15.45
GoodVellacotts & Smiths Go Racing Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 337-
Last run: 279 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Came good when switched to handicaps in the autumn, winning over 2m at Worcester (good) and Cheltenham (soft), but is yet to make any further progress; flopped badly when warm favourite at Exeter (2m) a fortnight ago and has a point to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m4f under rules. |
3/1 |
|
8th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Kicked off the season with handicap wins at Worcester (good) and Cheltenham (soft); has looked in the grip of the handicapper since but this is a drop in grade, so certainly not dismissed. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won on handicap/seasonal debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October and followed up in big field at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November; slightly disappointing when favourite at Cheltenham last month but could still have more improvement to come over today's longer trip. |
5/1 |
11/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 6133-1 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Productive autumn included a Carlisle hurdles win (2m1f, good) off 4lb lower; two flops either side of a late fall since March, however, and doesn't enter this chasing debut in the same good heart as some. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Landed his second win over hurdles on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October and ran well on his next three starts; pulled up at Haydock last month but was in the process of running a good race when falling two out at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) 16 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); decent ground looks to be the key and he should run well. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won on reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October and ran well in defeat on next three starts (about 2m, good/good to soft); pulled up at Haydock only a fortnight ago, when more was amiss than just the 2m3f trip, but he's a player if bouncing back from that blip; cheekpieces go on. |
7/2 |
17/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 2233-
Last run: 228 days
W: 11st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Largely consistent over hurdles; has taken his form to a new level since upped to about 2m4f, winning at Wincanton (soft) then going close at Hereford (heavy); may have more to offer at this distance; looks a solid one for the shortlist. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual heavy-ground winner on the Flat in France; mostly encouraging in first six starts for this yard and made the breakthrough over hurdles when up in trip to land 12-runner Wincanton handicap (2m4f, soft) last month; 7lb rise asks a question but he looked good that day and these conditions will suit; big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Two Flat wins in France; 0-6 over hurdles; third to the useful French Emperor in a good-ground handicap at Worcester in October but was beaten further by the same horse on soft at Cheltenham (handles those conditions); consistent prior to that and he's twice run well under the returning Harry Cobden. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 05P-7
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won four-runner C&D (good to soft) contest rather cheekily in March and is now 3-6 in handicaps; 8lb higher in a much deeper race today but it's hard to tell how much was left in the tank last time. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maybe value for further when winning at Catterick latest (2m3f, good to soft), having wanted for running room turning in; 5lb rise for that isn't an overreaction, and the 1l second went in at Sedgefield on Tuesday; few realistic opportunities on good so far, and looks solid. |
11/10 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in November on second handicap start and close third of six at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 22-125 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual chase winner but his good runs back from an absence were over hurdles and he returned to fences last time when not so clever; considered off what remains a competitive mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Dual chase winner who returned from long absence with a game hurdle success in July and has since run well again in that sphere; reverts to fences on career-high mark but evidently in good heart. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 852724
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-17 under rules and was brought down early on at Taunton (2m, good) last month; has been placed a couple of times but is hard to fancy. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Still a maiden and she went in snatches when a fair sixth of 14 in 2m Worcester handicap in October; returns from a break in a refitted hood. |
7/1 |
|
6th 14 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up in two of her last five races, one of those a handicap; remains a maiden but she has a race in her off this mark. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 39-342 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 46807-
Last run: 180 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 1y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark on second run over fences at Leicester in December (2m6f, good; cheekpieces on for second time); up 5lb; takes another step up in trip, but a possible. |
2/1 |
|
8th 13 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Has looked limited so far but treated accordingly for his handicap debut and his yard is always respected. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Some promise when fourth of 12 on his bumper debut at Warwick (soft) in December, but has shown little in another bumper and two starts over hurdles since; may be one for handicaps is due course. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: P7528-
Last run: 189 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Best form over 2m on good ground, including win in autumn and second-place finish at Hereford last time; step back up in distance presents a question mark. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Defied this mark in a handicap chase at Ludlow (2m, good) in November but has struggled since, including over hurdles here (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; record is now 1-17 and he needs a major revival back over fences. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 4P-954
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Showed significant improvement when fourth in Worcester maiden (2m, good) last summer but safely held in all four subsequent handicaps, the latest here (2m6f) last month; needs to turn a corner. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fourth in a maiden at Worcester last July but he's struggled in three handicaps since; Flat bred and this is a radically new trip, after all previous starts over about 2m, but he rallied well in that Worcester race; could be interesting if strong in the market. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Backed at prices when showing more at Worcester last summer but has struggled in two handicaps since; yard has been quiet and he's not obviously fancied back from four months off. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 79465-
Last run: 189 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
No closer than about 16l in five starts, the last three over hurdles (2m-2m4f); might well raise his profile now into handicaps. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
No closer than 16l in four starts divided between bumpers and hurdles; others have achieved a lot more. |
50/1 |
|
5th 10 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
No closer than 16l in four starts divided between bumpers and hurdles; others have achieved a lot more. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 21626- D
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In career-best form this season, winning here (2m4f, good) and at Taunton (2m3f, heavy); well beaten on latest outing, though, and remains on tough mark for first 3m attempt under rules. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 513/ CD
Last run: 855 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won a maiden here in June 2023 and posted a similar RPR when then third at Stratford; however, has changed yards during his long absence and probably best watched. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
20th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has raced very freely on both hurdling starts but it didn't stop him dominating from the front at Worcester (2m, good) this month; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but he has plenty of scope for further progress and this track ought to suit his running style. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 52325-
Last run: 182 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Aided by cheekpieces this year, winning three in a row here (2m-2m4f, heavy) in January/February; also suited by faster ground but managed only fifth behind Jack's Jury off this career-high mark over C&D (soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Thriving 5yo who has won three times on heavy ground here (2m-2m4f) this year; drew nicely clear of the others with another in-form horse when prevailing by a neck over C&D last time and remains unexposed over this trip; must be considered. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Heavy-ground 2m wins here the last twice, and although the latter represented no further improvement on RPRs he was value for further than 2l having walked through the last; untried over this far and 7lb rise demands a career-best, but clearly in the heart to go close once more. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.73 |
| Tricast | £32.51 |
| Trifecta | £61.40 |
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