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GoodJohn Ellis Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 4f 114y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 2-2023 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has taken well to fences this term and opened his account when scoring over C&D (soft) in January; ran up to that form when runner-up back over C&D and at Kempton since and must hold sound claims. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Back in much better form with a success and creditable second at Plumpton (3m1f) in last two starts; still has low mileage over fences and may be capable of further progress; upped in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; possibilities. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won over hurdles here (2m4f, good) last spring and he made it third time lucky over fences when landing a C&D handicap (soft) last month; up 5lb but he hit a clear personal with that comfortable win and he's still unexposed at this trip; strong contender. |
4/6 |
9/4
- Place: £2.30
Form: 3P-411 CD
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Made all at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May when back over hurdles and runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) since; she can make mistakes and fell on her last chase start in December, but won over fences at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) previously; respected under regular rider Lily Bradstock. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Fell in her final chase run after a career-best win in a 3m1f handicap at Cheltenham; she's good over hurdles as well, making it 4-8 in this discipline when beating one other finisher by 30l at Fontwell last time out (2m5f, good); the handicapper didn't go overboard with a 5lb rise. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who showed career-best form when game winner of Cheltenham chase (3m1f, good to soft) off today's mark in October; not seen since first-fence fall in December, though, and may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 533325 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Not yet proven over this far but ran quite well when third (albeit well held in the end) at Fontwell (2m2f, good) in August and is now back on same mark as for narrow course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; no surprise if he features. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Needs to rebound from a poor run in June but has largely consistent record since switched to fences last autumn and seems versatile regarding trip; raced mainly on good ground but handles good to soft; could have a say. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
In the frame all six starts since switch to chasing in the autumn, including course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March; ran big race when second (albeit well held in the end) over 2m5f here last month; strong claims if stamina holds out over this longer trip. |
7/4 |
6/1
Form: 23-483 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Yet to add to her 2023 course maiden win and suffered mid-race mishap at Fontwell this month but her three runs in June/July (2m-2m3f) were all respectable and she probably won't be far away. |
7/2 |
|
9 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Yet to add to her maiden win at Plumpton in 2023 but she's on a dangerous mark and ran respectably in her final two runs during the summer; not ruled out back from a break. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 231218
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice (2m1f/2m) towards end of 2024 but suffered defeats of about 27l on all three starts for new stable in 2025; absent 403 days (dropped another 6lb) and there's a big question mark over her for now. |
40/1 |
|
5th 4 |
7th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won twice for Tom Ellis (2m1f/2m) towards end of last year but suffered 28l defeats on both starts for new stable in February/March (2m/2m4f) and returns from six-month break with quite a bit to prove. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) and a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, soft) when with Tom Ellis; subsequently changed hands for £5,000; well below that form when last of eight at Huntingdon last month on stable debut (2m, good to soft); more needed. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 25-325
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
His best form is when pushing a classy horse close on bumper debut and he was later runner-up in a C&D novice; hasn't improved for wind surgery and was tailed off in an ordinary 2m4f handicap here last time; lots to prove now but this maiden race has no depth to it. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
raced in third, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in a Wincanton bumper on debut (1m7f, good to soft; tongue-tie); beaten at 4-11 and 2-5 in two novice hurdles here (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) after a wind op in November/December; well beaten in a Taunton maiden (2m3f, good to soft) after a second wind op in January; may do better now handicapping. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: -564PP D
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
14th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead after 6th |
33/1 |
|
7th 6 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; didn't run up to his best over fences last year (pulled up last two starts); better ground will suit and well handicapped, but plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
5-17 over fences but his latest win was May 2023 and last year went badly; often wears hood or cheekpieces and now tries a visor. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.57 |
| Tricast | £25.41 |
| Trifecta | £36.40 |
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