16.45
Good To SoftSouthwell Racecourse Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 4f 88y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1
Form: 39-875
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten here (2m, good) last month, after a break, and has now been unplaced all nine hurdle starts; might come on for the run but others have much more obvious claims; 1lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-11; pulled up in three of his last five runs; returns from six-month break on just his third outing for trainer (also represented by Alex The Great); an easing mark aside, there aren't too many positives. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Has yet to fire over hurdles and well held in a Hereford handicap last time despite attracting interest in the market; that was over 2m and he's not bred to stay this far. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 68-242
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in December and made all in four-runner C&D (good to soft) contest on chasing debut in March; safely held at Stratford since but remains unexposed over fences and that course form counts for a lot. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made a winning start over fences, following wind surgery, in 2m5f Fakenham handicap 15 days ago; up 5lb but she showed a good attitude there and jumped well so enters calculations. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Opened her account over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in December but was last of nine back there (2m7f, good to soft) the following month; has had wind surgery since and makes her chasing debut. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 576750
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 8774
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Scored twice (around 2m4f) at Huntingdon and Southwell late in 2025 but off since a below-par seventh at Doncaster (2m3f) in January when also not looking the easiest of rides; needs to bounce back after a layoff. |
5/1 |
|
7th 11 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Underwhelming when mid-division at Catterick last month; however, he was in fine form previously, winning twice in the autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft) and finishing second of 14 at Exeter (2m2f, soft) in December; major player if leaving last time behind. |
6/1 |
|
8th 15 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
In-form hurdler who is 2-4 in headgear since October, wins over about this trip at Huntingdon and Southwell (visored) followed by a keeping-on second of 14 in first-time blinkers at Exeter (about 2m2f, soft) last month; 1lb nudge won't stop him being a leading contender. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: 5-6061
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Won two of his last three races over hurdles, last time keeping on well to score here (2m, good); these conditions suit and he's quite interesting on chase debut. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Won two of his last three races over hurdles, last time keeping on well to score here (2m, good); these conditions suit and he's quite interesting on chase debut. |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, pressed leaders last, led run-in, kept on well final 110yds, stayed on |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 16558P
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won a bumper in May 2024; 0-15 as a hurdler for Gillian Boanas but had his share of seconds and thirds, including over 3m; £12,500 sale in March was quickly followed by wind surgery and, although usual headgear is dispensed with, new trainer Dan Skelton has something to work with; one to note. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Lost out in a tight finish over C&D (soft) in December and creditable third to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; fine on good ground) on latest outing; hurdles score has gone to 0-14, though. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Sedgefield bumper winner (2m1f, good) in May 2024; runner-up (beaten 2l) in a division of this last year, and lost out in a tight finish at Musselburgh (3m) in December; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) next time; must enter the thinking in a weak race. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: /P-057
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
0-9 over hurdles but placed three times this year, most recently when close second here (3m2f, good) last month; went up 4lb for that run but should be fine over today's shorter trip and probably won't be far away. |
11/4 |
|
4 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles but looked suited by the step up to 3m when third at Southwell (good to soft) last month and can better that performance if his jumping is more fluent here. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles but looked suited by the step up to 3m when third at Southwell (good to soft) last month and can better that performance if his jumping is more fluent here. |
9/2 |
11/2
Form: P00566
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove. |
9/1 |
13/2
Form: 879-4
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Major improver who made it 5-7 over fences when completing a five-timer over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's on a roll and this tough 7yo could continue on the upgrade; big player. |
4/5 |
|
1st 2 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
The tongue-tie has made a difference and he completed a Hexham four-timer five days ago (2m4f, good); only two others got round but he's on a roll and might be well in with a penalty. |
6/4 |
|
1st 5 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has done well since tongue-tie went on, winning his last three races, all of them on good ground here, two at this trip and the latest at 3m; has gone up 16lb (6lb higher than last time); contender. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-49U5
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
8th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to win and has a regressive profile, with recent form figures of PUP hardly a ringing endorsement; wind surgery, coupled with the fact that he competes from a lowly mark at a realistic level, are the positives; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
8th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to win and has a regressive profile, with recent form figures of PUP hardly a ringing endorsement; wind surgery, coupled with the fact that he competes from a lowly mark at a realistic level, are the positives; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Best of his 11 runs was a 2l second here last April but hadn't been in great form before unseating early at Hereford four days ago. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 7FP66P
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led |
66/1 |
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led |
66/1 |
|
13 |
2nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
taken down early |
66/1 |
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