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GoodCheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Cond’/Am’ that have ridden in PRA races)
- Prize money: £10406
- 2m 0f 179y
- Class 3
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 221660 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Two wins last season, the latter when holding on gamely in 16-runner handicap on New course here (2m1f, good) in April; needs another career-best performance today but still enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Ascot winner in December off 7lb lower (1m7f, good to soft); this represents a welcome drop in grade after contesting two high-profile handicaps and he's not out of it. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -22313 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Untested at this trip under rules but there have been hints that she'll stay this far; in good form against fellow mares this winter prior to tailing off in the Imperial Cup at Sandown last month; takes on her own sex today and it will be no surprise to see a bold showing. |
8/1 |
|
12th 20 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Having shown some good form in defeat in handicaps (on various ground) she made the breakthrough in this sphere in a small-field, mares-only race at Exeter (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago; had 5l to spare but she'll need to be better than ever to follow up in this much more competitive contest. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a mares' novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) a year ago and she's still seeking her first handicap success, though she has posted some solid placed efforts, latest when a good second at Windsor (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day; return to heavy ground will pose no problem and she's sure to be involved. |
7/4 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2P8/22
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.10
Form: 63-533 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) the following month; safely held in both subsequent races but one was on heavy ground in France and the other was on the idiosyncratic track at Cartmel; on career-low mark here; dangerous to ignore. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far in last month's competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good); well held in France since and 2lb wrong here but he's versatile ground-wise and might be boosted by the new cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
8th 17 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 443823 D
Last run: 125 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 213P90 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Appreciated drop to 0-110 grade when second under Amber Jackson-Fennell at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; wore cheekpieces) last month but is not as good as he was and needs change of headgear to give him a boost here. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Useful in his prime but was largely disappointing last season, and suffered 46l defeat at Warwick (2m5f, good) on latest outing five weeks ago; drops in grade again and may benefit from the drop back in trip but needs to turn a corner. |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has had three wins over hurdles but yet to convince on his suitability for this distance, latest when seventh of eight finishers at Haydock (2m5f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained). |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 11P-P9 D
Last run: 133 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has a record of 4-8 over fences and ran well on most recent attempt in this sphere (poor effort over hurdles since); on a career-high mark but she's the only course winner in this field and 2-3 at Kempton to boot. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Reverted to fences with a hard-fought success at Stratford (2m1f, good) and perhaps found good to firm too lively when tailed off back there 28 days ago; can be hard to predict but she's capable of a big run. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders over hurdles this spring but reverted to fences with a hard-fought success here (2m1f, good; front pair clear) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again today. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: -21P94 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won two in a row at Kempton (2m, good) in the winter before another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), where he would have been a bit closer but for late interference; soft ground may not have been ideal in the County Hurdle three weeks ago; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
18th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
A rare one in that he's improved since leaving Dan Skelton, winning a pair of 2m handicaps on good ground at Kempton this winter; creditable fourth of ten in the Scottish County at Musselburgh six weeks ago but it underlines that he needs to find a bit more from this career-high mark. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
7yo who has been with a new stable since October and has shown career-best form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on his last two starts; has shown promise on soft/good to soft; clearly thriving and could take latest 6lb rise in his stride if today's slower conditions aren't an issue. |
100/30 |
16/1
Form: 831679 D
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say. |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 822329
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate and both wins were in Ireland; mostly consistent in small-field chases this season and the return of blinkers is a probable plus after trying a visor last time; has been running over shorter but stays this far; versatile ground-wise. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Yet to add to his two Irish hurdle wins in 2021 but consistent in small-field chases this season, with best run arguably his second of five at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two starts ago; swaps usual blinkers for first-time visor; will probably be on the premises again. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won on soft ground in Ireland; 0-6 over fences but back in good form of late, albeit in tiny fields; not the easiest to win with but has claims. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 2UU205
Last run: 228 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, mistake 4 out |
10/1 |
22/1
Form: 178615 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Won this race on good ground under Becky Smith a year ago and defends his crown from a good mark but recent Flat/hurdling form has been underwhelming and conditions are not in his favour today. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Better known as a jumper and yet recent efforts in that scene haven't been great, and he was only midfield over C&D last month. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Stuck on a losing run and finished last in two hurdle races before finishing only sixth off his low Flat mark 13 days ago; others much preferred. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: P97143 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Long in the tooth and no longer the force of old but bounced back from two poor chase runs with respectable effort over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month and is now 5lb lower than when going close in this race a year ago; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Very capable over fences but pulled up in that discipline on his last two starts following a break of 217 days; he did go close over hurdles at Aintree three runs ago so there's a big effort in him if he can get his act together. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 12F23F D
Last run: 125 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Both wins over hurdles when making all, one here on fast ground; ridden with more restraint since returning this year but was in contention before last-fence fall at Bangor (2m4f, good) two starts ago, and last month's Uttoxeter third was respectable; can go well again and it will be interesting to see whether she reverts to more positive tactics. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins over hurdles when making all; has been ridden with more restraint since returning this year and was still in contention when falling at the last fence on her return to chasing at Bangor (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; looks sure to be thereabouts as long as her fall has left no ill-effects. |
11/4 |
|
7 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Both wins over hurdles came when making all; yet to convince as a chaser, falling in two of her three starts in this sphere; a clear round would be a priority. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: 1PO11 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Three hurdle wins at around 2m; has been running well in defeat this summer (2m-2m4f), mostly in a hood but in no headgear last time; cheekpieces now added; others are more compelling. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Three hurdle wins at around 2m; seemed to need his run in May and then rallied to threaten an unexposed winner at Worcester (2m4f, good); that was a solid effort and he's only 1lb higher. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Has three wins over hurdles at around 2m; may have needed the run on his first start since January when fourth of eight at Warwick (2m, good) last month and this step up in trip should suit. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: -1P441 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Odds-on when winning a Bangor novice chase in February; useful hurdler with Listed honours but looks on a tough mark for her first handicap. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Odds-on when winning a Bangor novice chase in February; useful hurdler with Listed honours but looks on a tough mark for her first handicap. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.06 |
| Tricast | £139.53 |
| Trifecta | £251.40 |
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