15.51
SoftWetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 2m 3f 154y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 29-24P
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ran below his mark even when placing over the winter, and none the wiser as to his staying credentials after a subdued effort behind Tiger Orchid at Wetherby latest (3m); tongue-tie added on this stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't threaten on his two runs last month (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft) but those weren't bad performances and it's possible this half-brother to a 3m-3m2f winner will be suited by the step up in trip; on a reduced mark and he's not discounted in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces). |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
He hasn't kicked on since going close off 2lb higher on his reappearance at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; also effective on soft/good to soft; however, he didn't run badly at Taunton recently and is not ruled out. |
9/2 |
Form: 12-14 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
No match for the winner No Drama This End when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in December; however, he showed improved form when easily making all in Doncaster novice (3m, good to soft) in February and can give a good account in his rematch; has also won on soft. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade. |
11/8 |
Form: 21-332 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list. |
7/1 |
Form: 131-14 D BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; he's performed respectably here (2m6f, good to soft) and at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) since and this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer, especially now back up in trip. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made it 3-5 over hurdles with a comfortable 2m4f win here in December but off this 7lb higher mark he was never on an even keel when fourth at Kelso (2m6f); perhaps the track didn't help and, while it's surprising to see him back at 2m1f, he's a respected runner. |
4/1 |
Form: 2312-7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
12th 14 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted. |
6/1 |
Form: 5-2645
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up here (2m4f, soft) in November and suited by the step back up in trip when fourth of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago, beaten just over 2l; that form looks solid; could again be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner who was a promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; not beaten far in fifth when back over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) in January and the step back up in trip could be a positive move; possible player. |
8/1 |
Form: F-3317 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Won over hurdles in a first-time tongue-strap (retained since) at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, two below-par runs have followed and he now goes over fences; others may have more potential. |
10/1 |
|
11th 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Enhanced his good record at Sedgefield when winning there in a first-time tongue-tie on Boxing Day on his first crack at 2m4f (good to soft); however, tailed off at Catterick since on soft ground he should have handled, and he needs to bounce back with a visor now added. |
20/1 |
Form: -39667 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Beaten 6l in his penultimate race but following run was a reminder of his inconsistency; others safer. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Has inconsistent form for current stable but ran encouragingly last time (2m5f) while shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; well treated on historical data, which includes wins off higher marks in 2023 and 2024. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Donald McCain; creditable third on stable debut in July (2m4f, good) but hasn't been in top form since. |
33/1 |
Form: 47-844 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Course winner; last three wins were over 2m4f at Newcastle in 2023/4; sound run when fourth at Haydock last time (2m3f, good to soft); now 2lb lower and interesting with cheekpieces tried. |
9/1 |
Betting Forcast
9/1 Into The Park, 2/1 Tormund Giantsbane, Woodland Park, 13/2 Baratablet, 11/1 Berties Ballet, 7/1 Captain Butler, 14/1 Kingston Narcissus, 25/1 Ballygeary, 16/1 North Parade
Verdict
The novice TORMUND GIANTSBANE (nap) appears to have a realistic mark for his handicap debut and he earns the vote ahead of Woodland Park, a lightly raced 7yo who is progressing steadily. Baratablet and Captain Butler could both be capable of better than they showed last time.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Woodland ParkSPOTLIGHT:
Tormund GiantsbanePOSTDATA:
Kingston NarcissusD Express:
Captain ButlerThe Times:
Bertie's BalletDaily Mail:
North ParadeDaily Record:
Tormund GiantsbaneTOPSPEED:
Woodland ParkTelegraph:
Woodland ParkThe Guardian:
Woodland ParkDaily Mirror:
Woodland ParkThe Star:
Woodland ParkThe Sun:
Kingston Narcissus