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Good To SoftThatPrizeGuy Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56270
- 2m 0f 103y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £4.30
Form: 316271 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Resumed his progress with a clearcut success in novice handicap at Newbury (2m3f, good to soft) last time; has failed to shine in two Graded attempts over hurdles but may prove a brighter spark back at Aintree, having performed well (fifth of 15) in Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago; has won over 2m. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 183y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Met with heavy defeats in a Grade 1 three starts back and a Grade 2 on latest but progressive form in his other three hurdle races, second of five in a handicap at Doncaster (extended 2m3f) on penultimate outing; needs to resume progress. |
11/2 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Fifth in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last spring and, bar one blip, has made a good impression over hurdles, winning at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November and pulling clear of the third when runner-up in handicap there (2m3f, soft) 16 days ago; that form sets the standard and he commands respect. |
8/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 221315 D
Last run: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Gained most recent win over 2m3f (straightforward task) but he's not short of speed and his handicap effort at the Cheltenham Festival (2m1f, soft; ran respectably) suggests this sharper scenario is likely to suit; the type who should still have more to offer; possibilities, provided he takes to first-time hood. |
13/2 |
|
5th 22 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Bumper winner who has shown considerable promise on all five hurdle starts, including wins in a maiden at Sandown (2m, good) and novice at Warwick (2m3f, soft); brings an unexposed profile to this handicap debut for a leading stable with an excellent record in this contest; high on the list. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner who has shown considerable promise on all four hurdle starts, winning easily at 1-8 at Sandown (2m, good) last month before Listed third at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft); he's the one to beat now back down in grade. |
2/5 |
4/7
Form: -14112 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Seems versatile as regards ground; highly progressive sort whose overall record is 7-9; has looked best over hurdles when making the running and impressively defied a big penalty at Newbury for his most recent success; good second in the Supreme at Cheltenham, despite a final-flight error and getting involved in some bumping on the run-in (bare form can be marked up); the pick on ratings. |
4/7 |
|
2nd 10 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has seemed best over hurdles when making the running and met his sole defeat when those tactics weren't employed; impressively defied a big penalty at Newbury (2m, heavy) most recently, taking record in this sphere to 3-4 and overall strike-rate to 7-8, as well as achieving a very notable RPR; related to a Cheltenham Festival winner for his yard; worth his place at this level and should make a bold bid. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Acts on soft ground; flopped at Sandown returned to Listed level but progressive and unbeaten otherwise; rebounded in emphatic fashion over C&D last time, taking Newbury record to 2-2; easily beat Kadastral at Chepstow in the autumn; leading contender, even with a 10lb penalty. |
1/2 |
16/1
Form: -34217 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Sometimes free-going and has worn a hood since switched to hurdles, opening his account in Limerick event at Christmas; only seventh when 25-1 in Leopardstown Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m, heavy) but gives the impression he may fare better at this level when the ground is less testing. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Promising sort in bumpers last season; did well to take second to Talk The Talk at Limerick in October; maiden winner since at that venue. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 7lb |
Flat-bred ran fine races in defeat in bumpers here and at Punchestown last spring; was below that level on return at Listowel but should improve from that and run well on hurdles debut; hood added. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 2-1120 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has been campaigned exclusively against her own sex; form dipped at the Cheltenham Festival but may well rebound, with her record solid and progressive otherwise; close second in Grade 2 races at this meeting last year (bumper) and Ascot in January; admittedly faces a stiffer task in this first attempt against males. |
20/1 |
|
14th 13 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Had some of these behind when runner-up in the Grade 2 bumper for mares at Aintree last April; has taken her form to a higher level over hurdles, impressing in a Listed race at Newbury and not disgraced in defeat behind a talented older mare in a messy Grade 2 at Ascot (again on soft; has won on good); her form is roughly on a par with what You Wear It Well brought here when successful for the same yard three years ago; each-way claims. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 157y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Fine second in Grade 2 bumper at last season's Grand National meeting and has made a seamless transition to hurdling, winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and Newbury (2m, soft); up in grade and taking on vastly more experienced rivals today, but she has plenty of class and may well be up to it. |
6/4 |
7/2
Form: -12114 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Third foal; half-brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Apres Bridget; dam 1m2f Flat (RPR 71)/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class 2m-2m2f hurdle winner Won In The Dark, out of half-sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner; well related newcomer but likely to improve for whatever he does here. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £95.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £97.87 |
| Trifecta | £304.50 |
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