15.40
Good To SoftThank You And Good Luck Michael Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 188y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 8856-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 10 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid. |
14/1 |
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3rd 6 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again. |
100/30 |
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1st 4 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect. |
5/2 |
Form: 6262U3
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
0-16 but this 6yo has finished second on two of his last three hurdle starts, most recently at Kelso in September; mid-race unseat on chase debut since; each-way chance back hurdling. |
9/1 |
Form: 9655-P
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his three runs this term, weakening into a well-held seventh back from a break at Sedgefield 23 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
7th 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his two runs this term, only eighth of ten over C&D in November; cheekpieces are reached for after a layoff. |
50/1 |
Form: 945540
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
1-21 over hurdles, his win coming at Musselburgh in December (1m7f, soft); has continued to run well since, notably when second over 2m2f here and on the Flat last time; one to consider. |
11/2 |
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5th 5 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 on the Flat when trained in Ireland and not seen in this sphere since summer 2024, but has largely been in good form over hurdles for Iain Jardine since the autumn; might be the answer. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Irish; got off the mark over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December off 6lb lower; placed three times since, running up to his best when second of 11 finishers at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; should be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
Form: F58P/5
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
9yo who is 0-10; pulled up in November in first two handicaps; wind surgery since and a visor is added; hard to fancy. |
100/1 |
Form: 4PP-P1 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Completed a hat-trick in November (2m5f/2m4f, good-soft) and bounced back from Sedgefield blip to win at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in January; only a respectable fourth at Wetherby next time but has been eased 2lb since. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a hat-trick in November (2m5f/2m4f, good-soft) and bounced back from Sedgefield blip to win at Catterick (2m3f, soft) four weeks ago; this front-runner is clearly progressive and could make another bold bid. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Completed a hat-trick in November (2m4f/2m5f, good-soft); pulled up at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day when bidding for four-timer and something to prove after that, but it's possible it was just a blip. |
6/1 |
Form: 8256-4 BF
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ready winner at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) on reappearance and good second under Mason Paetel over C&D (good) eight days later; another bold bid looks on its way. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Ready winner back from a break at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) eight days ago; his 4lb rise is offset by Mason Paetel's claim; likely to follow up. |
6/5 |
Form: 732-23
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (10) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
Form: 5P7-47 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March; should be okay back at 2m on this stiff track but 7lb rise demands more from him. |
11/4 |
Form: 7P6-6P
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
13-race maiden who has been tailed off on his last two starts; however, there was a positive reaction to cheekpieces in December and perhaps the switch to a visor today will give him a boost; not ruled out each-way. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Nine-race maiden; fair second in a novice handicap at Hereford in January (3m1f, soft) but soundly beaten at Wetherby last time; has a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-11 and was 21l adrift in second at Hereford (3m1f, soft) latest; others make greater appeal. |
9/2 |
Form: 47-069
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-16 and he came in a well-held sixth in 2m Perth handicap hurdle 13 days ago; blinkers are reached for now. |
50/1 |
Form: P55655
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to win in 37 runs Flat and jumps; beaten a long way in a non-handicap seller last time. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Winless after 26 hurdle starts and although he often runs respectably at the right level, he has no realistic chance against rivals who mostly would be giving him plenty of weight in a handicap. |
50/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/1 Vampire Slayer, 6/1 Balally Park, 33/1 Seeyainthesuninn, 7/1 Newport, 66/1 Kilnacarra, 4/1 Devon Skies, 100/30 No More Bolero, 4/1 Lillistar, 10/1 Fairly Fulling, 20/1 Smart Bucks, 66/1 The Geordie Ginge, 25/1 Mr Globalist