15.55
GoodClassic Additions Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7393.4
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.10
Form: 144-3 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Merely mid-division in the Morebattle at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February having been backed into favouritism; however, he's been a promising novice this season and is capable of better than he showed last time; not written off up in trip. |
14/1 |
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9th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who made it two wins in a row (good/soft) when scoring on handicap debut over C&D in December; only sixth of 14 behind Hot Fuss at Windsor (2m, soft) last month but a 3lb drop, Toby McCain-Mitchell's 5lb claim and the return to Kelso could all be positives; possibilities. |
11/1 |
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6th 5 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won at Bangor (2m, good) in October on second hurdle start and comfortably followed up on handicap debut in small field at Kelso (2m, soft); bumped into smart prospect in Chepstow novice (2m, good to soft) last time and this unexposed 6yo could be a contender off 9lb higher than at Kelso. |
10/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 9-
Last run: 276 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 6 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Placed over 2m on first two hurdling starts but dropped out rather tamely after making the running on handicap debut at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) in December and arrives here with a point to prove. |
12/1 |
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2nd 13 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Out of a useful and prolific jumps winner; only 8-1 for 16-runner Doncaster bumper in January but showed his inexperience and never really got competitive; stable has much more obvious chance with Spectacularsunrise. |
20/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 222- BF
Last run: 247 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 11 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won his point on heavy but similar ground was very taxing when beaten 28l by the favourite in a 3m1f Hereford maiden last time; went close in a Haydock handicap the time before off 4lb lower (3m, good); enters the reckoning. |
13/2 |
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2nd 2 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Seems to handle any ground; Irish point winner who is proving consistent under rules, clear second at Haydock (3m; handicap debut) most recently; that form has received a couple of boosts since; solid chance. |
7/4 |
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3rd 3 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won heavy-ground Irish point in spring 2024 and was runner-up in three soft-ground bumpers last season; makes hurdling debut after eight-month absence and is likely to encounter quicker conditions this time, but Sean Bowen is booked; features prominently in calculations. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 439-
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Headstrong 5yo who made the frame in his first two bumpers last season (behind Spectacularsunrise on first occasion), but basically ran himself into the ground when well beaten on latest outing in March; may settle better in first-time hood on this hurdling debut and evidently has ability, but others look much less risky. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Headstrong 5yo who made the frame in his first two bumpers last season (behind Spectacularsunrise on first occasion), but basically ran himself into the ground when well beaten on latest outing in March; may settle better in first-time hood on this hurdling debut and evidently has ability, but others look much less risky. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Flat-bred 5yo who has made the frame in both starts and did fairly well to finish third at Huntingdon latest, having looked headstrong; chance of progress partly depends on whether he settles better. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 44
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 3-4 BF
Last run: 155 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Kept on from the rear for second over C&D (soft) on handicap debut in February but was no threat to the easy winner and two lesser efforts have followed; not written off just yet but needs to learn to settle better. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
No match for winner when second on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in February and disappointed when upped to 2m3f at Bangor last month; not yet fully exposed but needs to find something extra here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced and has improved for the fitting of this headgear in her last three races, the latest her handicap debut (beaten 5.5l); could have more to offer over this longer trip. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 6
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Well beaten on last month's chasing debut but quickly got back in the groove on return to hurdling last week, winning readily by 7l at Stratford (2m2f, good; second run in cheekpieces); avoids a penalty and has obvious claims. |
11/8 |
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1st 3 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Well beaten on last month's chasing debut (first-time cheekpieces) but ran well on consecutive hurdling starts beforehand, more notably when clear second at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) on first occasion; has tongue-tie added for this return to hurdling; dangerous if quickly back in the groove. |
11/4 |
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7th 1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Went close on handicap debut over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m4f) in March before solid third at Taunton (3m, also good) one month later; drops sharply back in trip with cheekpieces enlisted and he remains unexposed on this introduction to fences. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 5-P5
Last run: 120 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Only modest form shown for his current yard this term and he was tried in cheekpieces/tongue tie when pulled up in 3m handicap at Newcastle in January; not easy to make a case for. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-French maiden who has failed to threaten on his three British starts; however, this 5yo kept on for a 24l fourth of seven at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month and could benefit from today's longer trip and first-time headgear; dropping down the weights and not discounted. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four handicap runs, winning the first of them, at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, and a good second to an improved winner at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; carries a big weight but respected now aiming lower. |
5/1 |
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2nd 8 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-
Last run: 482 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Basically respectable efforts on most handicap outings so far (a lost shoe excused the one flop), doing fair late work for last month's Taunton third (2m3f, good); likelier to give his running than many. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Encouraging second on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, heavy), but that form has taken some knocks and he's been well held twice since on quicker ground; on a competitive mark but needs to bounce back.. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Promising second in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, heavy) in February but he failed to back that up at Stratford (2m, good) last month; still has low mileage but he's untried at this trip and others are more convincing. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 247 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all six hurdle runs; might improve over fences at some stage but was well beaten when 33-1 for chasing debut at Bangor (3m, good) in March and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
9th 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Forgettable form over hurdles, including three handicaps from 2m to 3m; there's a chance he could turn out better over fences but a watching brief seems best on this first attempt. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
In a respected yard but has offered little in either of his handicaps, at 2m and 3m (latterly with cheekpieces added); hard to make a case. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 39-7
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
In the money but well beaten in his last three starts; cheekpieces are now applied and they need to have a significant impact for him to be successful. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Some bumper promise; well beaten in his four hurdle races, upped to 3m at Uttoxeter (good to soft; 9-1) 11 weeks ago when a remote fourth on handicap debut last time; needed plenty of riding that day; early days but he needs to raise his game, markedly. |
11/1 |
66/1
Form: 447-
Last run: 257 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled in first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time); upped in trip again for first run since December; considered only if lively in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled when 50-1 for first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time) and needs a transformation. |
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13th 11 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Didn't show a great deal in a bumper and two junior hurdles last season; returns from 257-day absence. |
66/1 |
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| Exacta | £15.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.83 |
| Trifecta | £31.60 |
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