17.05
Good To SoftSouth West Rail Solutions Ltd Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 2m 0f 161y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £31.50
- Place: £5.20
Form: 56
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler. |
11/1 |
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6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler. |
11/1 |
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6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 218y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Finished behind Tormund Giantsbane at Warwick last December but then emerged from off the pace to beat a shorter-priced stablemate at Exeter (heavy; 25-1); posted a good enough RPR that day to suggest he could make up into a useful hurdler. |
11/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Irish point winner who looked a nice prospect when runner-up in a bumper at Exeter last February; hasn't set the world alight in five goes over hurdles this term but he kept on well when a 12l second in a Hereford handicap (2m6f, soft) in February; should have more to offer in this sphere and he needs watching in market on this step up to 3m2f. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner who looked a nice prospect when runner-up in a bumper at Exeter last February but hasn't set the world alight in four goes over hurdles this term, admittedly at top tracks; maybe this switch to calmer waters can set him back on track. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won sole Irish point (chief victim is going places over hurdles) before finishing a close second in an Exeter bumper for this yard; he's had some serious defeats over hurdles at the top tracks since but a turnaround is very much on the cards now handicapping. |
7/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Delivered on earlier promise when winning C&D (heavy) maiden last month, recovering well from slow jump at third-last flight; ran to fairly useful level that day but probably needs to improve again to land this prize. |
11/2 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Pulled up after significant mid-race jumping error at Ascot six weeks ago but was runner-up on first two hurdling starts (2m3f, soft/good to soft), and his bumper form suggests he'll be well suited by the forecast heavy ground here; probably won't be far away. |
5/2 |
|
8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
More experienced than most of these and he keeps giving his running, beaten off only on the run-in when second of four in novice at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; should be winning before long and he's not ruled out here. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: 2
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) then finished second in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) behind easy winner No Drama This End, who followed up in the Grade 1 Challow; open to further improvement and he might not be far away. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Runner-up in Aintree bumper on Boxing Day and ran to a similar level when fourth at Exeter in February; fully expected to have a major say on all known form. |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 8
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Bettered inauspicious handicap debut when respectable third of seven at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) this month; remains lightly raced but needs further improvement today. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
While there's been a hint of ability, his three runs over hurdles (2m4f-3m) yielded defeats by 37l, 33l and 59l; triple-figure odds on last two occasions and this handicap debut is far more realistic; needs market check. |
16/1 |
|
6th 14 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Not particularly solid on form and is among the runners who should find handicaps more suitable shortly. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Finished down the field in three bumpers in the spring and was beaten when he took a heavy fall on hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft; 66-1) last month. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Finished down the field in three bumpers in the spring and was beaten when he took a heavy fall on hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft; 66-1) last month. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Showed only minor promise in three bumpers last season and needs to take a big step forward on this hurdling debut. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 17 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner who chased home Sober Glory on his hurdle debut and then made all for a novice win at odds-on at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); trainer could offer no explanation for his poor handicap debut at Uttoxeter but he's better than that. |
9/1 |
|
14 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper winner who scored at the second attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month when making all; steps up in trip on his handicap debut and while this looks tougher he could still be anything. |
6/1 |
|
1st 4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a point bumper in April 2024 and a Chepstow bumper on rules debut in November 2024 (2m, good to soft; form solid); made a promising hurdles debut on return from 327-day break when 13l second to a 2-13 shot at Newbury last month (2m, good to soft; first run after wind surgery); contender. |
5/4 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
66-1 when fifth in a C&D maiden here last month when about 10l behind Good Boy Griff; he wouldn't be the obvious answer. |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Insufficient promise in two bumpers and as many hurdle races to warrant a second look on this occasion; however, last run offered hope with a view to handicaps later on. |
40/1 |
|
7th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Little promise shown in a pair of bumpers last winter; 80-1, fell at the first on his hurdling debut in 2m Ludlow novice 17 days ago so he needs to take a big step forward. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Had three runs since a wind operation; signs in her last two races that she's found her level, beaten under 7l in 3m handicaps at Taunton; this trip might be a better fit; considered. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Had wind surgery (her second) before penultimate start; reportedly made a respiratory noise that day but performed much better when staying-on third of ten to Lady Caro over C&D (good) last time, albeit making it look very hard work in comparison with the winner; has 9lb swing in the weights for a near 7l beating. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 9 |
21st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Out of a half-sister to smart jumper Mariah Rollins; dead-heated in five-runner Irish point in November (soft ground) and was bought for £8,000 the following month; new stable does well in bumpers; market may guide. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 7-
Last run: 307 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has the weakest form claims based on heavy defeats in three bumpers and two hurdles races. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up when 150-1 for hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July; had wind op during 12-week break and now drops back in trip. |
100/1 |
|
2 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Poor form in bumpers and this headgear combination made no difference last time; very limited appeal on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £113.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £150.34 |
| Trifecta | £564.60 |
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