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SoftVirgin Bet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2723
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
Abandoned
Form: 12 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won good-ground Kelso bumper on debut in September 2024; absent since safely held in stronger bumper at Ayr in April 2025 but should have a future over hurdles; market helpful. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Made winning start at Kelso (good) in September and performed even better when second under a penalty over the same C&D (good to soft) in November; this is a sterner assignment but he's open to further improvement and his stable had another bumper winner at Newcastle last weekend. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Made winning start at Kelso (good) in September and performed even better when second under a penalty over the same C&D (good to soft) in November; this is a sterner assignment but he's open to further improvement and his stable had another bumper winner at Newcastle last weekend. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 (8) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who won here (2m, good) in May and at Ayr (1m7f, soft) in June; returned to form with good third at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last time and he's a possible contender. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 9 (11) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who won at Musselburgh (2m, good) in May and Ayr (1m7f, soft) in June; however, he seemed to find the trip too sharp over C&D (good) in between and ran poorly over 2m when favourite at Musselburgh on Friday. |
9/2 |
|
5th 6 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Improved for the switch to handicaps this year, making all for wins over C&D and at Ayr (1m7f, soft); there could well be more in the tank and he's a strong contender despite his latest 4lb rise. |
13/8 |
Abandoned
Form: 2
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Twice a runner-up in bumpers; failed to build on earlier promise in this sphere when pulled up on his handicap debut at Bangor (2m4f) three weeks ago; cheekpieces are retained and he could still do better for good yard. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Couldn't make a compelling case on this handicap debut and others preferred even if he is backed in the first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
6th 11 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten a combined 73l on last two starts; captured the stewards' attention at Newcastle on first occasion; needs this fourth run for a mark. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Highly encouraging recent chasing debut at Bangor (2m4f, good) following 475 days out, beaten by only a Skelton 4yo who's since completed a four-timer; still retains low mileage and good case off same mark. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 1 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Battled back gamely to make winning handicap hurdle debut here (2m3f, good) in May 2025; makes chasing debut after a 475-day absence but his Irish point success in 2024 bodes well for his prospects over fences. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Beaten by 56l and 57l in two novice hurdles at Kelso (2m2f-2m5f); no reason to anticipate a sharp upturn in fortunes. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Beaten by 56l and 57l in two novice hurdles at Kelso (2m2f-2m5f); no reason to anticipate a sharp upturn in fortunes. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Failed to beat a rival in two bumpers and was tailed off at 150-1 on hurdling debut here (2m2f, good) last month. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ready winner of a Kelso novice (2m, good; 13-2, beating two stablemates) on last year's seasonal reappearance; fair fourth to Brentford Hope at Haydock (2m; 18-1) in January, before form tailed off (in good-quality contests) later in the season; resumes on an easing mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Kelso novice winner in October (2m, good; effective on soft) and continued to run well until racing too freely in a Grade 2 at Kelso last time out; well held in a bumper when he tried a hood once before but this aid is worth another go. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
20th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner who has yet to strike in five runs over hurdles but has shown more promise since switching to handicaps, most recently when a fair fourth at Kelso (2m5f); needs the tongue-tie to eke out a little more improvement but has place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won a bumper here last April (2m, good); mixed form over hurdles, including fair fourth on handicap debut here last time (2m2f, good); further progress likely, particularly now up to 2m4f. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won a bumper here last April; has shown ability in three runs over hurdles and can be expected to show improvement now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut. |
15/2 |
Non-runners
Centurions Sister
Verdict
Beyond The Verge (second choice) began his career with two good runs at Kelso, while Irish point winner Soldier In Mayo has joined a good stable for his rules career and also looks interesting. However, CABALLO DE GUERRA travelled strongly for a long way when placed at Wetherby and might be the answer.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
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Beyond The Verge