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SoftJohnston Smillie Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow showers
10/11
- Place: £1.10
Form: 23-152
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Proving consistent and, following a good effort in a Grade 2, he made all at Newbury (2m, good to soft) back down in class last time; far from sure to get an easy lead in this bigger field, however. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has built up a solid record when racing at about 2m under rules, as form figures of 222 this year help to demonstrate; ran well in the Dovecote at Kempton (good to soft) most recently; leading player back down in class. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Beaten favourite at Kelso (2m, heavy) last Friday but he'd previously run well when second over C&D (good); should be thereabouts but others appeal more for the win. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4-21 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hasn't kicked on from the maiden win at Kelso (2m, good to soft) but this is his handicap debut over a longer trip and he did beat the useful Swindon Village in an Irish point; tries a tongue-tie after wind surgery. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point scorer who posted a fairly useful effort when getting off the mark in this sphere at Kelso (2m) in December; failed to kick on when a well-held third of 11 in 2m novice there last month but he's worth another chance for yard with an excellent record in this. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner (2m4f, soft to heavy) who was a well-beaten second to subsequent Grade 1 winner Idaho Sun on hurdle debut at Bangor (2m, soft) in November before winning a maiden over this C&D (good to soft) in December; open to further improvement and he could have a big part to play. |
3/1 |
200/1
Form: 0300
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in big-field Irish bumper in September; unable to get seriously competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles for new stable this year but there was some promise at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last time, and he should have more improvement to come in handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Definite promise in two Irish bumpers but nothing like so good in a bumper and two hurdle runs for current yard. |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Definite promise in two Irish bumpers but nothing like so good in a bumper and maiden hurdle for current yard. |
200/1 |
50/1
Form: 3545
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Placed in a Hexham bumper (beaten 19l) in November; yet to show a massive amount over hurdles (0-3), though was staying on over an inadequate 2m at Kelso (novice; 66-1, beaten 32l) latest; back to a more suitable trip for handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 12 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
He's displayed some ability but not enough to suggest he'll be posing a threat today; will be of greater interest when moving into handicaps. |
50/1 |
|
5th 8 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
His bumper debut third at Hexham (2m, good to soft) wasn't devoid of promise but lesser runs have followed in a bumper at Carlisle (soft) and a novice hurdle over this C&D (good). |
100/1 |
200/1
Form: 3-PPP
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was pulled up on last month's handicap debut, having refused to settle; might be more relaxed without blinkers (worn for last three races) here but still looks too risky. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Third of five in a bumper last April; triple-figure odds for all four starts over hurdles and pulled up on first three; while 35l seventh of 11 at Kelso (2m, heavy) on latest was better, with tongue-tie added to blinkers, others clearly bring more solid claims to his handicap debut today. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: 670
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Offered little in a pair of bumpers and it's been a similar story in 2m novice hurdles at Newcastle and Kelso this year; significantly more is required from this son of Elusive Pimpernel. |
66/1 |
|
10th 6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No impact in either bumper (soft/good to soft) and tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft). |
200/1 |
200/1
Form: 75U-0P
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-11 over hurdles and prone to clumsy jumping; belied 33-1 odds when second at Perth (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly over 2m4f there 16 days ago but others look less risky. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Ran one of his best races since going handicapping when second to Betteryouthanme (who's now 4lb worse off for just over 1l) over 2m at Hexham last time (good; 33-1); has run creditably at this trip; a possible. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Placed off 5lb higher at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in April but has very mixed record over hurdles and is sometimes a clumsy jumper; safely held on last two outings; others look much safer. |
20/1 |
11/4
Form: 12
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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No Results Found |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Horse
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No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 3
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.45 |
| Trifecta | £17.10 |
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