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GoodAndy Calvert Celebration Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4805.71
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Form: 1/324/ D BF
Last run: 470 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
28th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway 3 out, hung left but disputing third approaching last, weakened run-in |
4/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
3rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won over C&D and at Perth (2m4f) on good ground in summer 2023, and returned from long absence with good third at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in November (had wind op afterwards); there's a slight concern that today's conditions might be slower than he prefers but, nevertheless, he helps to give Olly Murphy a strong hand in this race. |
7/2 |
Form: F0-913 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made the breakthrough over hurdles at the seventh attempt, getting the better of the long-odds-on favourite in a match at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm; 6-1) 12 days ago; what that form amounts to is questionable, and this Class 4 contest is much more competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
15-race maiden but has competitive form on the Flat and in maiden hurdles; beaten 18l when ninth of 20 in a Down Royal handicap three weeks ago, which wasn't that bad a run; this is far less competitive. |
5/1 |
Form: 428/4-
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (4) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance. |
9/2 |
Form: 6080-4 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won four-runner handicap at Hexham last June (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); disappointing since; needs first-time blinkers to bring about significant improvement. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Captured this prize last year (fourth win at the track) and caught the eye when eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 34 days ago, racing wide and set a lot to do; he's a player off a 2lb lower mark now. |
8/1 |
Form: F23-52
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Flat winner who is 0-15 over hurdles, though does have placed form off this mark; it wasn't too bad a run 19 days ago at Market Rasen. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
0-14 over hurdles, and C&D second in January (good to soft) was the fourth time he's been beaten under a length in this sphere; not obviously ungenuine for all that, however, and he'll likely be just right for this after a couple of recent Flat spins; no ground concerns. |
11/2 |
Form: P322-0 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
1-21 over hurdles, his win coming at Musselburgh in December (1m7f, soft); has continued to run well since, notably when second over 2m2f here and on the Flat last time; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-7 on the Flat when trained in Ireland and not seen in this sphere since summer 2024, but has largely been in good form over hurdles for Iain Jardine since the autumn; might be the answer. |
7/2 |
Form: 43-6
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden; has taken pretty well to hurdling this spring, making the frame at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) and Market Rasen (2m, good), but does not look obviously well treated for handicap debut. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Lowly rated Flat maiden; seemed to take pretty well to hurdling when respectable fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago but has quite a lot to find here. |
33/1 |
Form: 51516- CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard. |
100/30 |
Form: 7-3232 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won over 2m here (good; from 13lb higher) in June 2024; seems to be gradually working back to form, a staying-on third to Fine Point here (2m, good; 100-30 favourite) latest; hopes of reversal over 2m4f on 7lb better terms. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent. |
5/1 |
Form: 5851-P CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Seemed to benefit from combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces when finishing well to snatch victory over C&D (good to soft) last month; her overall profile remains unconvincing but she's effectively only 1lb higher today and features prominently in calculations. |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Not disgraced in any of her three 2m4f starts this year but has yet to be placed after eight hurdle runs; drops back in trip with cheekpieces tried here; improvement required. |
14/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Bobby Socks, 11/4 Stay In The Game, 10/1 Zephlyn, 20/1 Less Legacy, 6/1 Character Testing, 10/1 Newport, 20/1 Curious Mrs Fox, 13/2 National Question, 6/1 Malangen, 13/2 Snapaudaciaheros
Verdict
Stay In The Game is respected after a solid effort off this mark last week and heads the list of dangers. MALANGEN made most when a good second over 2m4f here on the same card and could prove tough to peg back if allowed to dictate now back at 2m with Jack Stenhouse claiming his full allowance. Bobby Socks and National Question complete the shortlist.[Tim Mitchell]
Selections
D Express:
SnapaudaciaherosThe Sun:
Character TestingDaily Mirror:
Stay In The GameDaily Record:
Stay In The GameDaily Mail:
Malangen