13.45
Good To SoftVobe Electrics “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 432
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bettered low-key seasonal/chase debut when close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December and was very respectable third at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month; up in trip again here; can make bold bid from the front. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
2m4f novice hurdle winner (good) who kept on well for a close second at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his second chase start; today's extra yardage could prove to be a positive and he's a possible player provided he handles the ground (all starts on good/good to soft). |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 101-
Last run: 333 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-3 in bumpers; well held in two of his three hurdle races last term but his third here (2m, good) in March wasn't a bad effort and he's now switched to fences for this seasonal/handicap debut; warrants respect, with pedigree suggesting he can do better in this sphere; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out |
15/8 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Record of 1-9 over hurdles but he found more improvement with a near-miss in a Hereford handicap (3m2f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's building up a solid profile in staying handicaps and is a key player. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
No match for an in-form winner last time at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft; second run in cheekpieces) but he's consistent and won't mind this drier surface; considered for his in-form stable. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 3f 9y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
British point winner in 2023 (2m5f, good); won Fontwell maiden hurdle last March (2m3f, good); fair form in handicaps this term, last time finishing third at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces, second has won since); cheekpieces retained and a contender, although unproven on soft ground. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-27
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, lost position before 3rd, dropped to last before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear, outpaced 5 out, no impression from 4 out, tailed off |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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: 11/62
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
All four wins in the mud and the latest was from the front on heavy ground at this track (2m4f) last February; made a creditable chase/seasonal debut over 3m in December but two muted performances (chase/hurdles) have followed and a big revival is needed in the first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle/bumper winner on soft/heavy ground and could be happy to see the back of fences (last two runs); he's not handicapped out of it. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6-56
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Soundly beaten in her first two handicaps (2m6f/2m7f) and competes from 3lb out the weights here; needs combination of first-time cheekpieces and switch to slow ground to enable huge improvement. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Glimmers of promise in novices (2m-2m3f) and reportedly resented the fast ground when tailed off on handicap debut (2m6f); only 11-1 for that and could be given another chance. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Unexposed 5yo; showed only minor promise in her three qualifying runs but combination of new trip and first-time tongue-tie may enable improvement on this handicap debut. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0/66P-
Last run: 374 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Poor claims on form and lacks recent match practice having been absent for over a year; second attempt over hurdles. |
100/1 |
|
2 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, weakened quickly after 5th, soon pulled up |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-8
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) last February 2025 but he's been well held in eight runs this season and latest was at Hereford last week; out of the weights again and he can only be watched. |
50/1 |
|
6th 8 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in February 2025 but safely held on all seven starts this season; chasing debut latest; 4lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made a winning handicap hurdle debut off today's mark at Bangor (2m3f, soft) a year ago but safely held on all six starts this season; considered only if lively in the betting before this chasing debut. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear, not fluent and flashed tail 3rd, outpaced 8th, lost touch 9th, pulled up before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
6 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear, not fluent and flashed tail 3rd, outpaced 8th, lost touch 9th |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Limited hurdler who goes chasing from 7lb out of the weights and she's hard to recommend. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 088
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Low-level maiden who's faced this sort of test on five of her last six starts and is 12lb out of the handicap this time. |
100/1 |
|
7th 7 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Low-level maiden who's faced this sort of test on four of her last five starts and is 14lb out of the handicap this time. |
100/1 |
|
6th 7 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has decidedly poor form and is again well out of the weights. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P6
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
A well-beaten outsider in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m5f); might be of greater interest once the handicapper has seen fit to give her a mark. |
50/1 |
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump with fluency, in rear, struggling 3rd, pulled up before 4 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
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: 5
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
pressed leaders, outpaced from 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 12 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Could improve for handicaps after showing a bit more in her latest maiden (beaten 16l) but her pedigree suggests that she'll need further than this. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 68
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
never better than midfield |
16/1 |
|
10 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Tailed off in a bumper and in two runs over hurdles, latterly going off at 400-1. |
100/1 |
|
10th 12 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
100/1 |
Verdict
As regards the runners who already have hurdles form, AVIATION holds particularly solid claims while Malinificent, Espoir Des Forges and Sole Solution are also in the mix. Useful prospect Dunskay (second choice) warrants respect on his debut in this sphere. The betting should be informative with regard to a few others.[Steve Boow]