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EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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1/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1U1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Postponed gelding has made a good start over hurdles, showing a willing attitude when going 2-3 in 2m1f juvenile at Carlisle last month; he holds leading claims despite conceding weight all round.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Smart Decision

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Easterby

Won four of his five starts in 2025 and went close off 1lb higher than today over C&D (good to soft) in January; below par on last two starts but the 2m5f trip then soft ground are possible excuses; no surprise if he bounces back with a good performance in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

5th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Smart Decision

12st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

A two-time winner (around 2m) either side of Christmas and he has continued in good nick, failing to stay when stepped up to 2m5f at Kelso last month; this C&D winner can bounce back.

8/1

7th

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Smart Decision

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Won five of his first six completed starts over hurdles (1m7f-2m2f) and has run well in defeat on his last two; now up in distance, which may well suit him, and he handles any ground; solid claims.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 475U6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has yet to offer much in three runs over hurdles, a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 2m Wetherby novice 17 days ago; significantly more is required.
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8th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Cap Ricochet

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Dawson

Eight-race maiden who has been well held in two handicaps for his current yard and latest was at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; tongue-tie is now added and he needs to significantly raise his game after a break.

25/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

Form: 244

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Nathaniel has made the frame in three bumpers, coming in fourth of seven at Hereford in February; he's one to consider now going hurdling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ayr

Bohemond Antioch

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 over hurdles, but has some respectable form and wasn't himself at Sedgefield last time when held at his point of departure; had a break since Christmas and can go well if back on song.

5/1

Form: 623

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Son of Smooth Daddy has progressed with each of his three outings over hurdles, coming in a close last of three in 2m Market Rasen juvenile 29 days ago; holds place prospects.
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4

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Popa Rich

10st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jessica Bedi

Pulled up at Perth this month, after a layoff, but was placed twice on the tight left-handed track at Cartmel (2m6f) last summer, so there's a good chance Fakenham will also suit him; big player if back on song.

4/1

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Popa Rich

10st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Jessica Bedi

Placed on a couple of occasions at Cartmel (2m6f) last year and was a staying-on fifth over C&D (in a first-time tongue-tie) last September; is likely to draw benefit from this comeback run; monitor only for time being.

10/1

11

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Popa Rich

10st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Maiden; respectable thirds the last twice over 2m6f without looking ahead of his mark; now tongue tied.

7/1

Form: 43

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Jet Away hinted at promise when third of five in bumper at Newcastle 30 days ago; possibilities now starting out over hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Jet Approach

10st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was unable to justify his market prominence when safely held on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in December and struggled in a Catterick claimer on Wednesday; 1lb wrong here; needs a good boost from the new blinkers.

20/1

4

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Jet Approach

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Seven-race maiden; no impact whatsoever from a lowly base for handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f; seventh of eight, beaten 21l) in December; off for 83 days since; rates as an unlikely candidate.

66/1

2

(11)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Jet Approach

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Brian Ellison

Poor form in bumpers/over hurdles; wears cheekpieces for Flat debut; Geordie Mackem looks the stable's main hope.

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Masterstroke showed some promise when a debut fifth of seven in bumper at Musselburgh 24 days ago; she's no forlorn hope on her hurdling debut with a hood added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Just An Artist

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a 2m maiden hurdle here on soft last October; mainly creditable efforts since, including when third in mares' handicap at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, good to soft; fourth has won since); chance.

11/2

3rd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Just An Artist

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Up and down in novice hurdles and tailed off last time; however, she was a winner at 125-1 at Perth (2m, soft) in October and ran well in third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; she might not be far away on this handicap debut if she's back on song.

9/1

6th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:35 Kelso

Just An Artist

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

125-1 win in maiden hurdle at Perth (2m, soft) in October; hasn't really kicked on since but ran okay when third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last time and she's an each-way player today.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £5.65
Trifecta £15.30

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