18.30
Good To FirmCharles Clark Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.60
- Place: £4.50
Form: 0PP3
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
His first time on fast ground and only his second run in a tongue-tie when narrowly winning on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) where the front two pulled clear; 7lb higher for this and they claimed 3lb last time, so has more on his plate; unexposed, though. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
His first time on fast ground and only his second run in a tongue-tie when narrowly winning on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) where the front two pulled clear; 7lb higher for this and they claimed 3lb last time, so has more on his plate; unexposed, though. |
13/2 |
|
1st 12 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 5yo but he didn't show much in first three runs over hurdles including a remote third at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last month; 3lb out of the weights on this handicap debut and he needs major improvement. |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 460769
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
66-1 winner on his first Flat start since 2024 when making most to win off 2lb lower in a small field at Salisbury last month; back to his inconsistent self when tailed off at Chepstow next time and it will likely depend on what sort of mood he's in. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
This year's hurdling form is uninspiring but he held on gamely to cause 66-1 shock at Salisbury a fortnight ago, his first Flat run since 2024; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood again here but he's only 2lb higher and this is a slight drop in grade. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Sole win from 32 starts came over hurdles at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) in October but he's been held in three starts since and now returns to the Flat for the first time since June 2024. |
8/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 050-75
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Did not take to chasing this spring (two attempts) and now reverts to hurdling; quite well handicapped if judged on his two Taunton runs (2m/2m3f) towards end of last season; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
2m4f point winner; never really threatened to win over hurdles and the same again on recent chase debut; needs a lift from cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Maiden under rules but he did keep galloping on his final two runs over hurdles, at 2m and 2m3f; pedigree points to improvement over fences. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-5804
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Longstanding maiden but has run some solid races in handicaps, including on her last four appearances (new yard on last two starts); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere so looks sure to be heavily involved. |
9/4 |
|
9 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Yet to win over hurdles (0-11) but shaped better than the bare form suggests when a rallying third at Stratford (2m, good; hood discarded) 11 days ago on second start for the stable and may have more to offer; worth considering with Theo Gillard back in the saddle. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 786252
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 under rules (including eight chase runs) but came second over hurdles here (2m5f, good) in April and also ran very well in eventful C&D chase won by Ryder's Rock in May; 5lb wrong today but not out of this if last month's wind op makes any positive difference. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: -P494P
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Unable to justify good market support when well beaten on final two starts last season (2m4f/2m3f) but got his act together when dropped back to 2m at Ffos Las (good to soft) last month, coming from behind to win stylishly by over 4l; 7lb higher in a stronger race here but might kick on again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Unable to justify solid market support on final two appearances last season (pulled up/beaten 38l) and has now been unplaced all seven hurdling starts; evidently thought capable of better, though, and it will be interesting to see whether his supporters wade in again; drops back in trip; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: 32
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Twice-raced filly who was a promising third in Hereford novice (2m, good to soft) in February and she finished second at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; shaped as though this stiffer stamina test would suit last time and she's an interesting contender on handicap debut. |
11/4 |
|
7th 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Twice-raced filly who was a promising third in Hereford novice (2m, good to soft) in February and she finished second at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; shaped as though this stiffer stamina test would suit last time and she's an interesting contender on handicap debut. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost ground after 2 out (usual 3 out), rallied before last (usual 2 out), went second last |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: -943P3
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Anonymous effort at Taunton latest took his record over 2m3f and beyond to 9P8, inclusive of one outing over tonight's C&D; mixed returns in a hood before now, so no guarantee which way he'll go for the visor. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed. |
9/1 |
|
8th 10 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 19F-14 C
Last run: 146 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1-11 over hurdles; returned from break with a quite encouraging fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month and subsequent run may be best overlooked (pulled up after losing action in early stages) but others appeal more all the same. |
7/1 |
|
11 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Sole hurdle win was in a Taunton novice (2m, good to firm) in November 2024; generally struggled last year but she reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) this month; should get a decent tow into this race and has each-way claims if she can build on that last run. |
14/1 |
|
4th 11 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has made little impact since switched to handicaps and, though well supported at Taunton (2m, good) in January, failed to justify the money, struggling a long way out and eventually pulling up; off since and now 14lb lower than her opening mark but can only be watched at present. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: /28P-P
Last run: 322 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: -7830P
Last run: 141 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
8lb out of the weights when prevailing by 2l over C&D ten days ago for which he carries a penalty; therefore, 1lb lower now, but whether he'll back that up remains to be seen. |
3/1 |
|
6 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair third over hurdles last September but struggled in that sphere subsequently and soundly beaten on recent chase debut here; 0-15 over hurdles/fences and 9lb out of the handicap this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-14 over hurdles, having been pulled up on his last two outings; might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but looks far too risky. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £118.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £83.59 |
| Tricast | £311.34 |
| Trifecta | £245.30 |
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