14.25
SoftBetfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26015
- 2m 3f 63y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.60
- Place: £3.10
Form: 1PP-50 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time. |
25/1 |
|
12th 9 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success. |
16/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 0-4121 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has done well since raised to 2m4f and narrowly beaten at Ascot on his penultimate start by one who was well handicapped; beaten too far out at Uttoxeter last time to blame the longer trip (2m7f) but definite chance at this level if he's back on his game. |
100/30 |
|
11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Has a solid record (1212) since upped to about 2m4f, the wins at Uttoxeter (3-3 here overall); good effort at Ascot most recently; bred to stay this longer distance and may improve further; strong contender. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Second-season hurdler who has form figures of 121 since upped to 2m4f, both wins at Uttoxeter (good to soft); goes into deeper waters but may improve further at this sort of distance; respected. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 42116U D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Novice hurdler who has failed to sustain his progress in two handicap attempts; physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) needs to make a difference. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Had useful form in Ireland in a bumper and maiden hurdles; beaten at evens on British debut (2m7f) but under a positive ride back over 2m at Uttoxeter he made a lot of the running for a hard-fought win; faces a much stiffer examination here. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: -23553 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 15 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 90P090 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form. |
14/1 |
|
13th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip. |
18/1 |
|
1st 11 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 0/14-P D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has perhaps needed his two runs since a lengthy layoff, sixth to Fiercely Proud at Ascot latest; may be ready to hit top form and accordingly looks interesting off current mark when considering his back class (Grade 1 novice winner over 2m4f in December 2023). |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Seemed to need latest run when back from a lengthy layoff; interesting off current mark assuming he's still capable of peak form, which includes a success in the 2023 Challow on soft ground. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Absent since finishing lame at Newbury in November 2024, truncating a novice chase campaign; smart previously and has Grade 1 form, including a success in the Challow (2m4f, soft) as a novice hurdler; 2-4 in this sphere; on a workable mark provided he retains ability. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 40-431 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Just held on to land big prize at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day but wasn't in quite the same form on next two outings (2m3f/3m) and probably needs to find hidden reserves. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Game when winning 2m4f handicap at Windsor (good) on New Year's Day, shaping as though she would be worth a crack at a staying trip; soundly beaten at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) since, and in view of this longer distance it's a concern she failed to settle that day, but she's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has bits of form on soft, campaigned mostly on faster ground; steadily back to form this term and landed a valuable handicap, holding on by a neck, at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; should remain competitive. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 27-434 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-1438 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 14 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
First two runs (November) were her best from this season and she didn't shine back in handicaps on last two outings; however, her 2m4f win in a big-field handicap at 2024 Aintree festival should not be forgotten and she also ran well in Graded/Listed contests for most of last term; needs a close look, particularly given Dan Skelton's fine record in handicap hurdles at this meeting. |
7/1 |
|
9th 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Useful mare (dual Listed scorer) but last two efforts, latest back at handicap level, suggest she's unlikely to defy top weight in this warm field. |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
There's a suspicion she's on a tough mark and that a longer trip is preferable; however, she won at Aintree's Grand National meeting in 2024 on the last occasion she tackled a handicap (2m4f, soft) and she's won two Listed races since; this classy mare is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-3198 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
It's been a struggle in some competitive handicaps but he ran well enough here at the National meeting (behind Ike Sport) to merit some attention; others still preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Landed a notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f, good; off just 1lb lower) in the autumn; not in anything like the same form since, always behind at the Cheltenham Festival (2m5f) most recently; other preferred. |
66/1 |
|
19th 17 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Landed a notable prize at Chepstow (near 2m4f, good; 3lb higher today) in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since; Sean Bowen rides him for the first time since Chepstow; he'd still be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 211-78
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Progressive and productive until going the wrong way (at about 2m4f) this season; still hasn't won beyond 2m under rules; enough to prove upped further in distance. |
25/1 |
|
11th 6 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Acts on heavy ground; disappointing in both starts this term but can't be written off just yet; previously a progressive sort with a good strike-rate and solid record. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Justified favouritism in C&D novice contest (soft) last time, not needing to improve but enhancing a good rules record that now reads 1212121; solid contender on handicap debut. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 0-P162 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Form for new yard features a win over hurdles in November and good second over fences last time, both in Class 4; this is a harder task. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bled from the nose when pulled up in his only previous attempt at chasing in November 2024; inconsistent profile over hurdles but did win his penultimate race off just 3lb lower. |
9/2 |
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Not at best for Roger Teal last season and signed off for him with heavy defeat in March but was given a wind up during the summer and makes stable debut from a tempting mark; tongue-tie fitted; dangerous if revitalised by new regime. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 4213-3
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Lightly raced 7yo whose form has substance and it was a good handicap at Hereford in which he was third in December; went off favourite in a big field at Ascot in February but never gave his running; could be interesting back from a break. |
7/1 |
|
13th 13 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Lightly raced 7yo whose form has substance; solid third, behind subsequent scorers, at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in sole run this term; particularly unexposed at this trip and looks interesting off a low weight. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: -P125P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not particularly consistent but won at Huntingdon early last month (2m4f, good) and would have a chance on that form; however, pulled up when favourite at Fakenham last time having reportedly made a respiratory noise. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well below best last season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning in pretty good style at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) this month; even after a 5lb rise, he's still 5lb lower than when winning this race in 2025; good chance. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Well handicapped if judged on his two good-ground wins in cheekpieces last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has been well below best (in various headgear) in recent months; ran well for a long way before weakening quickly at Market Rasen (3m, good) last time and might benefit from this drop back in trip but others have much less to prove. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 32-F41 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Acts on any ground; had very little to spare at Sandown (2m4f) most recently but the runner-up has franked the form since; still competitively treated back up 2lb, assuming he takes to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £93.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £69.50 |
| Tricast | £1475.60 |
| Trifecta | £1678.40 |
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