17.35
Good To SoftWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28135
- 2m 0f 209y
- Class 1
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £2.00
Form: 4-15 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
travelled strongly, prominent |
13/2 |
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1st 9 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
travelled strongly, prominent |
13/2 |
|
5th 6 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
11/4 |
12/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 11 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| 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 |
9/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 144 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for yard; bright start over timber, winning a C&D maiden (heavy) and beating Blake by a head in the Royal Bond; limitations seemingly exposed in Grade 1 company on his next three runs but back on song with a Grade 2 win at Fairyhouse last time (left in lead after Blake fell at the last); wouldn't want the track to dry out too much. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Has failed to make an effective transition to Grade 1 company in three attempts since in Grade 2 Royal Bond C&D victory over Blake in November; around 2l behind fellow outsider Too Bossy For Us (sixth) when eighth in the Supreme Novices'. |
13/2 |
|
8th 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Proved useful in bumpers but is held by a couple of today's rivals on Punchestown festival running; form over hurdles (kept to 2m) features a narrow success in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse and respectable fourth in steadily run Grade 1 at Leopardstown, sandwiching a Christmas flop that is best forgiven (bled from nose); however, may lack the class needed for this assignment. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-14
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Useful bumper performer (course winner on good ground) who opened hurdling account in maiden here (1m7f, soft) in December; big player on this handicap debut if judged on that evidence but two rather disappointing efforts have followed (2m/2m4f); tongue-tie added. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Good bumper form; fell in a strong Chepstow maiden when running well and then won in a big field at Wincanton (1m7f, soft); well held when penalised at Kempton (good) but the winner is well above average; bred for this far. |
5/2 |
|
4th 17 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Resumed his progress with a clearcut success in novice handicap at Newbury (2m3f, good to soft) last time; has failed to shine in two Graded attempts over hurdles but may prove a brighter spark back at Aintree, having performed well (fifth of 15) in Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago; has won over 2m. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 183y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Met with heavy defeats in a Grade 1 three starts back and a Grade 2 on latest but progressive form in his other three hurdle races, second of five in a handicap at Doncaster (extended 2m3f) on penultimate outing; needs to resume progress. |
11/2 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Fifth in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last spring and, bar one blip, has made a good impression over hurdles, winning at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November and pulling clear of the third when runner-up in handicap there (2m3f, soft) 16 days ago; that form sets the standard and he commands respect. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Smart in bumpers and getting there over hurdles after digging deep for a successful handicap debut under Jack Stenhouse at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft); 7lb rise seems harsh enough but he'll probably improve again for going 3m. |
5/2 |
|
1st 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Unraced on soft/heavy; handicap debutant who looks particularly well treated on his strong bumper form; has gradually found his feet since switched to hurdles and latest effort, namely solid second over 2m3f at Taunton, has received a couple of boosts; interesting contender. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish bumper winner on Boxing Day 2024; ran well in hot bumpers at Aintree and Punchestown festivals for new stable last spring but disappointed (albeit in a Grade 2) on hurdle debut in October and was just a respectable fourth at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last month; still has potential but needs to take a good step forward here. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 231 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Has proved a model of consistency in the last 12 months and he rallied for fourth behind Dance And Glance over C&D last time; however, that run underlined that the handicapper appears to have his measure for now; needs to be boosted by the fitting of cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
4th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
He needs to find something extra on his last three performances but this novice hurdle winner (good to soft) is now 2lb lower than when third of 15 on handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November, and perhaps he'll be aided by the first-time tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Holding his form pretty well, creditable third of ten at Kempton (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago, but he will need something extra off just 1lb lower and has stamina to prove over this much longer trip. |
13/2 |
28/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won the bumper on this card last year; runner-up behind good horses in his first two maidens and again ran well at Ascot where he didn't see out the longer 2m5f as well as the principals; down in trip and long odds-on when he scrambled home at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last time; he's better than that latest form and is a key player under the penalty. |
4/5 |
|
1st 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Point/bumper winner; runner-up behind good horses in his first two maidens and again ran well at Ascot where he didn't see out the longer 2m5f as well as the principals; his form sets the standard here. |
1/4 |
|
8 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner who won his bumper here (soft) and was beaten only 11l into midfield in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April (good); entitled to pay his way over hurdles this season. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Record of 4-5 overall and 2-2 since switched to hurdles; jumped slickly on his way to an impressive success from the front at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) most recently; clear top on ratings and again should be difficult to peg back. |
4/9 |
|
9th 13 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 51 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has had less racing than his rivals and his record is 3-7; gained second win over hurdles at Sandown (2m, heavy) in January and ran just as well when second at Fontwell next time; bred for chasing; may encounter quicker ground than he's used to, but otherwise he has plenty in his favour. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Record is 3-6, the wins in a Sandown bumper (good form) and novice hurdles here (about 2m2f, good to soft) and at Sandown (2m, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; has to contend with a 12lb penalty but this return to further is probably in his favour and he holds leading claims. |
Evs |
|
1st 1 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Record is 2-5, the wins in Sandown bumper (heavy) and Fontwell novice hurdle (good to soft); weakened into last of five in Grade 2 over 2m4f here most recently but is one of the main players back down in trip/class; tongue-tie fitted. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 110 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
11th 15 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
1st 6 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 51y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, hampered after 6f, headway over 2f out, switched left and led over 1f out, ridden out |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 1
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Bumper winner who was runner-up in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December and not beaten far when fifth of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) last month, when the speedy track didn't appear to play to his strengths; in top hands and could take a step forward today. |
11/2 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler. |
2/1 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
90,000euros 3yo; justified favouritism in Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) on debut in February; found things tough in Grade 2 at Aintree in April but he's had wind surgery since and he could have a good future as a hurdler. |
2/1 |
4/1
Form: 1
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner; mishaps first two runs over timber, unseating at the first at Thurles then falling with the race at his mercy at Cork; put in a clear round last time in a Grade 3 at Naas (16.5f, sft-hvy) and lowered the colours of Blake by a neck; should go well again if as effective on this quicker ground (bumper win on good). |
11/2 |
|
1st 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 77y |
11st 1lb |
Out of an unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Binocular; overcame inexperience to win Thurles bumper a year ago (good) but flopped in Grade 2 Aintree bumper following month; unseated at the first on hurdling debut at Thurles in November and following month looked set to score (clear of subsequent Grade 2 winner Kazansky) when falling at the last in Cork maiden (soft-to-heavy); remains a potentially smart sort, could go well. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Proving a solid novice hurdler; scored in October/January and ran well under big penalty the last twice, beaten only a neck at Kempton (2m5f, good) latest occasion; bred to be as effective back up in trip; looks worth his mark and has clear possibilities on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdles winner (2m3f/2m6f) who ran well at Taunton (2m3f) most recently; incurs another 12lb penalty but Chad Bament again takes off a handy 7lb; one of the main players. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who is 2-4 over hurdles this season, the latter win gained in small field at Windsor (2m6f, good) on New Year's Day; pulled up when upped to 3m for soft-ground Grade 2 at Doncaster last time but back in calmer waters here and ought to make his presence felt. |
2/1 |
28/1
Form: 1
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere on his handicap debut at Plumpton (2m, good) last month; scrambled home that day but is lightly raced and may show further improvement off 5lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won Southwell bumper in February 2025; bled from the nose at Lingfield in January but has been ready to run since February and an earlier run, a promising runner-up to a useful one at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in November, suggests he will be competitive on handicap debut. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.15 |
| Tricast | £189.91 |
| Trifecta | £274.10 |
Selections
Daily Mail:
Scope To ImproveDaily Mirror:
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El Cairos