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Good To SoftJardine Utilities Race To Repair ‘Hands & Heels’ Handicap Hurdle (Cond/Am) (RE Series Finale)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 4f 100y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.70
- Place: £3.10
Form: 132321 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't had that much racing for a 10yo; enjoys this ground and has a solid record over C&D, so one to consider as he ran quite well last time at Bangor in a higher grade (finished last but weakened only late on). |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Late-maturing 10yo who won twice last spring and maintained progress with some good runs in defeat in second half of last year; may not have been suited by soft ground when pulled up on latest outing; not out of this. |
6/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 1-4474 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Over two years since he won a race but latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) looks all the better now with the winner Wellington Arch going in again last week at Aintree; this 8yo might have a preference for slightly slower ground but he's respected. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 60311P CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Won this last year (heavy) and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, he returned to form when back over hurdles and third over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, when short of room turning for home; contender. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over C&D last February (soft, heavy); fair form over fences this season; on a good mark on his return to hurdling and an interesting contender. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Both hurdles wins at Ayr (2m4f); was in the process of showing best chase form when hampered and unseating rider soon after two out there (2m) last time; could go well off a handy mark, provided he takes to Sedgefield (first run here). |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: 11-528 D BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form in refitted cheekpieces for Harry Derham last month, winning twice at Warwick (2m5f, good); subsequently changed hands for £12,000; remains well handicapped on older form. |
9/4 |
|
1st 6 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Put a disappointing run of form behind him when returning to winning ways over C&D (good) 11 days ago, making all; whether he can reproduce that effort is another matter but he is still well handicapped on his old form. |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
His two wins came on soft in April 2024; out of sorts over fences and hurdles this term; cheekpieces return and has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 65-725
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner; second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February and she's been a fair fifth in double-figure fields at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) the next twice; it was a 0-120 last time and she's tackling a 0-100 today; could be involved back down in grade. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner; second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February and she's been a fair fifth in double-figure fields at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) the next twice; it was a 0-120 last time and she's tackling a 0-100 today; could be involved back down in grade. |
6/1 |
|
5th 10 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Remains a maiden after 17 starts but just five of those have been over hurdles and she ran well from the front on her handicap debut in this code when second over C&D (soft) in February; fair fifth of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) since when inconvenienced by jumping to the left, and she could play a leading role now back at a left-handed track. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-3436
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well handicapped on old form but hasn't won on the Flat since 2021 and, following a 406-day absence, he finished last in recent 1m3f Hamilton race won by Annandale; has too much to prove. |
40/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f) in 2021 who also won a 2m3f hurdle race in March 2023; that's from 44 starts and he may prove best watched on this first appearance since May 2025, despite the reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 491022 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off. |
5/1 |
|
10th 8 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: -25P63
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lacks consistency but capitalised on a reduced mark when ending a near three-year drought at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in April, but has failed to reproduce that effort since and the 6lb rise is not the chief concern; however, he could still go well if at his best. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 692715
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today. |
11/2 |
|
9th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: -00742 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King. |
7/1 |
|
10th 12 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out. |
3/1 |
|
10th 12 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: -41PP4
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won gamely off 5lb lower here (2m4f, good) in April and his recent C&D second was also a good effort; could have a say. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Game winner here (2m4f; from 2lb lower) in April; excuse next time (saddle slipped) but less competitive at Kelso (2m5f, good; fifth, beaten 10l) a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back against rivals with a fair amount of upside. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Ended a run of rather disappointing efforts when scoring at Hexham last month (2m4f, good) and better than he showed last time as his saddle slipped on home turn; interesting. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-2593 C
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Defied a higher mark for previous yard but holds poor claims on his form (hurdles/fences) for new stable; enough to prove back up in distance. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Out of sorts on both runs over hurdles for this stable this season, but his previous form over fences last season entitles him to respect if benefiting for recent wind surgery. |
25/1 |
|
9th 13 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Tried chasing last season and signed off on a low note back over hurdles; what heightens interest is his record at this meeting when fresh, having won this two years ago and been beaten a head in the earlier 2m4f handicap last season; slightly lower in the weights this time; respected. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 282P5P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two good efforts at about 2m5f in midwinter but she's been pulled up on her latest two starts and can only watch from 6lb wrong. |
33/1 |
|
13 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two good efforts at about 2m5f in midwinter but she's been pulled up on her latest two starts and can only watch from 6lb wrong. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.61 |
| Tricast | £537.03 |
| Trifecta | £769.20 |
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