14.20
Good To SoftBoodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £61897
- 2m 0f 209y
- Class 1
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
33/1
Form: 311 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Useful Flat racer who took pretty well to hurdling last season, winning at Warwick (soft) and Huntingdon (good to soft); pulled up in Aintree festival Grade 1 in April and made low-key reappearance on the Flat last month but can feature here if aided by first-time cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
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13th 4 (3) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Fairly useful on Flat for Charlie Johnston, winning over about 1m2f at Ayr and Chester last term; also won two 2m juvenile hurdles early this year, by 20l on second occasion, but pulled up when 28-1 in the Aintree Grade 1 in April; off since and needs to be in peak Flat form. |
16/1 |
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1 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Fairly useful on Flat for Charlie Johnston and going the right way over hurdles, winning 2m juvenile races at Warwick (soft) and Huntingdon (good to soft) in recent months; stable jockey Paul O'Brien partnered him at Huntingdon but is on Filibustering this time. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 (12) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 6f 55y |
9st 13lb |
Won a 1m4f French conditions event (good to soft) on debut last September; struggled in two hurdle starts for Harry Fry and hasn't beaten a rival in two starts for current yard; can only be watched for now; makes handicap debut. |
33/1 |
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1 (8) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 63y |
10st 0lb |
Won 1m4f French conditions event (good to soft) on debut last September; struggled in two hurdles starts for Harry Fry and last of 7 on Irish debut in 1m6f Galway conditions event last month; can only be watched. |
50/1 |
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7th 3 (4) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 14y |
9st 9lb |
Won a 1m4f French conditions event (good to soft) on debut last September; struggled in two hurdles starts for Harry Fry, pulled up in a Grade 1 and tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Worcester when last seen in May; makes stable debut here but unlikely to feature. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Tongue-tie went on for six-runner handicaps on his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m) and he won them both; his last Flat race was in 2024 for Tim Easterby and that was a pretty solid campaign; acts on Tapeta, unraced on Polytrack; needs to be at his best on return to Flat but no shock if he's a major player. |
6/1 |
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1st 2 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Back to form in first-time tongue-tie when winning at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good; third has since won on the Flat); up 4lb; chance. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Hasn't kicked on since making winning hurdles/stable debut at Kelso (2m, juvenile) in March 2025, failing to see out races at Doncaster, Kelso, and Ludlow; hopes are pinned on a revival with an added tongue-tie; trainer is 5-11 (45%) over jumps here in the last five years. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 11P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player. |
9/2 |
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7th 17 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 321 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October; soundly beaten over hurdles on latest three outings (in tough races on last two) and unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat, but he can't be comfortably dismissed in this small field. |
2/1 |
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18th 16 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Has set the pace in small fields; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, the final leg in a conditions event at this track; soundly beaten on both starts since (admittedly no chance in Grade 1 latest) and unraced beyond 2m1f, leaving him with plenty to prove in this search for a big career best. |
33/1 |
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1st 2 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Now has a mark of 90 on the Flat after last month's back-to-back 1m4f wins at Epsom; returns to hurdling on a high, therefore, and last season went well, finishing fourth in a Grade 1 at Aintree and three wins including a notable handicap performance in beating mostly older opposition under a big weight at Sandown; he's the standard-setter by some margin and all ground comes alike. |
1/2 |
4/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
2-2 (heavy/soft) prior to 6l second in Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) last April; pulled hard and down the field behind Wilful on handicap/seasonal debut at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) but could settle better now in a hood; a tongue-tie is also applied; retains potential and he's Harry Skelton's mount among Dan Skelton's four runners; interesting. |
8/1 |
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2nd 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, soon raced in third, jumped left and hit 2nd, went second 3 out |
4/1 |
|
6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Made a winning debut at Auteuil (2m2f, heavy) in October and had little difficulty landing very short odds in a Wetherby juvenile hurdle (2m, soft) for new connections in February; it was a weak race at Wetherby but he could no more than win easily and has the potential for significant improvement. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 35-2P1 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Comes here fresh having bypassed the Cheltenham Festival and been absent since a Kingmaker defeat that is perhaps best forgiven due to the heavy ground; 3-3 over fences otherwise, including 2m wins at Aintree (handicap) and Kempton (Grade 2, readily); may resume improvement, provided he stays the new trip. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Rapidly progressive 5yo who won Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m, good) over Christmas, having made stylish headway from the rear, and is now 3-3 over fences; had placed form over hurdles on heavy ground when based in France and could still be anything. |
6/4 |
11/2
Form: 714 D
Last run: 98 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 0lb |
Flat maiden winner was a smart juvenile hurdler last season, winning a Grade 3, but was below form in cheekpieces at Punchestown; beaten a long way in a Flat handicap at the Curragh since; however, has a chance if his jumping holds up on chasing bow. |
8/1 |
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5 (17) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
One of two runners for yard; won a 1m2f Navan maiden when last seen on the level last September; Grade 3 juvenile hurdle winner since though was below form at Punchestown last time; respected back in this sphere. |
9/1 |
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18th 5 (17) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
One of two runners for yard; won a 1m2f Navan maiden when last seen on the level last September; Grade 3 juvenile hurdle winner since though was below form at Punchestown last time; respected back in this sphere. |
9/1 |
7/4
Form: 3121 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (17) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
One of three for Joseph O'Brien; won 4yo handicap hurdle at 2025 Cheltenham Festival and also took a huge prize for last September's Irish Cesarewitch on Flat at the Curragh (2m1f, yielding); underwhelming in his three handicap hurdles in November-April, which is a concern, as is today's widest stall, but his Curragh win (bursting clear 1f out) was delivered with considerably more authority than the winning margin suggests; respected. |
9/1 |
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13th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Last season's Fred Winter winner at Cheltenham never threatened on return there last month in 2m5f Coral Cup; previously hampered at least twice when well held behind Zillow over today's C&D; Walsh prefers Davy Crockett. |
16/1 |
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16th 8 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
It was never in doubt once his jockey pressed the button in last season's Fred Winter at this meeting (2m, good to soft) and much the same when he landed a huge pot in the Irish Cesarewitch on Flat (2m1f) in September; whether he's on a good mark is an issue but he may have found 2m at Listowel sharper than ideal when runner-up in September and this marked step up in trip is an interesting move; big-race performer who has to be given a close look. |
11/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended last season in poor form and, despite a subsequent wind op, also looked out of sorts when back in action last month; needs to get career back on track and is probably better suited by longer trips than this now. |
20/1 |
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13th 7 (9) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won a novice hurdle last May and convincingly at York (2m, good to firm; 4lb higher today) in July; however, comfortably held twice off his revised mark, before a heavy defeat in October when last seen; had wind surgery last month and perhaps best watched this time. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 3176 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 14 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Only 1-10 over hurdles but shaped very well, making eye-catching late headway from a difficult position, in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (good to yielding; penultimate start) on sole 2m4f attempt and only outing under Carl Millar; good sixth, staying on, in the Fred Winter over 2m at this meeting last year; interesting contender who has potential at this trip. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 9lb |
Useful juvenile last season but yet to prove he's trained on, most recently set plenty to do when strong-finishing fifth of 16 (to Champagne Kid) over 2m5f here at Christmas; interesting now upped in trip. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-2640 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 3rd, fell heavily 4 out |
16/1 |
|
12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
French debut winner; has some useful form in defeat since, notably his fourth in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m, soft) in February, but he needs to bounce back from a poor run in the Triumph at Cheltenham and Paul Townend sides with Murcia. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French; turned over at 1-4 on yard debut in December (Grade 3) before two supporting roles when hooded (also tongue tied latest) in better races at Leopardstown won by Hello Neighbour; 18-1, held up last in only a partially successful attempt to settle him on latest outing but he ran on into fourth of eight in that steadily run Grade 1, his best form; better may be possible in different circumstances, such as a more strongly run race here. |
40/1 |
8/1
Form: 331828 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Top-rated here at 138; won Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2025, her last start on ground with good in the description; below best in hot handicaps this year but better expected now back on a sounder surface; giving weight away to most of her rivals but the one to beat. |
13/8 |
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16th 2 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 1lb |
Grade 1 Juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) last year; has come up dry since, beaten similar distances in first three handicaps; dropped 1lb for an 11l fifth behind Kalix Delabarriere on latest and Townend takes over now; drying ground a plus and could go well. |
11/2 |
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5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree last year; lightly raced this season, but DRF fourth of 19 to Bowensonfire in 2m handicap was a fine run; didn't count in County Hurdle latest but can't be discounted. |
12/1 |
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