15.58
SoftWatch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 4f 118y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1/11-1
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Performed below expectations in Aintree 2m4f Grade 1 last time but was unbeaten previously and remains of interest; good chance at this level, provided he stays the new trip. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has won all five starts, including the Grade 2 bumper (good to soft) on this card last year; has made an excellent transition to hurdles, jumping confidently when not turning a hair at Newbury (2m4f, soft) on latest start; looks more than ready for a go in Graded company as a hurdler. |
11/4 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2-2321 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won easily on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in November and has continued in good form, finishing third of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) latest; he has something to find if his opponents are at their best but that isn't guaranteed, and his current wellbeing and proven stamina are both positives. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has a solid overall record; fairly useful form switched to handicaps (at about 2m4f on soft) this term, winning by wide margin at Bangor then solid third at Newbury; remains open to further progress; major contender, provided he stays this new trip. |
9/2 |
15/8
Form: 31
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Point and maiden hurdle winner who ran well in fourth over C&D (soft) in December on second chase start, with disappointing efforts either side; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is capable of being in the mix if he's at the top of his game. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Lightly raced 7yo; pulled up in his first chase but did well to finish close up at Wetherby (3m, soft; new cheekpieces) given he didn't jump all that well; doesn't have a lot to find with Aboutdamntime and his jumping might well improve with experience. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
6l winner of an Irish maiden point and sold for £200,000 later last March; came from off the pace to take third of nine on hurdling debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day and readily found what he needed on run-in when 2-9 in maiden at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) four weeks ago; has Cheltenham 3m Grade 1 novice entry. |
15/8 |
7/1
Form: 5
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Appreciated better ground when opening his chase account at the fourth attempt at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in March, but took a heavy fall back there the following month; still has more to offer in this sphere and he's respected if that latest effort hasn't dented his confidence. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Didn't hang about over hurdles and seemed to appreciate getting away from slow ground when edging home in a C&D good-ground handicap three weeks ago, on only his fourth run over fences; up 5lb but probably improving. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unseated rider on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in December and was safely held on next two outings (both on slow ground) but he'll appreciate this ease in grade and may yet come good for his top stable. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 535-
Last run: 337 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well beaten on both hurdling starts last season but his two runs in the spring were much more encouraging; kept on for respectable third here (2m1f, good) on handicap debut on latter occasion and could quite plausibly improve again over today's longer trip; sports first-time tongue-tie; seemed to handle soft ground in a bumper. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Placed in big-field Kempton bumper in March 2024; launched hurdling career with two very disappointing runs this year but last month's keeping-on third here (2m3f, good) was much more encouraging and he could easily have further improvement to come in handicaps. |
9/4 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in big-field Kempton bumper (good to soft) in March 2024 but both hurdle runs this year were very disappointing and he comes here with a lot to prove. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.91 |
| Trifecta | £6.80 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Pierrot JaguenSPOTLIGHT:
Horaces PearlTOPSPEED:
Pierrot JaguenPOSTDATA:
Pierrot JaguenThe Times:
Pierrot JaguenThe Guardian:
Pierrot JaguenD Express:
Pierrot JaguenDaily Mirror:
Pierrot JaguenThe Star:
Pierrot JaguenWEST COUNTRY:
Horaces PearlTelegraph:
Horaces PearlDaily Mail:
Horaces PearlThe Sun:
Horaces PearlDaily Record:
Horaces Pearl