14:45 Cheltenham
Good To SoftTrustatrader Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10406
- 2m 3f 200y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.40
Form: 110-1P CBF
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Won good-ground course bumper for John McConnell a year ago and made all to win easily on hurdling debut at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July; ran as though something was amiss at Galway festival in August but will be a danger to all if back on song for new stable.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led narrowly, pulled up when lost action after 4 out |
9/2 |
2 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Two bumper wins in 2022; best hurdles form when winning an Irish-dominated novice event at Cheltenham last October; finished last of eight in the Royal Bond before a distant ninth in a Leopardstown handicap at Christmas; heavy ground unsuitable then, this should be to his liking. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 24-1
Last run: 132 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 124
Only fourth when warm favourite for hurdling debut on Boxing Day but returned from break with easy win at Downpatrick (2m3f, yielding to soft) in June and is open to significant further progress.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13 |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 31y |
11st 5lb |
prominent, jumped left 6th, disputed lead 5 out, mistake 3 out, raced in second when mistake and fell 2 out |
3/1 |
17 |
15th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well over 2m4f here in October but this is a stiffer assignment and she has shown no further progress, well-held third to notable stablemate at Navan (Listed) most recently; sole win over hurdles came in an ordinary race last summer; others preferred. |
50/1 |
3rd 5 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 9lb |
raced in second, challenging before 2 out, outpaced and lost second approaching last, kept on |
9/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 34-221 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
Took seven attempts to get off the mark over hurdles but bumped into some good horses before last month's comfortable success at Listowel (2m4f, yielding to soft); hold each-way claims at least here.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
As good as ever when winning at Down Royal in August; might not have much in hand from this mark but goes well on quick ground and his yard are flying in recent weeks. |
9/4 |
1st 5 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second before 2 out (usual 3 out), awkward jump 2 out (usual 3 out), challenging when ridden before last (usual 2 out), led omitted last, stayed on, pushed out |
5/1 |
2nd 2 |
5th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 100y |
11st 8lb |
raced in second behind clear leader throughout, no chance with winner from 8th, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 351-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Ended last season with good-ground Bangor bumper win and displayed significant improvement to score on last month's hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft); open to further progress but others look stronger.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 4 |
25th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Makes handicap debut after 11-month absence but looked very promising when 2-3 in maiden/novice hurdles last autumn (2m4f-2m5f) and his trainer does not tend to do prep runs; likely contender. |
4/1 |
1st 3 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
jumped right on occasions but jumped well, made all, ridden and kept on well against near rail run-in, won going away |
6/4 |
4th 4 |
27th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Ended last season with good-ground Bangor bumper win and displayed significant improvement to score on last month's hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft); open to further progress but others look stronger. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 11-1 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
Made all in two bumpers towards end of last season (good to soft/soft) and cruised clear to win easily by 24l when switched to hurdling at Perth (2m4f, soft) last month; today's race is much stronger and she may not be favoured if the ground dries out but, nevertheless, she's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 2 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, soon no extra |
4/1 |
1st 1 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Useful novice hurdler; would have played a key role in a Grade 2 mares' handicap at Newbury (2m4f) in March but for crashing out at the final flight; subsequently found the combination of 3m and soft ground too much at Perth; is in safe hands with Lucinda Russell and has obvious potential as a novice chaser. |
11/2 |
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Two-time novice winner (2m4f, soft/good to soft) who was narrowly in front in competitive mares' novice handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month only to fall at the final flight; this 3m point runner-up could be suited by today's step up in trip and is 2-2 here; firmly in calculations. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 137- BF
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Out of a close relative of stable's top-class chaser Clan Des Obeaux and made winning debut in Chepstow bumper (good to soft) last November; not in same form in two subsequent Chepstow bumpers last season but had wind surgery during the summer and remains of interest.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 2 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, led 5 out, pressed leader when headed 4 out, mistake 3 out, weakened gradually from 2 out |
3/1 |
3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
The deep ground proved too much for him in a 3m Grade 2 novice at Haydock in February (pulled up); looked promising previously, winning two in a row at Chepstow (2m3f, soft/heavy) then staying-on third in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); retains potential for his top yard. |
7/2 |
6 |
17th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-3118 D
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
Three hurdle wins this season, the latest gained in Class 2 handicap at Worcester (2m4f, good) in June; below form on latest outing (reportedly unsuited by soft ground) and has to concede weight to all his rivals here but can make his presence felt.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second |
9/1 |
5th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Shaped as if needing the run following wind surgery and a seven-month absence when eighth of 11 at Market Rasen last month on his first outing since leaving Charlie Longsdon; looks sure to be sharper but is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
8th 3 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 421-
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Delivered on earlier promise when battling on well to win Market Rasen bumper (good to soft) in March; tossed into a strong race on today's seasonal/hurdle debut but should have a good future over jumps.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 2 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 58y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
jumped slightly left throughout, led narrowly, headed home turn, soon weakened |
6/1 |
3rd 9 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner who is coming along steadily over hurdles and wasn't at all disgraced when 10l away on his handicap debut over this far at Kempton; tongue-tie returns with cheekpieces added and there's definite scope for improvement. |
4/1 |
3rd 1 |
9th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Bumper winner who was placed in two of his three qualifying races, latterly when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; up in trip today and should have improvement to come in handicaps; seems versatile ground-wise. |
4/1 |
50/1
Form: 4-5F
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Made quite promising hurdle debut at Perth (2m, good) in August and ran well from the front at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month but was beaten before last-flight fall on latter occasion and has a lot to find here.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 12 |
25th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Struggled on chasing debut in May but a dual winner at Perth (2m, good) since switched back to hurdling in August, and further progress is certainly not out of the question. |
10/1 |
1st 3 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Resumed winning ways after four months off in C&D handicap 23 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. |
4/1 |
1st 11 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Bossed things when scoring at Carlisle (2m1f novices') last December; soft ground given as the reason for a tame effort next time, and was pulled up on chasing debut at Hexham in May; back with a point to prove and, as of yet, untested in handicap company; tough task. |
33/1 |
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Payout | |
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Exacta | £229.00 |
Straight Forecast | £227.70 |
Trifecta | £835.00 |