15.30
Good To SoftChristopher Shinton Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 145y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Form: 51 D
Last run: 158 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 6 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Productive on Flat and over hurdles since early last summer; creditable second, one place in front of L'Eagle Aid who admittedly came from a poorer position, over C&D most recently; major contender. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Went up 29lb for his four wins last season; wasn't at his best on first Flat run this year when last of five at Ripon (had been running well over hurdles); bit to prove. |
9/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat. |
5/2 |
Form: 8/86
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
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1st 17 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Half-brother to the stable's Grade 1 winner Roksana; won only narrowly on his handicap debut over slightly shorter here (good to soft) but was strong in the market and strong in the finish after travelling well; no doubt has more to give but has been withdrawn from races on account of soft ground on two occasions, which is a nagging concern. |
5/2 |
Form: 2443-
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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7th 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 over hurdles, but has some respectable form and wasn't himself at Sedgefield last time when held at his point of departure; had a break since Christmas and can go well if back on song. |
5/1 |
Form: 52-1
Last run: 171 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
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5th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Uttoxeter mares' novice winner last May (2m4f, good); placed in two similar races late last year but pulled up on handicap debut in a hot race at Newbury last month; this easier; worth considering. |
9/2 |
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8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Made a winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May and put reappearance behind her when chasing home Indannya at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; more to offer on this handicap debut. |
13/2 |
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W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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Form: 4-0
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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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 |
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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 |
Form: 22-
Last run: 284 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
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1st 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Irish point winner (3m, good) who won a novice hurdle at Bangor (2m, soft) in November and he ran respectably in handicaps (2m4f/3m) in his final two runs during the winter; should have a future at this new discipline and he needs a close look on chase debut. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't fail for stamina but equally didn't strike as obviously ahead of his mark when almost 6l fourth on last month's Uttoxeter handicap debut (2m4f, soft); hopes likely rest on this first return to 3m since winning an Irish point in spring 2024 (good) unlocking further potential. |
7/2 |
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4th 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner who added a Bangor novice in November (2m, soft) and posted a higher RPR when beaten under a penalty at Leicester; Lewis Saunders takes off a handy 5lb on this handicap debut and he should stay okay (kept to about 2m so far under rules). |
15/8 |
Form: 7
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
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5th 3 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Close third, clear of remainder, at Market Rasen (2m, soft) last time on handicap debut; may build on that effort and take another step forward; enters calculations up just 1lb. |
11/4 |
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3rd 6 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unable to land a significant blow in his three qualifying races, albeit not beaten that far when seventh at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement possible but needed on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
Form: 7-63
Last run: 131 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
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6th 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who is one to watch in the betting but she's been pulled up at 40-1 and 50-1 in her first two handicaps (2m4f/3m, heavy/good to soft) and a transformation is needed. |
50/1 |
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5 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Bred to stay and a market check is advised in first-time cheekpieces; however, she was pulled up at 40-1 on recent handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) and needs to leave that form miles behind. |
33/1 |
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6 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles last year (2m-2m3f) but should have some improvement to come in handicaps and her pedigree suggests the increased emphasis on stamina here will suit. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/1 Spartan Times, 20/1 Albie Littlewood, 12/1 Bohemond Antioch, 6/4 Fresh As A Daisy, 12/1 Koalys Dubreau, 25/1 New Invention, 15/8 Orderoftheday, 100/1 Thesoldiersminit, 25/1 Pearl Smoke
Verdict
The bare form of his Worcester hurdle win in June is weak but Spartan Times has made giant strides on the Flat since and it will be very interesting to see how much of that improvement transfers back to this code. That said, FRESH AS A DAISY has a much more conventional profile and is taken to build upon her Uttoxeter success. Hurdling debutant Orderoftheday is also a key player.[Chris Wilson
Selections
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