15.42
GoodJJ Group Contracting Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 218y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £2.00
Form: 63F3-1 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Has taken well to fences, winning by 11l here on his chase debut (good) before finishing a clear second (again over C&D) last time; went up 9lb for his win and another 4lb for latest run but is one with a chance. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Returned from break with career-best performance this month, drawing clear to win by 11l over C&D (good) on chasing debut; 9lb higher in a higher-grade race today but could easily have more to offer over fences. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won two in a row over hurdles in October (2m5f/2m4f, good; including here) and ran pretty well when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; unsuited by soft ground when below par at Musselburgh in December; could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt. |
13/2 |
9/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 512543 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (11) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Scored on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but two lesser efforts have followed this year, the latter back at Sedgefield last month; now has a point to prove. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made a winning yard debut over C&D in December but he was pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle only run since; he has a bit to prove now. |
11/1 |
11/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 641-60 CD
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up on soft ground at Ayr last month but this race is much less competitive and the quicker surface ought to suit him better; made the frame on his previous three outings and has each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Exposed five-time winner who ran perfectly well back from an absence at Carlisle but it's never ideal being 5lb out of the weights in this competitive a handicap. |
16/1 |
|
4th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Absent since a couple of placed efforts in Class 5 in the autumn; back up in grade but he won a Class 4 contest over C&D last April and is nicely weighted. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 335455 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Record of 4-56, latest win coming off this mark over 3m here last July (good) on second run after a break; hasn't been out since November; should come on for the run. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 04267- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
10yo who is a five-time hurdle winner and ran well when second at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February; however, his campaign concluded with two lesser performances and he returns from some time off today. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 47P-55
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has a patchy record but he made it 2-10 over hurdles when justifying support at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in November; 6lb higher on his return but that was a comfortable success and he looks worth a try at this new trip; not ruled out. |
100/30 |
|
6th 3 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner who is on a reduced mark; however, he failed to shine in handicap hurdles last season and was tailed off on last month's chase debut at Perth. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 22123- D BF
Last run: 180 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has won two of his last three races, both over 3m1f here, the latest on soft ground; also won over C&D last March; on a career-high mark (up 4lb for his latest win) but should run well again despite dropping back in trip. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made it 2-2 here with comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) last month; unproven on soft ground, and only fifth at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but that wasn't a bad performance and he has to be respected now back at Catterick. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Returned to peak form when moved back up in trip at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month, justifying good market support in the process; current mark probably demands a career-best performance but he's not fully exposed over staying trips. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: U4634- D BF
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
With a new yard this season and has been better than ever since these cheekpieces went on, winning here (2m2f, good to soft) in December and following up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this thriving mare is respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has shown career-best form since wearing cheekpieces, finishing second over C&D then going one better at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft); may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
8th 4 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) last November for Nigel Hawke and ran well on good ground in the spring on final two outings for that yard; makes stable debut with trainer's horses in good heart; interesting contender. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 0P-689
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Nothing more than minor promise among her qualifying races and beaten about 17l when ninth of 15 at 50-1 on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 00/5PP
Last run: 84 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced but poor form for Gavin Cromwell; 20-1 when pulled up in a Hexham handicap on yard debut (2m, good); cheekpieces removed. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: /09-92
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
9yo who has been lightly raced since showing promise in novice hurdles in September 2022 but he returned to form with a close second at Hexham (2m4f, good) recently on his second start back from an absence and a repeat of that performance will put him firmly in the picture. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up in C&D maiden in September 2022; lightly raced and generally very disappointing since but was not disgraced at Perth last month, after a long absence, and is worth a glance in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Promising in 2022 but lengthy absences are a feature in his profile and was tailed off in two handicaps last year. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: -5P604 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't the best of win records (4-43 over hurdles), last win coming over 2m2f here in September 2023; good fourth over 2m5f here last month, but tailed off last time; 10lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
12th 16 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 behind Looking Splendid at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; however, it's over two years since this 10yo last won and he's even further out of the handicap this afternoon. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won twice here (including over C&D) in 2023 but this year's pointing form is uninspiring and he has struggled back over fences and hurdles in last three starts; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 36743-
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't fire over hurdles at Perth a fortnight ago and is now 0-13 in that sphere but he's generally pretty consistent and will be suited by the trip-and-ground combination on this chasing debut. |
3/1 |
|
1 |
13th May 2026 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent but continues to seek first win (0-12); produced another decent effort when runner-up at Fakenham (2m4f, good; 11-2) five weeks ago; that form took a slight hit when third-placed Coolkatie was a well-beaten favourite at Uttoxeter subsequently. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 27614-
Last run: 187 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
5yo who reverted to hurdles with a win at Bangor (2m7f, good) in March and wasn't beaten far when fourth of seven there in April when last seen (2m7f, good; lost a shoe); could be a player if fully tuned up. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just after 2 out, no extra and lost two places run-in |
100/30 |
33/1
Form: 63-354 D
Last run: 116 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
2m4f Worcester chase winner off 11lb higher in August 2024, but over a year since showing much over either type of obstacle. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won a chase for a different stable in summer 2024 but has looked out of sorts over fences and hurdles this season; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
15th 7 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
On a handy mark judged on 2024 chase win and he can also be effective over hurdles (albeit 0-11 in this sphere); however, he struggled over hurdles/fences on his last two starts in June and needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.14 |
| Tricast | £266.61 |
| Trifecta | £273.80 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Looking SplendidSPOTLIGHT:
Born In The WestTelegraph:
Longstone CowboyThe Times:
Livano BelloThe Star:
Rickety GateDaily Mail:
Livano BelloTOPSPEED:
Born In The WestThe Sun:
Born In The WestPOSTDATA:
Looking SplendidThe Guardian:
Looking SplendidDaily Record:
Looking SplendidD Express:
Longstone CowboyDaily Mirror:
Longstone Cowboy