17.15
Good To SoftHallgarten And Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys’/Amateur Riders’ Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £25720
- 2m 0f 103y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 2122/2 D BF
Last run: 314 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced for her age and returned from layoff to win at Aintree festival (2m, good) in April; also ran well in two subsequent competitive handicaps and remains unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to kick on again to overcome current mark. |
14/1 |
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7th 3 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Stays 3m so always needs a strong pace to chase at this trip, which was the case when winning so well in a big field at the Aintree Grand National meeting (good); never threatened at Plumpton latest but again ran well in keeping on for fifth (behind Our Champ); could well arrive late on the scene to play a part in the finish. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Stays 3m so always needs a strong pace to chase at this trip, which was the case when winning so well in a big field at the Aintree Grand National meeting (good); never threatened at Plumpton latest but again ran well in keeping on for fifth (behind Our Champ); could well arrive late on the scene to play a part in the finish. |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -51114 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
4th 9 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent-racer who is unbeaten in three starts for Harry Derham (1m7f-2m1f, good-soft), most recently beating five rivals at Musselburgh in January; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving and could continue to improve for his up-and-coming yard. |
14/1 |
15/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1-1143 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
A very useful novice hurdler last season and ran big race when third of 17 on handicap debut at Aintree festival (2m, good) in April, having been badly hampered in early stages and made up considerable ground from the rear; 5lb higher here but still has more to offer. |
15/8 |
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3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, badly hampered on turn before 1st, towards rear after 3rd, good headway after 4 out, challenging 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra final 110yds |
15/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 1/4311 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Didn't feature in the Imperial Cup (Go Dante two places ahead of him) but back on track with his sights lowered when shading a tight finish in 2m Ludlow handicap (good) 25 days ago, taking his hurdles record to 4-12; has won over this trip; should remain very competitive off 6lb higher. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Three-time novice winner on good to soft who has performed admirably in Graded and handicap company; didn't run much of a race in the Imperial Cup but he was single-figure odds and this wouldn't be as demanding as that Sandown race; tongue-tie removed; respected. |
7/2 |
|
9th 13 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Three novice hurdle wins last year (2m-2m4f, good to soft) and second of 15 at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November when back in a handicap; also runner-up at Taunton last month (2m, heavy; would have been closer granted a clear run) when back from a three-month break (and wind op); each-way player. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: -92212 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; however, his limitations seem to have been exposed since and he finished well adrift of No Questions Asked and Be Aware at Windsor last time; has had wind surgery but still hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Front-runner who made it 2-2 over fences when winning at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October; won on soft ground over hurdles; carries a 3lb penalty today and his progress has stalled on his last two starts, but he's made mistakes each time and could make a bold bid if cutting out the blunders. |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 864500 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: -40641 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won at Exeter and then a close fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good); could put a line through his subsequent races on account of heavy ground and a trip too far; respected. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won at Exeter (2m2f) in November and creditable fourth at Sandown (2m4f) next time, before heavy ground might excuse his latest start; this, however, is his first foray beyond 2m6f, after 37 races and at the age of ten. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
November's Exeter win looked unlikely but he stayed on much the best over 2m2f on good to soft; not beaten far off this 6lb higher mark at Sandown (2m4f, good) when close up behind Henri The Second who won easily back there last weekend; thoroughly exposed but enters the equation for sure; has won on heavy. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 3321 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another. |
12/1 |
|
12 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain. |
10/1 |
|
10th 21 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb
|
First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred. |
12/1
Form: -1P721 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Never really got competitive at Aintree festival in April but his front-running win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) two starts ago makes him of interest here and, after only nine hurdle runs, he's not yet fully exposed. |
3/1 |
|
9th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 9P-110 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 4lb |
Won well on seasonal return at Chepstow in October off 128 and 1lb lower now but he's suffered heavy defeats on his four starts since that success; leap of faith required to back him here. |
40/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: 32370P D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 10lb |
Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in a pair of 3m beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut at Navan (3m, heavy); came good over 2m2f at Limerick; top amateur rider won this in 2022. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in two attempts beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut last time at Navan (3m, heavy); big drop in distance now. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 845623 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Without a win since February 2024 but gave good account when sixth (promoted to fifth) at last month's Aintree festival; 2lb lower here and well worth another crack at 2m4f; considered. |
14/1 |
|
6th 22 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
18 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; below par over 2m5f at Ascot only 12 days ago but his peak form has come at around 2m (third in this in 2024). |
22/1 |
|
7th 5 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
17 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; big majority of his career has been at about 2m (he last went over further in October 2024) and he's never been this far. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 023-19 BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either. |
16/1 |
|
16th 1 (13) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup. |
6/1 |
|
20th 15 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 611263 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Finished alone in a match race on chase debut in October; not beaten far when last of four at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in February but ran poorly over that C&D last month and needs a boost from the new cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual course winner over hurdles; finished alone in a match race on seasonal/chase debut in October then wasn't beaten far when last of four over C&D (good to soft) in February; eased in grade today and could still have potential over fences. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 7-F61P D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time. |
25/1 |
|
12th 9 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success. |
16/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring. |
12/1 |
Form: 11-431 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Bumper and pretty useful hurdle winner, including at Haydock in the prestigious 2m Swinton 18 days ago when tongue tied for the first time; Flat career of just four races, latest when fourth of eight from the back when joint-favourite on Flat handicap debut at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in April; has more to offer in this sphere and is one to note. |
7/1 |
|
1st 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
In good form over hurdles last spring, winning at Stratford and Hexham (both 2m, good to soft); he's only 2lb higher than for the second of those wins, and a recent run on the Flat after six months off should have blown away the cobwebs; impossible to discount in first-time tongue-strap. |
33/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner in bumpers and a four-time winner over hurdles; below his best over hurdles last time but he has shown promise in this sphere, including when third of seven in a Ffos Las novice (1m4f) last August, and is interesting on this Flat handicap debut. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 232F24
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point winner who is 0-13 under rules; has some useful hurdles form to his name, with his best effort coming on good ground and over a similar trip to this; on a handy mark for this chase debut if better for a recent hurdles start; check the market for clues. |
15/2 |
|
4th 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Now 0-12 under rules and beginning to look exposed; however, he brings the best form to this maiden and was going easily when falling three out at Sedgefield last time (2m1f maiden); unraced beyond 2m5f under rules but this winning pointer should stay. |
6/4 |
|
2 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles but three times runner-up and ran well for fourth on handicap debut at Ascot (2m3f, good) before slipping up early at Aintree in April; the cheekpieces worn the last twice are left at home but he's a major player back in a novice. |
11/10 |
Non-runners
Cormier, Diamonds For Luck, Dominics Fault, Lario, Lump Sum
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £376.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £298.92 |
| Tricast | £971.18 |
| Trifecta | £3731.40 |