16.20
Good To SoftGC Rickards Ltd Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.30
- Place: £2.30
Form: 73-333 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won comfortably off reduced mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March and has also performed well on both outings since, more recently when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good) nine days ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham but still enters calculations. |
12/1 |
|
4th 15 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Exploited reduced mark when winning quite comfortably at Ludlow last month and was one of two to pull clear of the others when second at Ascot (also 2m5f, good) ten days later; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Won sole start here; two years without a win after that but, with tongue-tie removed and second-time cheekpieces, he then obliged comfortably at Ludlow (2m5f, good) ten days ago; back up 6lb but has returned to serious calculations. |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 18-224 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Frequent front-runner; doubled his tally when narrowly making a successful stable debut in Southwell novice (about 3m, good) in October 2024; bettered that form when second at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) in December but his hurdling lacked fluency when unable to justify favouritism at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) last month; this forecast better ground should suit but the drop in trip asks a question; will probably look to make this a test of stamina. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
2-6 over hurdles; ran big race from the front when clear second at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and was nudged up only 1lb for that; leading contender. |
9/4 |
|
8th 1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Signed off in Ireland with Wexford maiden win (3m, good; first-time cheekpieces) last summer and followed up for new stable in four-runner Southwell novice (3m, good; front pair well clear) in October; drops back in trip after another break but he is open to more progress on handicap debut; interesting contender. |
5/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 213-35 BF
Last run: 102 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Good second in valuable Newbury bumper two years ago; raced freely before a solid third on his handicap debut at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in November and that trait was again in evidence when fifth of ten at Huntingdon (2m, soft) the following month; off since and he could do with settling down stepping up in trip but he's unexposed in this sphere. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: F-6114 D
Last run: 138 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
2m3f/2m5f winner last summer on good ground; he was in lead when he ran out before second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) but followed that a very underwhelming effort; some reservations for now but the ability is there to get involved. |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins last June and latest was over C&D (good); no joy in just three runs since but he was in lead when he ran out and crashed through the rails before the second-last at Wincanton (3m, good) last month; has possibilities if he can maintain his focus this time and he's well handicapped on his best form. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
All three wins on good ground; won a 2m3f handicap at Warwick pretty easily and followed up back in novice company; well held since but he was returning from a lengthy break when pulling way too hard to Ludlow last month (2m5f); will need to settle if he's to stay this far but Harry Cobden takes over. |
6/4 |
4/1
Form: 463541 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Off the mark with 20-1 win in a handicap here (2m5f, soft) in February but she failed to back that up on her return visit last month; still has low mileage but she needs to resume her progress at this new trip. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Beaten 30l on her handicap debut (good to soft) in December but found a big chunk of improvement when down in grade and scoring at 20-1 (also C&D, soft) in February; this race is warmer and she has an 8lb rise to contend with but is unexposed. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced mare but was 28-1 for her handicap debut over C&D and there was no improvement in that run; down only 2lb. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 056057 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Course winner whose mark continues to fall and he's not been devoid of spark this season; however, this 11yo is without a win since April 2023 and was disappointing at Ludlow last month. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Second of 12 over 2m5f at Kempton just over a year ago but he hasn't posed a serious threat since, including at about 2m on his last four starts; wasn't disgraced in a valuable event at Windsor (strong handicap form) last time, however, and he's undoubtedly well handicapped these days. |
9/1 |
|
7th 15 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as last February but this 11yo has been unable to pose a serious threat on his six starts since May. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 2245/7
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Exploited much-reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good) and it was over 2m7f when not so good at Bangor; this should be more her trip but she is a hard mare to predict. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Out of form during light campaign last season but cashed in on much-reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good) this month; not yet proven over this longer trip but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable; respected. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Out of form since returning from long absence in December, albeit her seventh of eight at Aintree (2m4f, good; first run after wind op) last month was arguably more encouraging than bare form suggests; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: 1-6370
Last run: 68 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Recently sold out of the Twiston-Davies yard for £27,000 and has since had a wind operation; failed to fire in two previous chases but ran well in his final race over hurdles, beating all bar a talented and revitalised winner; he's of obvious interest. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made winning handicap debut in Ireland in April 2025 but had disappointing campaign for new stable last season; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces here; needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.59 |
| Tricast | £241.43 |
| Trifecta | £250.60 |
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