13.20
SoftRacing TV Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 1f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.20
- Place: £1.02
Form: 11 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 4lb |
Standout run from seven attempts over fences when chasing home a stablemate in Grade 3 handicap over C&D in January from 4lb out of handicap proper (yielding); heavy ground probably against him when 10l off Jigoro at Gowran last time, will appreciate any drying. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Soundly beaten in four starts in beginners' events; found his level on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, despite being 4lb out of the handicap, beating all bar stablemate Western Diego; fell at the sixth when one of the main fancies for a valuable DRF handicap; tongue-tie added. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Soundly beaten in four starts in beginners' events; found his level on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, despite being 4lb out of the handicap, beating all bar stablemate Western Diego; might struggle to turn the tables but could reach the money. |
15/2 |
25/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: P5
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Tailed off on recent handicap hurdle debut at Ayr (3m, soft) and takes on seasoned chasers on this first runs over fences; however, his most promising runs in novice hurdles came here and this point runner-up could be suited by the switch to chasing; interesting. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
3m point runner-up who has also shown promise in novice hurdles; he's hinted this step up in trip could be a good move on handicap debut and he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent and outpaced 2 out, rallied and went second final 110yds, no match for winner |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Front-runner; made mistakes and was under pressure when falling three out at Haydock (2m4f, soft) two months ago; however, he was 3-3 in handicap chases (1m7f-2m4f, soft/good to soft) previously and this very lightly raced 7yo may still have more to offer. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who hasn't looked back since having wind surgery, readily completing a hat-trick over C&D four weeks ago; up another 5lb but that form has been franked so this sound-jumping front-runner rates a big player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
3m point winner who made winning handicap debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in November on second chase start and followed up at Aintree (2m, good to soft); this very lightly raced 7yo could be even better now up in trip. |
5/2 |
66/1
Form: 65
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Has soon left all his hurdle form behind over fences and arrives here on a hat-trick after clearcut wins in Class 5 soft-ground handicaps over similar trips at Catterick and Wetherby; the concerns are whether he can deal with the latest 10lb rise in classier company and drying ground might not be ideal. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Kept on for third here (2m3f, soft) in December on second chase start and improved for the step up in trip to win at Catterick (3m1f, soft) last month, beating Court At Slip by 10l; unexposed over staying distances and he's a strong contender up 7lb for last time. |
6/5 |
50/1
Form: 356
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Took a sizeable step forward when winning over C&D (soft) in February and he followed up at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's 5lb higher than last time and is in much more competitive race today, but this progressive 6yo could still have more left in the tank. |
11/1 |
|
1st 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Has made steady progress in the cheekpieces and would have won anyway last time at Ayr after being left clear late on (3m, soft); 4lb out of the weights so he's 9lb higher this time and in a stronger race to boot. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 3
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and solid third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) last time but in the mix if rediscovering his previous promise. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and another good run when third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month; remains open to further improvement and he's a solid candidate for last year's winning yard; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Did not get competitive when seventh on last month's hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) and probably did not achieve a great deal when remote third of five at Ayr (2m4f, soft) 24 days ago; significant improvement required. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Did not get competitive when seventh on last month's hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) and probably did not achieve a great deal when remote third of five at Ayr (2m4f, soft) 24 days ago; significant improvement required. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, outpaced after 4 out, went remote third before 2 out |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 642
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Easily best effort in four maiden/novice hurdles last season when second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); did manage back-to-back wins over 2m on the Flat at Catterick last May but more recent AW Flat efforts have been no more than respectable. |
11/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Weakened quickly and was pulled up when upped to 3m for handicap debut in June but remains very unexposed and it would be reckless to write him off at this stage. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Thrice-raced 5yo who is not a solid option on form but may be capable of improvement now handicapping; market support should be heeded. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 |
8th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced when hit 2 out, soon weakened |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.11 |
| Trifecta | £60.10 |