16.25 Cheltenham
GoodSafran Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10892
- 2m 7f 213y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
(Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £3.10
Form: 21-111
Last run: 233 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
28th May 2022 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
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10/1 |
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14th 7 |
7th May 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
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1st 8 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
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- Place: £3.40
Form: -04170 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 6 |
7th May 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
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2nd 5 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
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15th 18 |
17th Mar 2022 Heavy 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Headed on the line when making handicap debut in the Martin Pipe here (2m4f, soft) in 2020 but last winter was a washout; looked more his old self when winning at Sandown in December (2m7f, good to soft) but a rather laboured effort off 6lb higher over C&D in January leaves him with something to prove with cheekpieces refitted (pulled up in them once over fences). |
25/1 |
- Place: £4.10
Form: -44145 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
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4 |
5th Mar 2022 Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has made a successful return to hurdling since joining James Evans, winning easily at Huntingdon and backing that up with a good effort off this mark at Newbury next time; however, not so good back at Newbury on Friday. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 |
4th Mar 2022 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Back hurdling on all three starts for new trainer; 7l win at Huntingdon was a return to his best and he was a close fourth over C&D off today's 10lb higher mark three weeks ago, both on good to soft but he's also gone well on soft and heavy; firmly in the each-way picture. |
6/1 |
Form: -11210 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
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12th 15 |
5th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Ex-French; won handicaps on three of his four starts for new yard, all under Cillin Leonard, including over 2m4f here (soft) on second occasion and in very good style over 3m at Haydock (soft) seven weeks ago; up another 10lb and in grade but can't be ruled out after that latest display. |
11/1 |
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1st 11 |
18th Dec 2021 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Ex-French; won 2m4f handicaps at Worcester (good to soft) and Sandown (soft; stayed on strongly) this autumn on first two starts for new yard; good second over 2m7f at Market Rasen (good) in hat-trick bid, when he seemed to stay okay; unraced beyond that but it's worth a go. |
7/2 |
Form: -31114 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
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4th 6 |
28th Jan 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Hard to fault since joining Fergal O'Brien and readily completed a hat-trick returned to 3m at Taunton (good to soft); a 6lb rise should be very manageable given how well he won. |
5/2 |
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1st 11 |
30th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Formerly with Nigel Twiston-Davies; has improved steadily in three starts for this trainer, winning his last two at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft; 2m5f, good to soft); up 8lb for the latter; remains of interest back up in trip, where there could be more to come. |
7/2 |
Form: 316113 D
Last run: 172 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
17th May 2022 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
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6th 3 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
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3rd 4 |
23rd Oct 2021 Good 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has won four handicaps since May (2m7f-3m1f) divided between hurdles and fences, latterly making the most of his much lower mark as a chaser; his hurdle win the time before was at the expense of only three rivals and he's 5lb higher today; needs to keep his momentum up if he's to go in again. |
9/1 |
Form: /5F-1P CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
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4 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Returned from a long absence to win a 3m Grade 2 hurdle on heavy ground at Haydock four weeks ago; did have a very hard race in the process and there are concerns about him backing that up when he's always gone well fresh; his three runs over fences were in small-field novices (121), so this will be a different ball game altogether. |
10/1 |
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1st 5 |
19th Feb 2022 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time Grade 2 winner over hurdles (2m4f/3m, soft/heavy) who has gone well fresh historically, as is often the case with runners from this yard; however, he's been absent since falling here in November 2020 and this 11yo needs to prove how much ability he retains. |
11/1 |
Form: -35P3P CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
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6 |
17th Mar 2022 Heavy 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Mixed record since winning this race at 50-1 two years ago and has been unable to hit the same heights (fell mid-race in this last year); however, he is suited by this course and his third of five behind Paisley Park and Champ in the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over C&D in January was a creditable effort as he had to make his own running and the good ground was probably faster than ideal for him; today's race should be run at a suitably strong clip and, with yesterday's rain a plus, he could go well at an attractive price. |
25/1 |
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3rd 5 |
29th Jan 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Substandard winner of the Stayers' Hurdle in 2020 when Paisley Park was beaten favourite and outsiders came to the fore (he started at 50-1; finished third in this contest the time before); inconsistent since and was well behind Paisley Park at Newbury in November, then dropped out tamely in the Long Walk; reapplication of cheekpieces (early faller on previous attempt) needs to have positive effect. |
25/1 |
Form: 362PP8
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
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8th 2 |
19th Mar 2022 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Ended 2021 with two good runs over fences at Cheltenham (2m4f, good/good to soft) and he's on a handy mark now back over hurdles; pulled up in chases the last twice and the return to hurdles (over which he's won four times) may reignite some spark, but he has something to prove in terms of current form. |
16/1 |
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6 |
26th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Untested at this trip and was pulled up at Cheltenham on New Year's Day; however, he made two bad mistakes in a row last time and he shaped at Cheltenham (2m4f, good/good to soft) on his two previous starts as though today's step up in distance could prompt some improvement; one to consider. |
10/1 |
Form: 363165 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
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5th 4 |
26th Mar 2022 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Bit disappointing over 3m at Haydock last time but he'd previously won over the same C&D (soft) in January and he's only 3lb higher here; his record on good ground is impressive (two wins and two seconds from six outings) and cheekpieces may eke out a bit more improvement. |
7/1 |
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6th 4 |
19th Feb 2022 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Made it 2-2 at Haydock when beating Tokyo Getaway by half a length over C&D (soft) last time, and the third has franked the form; has also won on heavy; a 4lb rise isn't harsh and he clearly likes it here; respected. |
4/1 |
Form: -3F521
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
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4 |
22nd Mar 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Brother to Honeysuckle; made all for a easy 42l success in novice event at Wincanton (2m5f) last time, opening his hurdles account at the sixth attempt; questionable whether any of his rivals showed their form but he was visually impressive and has gone up just 3lb; open to further progress and commands major respect on handicap debut; non-runner. |
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1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2022 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Fell three out at Huntingdon (sole start on soft; going well) on Boxing Day and disappointed at Taunton four days later; however, his other form this season, the latest when runner-up at Exeter (2m5f) four weeks ago, makes him very much the one to beat. |
6/5 |
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2897.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £1827.20 |
| Tricast | £28512.80 |
| Trifecta | £40065.00 |