15.22
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 0f 128y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3P-518 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December on second start back from long absence and, after fading over 2m4f on soft next time, he won back at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when he was disputing the lead when left clear at the final flight; this unexposed 7yo is respected up 6lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won over C&D in December on second start back from a long absence then didn't see out 2m4f on soft ground at Wincanton last month; won on soft going in 2024; this lightly raced 7yo retains potential now back down in trip and he's in with a chance. |
8/1 |
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8th 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win a 2m handicap at Doncaster (good) 17 days ago; won his novice on soft ground and a 5lb rise for last time isn't too scary; should stay this far and be involved. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 80-853 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Without a win since scoring over fences in September 2023 and he was 2-7 favourite on that occasion; however, hasn't had a lot of racing since and produced three fair runs during winter off his lower hurdle mark; last run was a backward step but he's no forlorn hope with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
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3 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't won since scoring over fences here in September 2023 (2m4f, soft; 2-7 favourite); decent run after a wind op when second to a subsequent winner in a 2m handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; chance on that form. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
9yo who has returned from a long absence this season and hasn't recaptured his considerable 2023 promise, but he ran well when third off his reduced mark at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; has had wind surgery since and he could be in the mix. |
12/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 133662 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat. |
2/1 |
7/1
Form: 93816 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four handicap runs, winning the first of them, at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, and a good second to an improved winner at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; carries a big weight but respected now aiming lower. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 2-214 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Built upon previous promise on good/good to soft to win maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December; respectable fourth on handicap debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) and there can be optimism this very lightly raced 5yo still has more left in the tank for his top stable. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up on first two starts (2m/2m1f, good/good to soft) before winning maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month; a work in progress but is in top hands and could play a leading role on handicap debut. |
9/2 |
|
26 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
|
10/1
Form: 0/7-26 CD
Last run: 70 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 36y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo. |
13/2 |
|
6th 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 32113 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Irish bumper winner (yielding) who followed up on hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in December, and he was disputing the lead and clear of the rest when falling at the final flight on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time; the winner has followed up off 6lb higher so a 4lb rise for this fellow may well prove lenient; every chance he'll stay. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Irish bumper winner (2m, yielding) who followed up on his hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in December and again ran well when third over this C&D (soft) last month; he's had wind surgery ahead of today's handicap debut and this unexposed 6yo could have a part to play. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won a bumper at Wexford (2m, yielding) in October on final run for John Nallen and followed up on his hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month, defying a final-flight stumble; strong claims under penalty. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 12-134 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soft-ground bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October and has shown similar form in defeat on next two starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good to soft); begins handicap life on a fair mark and he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Building up a solid record, latterly switched to hurdles with a win at Fakenham and creditable effort under a penalty at Leicester; should run his race but likely needs progress to defy a penalty. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won soft-ground Bangor bumper on rules debut a year ago and probably bettered that performance when close second of 13 under penalty at Southwell (good) last December; can win over hurdles soon but Storming George had stronger bumper form and appeals more. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
King Ulanda
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £99.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £82.67 |
| Tricast | £511.27 |
| Trifecta | £392.80 |
Selections
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