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GoodService With A Smile Oncourse Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 6f 7y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
Form: 04436P
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Consistent and progressive 7yo who made all to score by 6l at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing; has fitness to prove after 137-day break but could plausibly be seen to even better effect on the forecast faster ground here. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: U7700
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Seven-race maiden over hurdles who has shown no worthwhile form in three handicap chases since February; tries blinkers, but cheekpieces did nothing for him. |
10/1 |
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11th 8 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Pulled up in both starts switched to chasing this term but can't be written off; remains the type who should do better in this sphere, having shown some promise in points. |
10/1 |
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5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Consistency remains an issue and he had barely started the final circuit when pulling up on his chase debut here (2m4f, heavy) three weeks ago; maybe the ground was an issue that day and cheekpieces, which his half-brother wore to win five of his six races, are now fitted; hard to be confident but his yard's ticking along and this is uncompetitive. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 5-707
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Stayed on to snatch third over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in March but was tailed off in 2m5f chase won by St Patricks Bridge here last month and is effectively 2lb higher from out of the weights today; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
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5th 8 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has won three UK points, the first for today's rider Alice Stevens; didn't shape with much promise in two hunter chases but turned in a sound effort when third in a Stratford handicap hurdle in March on latest start (2m6f, good); not ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 13 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time point winner who has achieved little under rules and not ideal that he's 4lb wrong at the weights. |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: 125-16 C
Last run: 93 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hunter chase winner; gave good account when fourth over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in March and has become well handicapped in this sphere but was soundly beaten here (2m7f, good) last month. |
6/1 |
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6th 5 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Won 2m1f Stratford hunter chase last spring and ran well when fourth over hurdles there (2m6f, good) in March but was safely held in a handicap chase when back at Stratford this month and others in this field appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Lightly campaigned last season but won a hunter chase (2m1f, good) here last May; well held back in handicap company for new trainer in December but then showed more returned to hurdles back here in March; returns from another break and switches back to fences; not easily dismissed at a track he runs well at. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 18-547
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June off 1lb higher than today; that came after wind surgery and in a first-time tongue-tie (kept since) but she was pulled up at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) when next seen four weeks ago; mixed messages. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Dual bumper winner (first two starts) who had struggled to match that level over hurdles until a close third of nine at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June, following wind surgery and fitted with a tongue-tie (retained); that was more like it, but she'll need to back that up returning from a 264-day break and down in trip. |
15/2 |
|
4 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Dual bumper winner (first two starts); has so far been unable to improve on that form over hurdles; has had wind surgery since well beaten at Chepstow (2m7f, good) latest; better is needed. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 654P34
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Placed over hurdles in February and there was nothing wrong with his sixth at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; has undergone wind surgery since finishing a distant last of ten back on the Flat in May but others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
10th 5 |
4th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed over hurdles in February but three lesser performances since then; both Flat wins have come on the AW and a good while back now. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 24-5B2
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Longstanding maiden but bang there in two 2m5f handicaps at Fontwell (good to soft; in cheekpieces) before struggling there last time on heavy (first-time visor); can be given another chance; 2lb wrong but a 3lb claimer takes over. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-15 over hurdles but was creditable second at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in March and caught the eye making headway from the rear on consecutive 2m7f starts in June/July; 1lb wrong here but could have a say. |
8/1 |
|
6th 13 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-14 over hurdles but hasn't been with Neil Mulholland all that long and caught the eye making smooth headway from the rear at Bangor (2m7f, good; finished fourth) last month; could have a say. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 543608
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Flat-bred, but one half-brother has won three chases; trail has gone cold since the summer's pair of Worcester 2m4f handicap hurdle frame finishes (good), and moderate results last time cheekpieces were tried. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly boosted by change of headgear when making the frame in consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Worcester this summer but his run there last time was disappointing and it's now over two years since his only win; drops back in trip today; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Sole win came in Ireland nearly two years ago; delivered two good front-running shifts since the visor went on, both here at this trip; unlikely to be far away. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 4-8552
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in April but has failed to complete twice since; needs to get back on track. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) in April but soon struggling when pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler; got off the mark when overcoming some trouble in running to make a winning chase debut at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); up 4lb; should go well again. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: P6/F9-
Last run: 619 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Remote when third of four at Ludlow (3m, good) last month and now 0-22 over hurdles; 8lb out of the handicap here and can't be recommended; cheekpieces (worn twice previously) given another whirl. |
100/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Remote when third of four at Ludlow (3m, good) last month and now 0-22 over hurdles; 8lb out of the handicap here and can't be recommended; cheekpieces (worn twice previously) given another whirl. |
100/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
11yo who was tailed off in March when back from a long absence and unseated early last time; 80-1 each time; now 0-21; others preferred. |
66/1 |
40/1
Form: -4P088
Last run: 150 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
In April last year he won a Fakenham handicap off 4lb higher but there's been nothing positive to take out of his last four races. |
40/1 |
|
8th 7 |
30th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him. |
25/1 |
|
8th 7 |
30th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won off 1lb higher over C&D (good) for the Newland/Insole stable in April but both runs for John and Rhys Flint this season were very disappointing and he was tailed off for latest new trainer this month; the return to this track is a big plus but it still takes a leap of faith to support him. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: /P04P9 D
Last run: 199 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
|
15 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
|
15 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick over hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for Denise Foster in the summer of 2021, but has shown precious little since including in 12 starts for this yard; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £20.46 |
| Tricast | £177.15 |
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