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SoftCheltenham Lunch At Western House Hotel Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 3m 0f 70y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.80
Form: 0954
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Beat Coylton King (runs in the 5.40) at Ayr (3m, soft) last month, but well held off this 5lb higher mark last time; wouldn't rule out. |
7/1 |
|
6th 6 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Contesting only his second handicap when the well-backed winner of a 3m soft-ground handicap at Ayr, where he was going away at the finish; up 5lb and they claimed 7lb last time so has more on his plate at these weights, but he looks an improver. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was safely held when fourth on last month's handicap debut here (2m4f, soft) and needs today's longer trip to unlock improvement. |
14/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: -88F6U
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected. |
7/2 |
|
8 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip. |
12/1 |
5/2
Form: 54-322
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Maiden who has had a few chances now in handicaps and she was on the retreat when departing two out at Southwell (3m, good), where Shorten Sassy ran third; not wildly appealing at the minute. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles but has finished second or third in handicaps on all four starts this season; this trip/ground fine and she's likely to go well again. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles but placed on all three appearances this season, most recently when second to a well-backed improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft) last month; likely contender again here. |
5/2 |
11/4
Form: 6P5712 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when opening her account with clearcut win at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December, her sixth hurdling start, and again ran well when second at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in January; now has a tongue-tie added; must be considered. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
2-2 in 3m points and she showed improved form to win under Leah Noreci at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month, when stepped up in trip in first-time cheekpieces in her second handicap; had 3l to spare in that big field and she's a strong candidate up 6lb, provided the headgear maintains its effect. |
5/2 |
|
5th 5 |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
2-2 in Irish points in spring 2024 but has not shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts this year; pulled up in recent C&D race won by stablemate Caughtinyourtrance; tongue-tie added today. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: 4P6P83
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair third in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in January (2m7f, heavy) but well behind Ck O'Mara at Ayr next time (3m, soft); reverts to hurdles after failing to finish in two runs over fences (running creditably on first occasion). |
20/1 |
|
13 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Mistakes eventually caught up with him when he fell three out on last month's chase debut over C&D (soft); however, he was in second at the time and could play a leading role if first-time cheekpieces help his jumping. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Maiden who hasn't proved easy to catch right over hurdles this term, beating one in 3m Ayr handicap 18 days ago; starts out over fences today and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 2089
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles here for new stable since November but came second in a bumper for Tom George last spring and his dam was a 3m1f cross-country chase winner, so there is hope he can improve over this new trip on his handicap debut. |
7/1 |
|
11th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a French cross-country chase winner; shaped with significant promise when close second in good-ground Uttoxeter bumper for Tom George in May; now with new stable for hurdling career; could have a say if suited by today's slower ground. |
12/1 |
|
11th 7 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a French cross-country chase winner; shaped with significant promise when close second in good-ground Uttoxeter bumper for Tom George in May; now with new stable for hurdling career; could have a say if suited by today's slower ground. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.46 |
| Trifecta | £40.10 |
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