15.17
Good To SoftScone Palace International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 0f 47y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Form: 5874-5 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles, including here (2m, good to firm; from 9lb lower) in June 2024; hasn't really taken to fences (0-3), only fourth of six at Ayr (2m, soft) three months ago; this return to hurdles could reignite a spark, but it's likely he's a few pounds too high in the handicap. |
12/1 |
Form: 5052-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed; showed improved form on handicap debut when second at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good); further progress likely; a possible. |
5/1 |
Form: 53549- CD
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
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9th 12 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Sole success in 17 runs over hurdles came at Perth last summer (2m, good); he's consistent but not progressive and was a well-held fifth in this last year off the very same mark. |
20/1 |
Form: 1F75-4 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Couldn't fault her momentum last year, rising from a mark of 88 at Uttoxeter in July to 102 when scoring readily at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in October; found life tougher in better races (Wetherby and Cheltenham) thereafter; this is equally tough, but she could strip fitter for C&D comeback run. |
12/1 |
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5th 9 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Has won three races this season, the second over this C&D in September; up in the ratings and off since November; may be better for the run. |
20/1 |
Form: 13546- CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though. |
6/1 |
Form: 8623P- CD
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Yet to score in this sphere but has made the frame on both starts since fitted with blinkers, albeit remote when third of six in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase 36 days ago; possibilities. |
13/2 |
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3rd 6 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Two novice hurdle wins last term (2m/2m4f, good) and he returned to form in first-time blinkers when going close here (2m3f, soft) last month on third chase start; kept on well last time so this step up in trip is worth a go; could have a part to play if the blinkers maintain their effect. |
13/2 |
Form: /2111- D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with a Flat success at Southwell and he's bagged back-to-back handicaps here since, readily landing the odds over C&D 13 days ago; hiked up 10lb now but thriving and still the one to beat. |
11/8 |
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1st 5 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) in January and followed up here (2m1f, good) last Tuesday, which was his second run in a handicap hurdle; escapes a penalty for that recent win and there can be considerable optimism that he'll be suited by this step up in trip; could be tough to beat. |
5/4 |
Form: 3523-4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Irish; 12-race maiden over hurdles but placed in three of his four for current yard, last time finishing third of 12 in C&D handicap (good) 21 days ago; each-way claims again. |
11/2 |
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3rd 12 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Ex-Irish; 11-race maiden over hurdles; placed in two of his three runs for current yard, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent easy winner in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft); interesting. |
8/1 |
Form: 3P039-
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-French; fair third, despite not jumping well, on handicap debut at Huntingdon on latest start (2m, soft); may do better back up in trip with headgear tried. |
14/1 |
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3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed a few times in France but needs to rebound, having achieved little in two starts for new yard; handicap debut. |
12/1 |
Form: 6F2P-2
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Patiently ridden and bustled up the winner (Camarrate) at Newcastle (2m4f, good; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; pulled up over C&D subsequently; still low mileage, so isn't a forlorn hope if bouncing back from that blip. |
12/1 |
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10 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Improved form when 16-1 runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good) 12 days ago on second handicap start; needs to back up that latest performance but he's unexposed on good ground and drying conditions would aid his cause. |
12/1 |
Form: 55700-
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Not obviously well treated off this opening mark judged on her three hurdle runs last autumn; however, she's in good hands and wears a first-time tongue-tie, and things may click at some point. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Displayed minor promise in two good-ground bumpers this summer and also when fifth over C&D (good to soft; ride attracted stewards' attention) on last month's hurdling debut; can improve in due course but has quite a bit to find with the principals today. |
25/1 |
Form: 8772-3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Twice placed over hurdles this spring (2m1f, good to soft/good), with a heavy defeat on the Flat at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in between; however, it's possible this shorter trip will be a better fit for him in this code. |
25/1 |
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3rd 9 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
0-8 over hurdles and has a tendency to race too freely but ran by far his best race for Iain Jardine when very close second at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in March, and remains well handicapped on older Irish form. |
8/1 |
Form: 331-21 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Gained a first win for two years at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and backed it up with a good second of nine in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago when set a lot to do; this veteran is not taken lightly eased 1lb. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Mainly in good form this year, gaining a well-deserved win at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good; blinkers on for fourth time); up 4lb; could go well again. |
3/1 |
Betting Forcast
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