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Softstarsportsbet.co.uk Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 1f 162y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won the bumper on this card last year; runner-up behind good horses in his first two maidens and again ran well at Ascot where he didn't see out the longer 2m5f as well as the principals; down in trip and long odds-on when he scrambled home at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last time; he's better than that latest form and is a key player under the penalty. |
4/5 |
|
1st 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Point/bumper winner; runner-up behind good horses in his first two maidens and again ran well at Ascot where he didn't see out the longer 2m5f as well as the principals; his form sets the standard here. |
1/4 |
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8 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner who won his bumper here (soft) and was beaten only 11l into midfield in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April (good); entitled to pay his way over hurdles this season. |
4/1 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Made all for wins here (2m novice, soft) and at Newbury (handicap, good to soft; 2lb lower) but he couldn't dominate when ultimately tailed off behind Mondo Man in the Imperial Cup (25-1); there are similar reservations as to how this will pan out, but Chris Gordon (doubly represented) has a very good record in this race with three wins since 2016. |
10/1 |
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22 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark at Plumpton (2m, soft) in December on third hurdle start and followed up on handicap debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January, again making the running; 5lb higher in this more competitive race but he did it nicely last time and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie. |
14/1 |
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1st 4 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Point and bumper runner-up who readily made all at Plumpton (2m, soft) in December on third hurdle start; had previously shown promise on good ground; brings potential to his handicap debut and could go well. |
9/2 |
2/1
Form: 33
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has a consistent record, latterly over 2m4f with win at Market Rasen (good to soft) then respectable sixth in big novice handicap at Sandown; gives the impression he'll be as effective back down in trip; the form pick. |
5/6 |
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6th 8 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Represents the same trainer and jockey combination as last year's winner, Laurens Bay; beaten a neck by Precious Metal at Lingfield in December but off the mark at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) seven weeks later, not hard pressed to assert; has to be considered. |
12/1 |
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1st 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third in all three bumpers last season and close second in two Lingfield hurdles this term (2m3f/2m, good to soft); that hurdling form puts him right in the thick of things here, and he probably still has potential. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 5
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, struggling 7f out, went fourth final furlong, stayed on |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 03
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in his three bumpers and he's been pulled up at big prices in both hurdle runs (saddle slipped on first occasion); can only be watched. |
100/1 |
|
4 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Had excuse when pulled up on hurdling debut in March (saddle slipped) but did not show much in three bumpers beforehand. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, dropped to last with one circuit to go, soon lost touch, tailed off |
33/1 |
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10th 6 |
11th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to French 1m4f AQPS Flat winner Hermine Des Obeaux; dam placed in French 2m1f-2m4f hurdles/chases; Flat-geared yard 0-4 in bumpers. |
12/1 |
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10th 6 |
11th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to French 1m4f AQPS Flat winner Hermine Des Obeaux; dam placed in French 2m1f-2m4f hurdles/chases; Flat-geared yard 0-4 in bumpers. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-
Last run: 339 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 11 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Some light at the end of the tunnel after a 13l defeat here in March (2m1f, good to soft) and this longer distance should suit as she's got a stout pedigree; quite interesting with that in mind. |
16/1 |
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4th 6 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has no obvious form claims; 50-1 for handicap debut last time and ran accordingly. |
20/1 |
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8th 6 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Holds very weak claims on form but this switch to handicap level may enable her to post a bigger effort; check the market signals for further guidance. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £6.39 |