14.48
GoodJohnny & Tony Connell Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £3642.1
- 2m 6f 31y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: P343-5 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Although only 1-16 as a hurdler, though that success came in May and she's continued to run well, in 2m5f handicap chases at Cartmel in her last two starts (latterly beaten 4l by Illogical Logic with whom she's 7lb better off); solid claims. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made the breakthrough when winning over hurdles here (2m6f, good) in May and it was an encouraging chase debut when she was beaten less than 2l by a couple of these over C&D last month; would need to prove she can handle soft ground should the heavens have opened, but otherwise of interest. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
1-16 over hurdles, having gained a hard-fought course win (2m6f, good) in May; evidently well suited by this track but will need to find hidden reserves to overcome a 4lb higher mark on this chasing debut. |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 9P67P/
Last run: 490 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Left previous yard for £1,400 in January but new trainer added a tongue-tie at Cartmel (2m6f, good) and he stayed on well for a close second; up 2lb but thereabouts with a repeat. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts for Jackie Stephen, the latest in early 2025; changed hands for £1,400 in January and has new tongue-tie fitted for this stable debut; 1lb wrong but worth a glance in the market. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
20th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent on inner |
50/1 |
33/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 45PP-P
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Scored over fences in December 2024 but pulled up in that sphere in three consecutive races this year; resumed over hurdles last month with two solid efforts when third twice at this track, once over today's distance in a visor (retained); races prominently but needs his natural enthusiasm to be harnessed. |
13/2 |
|
5th 8 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
After three successive pull-ups over fences he got back on track when close up in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here on Monday when in a first-time visor; if turned out again he'd command a level of respect. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 0/P/73
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Pulled up in point in March and safely held in two 2m Hexham novice hurdles for new stable this month; ought to be suited by the move back up in trip for this handicap debut, though, and remains unexposed under rules. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Point winner; well-beaten 50-1 shot over C&D on stable/hurdle debut last week; best watched for now. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won a point in April 2024 (soft/heavy) but recent runs in that sphere have been underwhelming; perhaps he'll be revived by a switch to Phil Kirby's stable but he's probably best watched unless strong in the market. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 8666-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
0-8 over hurdles but ran well in defeat at Warwick (3m1f, good) three weeks ago, albeit in what looked a modest race, and enters calculations here. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Nothing to show for four runs in handicaps and she's 5lb out of the weights here; what could help is the step up in trip from 2m4f. |
10/1 |
|
6th 11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
4lb wrong today in her fourth handicap and she has very ropey claims; maybe a move away from soft ground will help. |
40/1 |
5/1
Form: 4122-0 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won over 2m1f (good) here last summer and was second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); back down to a tempting mark now but has not been operating at the same level this year; needs change of headgear to perk him up. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won over 2m1f (good) here last summer and was second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); not at same level this year (four runs) and was tailed off last time (2m1f) but can't be ruled out off current mark. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 0334P-
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Back below last winning mark (Carlisle, 2m4f) but pulled up at Ayr on penultimate start, and weakened into seventh at Cartmel (2m6f; beaten over 13l) 12 days ago; others more convincing at this stage. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up on soft ground at Ayr last month but this race is much less competitive and the quicker surface ought to suit him better; made the frame on his previous three outings and has each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Exposed five-time winner who ran perfectly well back from an absence at Carlisle but it's never ideal being 5lb out of the weights in this competitive a handicap. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: P8473-
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Arrested decline when third in first-time blinkers at Perth (3m, good) last month but this 12yo remains without a win since 2023 and it's hard to tell whether the new headgear will continue to have a positive effect. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
7th 11 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D fourth (albeit well held in the end) on soft ground last month but is getting long in the tooth and today's faster ground is probably not in his favour; headgear refitted. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 9/529-
Last run: 160 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Creditable second of 15 at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) just under a year ago but not seen again until a heavy defeat in December, and absent for 160 days since; considered only if lively in betting. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Came good with two wins in November (2m1f/1m7f); returned from break with two low-key runs this spring but remains unexposed over 2m4f and James King is an interesting jockey booking. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear throughout |
9/1 |
Form: F8741-
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.80 |
| Tricast | £391.81 |
| Trifecta | £472.60 |
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