15.35
SoftOddschecker Cheltenham Free Bets Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: -60291 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won back-to-back handicaps at Taunton (2m3f, good) and Warwick (2m, heavy) during the winter but he flopped at Newbury in final run for Stuart Kittow; new headgear is now tried and he has a bit to prove on first run for new trainer. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
2-2 since the cheekpieces went on, winning narrowly at Taunton (2m3f, good) but easier when making all at Warwick (2m, heavy); a collective 9lb rise demands more but should give himself every chance under a positive ride. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Just held on to score in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December and now 2-11 over hurdles; only 3lb higher here but the slower ground is probably not in his favour. |
5/1 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 51-516 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Landed his second race over hurdles when scoring at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November; has been a beaten favourite on two starts since but is still quite unexposed and should run well. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-4 over hurdles, the latter win gained in Doncaster handicap (2m, soft) in November; slightly disappointing when upped to 2m3f at Haydock in December but may still have potential and remains of interest. |
13/8 |
|
1st 12 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Soundly beaten when fifth of 12 at 9-1 on debut in Hereford bumper (2m, good to soft) in December but that run gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form; market check advised on hurdle debut. |
15/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 113-24 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has three wins over fences but after finishing last of four at Hereford last month, he exploited a lower hurdles mark when successful at Wincanton (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; needs to use that momentum back over the larger obstacles. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Better known as a chaser now but was third in a better race than this when reverting to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy; also suited by good) last month, and subsequent 32l defeat over fences came in a good-quality contest; must be considered. |
3/1 |
|
4th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Seven wins in all, most recently at Market Rasen and Ludlow this time last year; didn't shape too badly over hurdles at Warwick (jumped right) last time, and this return to fences on a right-handed track should suit him; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 121407 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Has improved for good ground in winning her last two races (2m3f/2m5f), both with plenty in hand; raised 10lb for last time but she's only raced 13 times and is clearly on the upgrade. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Would have found conditions too soft when seventh behind Pretending at Market Rasen and she then justified market confidence with a narrow win at Bangor (2m3f, good); she travelled much the best in that race but the handicapper went with an 11lb rise and that asks major questions in this loftier grade. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Both her novice wins came on good ground and she'll appreciate a return to such conditions after running fairly well on soft last time at Market Rasen (2m4f); considered off her lowest mark in a handicap. |
2/1 |
20/1
Form: 145485
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Back in good form in refitted cheepieces this spring, winning twice at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) before very respectable third at Hexham (2m7f, good); not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip or the switch back to blinkers but still considered. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 4 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble at Newton Abbot (good; cheekpieces added) last month and followed up there 21 days later off a 6lb higher mark; now up to a career-high mark off a further 5lb rise but remains unexposed as a stayer. |
7/4 |
|
1st 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble with his smooth success over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's still unexposed at this sort of trip; big player. |
2/1 |
6/1
Form: F44-47 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-9 over hurdles, having failed to deliver on promise shown in Ireland last year; took good step back in right direction when third of seven at Ludlow (2m, good) last month but others here have more appealing profiles. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner in Ireland; inconsistent results for current stable, taking hurdles record to 0-8; not particularly solid but her reduced mark is attractive judged on peak efforts. |
13/2 |
|
10th 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-7 over hurdles but kept on for respectable fourth at Bangor (2m, soft) in February, her fourth start for Alastair Ralph, and has dropped another 5lb since; may benefit from this move back up in trip; worth a second look. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 011-27 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 1-1240 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Completed a spring double last year off 8lb higher; struggled for form after returning in December from a break but fared better when back to front-running tactics at Stratford (extended 2m2f; good to firm) a fortnight ago and a repeat of that effort would put him in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including over 2m here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December and failed to justify market support when pulled up at Newton Abbot this month; on a good mark but hard to recommend in current form. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including one here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December; now 4lb below his last winning mark, but hard to make a case for in current form. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.20 |
| Tricast | £47.59 |
| Trifecta | £77.30 |