16.08
Good To SoftRacing Again 31st January ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 1m 7f 156y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.70
- Place: £2.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Half-brother to Brother Pat who won five chases for this yard; made the perfect start to his career when narrowly landing junior bumper at Catterick (good to soft; 11-1) two months ago; meets tougher opposition here but has to be respected. |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has done well since switched to Flat turf for his last two starts with the visor added, winning at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) in April before second of 12 in an apprentice handicap at Ascot (2m, good) last month (winner followed up at Chester on Saturday); up just another 1lb and high on the list. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten a nose, a head and a neck in three bumpers; earned his mark over 1m and predictably did better upped in trip when scoring at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in March; rebounded from a blip next time when going in again at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time visor) a fortnight ago; dam half-sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and this new trip could unlock more again; key player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has worn cheekpieces since switched to handicaps, winning at Kempton (1m3f) then below par at Lingfield, both on AW; may rebound and have more to offer, provided he responds well to the fitting of visor. |
5/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 4
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back. |
33/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to build on her Kempton maiden third when only fifth of seven over C&D last month; this fair bumper performer needs to bounce back. |
33/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
28th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Nicely bred filly out of a well-connected mare; just mild promise in two bumpers but she came from off the pace, after being hampered and having to be switched, to take a pleasing third to 70s-rated rivals at Kempton (1m4f) recently; open to improvement and on the premises. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Unexposed 5yo who made the frame in both bumpers and showed hurdling ability in his three qualifying runs in February/March; open to improvement on this handicap debut; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Made the frame in two bumpers but looks less solid on hurdles form that comprises a late fall (6l down at the time) and poor effort; however, certainly has ability so could go well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Displayed some promise in both bumpers (good to soft/good; including here) and again on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, soft) three weeks ago, when he was 6l down when falling two out; he's one to consider today. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 2
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in a Wetherby bumper (2m, soft) in December 2024 but she has struggled to get to grips with hurdles (0-3), making various mistakes at Market Rasen (2m2f novice; 40-1) latest; some improvement needed on handicap debut. |
15/2 |
|
5th 7 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Not disgraced on her first two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m3f, soft) but will find more realistic opportunities when qualified for handicaps. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fair form shown in bumpers and when third on her hurdling debut at Warwick (2m) in October; has failed to go on though and she was tried in a hood when beating only one on her handicap debut at Wetherby (2m) last time. |
33/1 |
|
7th 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
She's not obviously well treated off her opening mark but her in-form trainer has found her a weak race for handicap debut and it's possible the first-time hood will prompt some improvement; market check advised. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 10 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all five hurdling starts, most recently when third of 13 (just behind Lady Kara) in Stratford maiden (2m, good) a fortnight ago; her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender if her stamina holds out over this new trip. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all four hurdling starts; managed only fourth of six on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, soft) in December but the forecast faster ground here ought to suit better; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
8 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Struggled in bumpers after her successful debut but got back on track when second to an improving Skelton horse on hurdling debut at Warwick (2m, good); probably has more on her plate here. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A bumper winner for Henry Daly in October 2024, he ran his best race over hurdles when beaten half a length at Taunton (2m, good) last month following a six-month break; looks sure to pay his way in the coming months and holds claims. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Debut bumper scorer who was shaping up well over hurdles until coming in a below-par third of 12 in 2m Stratford novice in September; off since but no surprise if he took a step forward now going handicapping for shrewd yard. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
|
9th 2 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unexposed; not shown much at long prices in a bumper and in three runs over hurdles, latest over 2m5f; needs to improve now going handicapping. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unexposed; not shown much at long prices in a bumper and in three runs over hurdles, latest over 2m5f; needs to improve now going handicapping. |
14/1 |
|
12 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Uncompetitive from 2m to 2m5f and it takes some imagination to believe he can suddenly spring to life on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 4
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (12) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Series of good runs since fitted with a visor, winning at Ayr in July (1m, good to soft) then finishing third on his next three starts; blinkers were tried here on Tuesday and he ran another good race, albeit no match for the thriving winner; should give another good account. |
7/1 |
|
4 (4) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark in a classified at Ayr in July in a first-time visor (retained until now), finishing in the frame on all four starts since; first-time blinkers now take over and holds claims if new headgear can eke out further improvement. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
22nd Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark in first-time visor (retained since) in Ayr classified (1m, good to soft) in July and has continued in good form, finishing third in handicaps at Catterick (7f, soft/good) on last two runs; solid claims. |
2/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.35 |
| Trifecta | £340.30 |
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