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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in April and easily made all back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he enjoyed the run of the race last time but a 6lb rise isn't harsh in view of this unexposed 7yo's dominance; has to be respected. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Irish point winner who made steady progress in his qualifying races over hurdles last season; placed in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month and should have further improvement to come in handicaps. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Irish point winner who made steady progress in his qualifying races over hurdles last season; placed in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month and should have further improvement to come in handicaps. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Point winner; behind Nathan Wells at Hexham (2m, good to soft) recently but that was only his second outing over hurdles and he's bred to do better now upped in distance; likely to improve. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in October and has continued to run well, most recently fourth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; needs something extra today but his stable won this last year and is having a much better February than January; not ruled out. |
40/1 |
|
4th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won in good style on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good) in October and fourth in a couple of warm races subsequently (2m, good/soft); in good hands to progress and he brings potential to this handicap debut. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 6 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Registered his bumper win in a weak race at Kelso; modest fourth there (2m) in latest attempt over hurdles; needs to improve. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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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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