19.17
GoodWye Valley Metals Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 3f 147y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 58315- C
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has been in good form since returning from a break, finishing second at Hereford in May before winning over C&D in June and running another solid race when a 5.5l second at Stratford off this mark last time, all under Isabelle Ryder; looks set for another bold showing. |
4/6 |
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2nd 2 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
A sixth win over hurdles when beating three rivals with a bit in hand at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); got off lightly with just a 1lb nudge; respected. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f) on varying ground; made an encouraging return when staying on for second at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; the drop back in trip isn't ideal but he should still have a part to play. |
7/1 |
2/1
Form: 75323-
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Progressive type who showed promise in two runs over hurdles in Ireland and has shaped well on both starts for this stable, making the frame on both occasions; latest was at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in April; enters handicaps with plenty of potential. |
2/1 |
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3rd 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in big-field maiden at Leopardstown's Christmas festival (2m4f, good to yielding) and again ran well when second at Huntingdon (2m, good) for new stable last month; back up in trip here and has another big role to play. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Raced in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles for Brian McMahon, posting a good effort at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding) the final time; possibilities provided that form is backed up; debut for Karen Jewell. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: U1456-
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Runner-up at Worcester before another disappointing run over fences (0-3); no surprise to see him back hurdling but the first-time visor is a grey area; others perhaps safer. |
9/1 |
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7th 5 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins in 2025, at about 3m on good and soft, and his recent second here was a return to form; has lower chase mark but hard to assess back over fences, having weakened on chase debut then unseated rider three out at Ludlow (still led sole remaining rival) that month; shade to prove. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 60324-
Last run: 117 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Made all in a C&D 0-115 in May (good) off 6lb lower; has it to prove that this isn't as good as he is nowadays, a subsequent Uttoxeter failure having come in a Class 2 which looks no stronger than today's. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Made all for 13l success at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last time, ending a losing run that went back to 2024; still competitively handicapped on historical data and has won at up to 3m; not dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Has patchy profile but he's well handicapped on his Taunton second (2m3f, good) in December and he may have needed his reappearance run at Hereford this month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
9/2
Form: 21614- D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix. |
9/2 |
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4th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect. |
13/2 |
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1st 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ran creditably on bare figures last time when bidding for an Ascot double; only 1-14 under rules compared to 2-3 in points but may still have more to offer for current yard. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: /P9PP- D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
5th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Formerly a fair hurdler/chaser, but the wheels have come right off; no appeal despite another 4lb drop. |
66/1 |
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4th 4 (1) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly a fair hurdler/chaser, but the wheels have come right off; no appeal despite another 6lb drop. |
50/1 |
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8th 7 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Formerly with Paul Nicholls then Gavin Cromwell; has four jumps wins to his name; placed twice in this code at up to 1m5f but very hard to fancy on his form since joining his current trainer. |
50/1 |
6/1
Form: 31044- CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury. |
25/1 |
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7th 4 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, lost ground before 4th |
20/1 |
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7th 1 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.84 |
| Trifecta | £153.60 |
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