 413 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runs well now and again but a generally regressive 11yo and others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Very well treated on old form but last win was in April 2023 and he's generally struggled for current yard, including when tailed off in France in June; has something to prove on his return and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Very well treated on old form but last win was in April 2023 and he's generally struggled for current yard, including when tailed off in France in June; has something to prove on his return and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 1/2-PF C
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Struggled with his jumping over fences and after a fall at Ludlow he finished tailed off back over hurdles at Newbury (2m4f; first-time blinkers); now has questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
12 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Struggled with his jumping over fences and after a fall at Ludlow he finished tailed off back over hurdles at Newbury (2m4f; first-time blinkers); now has questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
10th 11 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
led, pressed leader when headed 6th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 4/3-49 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fairly useful for Nicky Henderson until form went awry; hasn't raced since December 2024 and was sold for £3,500 last May; on a five-year losing spell; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 3rd, weakened before 3 out, soon pulled up |
40/1 |
|
8 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 3rd, weakened before 3 out, soon pulled up |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £117.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.77 |
| Tricast | £273.59 |
| Trifecta | £714.60 |