17.30
GoodRichard Layton Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 53y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.20
- Place: £3.40
Form: 24P3P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Once a sprinter on the Flat but has won twice over hurdles since joining current yard, a Hereford maiden and a C&D novice (both on good); hard to know what to make of his remote second in a handicap back here a month ago when the winner strolled home by some 26l. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Useful on testing ground on the Flat early in career and this 4yo has tapped back into that promise over hurdles this spring, winning a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in April on his second stable start and following up in a C&D novice (good); trainer won this with Clearance, after whom this race is named, in 2022 and 2024; intriguing candidate back in a handicap. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
6f winner for Ralph Beckett and came good at the sixth attempt over hurdles with a clearcut win at Hereford (2m, good; hood removed); this 4yo now carries a penalty but has less to prove than most of these. |
4/6 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1-342P D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Good-ground bumper winner; has missed the frame on only one occasion over hurdles, when highly tried at Kelso on handicap debut following wind surgery; better judged on latest Hereford second (2m, good) when back in maiden company; respected at this level against her own sex. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Good-ground bumper winner; 0-4 as a hurdler but placed on two occasions and was highly tried last time (after wind surgery); respected at this level. |
3/1 |
|
15 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Good-ground bumper winner who has run well in defeat on two of her three hurdle starts, most recently runner-up at Catterick (1m7f, good) in December; has had wind op since; makes handicap debut off workable mark and she's the sole runner here today for her in-form southern trainer; interesting. |
16/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 1-6324 D
Last run: 169 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Kept on for third of 13 in Hereford maiden (2m, good) in April but was below that form when well-held third of six over that C&D on last month's handicap debut; needs help from the new tongue-tie here. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner who made the frame in his first two runs over hurdles before a disappointing effort at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October, after which he underwent wind surgery; returned from a break to finish a solid third over C&D last month and, still unexposed, may have more to offer now switching to handicaps. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner; placed form over hurdles and he's had wind surgery since a poor run at Fakenham in October; has to be considered in this modest a race. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 471 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 45-
Last run: 413 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims. |
100/30 |
|
1st 7 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton. |
9/1 |
|
11th 5 (1) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further). |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 5-596P
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
None too consistent thus far over hurdles and now 0-7; each-way chance on the pick of his efforts but others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Faded over about 2m2f on handicap debut at Exeter (soft) but he fared better back at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; first-time blinkers, retained) last month; has hopes of better but some stamina queries remain over this far on a stiff track. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a half-sister to high-class jumper Crystal D'Ainay; seemed to have learned from debut outing when creditable second of 14 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, and that form makes him a leading contender. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Low-grade winner on the AW who has shown some aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in run-of-the-mill 2m maidens at Hereford (good) and Huntingdon (good to firm); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but should feature in a weak race. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Low-grade AW winner; did not achieve huge amount when well-held second of seven behind short-odds favourite at Hereford (2m, good) a fortnight ago, his second hurdle run, but might collect another minor prize here. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 9P
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Third in two novices (1m2f, good to soft) for Brian Meehan as a 2yo, but has shown nothing in four starts over hurdles for this yard; return to the Flat may help, but risky all the same. |
40/1 |
|
6 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Well beaten on all three hurdling starts for new stable this year but displayed clear promise when third on both Flat runs last summer and may yet transfer some of that ability to this discipline; sports first-time cheekpieces for this handicap debut. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (11) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressive 6yo who has not run on the Flat since midfield finish in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in April; ran okay in two handicap hurdles last month but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m) but he's been well held in four hurdle runs since April including a Worcester handicap (2m, good; 33-1); this stiffer stamina test could help but he needs to show a lot more. |
14/1 |
|
6th 12 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m); well beaten in three spins over hurdles; lowly rated for handicap debut but he needs a spark; stablemate of Strong As Steel. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 80
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May but may not have stayed 2m4f when below that form last month; tongue-tie is fitted and this drop back in trip could see him in a better light. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Better round of jumping inspired a major uplift on last month's handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good), shaping as if this longer trip might give him more chance of defying a still ungenerous-looking mark. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: 74-UP
Last run: 143 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden who has not shown any significant promise over hurdles after four attempts; has more realistic chance to get competitive on this handicap debut but still makes only limited appeal; 1lb wrong. |
25/1 |
|
9th 3 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed once over 1m (AW) in the other code and 0-3 over hurdles; well beaten at Hereford latest; watch. |
40/1 |
Form: /5432-
Last run: 408 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Made all to win C&D (good) maiden in May, his fourth hurdling start, and was beaten only about 1l when third to Crown Of India on handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) later that month; may still have more to offer but has shown a tendency to hang and/or race too freely (ran out three starts ago), so comes with risk. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has his quirks (ran out two runs back) but he made all to floor a subsequent Skelton winner in a 2m maiden at Market Rasen (good) and enters handicaps with an unexposed profile; respected. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Lightly raced and headstrong 7yo who inexplicably jinked right and ran out at fourth fight when in front at Hereford last month; however, he was second to a useful rival over C&D (good) on his penultimate appearance in March 2025 and has good form claims if he behaves himself. |
9/4 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to show any significant promise after contesting a bumper and three maiden hurdles (all 2m). |
150/1 |
|
12th 12 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Unseated latest and had only shown modest form in a bumper and on hurdle debut previously; needs a major step forward. |
150/1 |
|
14 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten 49l on bumper debut and 29l in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow. |
100/1 |
Non-runners
Gaelic Saint
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £63.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.95 |
| Trifecta | £272.80 |
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