16.42
GoodBrendon Soper Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 3m 2f 105y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.50
Form: 013-42
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Two wins for Chris Down last year, latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) off 3lb lower; well-held fourth of seven on stable/seasonal debut at Worcester (2m5f) but ran well for a long way; worth considering with that run behind him. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won twice when trained by Chris Down last year; resumes following 293 days off for new trainer; betting will be best guide to his chance. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 6211-4
Last run: 56 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Triple hurdle winner who has dropped to an attractive mark but for good reason; tailed off over further here last month and, although this shorter trip is a plus, she has plenty to prove. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival. |
16/1 |
7/4
Form: F74-22
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when making the frame at Warwick twice this season (3m1f/3m2f, good) but his finishing was disappointing in those races and he's patently not as good as he was; others preferred. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Ended string of heavy defeats when third in first-time cheekpieces here (3m1f, good; handes soft) last month but didn't find much in the closing stages, and it's hard to tell whether he'll build on that performance. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Only 1-24 and that win was nearly two years ago; he was in no form earlier this year and plenty depends on whether cheekpieces can trigger something; he's dropped to a good mark. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: V-2226 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player. |
2/1 |
5/1
Form: 23554-
Last run: 290 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 2/2P-P
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won 2m maiden hurdle in March 2024 but an unknown quantity now, having been pulled up in two hurdle runs either side of three non-completions in points; now has a go in headgear. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Returns to rules action on the back of three non-completions in points but he has been competitive off this mark in the past and still only a 7yo; could be a surprise package after changing yards. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 57F8-8
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Multiple winner in points and under rules but a 12yo now and has offered little in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot this summer; tongue-tie tried. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Six point wins, most recently last June; rarely runs over hurdles now and has been well beaten on last two attempts, most recently over C&D in June; often hooded, cheekpieces back on. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent in points this year without winning, but this represents a much different challenge back over hurdles off top weight; others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.07 |
| Trifecta | £37.00 |