17.30
Good To SoftJCB Hydrogen Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.80
- Place: £4.80
Form: 1 D
Last run: 102 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won two bumpers before highly commendable Grade 2 second at Aintree (good) in April, then easily justified skinny odds on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) the following month; likely to be suited by today's step up in trip and ought to be very hard to beat. |
1/3 |
|
1st 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start. |
2/5 |
|
1st 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start. |
2/5 |
7/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 47
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Comfortable winner of a Kelso hunter chase (2m7f, good) last month but was beaten fair and square by about 10l in a 3m handicap at Perth since and has only dropped 1lb. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Looked in very good nick when readily winning Kelso hunter chase (2m7f, good) for his owner-trainer last month but faces quite daunting assignment off career-high mark on this return to a handicap; now in the care of Tristan Davidson. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Hurdle winner for Dan Skelton; placed on his last two runs in hunter chases, last time finishing third at Hexham (3m, good) where Whatdeawant was 18l in front of her in second; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Superbly bred, being a half-brother to Douvan and Jonbon; not in their league but doubled his career tally with Southwell maiden success (2m, good to soft) most recently and looks likely to progress further; respected. |
11/4 |
|
1st 10 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Perth bumper winner in April (2m, good to soft; Joeybottles 3.5l back in third); the better of two runs over hurdles when second at Ayr (2m, soft; 5-6) last time on first run after wind op; obvious contender. |
Evs |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner who got off the mark over fences on his second attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March; third on both starts since and first-time cheekpieces are now employed along with regular tongue-tie; should be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Off the mark over fences at second attempt, with very comfortable win in four-runner C&D (good) contest in March; again ran well when third at Southwell (2m4f, good; albeit finished tired) last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
This Irish point winner was having only his second chase start when landing a cosy success in a small-field Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; seems to have odd quirk (hung left on the run-in at Huntingdon) but has the potential for better again over fences. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 64
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden who has failed to complete in two starts since handicapping; otherwise interesting on bits of bumper/hurdles form and this is a drop in class. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Just the one good run in his three novice hurdles but that was when 11l second at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December; early faller when 18-1 for recent handicap debut at Newbury (3m, good to soft); his stable is in excellent form and he could run well in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Best run was an 11l second of eight in a 2m7f novice at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) two starts back; that race didn't have a lot of depth, however; handicap debut. |
28/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
8th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
travelled strongly, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, pressed leader 2f out, ridden and sustained duel inside final furlong, led final stride |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
travelled strongly, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, pressed leader 2f out, ridden and sustained duel inside final furlong, led final stride |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
May not flourish until sent over jumps and longer trips, being a half-brother to his connections' 2m4f chase/2m6f hurdle winner Roger Rarebit; wears tongue-tie on debut. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 5
Last run: 107 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 but ran his best race to date when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good) 25 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps up in trip but knocking on the door and should go close. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Showed ability on three of his four runs over hurdles but looks on a stiff mark, despite a 4lb drop, judged on his recent handicap debut; now tries headgear. |
11/2 |
|
7th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
No closer than 13l in three runs over hurdles but has shown enough to believe he can be a lot more competitive at this level. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Better when upped in trip for his two handicaps, winning by 7l over C&D (soft) last time; up 8lb but plenty to like after that smooth win. |
5/6 |
|
1st 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Modest in maiden/novice events (1m7f-2m) but better when stepping up in trip for handicap debut at Chepstow recently (2m4f, soft; runner-up, beaten nearly 10l); there's still time to brush up his jumping technique and, on pedigree, he should handle this extra yardage; chance. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Showed only minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m) in December/January but moves up in trip for this handicap debut and has plenty of scope for improvement. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 43
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Headstrong 5yo who made the frame in his first two bumpers last season (behind Spectacularsunrise on first occasion), but basically ran himself into the ground when well beaten on latest outing in March; may settle better in first-time hood on this hurdling debut and evidently has ability, but others look much less risky. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Headstrong 5yo who made the frame in his first two bumpers last season (behind Spectacularsunrise on first occasion), but basically ran himself into the ground when well beaten on latest outing in March; may settle better in first-time hood on this hurdling debut and evidently has ability, but others look much less risky. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Flat-bred 5yo who has made the frame in both starts and did fairly well to finish third at Huntingdon latest, having looked headstrong; chance of progress partly depends on whether he settles better. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 19 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Reasonably consistent but is 0-5 over hurdles, finishing fourth to Wilstar at Warwick most recently; chance of finding the necessary progress largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Gained his bumper success at Warwick; consistent elsewhere since switched to hurdles, making the frame each time; ran particularly well at Newbury (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start; solid chance back here. |
7/2 |
|
4th 8 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who tapped back into that promise when runner-up at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month on his third hurdle start, coming clear with the winner; unproven on soft ground; leading claims if backing up that latest performance. |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Stoutly bred newcomer who seems likely to find this scenario too sharp and, in keeping with pedigree, should be one for staying races over jumps in due course; wears tongue-tie. |
33/1 |
15/2
Form: 5
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Point bumper winner; respectable fifth in Listed bumper on rules debut at Newbury in February but was well held subsequently; interesting prospect who looks sure to benefit from the step up in distance on this hurdles debut. |
11/2 |
|
12th 7 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Point bumper winner; ran encouragingly (finished fifth) in Listed grade at Newbury on the switch to rules and is bred to do better still, being the first foal of a smart hurdler for his owner; respected. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Beat a subsequent winner under rules in a point bumper 13 months ago and jumping let him down when pulled up in his next point; presumably held in some regard by his trainer (who won this with the smart Ballyandy a few years ago) to be making rules debut in this company. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 12- D BF
Last run: 364 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April, his second handicap, but was pulled up on next two outings (latter was chase debut) and has since left Ben Pauling; has tongue-tie refitted for stable debut; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner; 0-6 over hurdles and needs to bounce back from a poor run but his third of 14 at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) in April was a good effort; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces on chasing debut; could have a say if back on song. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Good-ground bumper scorer; had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort, finishing 5l third and one place behind Star Turn, over C&D (good to soft) last month in only his second handicap attempt; warrants respect off same mark, with a step forward possible. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Trailed home last of eight in soft-ground contest at Kempton for an inauspicious debut; hopes of improvement are partly pinned on the switch to forecast faster conditions. |
50/1 |
|
8th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
First foal; dam 1m4f Flat and 2m/2m1f hurdle winner, closely related to 1m-1m4f Flat and 2m hurdle winner Harmonise; the subject of positive words in Stable Tour; possibilities. |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
always behind, tailed off |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Crystal Force, Royale Blue
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £185.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £161.13 |
| Trifecta | £804.60 |