14.12
Goodbet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 47y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1
Form: 74-8
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very smart when at his best on the Flat but doesn't look the force of old and pulled up here in June on handicap debut over hurdles. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Makes handicap hurdle debut looking well treated on best Flat form, albeit with recent evidence (including under this code) suggesting he's not the force of old. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Smart at his best on the Flat; made low-key start to hurdling career during the winter but positives can be drawn from his fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and he ought to be better suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 3604-2
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up for a third time at Carlisle in April (2m3f, good to soft) but has dropped out tamely in his subsequent races (latest tried in cheekpieces); first sighting since May. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Maiden (0-12); runner-up three times, including when chasing home Belvedere Bhoy at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) early last month; took a sharp backward step at Kelso subsequently, so it's tough to have confidence; added cheekpieces may eke out a fraction more. |
13/2 |
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4th 5 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-8 over hurdles and has rather mixed record this season but ran big race in defeat at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago and has obvious claims if in the right mood again here. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 000P9-
Last run: 181 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has very mixed record over hurdles but won here (2m, good) last year and was unlucky to come to grief when running well at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; unexposed over this trip; no surprise if he features. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Well backed when landing a novice handicap at Perth in June 2025; two runs this year over hurdles nowhere near that level; tongue tie added to cheekpieces; needs to revive. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 0008-
Last run: 261 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
10th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 65y |
11st 2lb |
One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort. |
4/1 |
|
6th 7 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 169y |
11st 1lb |
Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: /6P5P- D
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won bumper in sole Irish start; not solid on hurdles form and lacked fluency when last seen (sustained an overreach wound to right fore). |
14/1 |
|
5 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead early, prominent 1st, awkward jump 3rd |
4/1 |
|
5th 7 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won on debut in bumper at Ballinrobe (2m, good) in August 2022 but absent for a long time subsequently and she's been tailed off/pulled up this winter on her first two hurdle starts; a major turnaround is needed. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 734-63
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Flat scorer whose form in handicap hurdles is largely encouraging, staying-on third at Hexham (2m, good) most recently; enters calculations off same mark. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: P953-7 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Below form over hurdles here last month (2m, good) but had been running well over fences prior to that, with wins at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft; made all) and Southwell (2m, good); up in grade and 5lb out of the handicap, but could go well. |
7/2 |
|
5th 8 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won on stable/chase debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in February before bumping into progressive winner there (1m7f, good), and returned to winning ways at Southwell (2m, good) last month; 0-7 over hurdles but could be a very different proposition now; has same mark as last time. |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won on his chase/stable debut at Catterick (by 4.5l; 1m7f, good to soft) and bumped into a big improver back there 20 days ago (on good); seriously considered off the same mark. |
5/4 |
6/1
Form: 759-24 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
2-19 over hurdles; still 7lb above his last winning mark; tends to race freely and his chance would be enhanced if the race is run at a strong pace. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won two of his first three starts (good to firm and good) this time last year for new yard, including over C&D; not obviously ahead of his mark since but it was a fair effort back here (hood discarded) 16 days ago and he's unlikely to be far away. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: 964-13 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 74-8
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
C&D winner (similar mark) on Boxing Day; not the easiest to predict since and his respectable third at Perth (2m4f) last month was followed by a laboured performance at Cartmel (2m6f) 18 days later; place claims at a minimum if putting his best foot forward. |
11/2 |
|
8th 6 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
2-17 over hurdles; not yet proven over quite this far but posted good effort when third at Perth (2m4f, good) this month and didn't run badly over 2m1f on only previous visit to Cartmel; could have a say. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 6234-8
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Twice placed at Cartmel (2m6f) last summer; this year's form figures PF aren't overly inspiring though, so it's difficult to argue a reasoned case, unless the newly applied cheekpieces have a majorly uplifting impact. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
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 |
10st 6lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 50P7-2
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive on the Flat and returns to hurdles for the first time in 12 months; difficult to recommend. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Regressive 8yo who can't be recommended on this year's evidence. |
100/1 |
|
12th 11 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: 2P/40-
Last run: 263 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Unable to get seriously competitive on any of his three appearances this year (2m-2m4f) and now 0-18 over hurdles; 5lb out of the weights today; needs to prove some ability remains. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pretty poor in two runs after a layoff and this Flat winner is now 0-17 over hurdles. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
6th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Always behind at Perth (2m, good) last month, after a layoff, and now 0-16 over hurdles but might well have needed that outing and is unexposed over this sort of trip; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 6B838-
Last run: 112 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11-race maiden with an unconvincing profile and he's 7lb out of the weights on stable debut. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Placed only once and even that form gives him something to find; maiden status looks set to persist. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who produced one of his better runs when third of eight at Catterick (1m7f, soft) recently; however, that looked a weak race and he'll need a bigger performance today if he's to get off the mark. |
10/1 |
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Away She GoesThe Sun:
Away She Goes