16.20
Good To Soft3 February Sporting Clubs Raceday Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 3f 1y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.13
- Place: £1.40
Form: 65-794
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
No match for winner when second at Perth (2m4f, good; raced too freely) last month, after a break, but appeared to have quite a bit in hand when winning on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and can be dangerous if new hood helps him to relax. |
11/2 |
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2nd 8 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Well backed into 85-40 when winning by 3l on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January; 10lb higher for this first run since but the form has worked out well and he could have plenty more left in the tank. |
4/1 |
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1st 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Showed promise in all three bumpers last season; unable to land a significant blow in three maiden/novice hurdles this term but caught the eye when keeping on steadily for modest fourth at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) last month and is open to improvement in handicaps. |
11/2 |
13/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: 7-0542 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Beaten nine times over hurdles but runner-up in four of those, including last time here over 2m4f in this new headgear combination; 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark but he should make a chaser. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
0-8 over hurdles but made the frame on all three starts since switched to handicaps, most recently at Market Rasen (extended 2m5f; just in front of Estacas) in June with a tongue-tie added; looked hard work there and cheekpieces are now tried, but Sean Bowen returns and he's a leading contender. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 316-U4 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Had won a bumper and a handicap, but his all-the-way win at Wincanton last month (2m4f, good) was a career-best and the first-time visor must have been a factor; the handicapper didn't hold back with a 13lb hike but still much respected. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won a bumper on good ground and a handicap hurdle (2m4f) on good to soft; ran right up to his best when third in a Taunton handicap in January but he was disappointing after wind surgery there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs new headgear to work. |
10/1 |
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7th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Got back on track when third of 13 in C&D handicap in January; this fair 2m4f winner can't be dismissed off the same mark on the back of wind surgery. |
3/1 |
9/1
Form: 13502
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
2-13 over hurdles; placed off mark 1lb higher than today's on consecutive appearances in June (2m, good/good to firm) but was below that form on latest hurdling start and has since performed poorly on the Flat; recently given a wind op; needs to get back in the groove. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Had placed form at 1m4f and 1m7f in France; 2-13 over hurdles for this yard but she hasn't looked well treated since her March win and wasn't at her best three weeks ago; her Flat mark doesn't look anything special either. |
9/1 |
|
4th 1 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Not one to rely upon that heavily but scored off today's mark at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March and creditable third of 14 at Stratford (2m, good to firm) 11 days ago; features prominently in calculations. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 313-25 C
Last run: 58 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 10 (11) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
More wins this year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat (about 1m4f, good), but perhaps found out by a career-high mark at Ascot and Lingfield (back at 1m6f, good to firm) since; probably has work to do again. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Having a fine year with success over hurdles and on the Flat (1m4f; stays this far), while latest fourth at Ascot was very respectable; solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Has won six races on the Flat at up to 1m6f and this year is going particularly well, with two hurdle wins and now two over about 1m4f on Flat (on good ground at Salisbury and Chester); raised 4lb to career-high mark but should be fine back on good to firm and he's never been better. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 323-55 C
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred. |
16/1 |
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5th 6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-2P6P
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won over 2m4f here in May and over C&D four weeks ago, both on good ground and they were the only two races in which he's been ridden by Sean Bowen; raised another 7lb after doing it well last time but this 4yo remains lightly raced over this sort of trip, which seemed to suit him so well that day. |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
French claiming hurdle winner on debut in April 2024 and opened his British account under a typically strong Sean Bowen ride over 2m4f here in May; pulled up next time but quickly back on track when runner-up here (2m4f) 12 days ago; Sean Bowen returns and he's a leading contender if seeing out this longer trip. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Opened British account under strong ride over C&D (good) in May and has obvious claims if judged on that performance but already looked beaten when badly hampered at third-last hurdle at Market Rasen last month and needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 82-202 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (2) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 93P3P0
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Off the mark at the 25th attempt when scoring comfortably over C&D in July and both subsequent efforts in defeat have been solid, including when a 5l third to Mi Sueno here last time; likely to be thereabouts again. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Off the mark at the 25th attempt with a comfortable C&D success this month and similar form in defeat last week off this 3lb higher mark; in the mix. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 7 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 25th attempt with a comfortable C&D success ten days ago; a 3lb rise looks fair and a repeat would make him a major player, though his overall profile remains patchy. |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: P-P9P0
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went close in a maiden point last spring but has not shown any worthwhile form under rules since (including two handicap runs). |
66/1 |
|
8 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Modest point form, though he nearly won his final start in April; pulled up over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; 66-1) last month and easy to look elsewhere. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Nothing to show from two hurdle runs in France and modest point form earlier this year, for all that he nearly won his final one; very opposable. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: /566-4 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 10lb
12 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Veteran who had poor completion record in points last season and was easily brushed aside after making the running on rules return at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in November; revival needed. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
pressed leader |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m3f; acts on a sound surface; 0-11 over fences; below par on her recent reappearance but not ruled out each-way if she comes on for that. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 02/1PP
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Returned from 903-day absence with win at Ffos Las (3m, good; heavily backed) in May but was much weaker in the betting when pulled up over 2m4f on consecutive appearances in the autumn; perhaps the market will again provide a good guide here. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Backed into favouritism when defying a mammoth absence to make all at Ffos Las (3m, good) in May; this unexposed 8yo may be able to take a 6lb rise in his stride; interesting to see if there's similar market confidence. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
22nd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Returns from a mammoth absence but only narrowly failed to justify strong market support in a 2m7f handicap at Market Rasen when last seen; returns off 1lb lower; the market could be instructive. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: PU-PPP CD
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
1-34 overall and 0-10 as a chaser; has been in poor form for a while (hurdling most recently) and couldn't entertain from 11lb out of the weights. |
66/1 |
|
7th 10 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win (33 races) was on good ground here but in 2021; results over the last year have been pretty grim (latest in first-time cheekpieces) and she's now 6lb out of the handicap; unraced beyond an extended 2m5f. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.69 |
| Tricast | £18.23 |
| Trifecta | £35.80 |
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