13.52
Good To SoftGet The Best Odds With Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4488.85
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.50
- Place: £4.30
Form: 13-774
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Just 2-18 over hurdles but looked back in prime form at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, winning 13-runner handicap by 3l, and a subsequent 5lb rise is not excessive. |
9/4 |
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1st 11 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not at his best on his two hurdling starts towards end of last year but now 1lb lower than when winning at Ludlow (2m, good) last spring and won't mind what the weather does. |
16/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 345911 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
19th Feb 2026 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these. |
11/10 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 098P1B D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Three wins for new stable last season (2m, heavy-good to soft) and he's continued in good form, beaten only 1l when fourth at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month; the drop back in trip could help; firmly in calculations. |
7/2 |
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4th 8 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Three wins for new stable last season, the latest here (2m, good to soft) in March; might have been a shade unlucky when keeping-on third at Stratford (2m2f, good; denied clear run) last time and is unexposed over 2m4f but needs to maintain his progress to land this prize. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In fine form for his current yard and he got back on the up with 2m Fakenham handicap success 15 days ago; up 3lb but strong at the finish there so he holds excellent claims back over a longer trip. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 24-254 CD BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Has slipped to his last winning mark but he's proving difficult to win with and was well held at Wincanton in April last time; cheekpieces return and, while he copes with most ground, he's likely to be playing for minor honours at best. |
13/2 |
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7th 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Has slipped to a good mark but didn't really find any improvement (based on early-season form) for this new headgear combination when a wilting fourth here last month; needs to find extra. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from heavy defeat here (2m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago but made the frame over C&D (good to soft/soft) on consecutive outings beforehand and has slipped to a good mark; player if back on song in first-time blinkers. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 638911 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner and only 2lb higher than for his win at Hereford in December; however, didn't look a natural on last month's chase debut and was pulled up. |
11/1 |
|
4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Struck form with two 2m hurdle wins in December (Ludlow claimer and Hereford handicap) but three lesser efforts have followed, including a well-held third of five at Ludlow last month; still 4lb higher than for his last success and something to prove on this switch to chasing; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Struck form with two wins in December (C&D claimer/Hereford handicap) but two lesser efforts have followed and he was behind Aim Straight on more recent occasion; needs to kick on again. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 24/U48
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Gave good account when close fourth over C&D (good; also suited by soft) in November but was below that form at Taunton last month and is now 0-16 over hurdles; 1lb wrong; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame twice (2m, soft/good) in spring 2024; now returns from a lengthy absence but he'll have possibilities if ready to roll. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 3116-P CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Mixed results (U15) since wearing cheekpieces and switched to chasing; disappointing favourite on good ground last time; rebound needed in the retained headgear. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Dual hurdle winner who made it second time lucky over fences when beating seven rivals in a Bangor handicap (2m2f, soft) last month; up 5lb but he turned things around with that comfortable success and should have more to offer in this sphere; key player. |
7/4 |
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1st 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles; showed nothing in that discipline on his return from a break and unseated mid-race on chase debut three weeks ago; too risky. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 960
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who justified favouritism in a Wincanton handicap (2m4f, good) last month and followed up with a dominant display at Ludlow (2m5f, good); up another 10lb but his form has really taken off recently and he's open to more progress; big player. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; well backed and scored comfortably at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last week and looks ahead of his mark, even with a penalty. |
4/6 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on handicap debut in January but last month's keeping-on third at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) was much better and further progress is possible if the much faster ground here suits. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 4U90
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Always behind in his last two qualifying races but shaped with significant promise before last-flight mishap on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good) in November and remains open to improvement on this handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Stayed on well to go close in his second Irish point (3m, good to yielding); since purchased by former jockey Paddy Brennan who has been recruiting well; respected. |
5/4 |
|
4th 8 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Stayed on well to go close in his second Irish point (3m, good to yielding); since purchased by former jockey Paddy Brennan who has been recruiting well; respected. |
5/4 |
25/1
Form: /3-378
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-9 over hurdles but he has won in other disciplines and his 8l second of ten to Cooler Than Me over C&D (heavy; 100-1) last time was easily his most competitive show as a handicap hurdler; considered for a place. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles and beaten 14l or more in all four handicaps; hard to make a case for. |
66/1 |
|
10th 13 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-7 over hurdles; ran well for a long way when eighth from out of the weights over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day and is effectively 10lb lower today but his overall profile remains unconvincing. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: P2-412 CD BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Scored in pretty good style at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in November and today's 4lb higher mark is probably workable but not much has gone to plan since and he arrives here with a bit to prove. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Good-ground C&D winner in November, despite racing a bit too freely; just over 19l behind Thankyouandplease over C&D this month but his margin of defeat was magnified by a last-flight jumping error and the good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal for him; he has a nice pull in the weights today and the services of top military rider Jody Sole. |
5/1 |
|
9th 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Scored over C&D (good) in November, despite racing too freely; looked a non-stayer over 2m4f on next outing and had soft ground as his excuse last time but others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: /23-79 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a bumper in 2022 and returned from long absence with two promising hurdle runs last winter but her two handicap runs in November were disappointing and it takes a leap of faith to support her here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Twice-raced mare who returned with a leg injury after winning Worcester bumper (good) in June 2022; labouring in a well-held third when the clear leader fell at Newbury (2m, soft) last month and she inherited second place; should progress with that reappearance effort under her belt. |
11/8 |
16/1
Form: 9-P455
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Modest form in six Flat runs and he's 0-11 over hurdles; beaten 11l when fifth at Taunton (2m, good; 15-8 favourite) in March but he went close there on his penultimate run and has claims if he recapture that form. |
9/2 |
|
5th 3 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Remains winless after 16 races (six Flat, ten over hurdles) but the last four, latest over C&D, all suggest a major role today. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Remains winless but he was running well (still close up) when falling two out in 2m Wincanton handicap in January; he ought to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £111.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.41 |
| Tricast | £220.52 |
| Trifecta | £590.30 |
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