15.40
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4330.42
- 2m 0f 128y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.90
- Place: £2.00
Form: 28-596
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Opened his account at Doncaster (2m) in February but he beat only one in 2m Hexham handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Advanced his form when getting off the mark at the tenth attempt in 2m Doncaster handicap 25 days ago; this demands another personal best off a 5lb higher mark. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a neck on his handicap debut last April (2m1f, good) but four lesser runs have followed, so has to turn things around. |
14/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3-9611 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Justified favouritism in his last two handicaps on soft and good to soft; it was harder work after a 6lb hit last time and now has to defy the same rise, but he has momentum behind him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt, rewarding strong market support with clearcut success at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day; could easily have more improvement to come and goes on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 445347
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 6007
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
First effort of note over hurdles when a keeping-on fourth (beaten 13l) on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, soft) and this longer trip could make a difference according to her pedigree. |
4/1 |
|
4th 10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Thoroughly tailed off so far over hurdles but handicap newcomers from this yard always need checking in the betting. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Displayed minor promise in Worcester bumper in October but well beaten on first two hurdling starts (both 2m); riding arrangements suggest Typhoon Warrior is the stable's main hope. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 38UF66
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in a 3m hurdle (good) when trained in Ireland; has gone backwards in three starts for her current trainer, both in terms of performance and trip; latest 5lb drop sees her on a handy mark and no surprise if she can take advantage. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
A long way clear when falling at the fourth-last fence at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in October and ran well to a point back there on his stable debut; she never got that competitive back over hurdles this month. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who was a long way clear when falling at the fourth-last fence here (2m5f, good) in October and ran well for a long way before weakening rapidly here (2m5f, good) in November on stable debut; the drop in trip could be just what she needs and she's one to consider back hurdling. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-0P8P
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all six hurdle runs; might improve over fences at some stage but was well beaten when 33-1 for chasing debut at Bangor (3m, good) in March and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
9th 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Forgettable form over hurdles, including three handicaps from 2m to 3m; there's a chance he could turn out better over fences but a watching brief seems best on this first attempt. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
In a respected yard but has offered little in either of his handicaps, at 2m and 3m (latterly with cheekpieces added); hard to make a case. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 432134 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 36y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has won three of his last four races, all on good/good to firm, from 2m1f to 2m3f; 13lb higher than at the start of his winning run and although beaten by Sir Tivo and In The Air at Stratford in July, has thrived since and should go well again. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won his first two starts over fences in May and has advanced his form with two more victories, latest in 2m3f handicap chase at Stratford 19 days ago; up 5lb but he looks the one to beat. |
11/10 |
Non-runners
Tilehurst, Chevington, Romancier
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.25 |
| Tricast | £146.92 |
| Trifecta | £104.70 |
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