14.23
Good To SoftNFU Mutual Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 4f 139y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 2123-4
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lost his way after winning twice over hurdles in November (2m4f, good to soft; once here) and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third of four on last month's chasing debut at Ludlow (3m, good); may yet turn things around but comes here with quite a bit to prove. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who completed a 2m4f double over hurdles in November for a good start to his handicap career; not in same form in two completed starts since; chance of revival largely hinges on the switch to fences. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Back-to-back wins at this sort of trip in November on good to soft; fell early when favourite next time and it was his first run on soft when tailed off at Huntingdon; on this ground and with cheekpieces added, he's one to consider. |
7/1 |
Form: 77/42-
Last run: 377 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Slightly disappointing when only fourth on his latest outing, but posted career-best form when winning readily by over 6l at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) two starts ago and has an obvious claims if back at that level. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won for the second time over hurdles at Southwell last month (2m4f, good to soft); has a 7lb higher mark; each-way contender. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Only win in 11 starts over hurdles was a Huntingdon handicap in January 2024 (2m3f, good to soft); three fair efforts when returning from over a year off in the autumn; each-way chance. |
5/1 |
Form: -34557
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
This sort of trip looked worth another go when he kept on for fifth of 15 on stable debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December; however, he was tailed off at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) recently on his sole start since. |
14/1 |
Form: 586628 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive 9yo who has modest strike-rate in recent years and returned from break with two underwhelming runs in July (2m4f/2m7f); revival needed. |
12/1 |
|
10th 15 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Regressive 9yo who has modest strike-rate in recent years and made a low-key reappearance this month (2m4f); tries a new trip here; not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Without a win since September 2024 and needs to be at full strength to win this back from a break. |
8/1 |
Form: /P-747
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won at Uttoxeter (2m6f, heavy) in December on second handicap start and followed up at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft); tailed off at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) since but made a bad early mistake; retains potential. |
6/1 |
|
18th 6 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Improving 7yo who bids for a hat-trick after emphatic wins at Uttoxeter (2m6f, heavy) and Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft); moves up in grade here but still needs to be taken very seriously. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Well suited by combination of heavy ground and step up to 2m6f when comfortably beating three rivals at Uttoxeter last month, his sixth start over hurdles; could have more improvement to come but is 10lb higher here and may not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast faster ground. |
7/2 |
Form: /3412- CD
Last run: 453 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Quirky customer who returned to form with come-from-behind win on last month's stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; first-time hood); remains a tricky horse to predict but this 7lb higher mark ought to be manageable. |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June 2024 but he's not seen much action since and struggled over hurdles and fences on last five outings (for Clare Hobson); now 14lb lower than for his win and was second favourite at Worcester (2m7f; six-runner race) ten days ago, but refused to line up; wore cheekpieces twice recently and now it's a hood; 4lb out of the handicap. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in June 2024 but he's not seen much action since and has struggled over hurdles and fences in last five runs; now 14lb lower than for his win but he needs a major revival back in this sphere. |
11/2 |
Form: P5398-
Last run: 273 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
Form: 313843 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
In-form 7yo who comes here after two narrow wins at Market Rasen (both 3m+, good); latest 4lb rise ought to be manageable and this drop back in trip won't be a problem; big player if suited by this different track. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Both wins here, the latest 16 days ago when holding on grimly off a 6lb lower mark; can be inconsistent. |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Occasionally inclined to put his head in the air, but recorded a 2m5f win here off 1lb lower this time a year ago (good) and last month's comeback third was among his better runs since; does stay this far. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
2/1 Nazare, 9/2 Bitsnbuckles, 8/1 Times A Wastin, 8/1 Bannister, 11/2 Heart Over Head, 14/1 Warners Cross, 10/1 Walk In The Valley, 8/1 Matoury