14.42
Goodtrustatrader.com Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £36421
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1
Form: 7-3331 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a weak Worcester maiden hurdle, his sole success in 14 starts in that discipline; beaten 29l and 10l in two runs over fences (with and without a hood), with his jumping looking an issue. |
3/1 |
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4th 1 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Sole hurdles win came in a weak Worcester maiden (2m; 2-5 favourite) in August 2025; cautious on chase debut when 29l third of five at Uttoxeter (2m, good; Jet Of Dreams fourth) a fortnight ago; hood is now removed, so has the potential to do better. |
5/2 |
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3rd 4 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Landed a maiden over hurdles on his stable debut at Worcester last August and has been generally consistent in that sphere over the summer; produced a lesser effort when beaten 33l at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and makes his chasing debut with hood back on; one to keep an eye on. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 334-13 BF
Last run: 111 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 7 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish maiden hurdle winner; five runs for this yard, the best last time at Uttoxeter when about 12l off the winner; could improve on that. |
22/1 |
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4th 4 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish maiden hurdle winner; tailed off in two handicaps on either side of a fall and wouldn't be the percentage play. |
14/1 |
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4th 1 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Killarney maiden hurdle winner (2m1f, good) in May last year who made an encouraging start for this stable when third in a Worcester novice in June, but disappointed on handicap debut following a break and hasn't been seen since a heavy fall in November; returns with something to prove. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 5-1111 CD
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won two hunter chases in April on good ground before gifted a point walkover; can't be ruled out after those exploits and his hurdle figure is 10lb beneath his chase mark; had win and placed form for Olly Murphy in this discipline. |
10/1 |
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1st 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Rampant in sub-3m good-ground hurdle races and chases last summer, and has the beating of Yippee Ki Yay on a line through Macklin, whom he trounced at Exeter last time (3m, good); still fairly lightly raced over this sort of trip, and drying forecast rates a big plus. |
11/8 |
14/1
Form: 227-33
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdler but has proved a different model since sent over fences, gaining a third success of the season in 3m Bangor handicap in September; posted another good effort when runner-up at Perth (2m4f) 20 days ago; this demands more but he's still very much one to consider. |
7/2 |
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2nd 1 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Hit with another 9lb for winning by 4l at Bangor (3m, good; fine at 2m4f) but he's had a good summer and is clearly improving; strongly considered. |
11/8 |
12/1
Form: 32-124 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (10) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won in a first-time visor over hurdles in July (2m, good) on second stable start and he followed up in a small field on the Flat at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; he's run well on soft ground over hurdles and may have more to offer in the headgear; chance. |
3/1 |
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1st 3 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Form for new yard comprises a staying-on third at York (1m4f; first Flat start since 2024) and career-best success, with visor applied, in notable 2m handicap hurdle at Market Rasen; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected. |
2/1 |
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1st 13 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Useful Flat performer and also 2-15 as a hurdler (regularly placed); left Harry Fry for £15,000 and was a 6l third over 1m4f at York on last week's stable debut (no headgear); first-time visored now (effective in tongue-tie/cheekpieces). |
17/2 |
8/1
Form: 5-31 D
Last run: 109 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 6 |
16th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Landed his second win over hurdles at Hexham (2m4f, good) in May off 4lb lower; tailed off on his return back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago and may need to come down a few pounds, while ease in the ground would not go amiss. |
8/1 |
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7th 3 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
2-6 over hurdles, the latter win gained here (2m4f, good) in May; not seen since respectable Flat run the following month and not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip, but may still have some potential over jumps. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: 22-121 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
16th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Scored twice in the spring and, freshened up by her summer break, returned to winning ways at Newton Abbot last month; the extended 2m5f last time was the furthest she's been and she took that six-runner race in good style; up 6lb today but, having found so much improvement in those wins, she must be respected. |
15/8 |
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1st 1 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Improved for good ground when winning twice (2m3f/2m5f) in the spring but ran well below expectations when favourite at Uttoxeter in May, when she was reported to have run flat; now 21lb higher than for the first of those wins but has been given a good break and could resume her progress. |
11/4 |
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7th 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Has improved for good ground in winning her last two races (2m3f/2m5f), both with plenty in hand; raised 10lb for last time but she's only raced 13 times and is clearly on the upgrade. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 1221 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Fair Flat racer who battled well to pip Don Virginia in small field at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month and is now 2-4 over hurdles; ought to run his race again but others have more compelling form. |
12/1 |
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3 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner who scored on hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in May and came second on both subsequent hurdling starts (2m5f/2m; form well advertised by the two winners since); not at best when back on the Flat last month but a major player. |
6/4 |
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6 (5) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won two handicaps (1m6f/2m) on the Flat last season and he's done well switched to hurdling for new yard since May including a win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); still has potential as a stayer on the Flat and he's in the mix back in this sphere. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 2260-2
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won two points for this stable in early 2025 and was a dual hurdle winner for Alastair Ralph last season, latterly at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; good ground also suits) in March; absent since falling in the spring but current mark is workable if he's fully tuned up. |
9/2 |
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2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix. |
9/2 |
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4th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 653-31 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Improving with experience over hurdles and won 2m maiden here (good) last month, his third attempt; the bare form isn't anything to go wild about but there's a good chance today's longer trip will enable further progress. |
12/1 |
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1st 7 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
All of his starts have been on good ground; this point runner-up has improved with each of his four runs under rules, finishing third over C&D last time; he's high on the list this afternoon. |
2/1 |
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3rd 4 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Second in a point; trailed the smart winner by 17l when third in a 2m maiden at Market Rasen (good) but that was a forward step; won't need much more (if anything) to be bang there. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 221333 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run. |
10/1 |
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1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Most consistent win or lose over either obstacle for this stable until finding a brush hurdle series final at Worcester all too much last time (2m4f, good); swimming in calmer waters again on this return to fences, albeit still above any class he's ever won in. |
3/1 |
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12 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Consistent over fences and hurdles for new stable this season, winning once under each discipline; suited by this C&D but may find less exposed rivals better handicapped today; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-2132 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 1 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
£32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to several winners notably Viking Blond (useful 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase); major yard; interesting newcomer. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 7-5133 C
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 4 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when justifying support at Plumpton (3m1f, good; cheekpieces reapplied) 13 days ago; 5lb higher on this drop back in trip but he still looks on a workable mark and his first hurdle win was over 2m; respected. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 |
20th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Generally disappointing in handicaps since winning 2m maiden in spring 2025 but returned from three-month break with respectable fourth at Fontwell (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, shaping as though worth another crack at this sort of trip. |
7/2 |
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4th 3 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Didn't run badly when upped to 3m at Southwell (good) in June but generally disappointing in handicaps since winning 2m maiden in spring 2025; cheekpieces (worn twice in the autumn) are given another whirl. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 644224
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-13 over hurdles and has struggled a little with consistency in the past, with his better efforts coming over further; however, he went close off a similar mark at Hereford (2m3f, good) in November and, despite the drop back in trip and returning from a break, he still warrants respect. |
7/2 |
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18 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
0-11 over hurdles; runner-up on consecutive 2m4f starts this summer but was pulled up (albeit in a competitive series final) last time and is not the most obvious answer to this competitive race. |
33/1 |
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15 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Close second to Service Minimum over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) last month but a lesser effort behind Intosomethinggood followed three weeks ago and he's now 0-10 over hurdles. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 823
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
First Flat start since 2024 when he came home strongly to win slowly run 1m6f handicap at Sandown (good; 50-1) on his stable debut in June; the searchlights had to be switched on at Goodwood (soft) three weeks ago, and stamina for this far remains unproven, but he could bounce back on the forecast better ground. |
10/1 |
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9th 4 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Pulled up over hurdles on final two runs for Ben Pauling but he won his two previous Flat races when trained in Ireland and belatedly completed a hat-trick when coming from last to first despite steady fractions in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown in June (good); raised a fair 5lb; showed some early promise on slow ground. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear. |
16/1 |
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