15.18
GoodGreenhead Hotel Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4884.92
- 2m 7f 63y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
2/1
Form: 109-7U
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 3m 1f 146y |
11st 0lb |
Won a Kilbeggan bumper last season and back to form when runner-up at Hexham three weeks ago; this looks tougher but it's only his third start in a handicap and he may find improvement for first-time blinkers. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A fairly useful bumper winner who showed some promise in maiden hurdles before unseating his rider at the first on his handicap debut at Punchestown (3m; wore cheekpieces) 15 days ago; this Irish challenger remains with potential. |
2/1 |
6/1
Form: 1954P- D
Last run: 77 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won over nearly 3m as a chaser last year when based in Ireland; pulled up over hurdles on final run there and made a forgettable stable debut at Hexham in this new headgear combination. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
A fair 2m7f-winning chaser but he was pulled up back hurdling in 3m Fairyhouse handicap in April on his final run for Thomas Cooper; cheekpieces go on for his new yard and he can't be ruled out after a break with Brian Hughes up. |
6/1 |
|
14 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Won a Killarney beginners' chase last October but not as good over fences since; however, did run a solid race on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in December over this trip; considered. |
11/1 |
9/4
Form: 04-411 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Disappointed on a filthy day at Hexham last time but probably best judged on eariler efforts on a sound surface; will need to raise game if he's to win this, though. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the first over C&D on good ground; slightly disappointing when well-held third at Perth (3m, good) three months ago but further progress remains possible. |
11/4 |
|
3 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the latter over C&D on good ground, and also ran well when clear third at Hexham (2m7f, good) 11 days ago; back in action just before latest 2lb rise takes effect and makes significant appeal. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 9684-9
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
0-16 but this 6yo has finished second on two of his last three hurdle starts, most recently at Kelso in September; mid-race unseat on chase debut since; each-way chance back hurdling. |
9/1 |
11/1
Form: 66/P-5
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for last month's handicap debut at Hexham (2m7f, good). |
25/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Very lightly-raced mare who came in a well-held fifth of eight in 2m6f Cartmel novice hurdle 29 days ago; she needs to take a step forward now handicapping. |
11/1 |
11/1
Form: 735-F4
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles; ran well when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month but was not seen to same effect over 2m7f there a fortnight later; drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Remains winless but cheekpieces back on when a good fourth of 15 in 2m4f handicap here 15 days ago; shortlisted with the headgear again sported. |
11/1 |
|
16 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Placed off 1lb higher here (2m, good) last June and might have needed last month's reappearance run (tailed off before last-flight fall) but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: /P57-2
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.15 |
| Trifecta | £149.20 |
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