14.40
Good To SoftGet Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8449.6
- 3m 0f 70y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £3.70
Form: -313P5 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up on consecutive appearances towards end of last season but seemed to run well until tiring on soft ground at Ayr last time; could be better suited by the less-testing conditions here; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Tailed off (fences) and pulled up (hurdles) on his last two starts; a major turnaround is necessary but he runs off the same mark as when winning this race last year; not ruled out and the betting may be interesting. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ayr winner last April (3m, good to soft); disappointing both runs since, last time finishing well-beaten third of four back over fences; suited by good/good to soft ground. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: -42114 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Successful over 2m4f on reappearance here (good to soft) in October and has shown better form at around 3m since, including a win at Huntingdon (good to soft) in January; only midfield behind reopposing stablemate Supremely West in the Pertemps at Cheltenham, though. |
20/1 |
|
13th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Won two of his four starts this term and stayed on well for second to today's Grade 1 Stayers' candidate Ma Shantou here (3m, good) on New Year's Day on penultimate start; latest was a Huntingdon win (3m1f, soft) and he's now 5lb higher but this progressive 7yo has to be taken seriously. |
11/1 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Progressive handicapper who stayed on well for second in a Class 2 at Cheltenham three weeks ago (3m, good; effective on good to soft; unraced on slower) and the winner is due to run in this weekend's Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle; every chance despite the 4lb rise. |
5/4 |
33/1
- Place: £6.50
Form: 6PP4-6
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Close third over hurdles at this meeting 12 months ago (3m, good to soft) and won in that sphere at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; ran pretty well in 5l third at Newbury (2m6f, good) in December when back chasing for the first time since 2023, but this 10yo needs a bigger performance today. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won with this visor back on at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July and went close at Cartmel (3m1f, good) the following month; versatile ground-wise and can be in the mix if continuing the good work after a two-month break. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: -3F223 C BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent this season and down the field at Haydock a fortnight ago; however, he ran pretty well when runner-up at Doncaster two starts ago and is 2lb lower than when a close fourth of 13 in this race last year; if he's on song in a first-time tongue-tie he might not be far away. |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Short-headed on his only start here; won a Hexham chase in October; hasn't done as well since, finishing runner-up to Jakar Du Moulin when returned to hurdling at Doncaster (3m) on latest start but he needs to build on that markedly; stable in good form. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won a Hexham novice handicap chase in October (2m4f); hasn't done as well since but reverts to hurdling off a feasible mark; this good ground suits and stable going well, so an interesting candidate. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 331524
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 171130 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 20 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Three wins (wore cheekpieces for last two) and a second from his last four starts, all over about 3m/3m1f; unraced beyond that but there's a great deal about him which suggests that he won't really come into his own until handed a major test of stamina; he receives one today and, despite the step up in class, consequently makes serious appeal. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Catterick, beating Paddy O'Mahler and making it two wins (3m/3m1f) from his last three starts; may improve further in the retained headgear; enters calculations. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December on fourth chase start and bumped into useful prospect when second at Doncaster (3m, soft) last month; won on good/good to soft over hurdles; cheekpieces go on; solid claims. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: P-5231 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up at Warwick in January last time but was in pretty good heart towards the end of last year and he's now 1lb lower than when winning at Haydock (3m, good) last March; also handles soft; capable of going well. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Only 1lb higher than for his Haydock win over a similar trip last March; does have a lot of weight though and was only fifth at Haydock last time, finishing just behind Gwennie May Star. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Not well handicapped but arrives here after a 3l second of eight at Uttoxeter when tried in cheekpieces (2m7f, good); no reason why he won't be involved once more. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 7F3347 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 75-431 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced Irish maiden point winner; off the mark over nearly 3m in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow (good) and stopped quickly on handicap debut at Ayr's big April meeting; like many from this yard, chasing should be more his game. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 871729
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third here (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he's fine at this trip; not his fault when unseating mid-race at Haydock last month; could be involved. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he'll be fine now back up in trip and could be involved. |
11/1 |
|
4 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form to win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and again ran well when fourth there (2m4f, good) last month; stays this far and is effective on soft ground; goes well for Benjamin Macey, with form figures of 29214, and he could have a part to play. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: /322P8 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Went close in this last year (soft) and now 10lb lower; however, this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since, most recently over C&D (soft) four weeks ago following wind surgery; a visor replaces cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, hampered then in touch with leaders 1st, dropped to last after 6th, detached when pulled up before 7th |
14/1 |
|
6 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, hampered then in touch with leaders 1st, dropped to last after 6th, detached when pulled up before 7th |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: -351P3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, led over 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no match for winner |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: -3PPU5
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Nicky Henderson; just 1-10 over hurdles and has struggled with consistency but he ran well to finish third at Hereford (3m2f; first-time blinkers) last month; ties in with Dwight K Schrute on that form and has claims if he can back that up. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Nicky Henderson inmate who struggles with consistency; disappointing in his two runs for this yard but he's on a good mark should blinkers trigger something (he ran one good race when cheekpieces were tried). |
12/1 |
|
10 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Proved unable to sustain early progress for previous yard but ran creditably over C&D last spring; dropped away on stable/seasonal debut, perhaps needing the run; check the market signals. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £69.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.44 |
| Tricast | £832.10 |
| Trifecta | £1081.50 |
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