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Good To SoftChristopher Shinton Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Form: 16- D
Last run: 223 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 (6) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Tongue-tie went on for six-runner handicaps on his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m) and he won them both; his last Flat race was in 2024 for Tim Easterby and that was a pretty solid campaign; acts on Tapeta, unraced on Polytrack; needs to be at his best on return to Flat but no shock if he's a major player. |
6/1 |
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1st 2 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Back to form in first-time tongue-tie when winning at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good; third has since won on the Flat); up 4lb; chance. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Hasn't kicked on since making winning hurdles/stable debut at Kelso (2m, juvenile) in March 2025, failing to see out races at Doncaster, Kelso, and Ludlow; hopes are pinned on a revival with an added tongue-tie; trainer is 5-11 (45%) over jumps here in the last five years. |
5/1 |
Form: 2-1 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
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7th 2 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in the autumn (good/soft) but weakened tamely on next two outings (bled from nose last time); up in trip for handicap debut and may still have potential but comes with risk. |
12/1 |
Form: 500
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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6th 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Showed some promise in an Irish point (3m, heavy) and a Worcester bumper (2m, good); rather disappointing over hurrdles including in handicaps on last two runs, but on a good mark now and an interesting contender in a fairly weak event. |
9/1 |
Form: 45-5
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day before 4l third of 17 here (2m5f, good to soft) in January, when shaping as though this longer trip could suit; in excellent hands to continue to progress. |
5/2 |
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3rd 17 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Made a winning handicap debut in Wetherby contest (2m3f, soft) last time, opening his account; this Skelton runner looks the type to show further progress; big player at the foot of the weights upped further in trip. |
9/2 |
Form: 131- D
Last run: 275 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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1st 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Dual bumper winner who hasn't been out of the first two over hurdles and his defeat two runs back was at the hands of a useful horse; odds of 1-4 last time and that win told us little, but he brings momentum into this handicap debut. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A fairly useful dual bumper winner who has made a promising start in this sphere, landing C&D novice in February before advancing his form when second of five under a penalty at Bangor (2m) 16 days ago; holds major claims. |
4/7 |
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2nd 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won two bumpers and also ran well in a Listed race at Cheltenham; narrowly denied on his hurdle debut here (soft) but comfortably went one better as an odds-on chance at Doncaster (good to soft); talented and going the right way. |
11/8 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Confirmed previous promise over hurdles when an easy winner of a maiden at Fakenham last time; stiffer task here but looks the stable's number one and he's a possible player. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice on the Flat in Poland in 2024 and once in France last year; has shaped with promise on his three hurdle starts and this looks an ideal opportunity for him to get off the mark. |
Evs |
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2nd 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won twice on the Flat in Poland in 2024 and once in France last year; sometimes races a bit too freely but has made the frame on both hurdling starts, more recently when keeping-on second at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) last month, and probably still has potential over jumps; likely contender. |
11/8 |
Form: 67
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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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 |
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3rd 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Brought along steadily before taking a big step forward on his handicap debut when a clear second of seven at Sedgefield (2m4f) last month; up 5lb but remains low mileage and has his first go over this trip. |
7/4 |
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2nd 2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Did not get competitive in first five hurdle races (1m7f-2m; one run attracted stewards' attention) but has now been given a handicap mark, and is open to improvement over this new trip; watch the betting. |
10/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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3rd 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Built upon previous form when coming good at the fifth attempt over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) last month; up 7lb but if the better ground was the reason for his improvement then he must also be considered here. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Encouraging third in maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; pulled up on handicap debut here (2m3f, soft) since; might be back on better ground today which, along with the drop back in trip, could make him a different proposition; no surprise to see a good run. |
14/1 |
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3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
6yo who has improved with each of his three runs in novice hurdles, finishing third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; placed in a 3m point and open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut. |
11/2 |
Form: 623P-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
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6th 6 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Clearly not herself when pulled up in valuable series final in March but quickly got career back on track with odds-on maiden win at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month; returns to a handicap on workable mark and remains lightly raced; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up on first three hurdling starts this season, losing out only narrowly on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, soft; front pair clear) in February; clearly not herself when pulled up in valuable series final last month but should be fine on the forecast good ground here and will be hard to beat if back on song. |
1/2 |
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5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in two novice hurdles towards end of last year (2m/2m5f, good/good to soft) and filled the same position when beaten half a length on last month's handicap debut at Ludlow (2m, soft); she was well clear of the third last time and could play another leading role even now 4lb higher. |
14/1 |
Form: 78P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
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Betting Forcast
9/4 Filibustering, 2/1 Shabalko dHerm, 100/1 Bombay Pete, 12/1 Brookside La, 5/1 Count Of Vendome, 10/1 Mister Ursus, 100/1 Saint Polo, 50/1 Sweeper System, 4/1 Diamonds Galore, 100/1 Urban Rhythm
Verdict
Shabalko d’Herm launched his hurdling career with an emphatic win last month and is not opposed with any confidence but slight preference is for FILIBUSTERING, who drops in class after running well for a long way in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree in April. Dual bumper winner Count Of Vendome and recent Worcester runner-up Diamonds Galore should also feature.[Chris Wilson]
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