13.20
Good To SoftTurners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £84405
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 21 runners
Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £3.60
Form: 4-213
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Didn't win a bumper but has proved a much better hurdler; comfortably landed a Limerick maiden hurdle in December; close third in 2m Grade 1 novice at the DRF in February; stepped up in trip and won the Turners in impressive fashion at Cheltenham; preferred by Townend and the one to beat. |
8/13 |
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1st 9 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Comfortably got the better of Shuttle Diplomacy when winning a Limerick maiden (soft to heavy) on hurdles debut in late December and took the rise in class well when a close third in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, heavy; Ballyfad just ahead) at the start of February; should stay this far and he's Paul Townend's pick from a choice of six Willie Mullins runners; yard has a strong record in this race and he has to be on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
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3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Expensive store purchase ran well in Punchestown festival bumpers a year apart, showing good reserves of stamina when second over 2m3f last May; had plenty to spare when beating last season's Cheltenham bumper third Shuttle Diplomacy in a 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick; second has franked the form. |
5/2 |
7/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 41-121
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Considered a Supreme hope at the start of the term and he did nothing to dispel those thoughts when impressing on hurdles debut in a Newbury maiden (about 2m, soft) in November; surprisingly turned over by a 3yo over that C&D (good) one month later but firmly back on track when sent up in trip to comfortably land a Huntingdon Listed event (about 2m4f, soft) last time; his trainer used that race as a stepping stone to Cheltenham Festival glory for Shishkin in 2020 and this one commands plenty of respect. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Solid form at Newbury (2m, soft/good) since joining Nicky Henderson and switched to hurdles, beating Sinnatra then runner-up to a fairly useful juvenile who received plenty of weight; bred to stay this longer distance and should still have further improvement in him; major player. |
10/11 |
|
1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner (showed promise on soft in that sphere) who won on his hurdle/stable debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in November before close second at 2-7 there (2m, good) in December, behind £360,000 purchase Minella Yoga who is declared to run in the 12:40; there's every chance this longer trip will be within range and he's a leading player for his top stable. |
7/4 |
40/1
- Place: £12.70
Form: 23211
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
After minor wins in Ireland he went off 50-1 for the 2m5f Grade 1 Turners at Cheltenham but he defied those odds to finish third, in spite of so much going wrong during the race (got behind after suffering interference); the manner in which he stayed on offers plenty of encouragement for this extra yardage; it's a nagging concern that only four 5yos have won this since 1988 but intriguing otherwise. |
9/2 |
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3rd 22 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Safely held when second to Riskaway at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding) but improved since; followed a wide-margin win there (yielding to soft) by responding well for pressure to score at Navan (also 2m, soft to heavy); the step back up in trip is probably of little concern and he might surprise a few. |
40/1 |
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1st 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Placed on both bumper starts; beaten 1 1/4l by a subsequent maiden hurdle winner at Galway on the first occasion; no match for a short-priced Gordon Elliott inmate on hurdling debut over 2m4f at Thurles; recovered from a bad error two out when a runaway winner over 2m at Thurles four weeks ago; promising sort. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 3123 C
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Improved for the step up to 2m5f when storming home for fourth at 150-1 in the Turners at Cheltenham (good to soft) last month; he doesn't have the Cheltenham hill this time and his stablemate Bossman Jack would probably have beaten him at the Festival had he jumped the final flight proficiently, but this 5yo is unexposed at this sort of distance and could be a contender. |
7/1 |
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4th 18 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Made a winning debut over hurdles here (about 2m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November; readily brushed aside by Hurricane Pat at Sandown the following month, however, and probably flattered to get closer to that rival when soundly beaten at Haydock last time; up in trip with work to do. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Built upon point/bumper promise (including on good to soft ground) to win on hurdle debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November; another good run when Listed runner-up at Sandown (2m, soft) since and he's 5lb better off with the winner Hurricane Pat, although that rival had plenty in hand. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 2-1111 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
100-1 and borderline tailed off in a Cork maiden hurdle in December 2024 but he subsequently turned into a quality bumper performer and has taken it up a notch since resuming career over hurdles, unbeaten in four including Navan Grade 3 (2m, soft to heavy) in November and when repeating forcing tactics in Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft; Sortudo second, Saint Baco behind) two months ago; won't find it easy to dominate this field but his gritty attitude was admirable last time and he likely won't go down without a fight. |
20/1 |
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2 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 156y |
11st 10lb |
Good form in winning two of his three bumpers, posting an RPR of 121 on the second occasion; surpassed that figure in a maiden hurdle at Listowel (2m, yielding), hammering a subsequent winner in the process; has further to go here but looks a smart prospect. |
4/5 |
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1st 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner after a modest run on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle; off since a 12l second in a Fairyhouse bumper in April; easy ground fine; market should reveal expectations. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-311
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Three wins from first four starts and he was keeping on well and disputing third when making a bad mistake at the final flight in the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month, ultimately finishing sixth; leading claims on the back of that very promising performance. |
11/4 |
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6th 3 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner who was off the mark on his second attempt over hurdles when winning a Ffos Las novice in January; heavy odds-on but he still impressed when easily defying a penalty at Chepstow (also 2m, soft) last month; dam won over this trip in a light hurdling career; not far away on the figures for last year's winning stable and he's impossible to rule out. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in strong Warwick maiden (2m, good to soft) on seasonal/hurdle debut in November and built on that performance when beating useful rival to score at Ffos Las (2m, soft; front pair well clear of Emerald Breeze) last month; the one to beat. |
8/13 |
20/1
Form: 5-P721
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won Limerick Listed bumper two years ago and a cracking effort when third in the Champion Bumper (good to soft; Sortudo and No Drama This End behind) at last season's Cheltenham Festival; disappointed on first two starts over hurdles but he rediscovered his groove in a newly fitted tongue-tie when second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy) in December before beating 15 others to win at Naas (about 2m2f, heavy) last time; this forecast better ground should be fine and he's not one to dismiss lightly. |
20/1 |
|
1st 11 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner and third in last year's Cheltenham bumper; two disappointing hurdle runs before a much better effort at when chasing home a Willie Mullins-trained horse at Limerick last time; the third horse had won a bumper for Mullins, and fourth-placed I Started A Joke was odds-on when winning at Punchestown subsequently. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 412 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Chasing type who followed a solid hurdles debut in October by stepping up to win a Newbury novice (about 2m5f, soft) one month later; showed a good attitude that day and it was a fine effort when chasing home No Drama This End in the Grade 1 Challow over that C&D (good) towards the end of December; has work to do to turn those tables but he's the sort to outrun his likely odds. |
40/1 |
|
4 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Shaped with significant promise in two heavy-ground Irish points in early 2024 but this rules debut comes after a long absence and others in the line-up have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 31-112
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Course bumper winner who launched hurdling career with two Sandown wins (2m, good to soft/soft) in the autumn, the latter at Listed level; drops back in trip/grade after a respectable ninth in Grade 1 Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month and ought to be hard to beat, despite his big penalty. |
2/7 |
|
9th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won his first two over hurdles, readily justifying the odds in Sandown maiden (2m, good to soft) in November before impressing in a Listed event over that C&D (soft, Soldier Reeves second) the following month; paid for trying to match it with the winner when firmly put in his place at Haydock last time, however, and that seemed to expose his limitations; goes up in trip. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
2-3 in bumpers and 2-2 over hurdles following a pair of wins at Sandown (2m, good to soft/soft), the latest a Listed novice last time; he was impressive last time (Soldier Reeves about 6l back in second) and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; key player. |
7/4 |
10/1
Form: 1112
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
11-1 and beaten just over 7l when tenth of 21 in the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month; however, he was kicked at the start that day and may well be capable of better, having finished ahead of the Turners winner King Rasko Grey when short-headed in Leopardstown Grade 1 in February; respected for top Irish trainer who has won the last four runnings. |
3/1 |
|
10th 2 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Unbeaten in a point and two bumpers before easily winning a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, yielding; strong in the market) in December; fine effort when claimed on the line in a Grade 1 over that C&D (heavy) at the start of last month, with King Rasko Grey a close-up third, and his pedigree suggests this new trip will be no problem; very strong claims for his powerful yard. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a point for Luke Murphy last April; purchased for E175,000 and got on top late on to win a Down Royal bumper in November; showed a good attitude when following up under a penalty at Punchestown three weeks later; impressed with a front-running victory over the well-regarded Leader d'Allier in a C&D maiden; the second has since hacked up at Punchestown. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: 1313
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 15 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Useful novice hurdler, including Fontwell wins over 2m3f and an extended 2m1f (both good to soft); also third in a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in January before performing with credit in the Grade 1 Turners at the Festival there (2m5f), staying on again when hampered at the last; that suggests this step up in trip could suit now he's handicapping; interesting. |
6/1 |
|
12th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m3f) in October and by a wide margin at same track (2m2f, again good to soft) in December; third in a Grade 2 on the New course here (about 2m5f; Taurus Bay second) was another good effort; that form still leaves him with something to find, however. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Point runner-up (3m, soft) who got back on the scoresheet at Fontwell on Boxing Day to make it 2-3 over hurdles (2m3f/2m1f, good to soft); today's company is much tougher but this prominent racer is open to further improvement for a trainer enjoying an excellent season; not discounted. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 271-12 BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 19 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Finished mid-division in last season's Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival but he was useful in that sphere and beat I'll Sort That by 12l when making all at Fairyhouse in April; off to the perfect start over hurdles when comfortably winning a Cork maiden (2m, yielding to soft; first-time hood) in November but found his old rival I'll Sort That too strong when second in a Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft) two months ago; likely to run well again. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 112
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 20 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree in December; only just denied over this sort of trip in soft-ground Grade 2 on the New course here in January; has quite a plucky attitude but that form leaves him with something to find. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree last month; he did it nicely last time from a useful yardstick, who won either side of that defeat; there's every chance this step up in trip will suit and he's high on the list. |
100/30 |
|
13 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bought for £155,000 after winning on Irish point debut (3m, yielding) in February; has Flat and hurdle winners in his striking pedigree and he could have a bright future at this new discipline. |
6/4 |
13/2
Form: 11 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 17 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Group class for Andre Fabre on the Flat and his win in last year's Queen Alexandra (good to firm) at Royal Ascot for this yard was sandwiched between two hurdle wins, in a Killarney novice (2m4f, yielding) in May and a triumphant comeback in Punchestown Grade 2 (about 2m, soft to heavy) two months ago despite drifting in the market; can likely fly higher in this sphere, particularly when his hurdling tightens up, and he's a fascinating contender. |
13/2 |
|
1 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Multiple winner from 1m2f to an extended 1m7f for Andre Fabre, including two staying Group 2s; bought for 115,000euros late last year; jumped moderately and made heavy weather of justifying prohibitive odds on stable/hurdle debut at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding); trainer did have him in the Ascot Gold Cup and, not only is he one of the few class acts in this field, he should be one of the stronger stayers; stable has won this four times before and Ryan Moore was pencilled in at the five-day stage (trainer had other options); would prefer softer ground but has won on good (unraced on quicker). |
10/11 |
66/1
Form: -42124 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Beat Zeus Power (improved since) on hurdles debut at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding) in November and couple of decent efforts on heavy; soon beaten however in 2m5f Grade 1 Turners Novices' at Cheltenham (Zeus Power third), but definite claims here down in grade. |
9/2 |
|
17th 13 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Beat Zeus Power (improved since) when drawing clear on hurdles debut at Thurles (good to yielding) in November; consistent on heavy when second to leading BetMGM Cup fancy Storm Heat at Limerick (also 2m4f) and fourth in 2m6f Leopardstown Grade 1; those efforts still leave him with a bit to find. |
66/1 |
|
4th 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 53y |
11st 10lb |
Placed in points and bumpers; off the mark on hurdles debut at Thurles over 2m4f on good-to-yielding; lost out to a Willie Mulins-trained rival in a 2m4f Limerick contest on heavy ground; his trainer has stronger candidates |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 35-161 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 21 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner who was strong in the market when he made a winning hurdles debut at Limerick (about 2m, yielding to soft) in October; limitations were seemingly exposed in a heavy-ground Grade 3 at Navan next time but he doubled his tally in this sphere when taking a Leopardstown handicap (also about 2m4f, good to yielding) in late December; will need more but that's not inconceivable for a yard whose runners can rarely be dismissed at this meeting. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner last year was a close third in a Leopardstown bumper on rules debut but was disappointing at Fairyhouse next time; makes hurdling debut after an absence but would have a shout if back to his best bumper form. |
5/2 |
|
5th 6 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner who stayed on well to finish third in a Leopardstown bumper on St Stephen's Day; may appreciate further but warrants respect. |
7/2 |
80/1
Form: 2-13
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 2-21
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
3/1
Form: 19-111 CD
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Made it 3-3 over hurdles (2m5f/2m4f, soft/good) in ready fashion in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury in December; very disappointing favourite in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival, even allowing for what went wrong at the start, but he's the one to beat today if back to his best; promises to be suited by the step up in trip (dam won 3m French Grade 1). |
8/11 |
|
12 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Impressively rewarded market support on bumper debut at Warwick last term before midfield in the Champion Bumper at last year's Cheltenham Festival; quickly established himself as the leading British-based hope for this race when laughing at a good one in C&D Grade 2 in November before following up in the same grade at Sandown (2m4f, also soft) the following month; merely needed to be nudged along to make his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Challow at Newbury (good) in December and holds strong claims of following in the footsteps of The New Lion, who won that race before taking this last season. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 3-16
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
10/1
Form: 4-211
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for stable; point winner; beaten in sole bumper and on hurdles debut at Gowran in early November; off the mark in a maiden at Fairyhouse later that month and took the step up to Grade 1 company in his stride at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting, winning by 5l; beaten when falling in the 2m5f Turners at Cheltenham; this trip more suitable and could bounce back in the first time hood. |
4/1 |
|
16 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won his only point but couldn't justify favouritism when beaten in his sole bumper; solid start over hurdles when second of 20 in a Gowran maiden (heavy) in November and his wide-margin win at Fairyhouse (yielding to soft) three weeks later contained a sprinkling of stardust; fortunate when left clear just after the last in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, yielding) in December; that still continued his upward trajectory and, while this new trip asks a small question on pedigree, he has to be seriously considered. |
10/1 |
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4th 8 |
11th Jan 2025 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader, led before halfway |
3/1 |
Non-runners
Came From Nowhere
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £129.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.61 |
| Tricast | £5274.17 |
| Trifecta | £5321.20 |