14.50
SoftSouthern Cranes Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.00
Form: 363/7
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (3) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Better known as a hurdler these days, but he made a successful return to the Flat when narrowly landing a classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in March; never involved in a C&D handicap last time but that was against a pace bias and he has claims if things go more to plan this time. |
6/1 |
|
7th 11 (9) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Better known as a hurdler these days, but he made a successful return to the Flat when narrowly landing a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; this will be harder, but he remains unexposed on the AW. |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His sole win was over hurdles 14 months ago but he looked a bit unlucky when runner-up in that sphere at Huntingdon (2m) 24 days ago; now returns to the Flat but conditions should be fine and he needs a close look in the market. |
5/1 |
4/6
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Second in consecutive 2m handicaps (one here) in February/March but wasn't quite in same form when well-held third on latest start and is now 0-9 over hurdles; unexposed at around 2m4f but needs to find something extra. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
French Flat winner in 2024; maiden hurdler who is proving hard to place in handicaps, albeit his latest defeat, over C&D last month, came at the hands of one who'd dropped a long way in the weights; needs more. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Beaten at short odds (well clear at one point) over C&D in January 2025; has fared better since, earning an RPR of 99 when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, soft; 4-1) latest; this lacks strength in depth, so he should have key role to play. |
13/8 |
7/1
Form: P BF
Last run: 126 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
9th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, no chance with winner but went second final strides |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
9th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, no chance with winner but went second final strides |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has proved consistent on the AW since last September, including when winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) last month; has run well off this mark in both outings since and looks one for the shortlist. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
200/1 |
|
13 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
200/1 |
|
5 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.06 |
| Trifecta | £30.40 |
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