13.20
Goodbet365 Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £51440
- 1m 7f 216y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
Form: 32141 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 10 (10) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, including over C&D in September in both the Jump Jockeys Derby (soft) and Apprentices' Derby (good); recent run over 2m at Goodwood should have teed him up nicely for what could be a plan from last year's winning yard; considered. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October; soundly beaten over hurdles on latest three outings (in tough races on last two) and unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat, but he can't be comfortably dismissed in this small field. |
2/1 |
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18th 16 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Has set the pace in small fields; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, the final leg in a conditions event at this track; soundly beaten on both starts since (admittedly no chance in Grade 1 latest) and unraced beyond 2m1f, leaving him with plenty to prove in this search for a big career best. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 422912 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who gave it a good shot from the front when third in competitive Sandown handicap (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade here and will be fine over the shorter trip; major contender. |
9/4 |
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3rd 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who recovered from a jumping error at third-last flight to take fourth in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) there weeks ago; also suited by 2m4f and this track; considered each-way. |
12/1 |
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4th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has won at this trip but last four runs have been over further and he hasn't kicked on from his Musselburgh win in January (2m4f, good to soft; 3lb lower); probably has little margin for error mark-wise and unlikely the same is true about some of his rivals. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 5111 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has improved for patient tactics, winning at Haydock (1m7f, good) before going close in the always-strong Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (good to soft); raised 3lb for that but this former smart Flat performer should be seen to good effect around here. |
6/1 |
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2nd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Made it four wins from his eight starts over hurdles (various ground) when returning to form to score at Haydock (1m7f, good) two months ago, when ridden more patiently; 5lb higher in a better race today and needs a career-best but he's unexposed under hold-up tactics and is not written off. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Talented Flat performer (stayed 1m6f) who won three novice hurdles this year (2m4f/2m, various ground) before finishing fourth of 14 in novice handicap final at Sandown (2m, good) in April; could have more to offer now back up in trip and trainer has won the last three runnings. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 121150 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual juvenile hurdle last season who had his limitations exposed in some deeper races at the turn of the year, but he signed off with a respectable fifth in a Sandown (2m, good) handicap in April; yet to really fire since switched to fences this term for a stable going well, though he could improve for this longer trip. |
13/2 |
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3rd 5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won three times over hurdles last year and was last seen finishing fifth of 14 in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) in April; half-brother to a winning chaser and the market should be useful on his debut over fences after six months off. |
9/4 |
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3rd 5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won three times over hurdles last year and was last seen finishing fifth of 14 in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) in April; half-brother to a winning chaser and the market should be useful on his debut over fences after six months off. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 5121 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Two wins apiece on Flat and under this code, notably in 4yo Listed hurdle; subsequently ran well in substandard Adonis then had a straightforward task at Stratford; this assignment demands best form yet. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Two wins apiece on Flat and under this code, notably in 4yo Listed hurdle; subsequently ran well in substandard Adonis then had a straightforward task at Stratford; this assignment demands best form yet. |
12/1 |
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1st 6 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual Flat winner who has raised his profile over hurdles, winning the Scottish Triumph at Musselburgh (good to soft) before finishing runner-up in the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; he probably faced mission impossible that day in conceding 5lb to a really smart prospect; hard to beat. |
Evs |
10/1
Form: 461 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
3-10 over hurdles; ended last season with two good runs, the latter a close third at Wincanton (2m5f, good); swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers and has good 5lb claimer Freddie Keighley enlisted today; shortlisted. |
12/1 |
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3rd 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won two small-field handicaps at 2m (good to soft) in the autumn; hasn't kicked on, though latest run at Kempton was more encouraging and 2m5f is worth persevering with. |
9/2 |
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6th 8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won two small-field handicaps at 2m (good to soft) in the autumn but he hasn't gone on in two hurdle runs since and had a go on the AW recently; trip query over this far and has more to prove than some. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 122393 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Two novice wins in November and generally consistent otherwise; ties in with some of these rivals on Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Southwell form the last twice; solid contender who should give his running. |
6/1 |
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9th 9 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Two novice wins in November and generally consistent otherwise; ties in with some of these rivals on Sandown (Imperial Cup) and Southwell form the last twice; solid contender who should give his running. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, lost ground when not fluent last, weakened and lost position run-in |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 11-134 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Slightly disappointing when weakening fifth on last month's chasing debut at Hexham but now 2lb lower than when close third over hurdles here in May and will be dangerous if able to transfer that form to fences. |
11/4 |
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5th 3 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
2-3 in French bumpers and 2-8 in British hurdles; ran big race from the front when third of ten at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and could take some catching if she gets into a good rhythm on this chasing debut. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Has made a positive start for her current yard, scoring at Market Rasen (2m4f) in November and backing it up with a good second of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f) in February; well in the mix after a break with few miles on the clock. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-122 D BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (6) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
8yo whose last turf Flat run was in May 2024 (tailed off) with some fair hurdles form since; three seconds and two fourths from his five visits to Ascot, most notably when beaten a neck in this race two years ago off the same mark as today; that followed a 1m6f win and he's not entirely dismissed even though the 1m6f Copper Horse on Tuesday (first reserve) was seemingly his preferred engagement this week; usually wore headgear in 2021 and 2022, now tries a first-time visor. |
50/1 |
|
17 (8) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Reserve; has a good record here and went close at this meeting in 2023 (1m4f, good to firm); stays 1m6f; some good runs over hurdles since last November but it remains to be seen if this 8yo is the same force as two years ago; wears a first-time visor. |
40/1 |
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11th 4 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Useful on Flat and has a solid record (2122) over hurdles; penultimate effort in this sphere is a strong piece of form; however, rather lacks room for significant progress, having raced 41 times in total. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 314212 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has done well since raised to 2m4f and narrowly beaten at Ascot on his penultimate start by one who was well handicapped; beaten too far out at Uttoxeter last time to blame the longer trip (2m7f) but definite chance at this level if he's back on his game. |
100/30 |
|
11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Has a solid record (1212) since upped to about 2m4f, the wins at Uttoxeter (3-3 here overall); good effort at Ascot most recently; bred to stay this longer distance and may improve further; strong contender. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Second-season hurdler who has form figures of 121 since upped to 2m4f, both wins at Uttoxeter (good to soft); goes into deeper waters but may improve further at this sort of distance; respected. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 211 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual 2m novice hurdle winner last season but well beaten on handicap debut in April and he's also struggled in two chase runs this winter; still lightly raced and now returns after wind surgery, but likely best watched for now. |
10/1 |
|
13th 3 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Beat all bar a notable rival on hurdles debut; questionable whether he has improved in justifying favouritism twice since, all out at Huntingdon (2m) latest; however, has a smart pedigree and may do better still. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 1242 D BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at the end of last year (2m, soft) then tailed off at Ascot (2m3f, soft); following wind surgery he took a step back in the right direction at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February but was still soundly beaten, and very much needs to build on that latest effort. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
1-8 over hurdles, with the win on first attempt; good second at Wetherby and Sandown (both 2m on soft) to start this season, before tailing off over 2m3f at Ascot on soft six weeks ago; back down in trip and has now had wind surgery; needs to resume his progress. |
9/2 |
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9th 7 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Arrives in good form after seconds at Wetherby and Sandown (both 2m, soft), no extra after a mistake at the last on second occasion; now moves up in distance, and if he stays he should be involved again. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: -13223 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
£42,000 yearling; half-brother to bumper/2m hurdle winner Gitche Gumee; dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner, sister to bumper/useful 2m4f-3m jumps winner Chilli Filli from talented family; very plausible on pedigree; yard 12% in bumpers in recent seasons. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: U21P18 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
87,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam fair 2m hurdle winner, sister to useful 2m4f chase winner Sammy Bill; stable has a good bumper strike-rate (17%); shortlisted. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £178.97 |
| Tricast | £1337.16 |
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