15.30
Good To SoftRacing TV Club Day Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 1m 7f 156y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 73-622
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has largely consistent RPRs (bumpers/hurdles); creditable second over 2m at Kelso and Uttoxeter (behind subsequent scorer) since wearing a hood; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ability in bumpers and was second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Kelso last month (good to soft), though he pulled hard despite the fitting of a hood and didn't help himself on the run-in by hanging; take out the winner and that didn't look a strong race. |
9/4 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 63
Last run: 15 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 1 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won three in a row over C&D (good) in early part of last season and subsequently made the frame in three Graded novice hurdles; absent since pulled up in Kelso Grade 2 in February but will be dangerous if back on song for this Perth return. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won three in a row at Perth last May-September (2m, good; two of them handicaps) and has run with credit in defeat in Graded races on last three starts, the first two over 2m/2m1f (good to soft) and the latest at 3m (soft); he might not be far away. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has steadily progressive form, albeit mostly at about 2m and his latest effort (in Aintree Grade 1) is open to question as several hurdles were omitted; something to prove back up markedly in trip. |
14/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time Flat winner; got off the mark over hurdles on his sixth attempt when making all over C&D (good) 15 days ago with first-time blinkers (retained) replacing cheekpieces; has solid claims to defy penalty. |
8/13 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time Flat winner who was placed on the last four of his five hurdling starts, most recently when close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) last month; should be fine over today's shorter trip and has another big role to play; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led, joined when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 4P-P
Last run: 255 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
100/30 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 887
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but found her mark over fences, winning twice over an extended 2m3f at Market Rasen (good to soft/soft); flopped, however, as favourite trying 3m at that track six weeks ago. |
11/4 |
|
5 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but has found her mark over fences, winning twice around here over 2m3f; promises to stay 3m and holds solid claims. |
11/8 |
50/1
Form: FP6
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won three C&D handicaps last year, including the corresponding race (ridden by Becky Smith) off today's mark; comes here on the back of a hat-trick of hurdle wins this summer; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Fair Flat-racer who returned to hurdling with two fast-ground course wins (2m/2m2f) this season; drew nicely clear on run-in on latter occasion and commands respect in current mood. |
6/4 |
|
1st 8 |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Five-time Flat winner (1m4f); justified strong market support when opening hurdles account here (2m, good to firm) in May, under Sean Bowen and shaping as though this longer trip would suit; up 6lb but remains capable of better after just eight starts in this sphere; leading contender. |
2/1 |
20/1
Form: 64
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
9th 9 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 4/
Last run: 883 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made the frame on all four starts for current trainer, most recently when third in Bangor handicap (2m, good) this month; eased in grade here and Sean Bowen takes the ride; likely contender. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Made the frame on last three of his four hurdling starts, most recently when a respectable fourth of seven on handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) last month; 2lb lower here; probably won't be far away. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Placed in C&D maiden (good) last month and also ran well when fourth at Stratford (2m2f, good) eight days later; almost certainly needs to improve to overcome top weight on this handicap debut, though. |
10/1 |
5/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Scored twice (at 1m4f/1m6f) for William Muir and Chris Grassick in summer of 2024; very lightly raced and has shown little since for his current yard though, hooded when last of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; Polytrack debutant. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won turf handicaps over 1m4f and 1m6f for William Muir/Chris Grassick in 2024; only seen twice for this stable and finished tailed off on both occasions (hurdles last February/1m4f here last month); hooded and dropped in trip today; risky despite a tumbling handicap mark. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Absent and had wind surgery since a heavy defeat last February on stable/hurdles debut; now goes in tongue-tie; all of his Flat form is on turf; the betting may help to ascertain expectations. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 9
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
15th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 7P
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but modest in recent times; has been pulled up in three hurdles since joining this yard; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.64 |
| Trifecta | £34.60 |
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