13.35
Good To SoftVirgin Bet EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 0f 128y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Abandoned
Form: 1U CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won four of his five starts in 2025 and went close off 1lb higher than today over C&D (good to soft) in January; below par on last two starts but the 2m5f trip then soft ground are possible excuses; no surprise if he bounces back with a good performance in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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5th 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
A two-time winner (around 2m) either side of Christmas and he has continued in good nick, failing to stay when stepped up to 2m5f at Kelso last month; this C&D winner can bounce back. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won five of his first six completed starts over hurdles (1m7f-2m2f) and has run well in defeat on his last two; now up in distance, which may well suit him, and he handles any ground; solid claims. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 383O
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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1st 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins in maiden/novice company (2m and 2m3f) but not far away in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in December and soft ground was a query when pulled up in that grade since; below market expectations in his sole handicap (2m) but capable of better back at 2m5f. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 44
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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7 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled when 50-1 for first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time) and needs a transformation. |
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13th 11 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Didn't show a great deal in a bumper and two junior hurdles last season; returns from 257-day absence. |
66/1 |
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13th 11 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Didn't show a great deal in a bumper and two junior hurdles last season; returns from 257-day absence. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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8 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Best effort so far came on soft ground and, although he's likely to stay this trip, he'll have to raise his game if he's to win this. |
25/1 |
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8 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, outpaced before 4 out, struggling after 2 out (usual 3 out) |
25/1 |
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6th 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Half-brother to the yard's winning jumper Herbiers; seemingly better for the tongue-tie when third at Wetherby (soft) but take out the impressive winner and that looked a modest race. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
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Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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6 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Probably fortunate when narrowly beating Uhtred Ragnarson in small-field junior hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good; leader unseated between last two flights) in April and made low-key seasonal/handicap debut last month; still has very low mileage but needs improvement here. |
8/1 |
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6 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Probably fortunate when narrowly beating Uhtred Ragnarson in small-field junior hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good; leader unseated between last two flights) in April and made low-key seasonal/handicap debut last month; still has very low mileage but needs improvement here. |
8/1 |
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6 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Probably fortunate when narrowly beating Uhtred Ragnarson in small-field junior hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good; leader unseated between last two flights) in April and made low-key seasonal/handicap debut last month; still has very low mileage but needs improvement here. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Safely held against own age-group on both outings last season and a heavy defeat when back in action last month, but this very unexposed 4yo represents a top stable and is open to improvement in handicaps. |
11/2 |
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11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Safely held against own age-group on both outings last season and a heavy defeat when back in action last month, but this very unexposed 4yo represents a top stable and is open to improvement in handicaps. |
11/2 |
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6 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Hard to get excited about his first two runs, beaten nearly a distance on soft and good ground (40-1 the last time); looks one for handicaps. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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2nd 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Justified favouritism in his last two handicaps on soft and good to soft; it was harder work after a 6lb hit last time and now has to defy the same rise, but he has momentum behind him. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt, rewarding strong market support with clearcut success at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day; could easily have more improvement to come and goes on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: F2
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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5 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has shaped quite well on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing 2.25l second of five to an interesting prospect at Doncaster (2m, good to soft); should go well. |
11/8 |
Non-runners
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Verdict
Although Smart Decision has looked a decent prospect he has no easy task with his penalty and it could be worth taking a chance on the French-bred LUNDI NOIR making a winning debut. Wallquatari, who has shaped well on both starts over hurdles, and the newcomer Mad Maxios are two others to consider.[Colin Russell].
Selections
RP RATINGS:
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Smart Decision