12.45
GoodHappy New Year Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 3f 66y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/13 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look. |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 (5) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Game winner of a 2m fast-ground Chester handicap before finishing fourth of five runners back over hurdles; only 3lb higher than for that recent win and goes on any ground. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Had four runs over hurdles, winning in maiden/novice company (good to soft; soft) and close up in one of his two handicaps; returns to this scene after taking a Class 4 Flat handicap over 2m at Chester ten days ago; major player. |
5/2 |
25/1
- Place: £6.10
Form: 55
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Fifth in two bumpers but he found improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick (2m3f, soft) two weeks ago; that was behind an easy winner and this task is tougher in this deeper race but he's a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdler and it wouldn't be a surprise if he took another good step forward. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Fifth in two bumpers but he found improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick (2m3f, soft) two weeks ago; that was behind an easy winner and this task is tougher in this deeper race but he's a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdler and it wouldn't be a surprise if he took another good step forward. |
16/1 |
6/4
Form: 0-113
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
5-14 strike-rate and steadily progressive form, gaining his latest success over this C&D (good ground; three of today's rivals behind) in convincing fashion; a 6lb rise does not look harsh, and with further improvement on the cards he has solid claims. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
6yo who has shown improved form this season, winning at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in December then runner-up at Sandown (2m, good); well-beaten fifth in the gruelling William Hill Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) in February; has had a break since and could play a leading role if back to his best. |
4/1 |
|
5th 16 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Just held on from strong-finishing All In You at Ascot (1m7f, soft) and was unable to confirm the placings, albeit far from discredited, at Sandown (2m, good); that rival has the upper hand with further progress plausible; however, this consistent sort should go well. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 044
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby in December but unable to reproduce that form and she's now 0-13; others make greater appeal. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ten-race maiden; creditable third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft) but a bit to prove having been pulled up on both starts since. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Popped up with 40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December; not ruled out each-way but pulled up back at Wetherby (3m, soft) and she's now 0-11; others arrive with less to prove. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 424P9
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Below form over hurdles here last month (2m, good) but had been running well over fences prior to that, with wins at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft; made all) and Southwell (2m, good); up in grade and 5lb out of the handicap, but could go well. |
7/2 |
|
5th 8 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won on stable/chase debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in February before bumping into progressive winner there (1m7f, good), and returned to winning ways at Southwell (2m, good) last month; 0-7 over hurdles but could be a very different proposition now; has same mark as last time. |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won on his chase/stable debut at Catterick (by 4.5l; 1m7f, good to soft) and bumped into a big improver back there 20 days ago (on good); seriously considered off the same mark. |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 73-5
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
No wins in 11 but was close up over C&D (soft) in January and 3m3f perhaps stretched him next time; possible. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-10 but he achieved his closest finish yet when third at Wetherby (3m, soft) recently; wears first-time cheekpieces and might not be far away. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Well held in two starts since a break but he is beginning to slip to a more workable mark now; if handling softer ground than of late, he may be able to get more competitive. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.34 |
| Trifecta | £42.00 |
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