16.30
GoodCountryside Day On 12th November Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 7f 32y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1
Form: 231-21 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Regular winner, including of ten-runner C&D race (good) last month when he travelled up smoothly to lead two out before answering some serious questions; raised another 5lb but highly respected after that career best. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
The winner of three handicaps, at 2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f; probably ran as well as he ever has when beaten half a length at Doncaster last time (3m, soft); thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Has won three (2m7f, 2m6f and 2m3f) of his seven handicaps, including here on penultimate start; he didn't fire in quite the same way at Musselburgh on latest and needs a career best. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 2/11-1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner who built on a solid sequence of placed form in staying handicap hurdles when switched to fences at Worcester (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago, jumping soundly and finishing second to a Dan Skelton-trained favourite; main concern is the forecast rain, as he has been confined to good ground. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Confined to good ground for all eight races; a bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner who has been running well in staying handicap hurdles and he may well improve for going chasing, as did his useful dam. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 2P66-3 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Not wholly straightforward, but appreciated the return to hurdling sufficiently to record a new personal best in victory at Uttoxeter latest (2m7f, good to soft); blinkers debuted there will need to work at least as well now returned to his previous highest mark; has won on good. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Completed a double over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but he's been up and down since and was pulled up over fences at Chepstow (11-4 favourite) last month; new headgear is now tried and he comes with risks attached back in this sphere. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won over C&D (good) last season and has made the frame all three hurdling starts this term, the latest here (2m7f, good to soft) in December; seems versatile ground-wise and, from a workable mark, probably won't be far away. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: /P423- C BF
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Course bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in April 2024 (soft ground); 0-4 over hurdles for that stable last season, signing off with defeat at odds of 4-11 in 2m7f Uttoxeter maiden won by Stone's Throw in March; however, he sports a first-time tongue-tie and visor for this stable/handicap debut and it will be very interesting to see what Sam Thomas can do with him. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Bred to be useful and won Bangor bumper last April; ran as if amiss on hurdles debut but he looks to be progressing now and took second behind an impressive odds-on shot in maiden at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago; shapes as if he'll stay this longer trip; leading player. |
4/9 |
12/1
Form: 4822-4
Last run: 155 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced for his age and was seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when runner-up twice on good ground in the spring (2m7f/3m1f); should cope if there's rain about but we haven't seen him since a disappointing run in May; tongue-tie added. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced for his age and was seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when runner-up twice on good ground in the spring (2m7f/3m1f); should cope if there's rain about but we haven't seen him since a disappointing run in May; tongue-tie added. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: P-8531 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 34461- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won at Southwell (3m, good to soft) and over C&D (good) in December and probably found the ground too soft when well beaten last time; on a career-high mark but a possible. |
9/2 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Stepped up to this sort of trip for last four starts and won three of them, from the front at Southwell and Doncaster on last two occasions; those were all in pretty small fields, he has more to prove on soft ground (he did win a bumper on it to start career) and has been raised another 7lb, but this 6yo also has more to offer as a stayer. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 41064- D
Last run: 210 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bettered low-key stable debut (over hurdles) when second to very progressive rival over C&D (good) last month and remains well handicapped on some of his form for Jamie Snowden; likely contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Capable on his day for Jamie Snowden, winning three times; didn't sign off for that yard in bad form but he made a quiet debut for this yard here when 3m1f was no excuse. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.58 |
| Tricast | £201.40 |
| Trifecta | £145.60 |
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