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GoodHappy 45th Birthday Andy Hurtley Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 4f 216y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2P2P53 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Ended last term with success in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot in April; runner-up in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f) on his return last season so needs considering here. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Four-time chase winner and his last success was in this race (off 2lb lower) last year; has been in and out this season but he bounced back with a fair third in Class 2 handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) two weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and he's versatile ground-wise. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Inconsistent this season but has finished a good second on two occasions (November/December) and filled the same position in this race 12 months ago prior to beating Heltenham at Newton Abbot; well capable of posing a threat, provided he's back to form. |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 126313 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) in the autumn and he got back on the scoresheet at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) in February; ran another good race when third at Taunton (good) last month and he should be in the mix again on this drop back in trip. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Gained his second success of the season over C&D last month; up 3lb but he remains unexposed over this sort of trip and is not taken lightly. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from layoff with two good runs (one win) over 2m5f in the autumn and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort when third at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) just after Christmas; not yet proven over this far under rules but seems versatile ground-wise and can make his presence felt. |
13/8 |
9/2
Form: -11F12 D BF
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Front-runner who is 5-10 over fences but the handicapper is beginning to look in charge and he worryingly refused to race last week at Market Rasen; cheekpieces are soon turned to. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Free-going front-runner with 5-9 strike-rate over fences; unable to justify favouritism but still ran well before weakening into third at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month, after a break, and could be hard to catch here if that run has brought him on. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner who is 5-8 over fences and he found more progress when runner-up in the Durham National (3m5f, good) in October; this is a different test on his return but he still looks on a workable mark and was successful over 2m4f last spring; has worn a hood in all of his chase runs but the headgear is missing today. |
9/2 |
15/2
Form: 243221 D
Last run: 147 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Four-time chase winner who was only beaten about 5l when fifth of 13 in this season's valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen (nearly 2m7f, good) and also ran well when third of four over that C&D last month; eased in grade today and on a good mark; must be considered. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
In good form at about this trip over the summer and he wasn't far away over this C&D in July but has something to find with Sure Touch on their form here last October and looks to have his share of weight now. |
7/2 |
|
5th 14 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Consistent chaser who was better than ever in dominating a small field at Fakenham two runs back (2m5f185yds, good); didn't run badly in defeat last time and off a light weight he could have a part to play. |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: 310423 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles last November and then did well returned to fences until a poor final run; feasibly treated if on his game after a lengthy break. |
6/1 |
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following a near-miss at Carlisle with a creditable third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; still looks feasibly treated and he was a dual chase winner (2m/2m4f) in his youth; dangerous back up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following his fourth at Haydock with a near miss at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); Isabelle Ryder again claims her 5lb and this 9yo is up 3lb in future. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: PP-PP2
Last run: 78 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on all four starts last year but he turned things around with a rallying second at Windsor (2m6f, soft; first-time blinkers) in January; 2lb higher after a break but he remains well treated on old form and this return to quicker ground should be fine; possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on his 2024 form but pulled up on all four starts last year; dramatic turnaround required in first-time blinkers. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Won Grade 1 novice hurdle; talented novice chaser at about this trip last winter but he's run to his best only once in three starts this season and cried enough a long way out at Kempton recently (over 3m; had run well at the trip the time before); up against it. |
40/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.73 |
| Tricast | £25.08 |
| Trifecta | £28.00 |
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