12.23
SoftRedlynch Race Of Unrivalled Horsepower Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 5f 82y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow
Abandoned
Form: 74
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Point winner; made his handicap debut at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, good) 17 days ago, following wind surgery and with tongue tied, and he raised his game dramatically to justify favouritism in nine-runner race by 8l under Callum Pritchard; up 9lb but good chance to score again. |
3/1 |
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3rd 5 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Point winner; made his handicap debut at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, good) 17 days ago, following wind surgery and with tongue tied, and he raised his game dramatically to justify favouritism in nine-runner race by 8l under Callum Pritchard; up 9lb but good chance to score again. |
3/1 |
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1st 3 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won a 3m point on heavy; yet to be that competitive under rules but has been running behind some useful horses and this is his handicap debut; had wind surgery and now tries a tongue-tie; possible improver. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Irish maiden point winner who was pulled up on hurdle debut in November but offered something to work with, having been given wind surgery, when fourth at Hereford (2m6f, soft) in January; open to progress but probably one for handicaps in due course. |
12/1 |
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4th 3 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Not sure he achieved all that much in winning an Irish point and those doubts now have substance after a forgettable hurdling debut; had wind surgery since. |
33/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Not sure he achieved all that much in winning an Irish point and those doubts now have substance after a forgettable hurdling debut; had wind surgery since. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Beaten in one run for Nicky Henderson but now 3-3 for current yard after coming from the clouds in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month (3m, soft); that win seemed unlikely when out the back for much of the race, and even two out he had more in front than behind him; evidently a strong stayer but this flatter, sharper course could ask different questions of him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Had one run for Nicky Henderson; 2-2 for current yard, comfortably accounting for a notable rival (fourth in Tuesday's Fred Winter) at Exeter (good to soft) before winning easily again under a penalty at Carlisle (soft); brings a lower profile than many, having taken the back roads to Cheltenham, but he's a dark one; there is stamina in his pedigree, which is just as well when his wins have been at about 2m1f. |
25/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Promising third over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last January on sole run for Nicky Henderson and won comfortably on last month's yard debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft), forms that reads very well; leading claims. |
1/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 17 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
One of several runners who are still seeking a first win; however, has shown ability at about 2m under rules and pedigree suggests this new trip is a likely source of improvement; could prove best of the maidens and is one for the shortlist. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Second of 13 in an Irish point; promising 5l third at Leicester (heavy) was followed by a heavier defeat at Ffos Las but should be capable having having some say in a race of this nature, especially as two of his rivals are penalised. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Second of 13 in an Irish point; promising 5l third at Leicester (heavy) was followed by a heavier defeat at Ffos Las but should be capable having having some say in a race of this nature, especially as two of his rivals are penalised. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2 BF
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in February 2025 (2m6f, heavy); two fair runs over fences this term (fell at the fourth last time) but taking on stronger company here. |
3/1 |
|
1 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Quick to show fairly useful (winning) form over hurdles and he's made a promising start in this sphere after 13 months off, runner-up in 3m1f handicap at Hereford 25 days ago; this lightly raced son of Mount Nelson looks to have more to offer; merits serious consideration eased 1lb. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m6f Ffos Las maiden hurdle (heavy; second in a bumper on good) last February; switched to fences for his chase and handicap debut at Exeter (3m, heavy) 16 days ago and weakened as if that first outing for over 12 months was needed; open to improvement. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Landed a three-timer in November/December but was pulled up on soft when favourite at Fontwell (3m2f) in January when he was reported to have bled from the nose; returns from a break and needs to hit the ground running to get back on track. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 144
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
7yo who made it 2-4 over fences when completing a double at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; up 3lb for that narrow success but he beat a clear second and is open to more progress in this sphere; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bumper winner in 2024; on the up in three starts over fences and off the mark in four-runner Doncaster handicap (3m, soft; second has won since) one month ago, after which he had wind surgery; 3lb nudge should be no bother and he's a big player. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner in 2024; has yet to shine over fences but only had the two attempts and he was runner-up off a higher mark over hurdles; should come good in this discipline sooner or later and his yard is having winners. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 62-3
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
led, raced in second when headed 3rd, no chance with winner from 2 out |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 00
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb
|
Well related but beaten over 40l in two hurdle races at Wincanton. |
200/1 |
|
9th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb
|
Well related but beaten over 40l in two hurdle races at Wincanton. |
200/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P3-22
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Untested at this trip under rules but there have been hints that she'll stay this far; in good form against fellow mares this winter prior to tailing off in the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month; takes on her own sex today and it will be no surprise to see a bold showing. |
8/1 |
|
12th 20 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Having shown some good form in defeat in handicaps (on various ground) she made the breakthrough in this sphere in a small-field, mares-only race at Exeter (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago; had 5l to spare but she'll need to be better than ever to follow up in this much more competitive contest. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a mares' novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) a year ago and she's still seeking her first handicap success, though she has posted some solid placed efforts, latest when a good second at Windsor (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day; return to heavy ground will pose no problem and she's sure to be involved. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Made a winning debut here (2m3f, good to soft) in January 2025 but has not gone on from that so far; pulled up on her last two starts, she steps up in trip with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces both on for the first time; still lightly raced but needs to get back on track. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Let down by her jumping in the Lanzarote last time, failing to build on reappearance effort; however, remains lightly raced and may yet confirm the promise of her Taunton win (rules debut) last term; not written off. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, hit 2nd |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on first two hurdling starts (2m/2m3f) but improved to cause 50-1 shock in Hereford maiden (2m3f, good) in March; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this mare could quite plausibly have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
11/4 |
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on first two hurdling starts (2m/2m3f) but improved to cause 50-1 shock in Hereford maiden (2m3f, good) in March; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this mare could quite plausibly have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in two point bumpers in early 2023 but hasn't yet shown any worthwhile form under rules. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 456
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made all with something to spare at Hereford (2m5f, heavy) in February on second handicap start and another good run when third at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) last month; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at sixth attempt, making all to score by over 7l at Hereford (2m5f, heavy) three weeks ago; might have more to offer over this longer trip but is back up in grade and needs to prove she's fully effective on this quicker ground. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Sported a first-time hood when going very close in Wincanton maiden (about 2m5f, heavy) just over a year ago; couldn't match that either side of a break but last time's handicap debut at Windsor (2m4f, good) was a step back in the right direction; drops in grade. |
5/4 |
Verdict
Market support would be welcomed after a lengthy absence, but JUST A ROSE attracted plenty of attention at the sales after beating the now smart hurdler Country Mile in her only point start. Roe And Co is another whose point victory looks all the better now, though he’s been absent for even longer than the selection. Malinificent can improve for this longer trip and he’s second choice. Game Colours, Mountain Mike and the well-bred newcomer Johnnys Jury are also of interest.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
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